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Home My WebLink AboutCC Res 4874 2001-01-22 RESOLUTION NUMBER '1911 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO INCLUDE THE POSITiON OF CHIEF WATER OPERATOR I WHEREAS, in August, 2000, the Civil Service Board reviewed the Chief Water Operator job description and recommended the Position Classification Plan be amended to include that position, attached as Exhibit A to this resolution. WHEREAS, a salary range schedule for this position has been developed and attached as Exhibit B; and NOW, TIIEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council ofthe City of Seal Beach hereby amends the Position Classification Plan to include the position of Chief Water Operator and sets the wages and benefits for same. ABSENT: I PAS~AfPROVED on ~ dayof AYES. NOES: Councilmembers 'fJ0Jx7~ (/,~;dJ Mayor I I I I Resolution Number~ EXBIDrr A CiTY OF SEAL BEACH CHIEF WATER OPERATOR Class .\lJecificatlons are illtended to present a descriptive Itst of tlte /'ange of duties peljormed by employees in the dass. Specifications are not intended to reflect all dlltles pel/armed within the job. DEFINITION To provide Water Utility Division supervision; oversee and perform skilled maintenance work in the maintenance and repair of the City's water distribution system including water and sewer lines, valves and hydrants, to maintain and operate water pump stations and water storage facilities; administer the City's water quality program including water treatment, testing, inspection, and backflow/cross connection program; and to perform related duties assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERJSTICS This is the advanced journey level class within the Water Operator series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform the most dit1icult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within tlus series including the operation of applicable velucular and stationary equipment and the most complex maintenance and construction tasks. The Chief Water Operator also provides supervision over lower level staff. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures rclated to assigned area of responsibility. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direction fi'om assigned Maintenance Services Manager. Exercises functional and technical supervision over lower level starr. ESSENTIAL AND l\'IARGlNAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS - Essential and other Important responsibIlitIes and duties may mclude, bllt are not limned to. the followmg: Essential Functions: . SUpCI vise and participate in the maintenance and repair of the City's distribution systems including water lines. valves and Ilydrants; ensure safe working conditions of system, make recommendations for improvements. · Supervise the monitoring of City wells, reservoirs, pump stations and filtration systems; check recording devices on regular basis; make repairs as necessary to ensure water quality. · Supervise and participate in installing new mUlucipal water services and in the repair and maintenance of water main lines. . Supervise or perform chlorine residual tests and make necessary adjustments to chlorinating equipment . Supervise or perform routine and preventivc maintenance to chlorination equipment, pumps, electrical motors, meters, telemetering equipment, pneumatic valves and other watcr appurtenances. . Administer backllow programs, including testing, repairs, installation alld inspection as well as keeping accurate records. . Administer water quality programs; answer quality questions and research complaints; and perfonn annual reporting requirements. . Supcrvise the collcction of liquid samples and perfomlance of a variety of routine water quality laboratory tests; work closely wilh thc laboratory 011 sampling programs. . hnplemcnl lirc hydrant fiushing program; inspect fIre hydrants; ensure water quality and proper fIre hydrant operation; make rcpairs as necessary. . Operate various construction and maintenance equipment and power tools; maintain hand tools and assigned cquipment; perfOlm preventive maintcnance on equipment. · Respond to public inlJuiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the alea of assignment; resolve complaints in an eIlicicllt and timC:y nuumcr. . Train lowcr level staff in proper work methods and standard safety precautions; revicw work to cnsure compliance with established standards. . Estimate time, material, equipment needed to perform maintelllUlce activities; mai ntain accurate records of maintenance repairs and services. Resolution Number..!!!Ji . Oversee general plant facility maintenance such as cleaning, painting and repairing plant facilities as well as various ground maintenance duties. . Administer contracts for professional services, equipment and supply vendors, and maintenance and rcpair contractors. · Servcs as water utility division represcntative and liaison for maintenance and opcrations issues within the City's capital improvement program. . Maintain professional relationships with other water agencies and water industry associations. I Murl!inal Functions: Gathcr information on maintenance equipment, parts and products as needed. Assist in the construction of capital improvemcnts projects; check and review water system plans and blueprints; inspect projects. Perform other watcr utility maintenancc and repair tasks as assigned. Utilize proper safety precautions relatcd to all work perfomlcd. Assist other divisions in Public Works Department when needed. Rcspond to after-hours emcrgencies. QUALll'ICATlONS Knowledl!e of: Operational characteristics of water distribution systems. Principlcs uf supervision and training. Methuds and tcclmiqucs of construction, maintcnancc and re.pair related to water systems. Operational characteristics of constructiun and mechanical equipment and tools used in the area uf wurk assigned. Occnpational hazards and standard safety practices. Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations. I Abilitv to: Supervise, urganize, and rcview the work of assigned stall Perfurm skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work for water systems. Operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner. Perf 01111 a variety of manual tasks for extended periuds of time and in unfavorable weather cunditions. Read and interpret basic maps and blueprints. Understand and follow laboratory procedures. Cumlllllnicate elearly and concisely, both orally and ill writing. Establish and maintain effeclive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and respOllsibilities. EXl'ElUENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES AllY cO/llhl1latioll uf experiellce alld traillillg that would likely provide the reqllired luwlVledge alld ahillties is qllalifymg. A typicalw<ryl to obtain the knowledge. alld abilities would be. EXDcl'iencc: Five ycars of respollsible experience perfol1ning water distribution system maintenance work with three years in a supervisory capacity. I Tr'uinilll!: Equivalent to the completion of twelfih grade supplemcnted by specializcd training in water distribution maintenance and construction work. Liccnscs OJ' Certificate: Possession of a valid driver's liccnsc. Possession of Grade 1lI State Water Operator's Certificate. I I I Resolution Number '/81'-1 WOIUUNG CONDITIONS: Environmental Conditions: Field environment, travel from site to sitc; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke fumes, gases and tralIie; work in inclemcnt weather' eonditiuns; work at heights on laddcrs; work in confined spaces, underground, on slippcry or uneven surfaces and around heavy cOllstruction equipmcnt; work with water. Physical Conditions: Essential allllmarginal functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking considerable distances every day; crawling and kneeling, moderate lifting and carrying; operating motorized vehicle. EXHIBIT B Confidcntial, Supervisory, Professional and Technical Employee: SalOl')' Range C E D A n Chief Water Opel"ator 42C 3803 3993 4193 4403 4623 , :',/ ~\, 0' ...J~....... ", :;,.:\ ':,.... -