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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 88-2009RESOLUTION NO. 88-2009 CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA A RESOLUTION APPROVING A NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION AND SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE LEAD PLANT OPERATOR POSITION WHEREAS, staff desires to approve a classification description and salary schedule for the position of Lead Plant Operator. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco hereby approves a new job classification description and salary schedule for the position of Lead Plant Operator shown in the attached Exhibits A and B. I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a regular meeting held on the 14th day of October, 2009 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Pedro Gonzalez, Richard A. Garbarino, and Kevin Mullin, Vice Mayor Mark Addie~o and Mayor Karyl Matsumoto NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None ATTES C' Clerk -1- Exhibit B -Class Description City of South San Francisco Exhibit A Below is the proposed salary range for the classification in the Staff Report. The salary change would be effective for the pay period including September 9, X009. Salary Schedule Title ~ ; ~. - Monthly Salary Range Lead Plant Operator $5,345.60 - $6,497.61 -2- City of South San Francisco Exhibit B Attachment Class Description for: 1. Lead Plant Operator -3- City of South San Francisco Human Resources Department Lead Plant Operator Class Description Definition Under general supervision, operates and directs the operation of a water quality control plant on an assigned shift; maintains plant facilities; and does related work as required. Distinguishing Characteristics This is the advanced journey level position in the Water Quality Control Plant Operator series and requires a Grade III, IV, or V Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. Positions in this class are required to have complete working knowledge of water quality control plant operations and are expected to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities, including supervising the work of plant operators on a specific shift. Typical and Important Duties 1. Directs the day-to-day shift operations of the water quality control plant. 2. Plans, assigns and reviews work of assigned personnel and provides input in evaluating employee performance. 3. Supervise, orient and train less experienced Operators and Operators-in-Training on assigned shift. 4. Requisition bulk chemicals to maintain adequate inventory levels. 5. Monitors, operates, and adjust controls on plant equipment and machinery, such as valves, motors, pumps, filters, chemical feeders, adjusters, and clarifiers. 6. Regulates pressure and flow rates. 7. Monitors, interprets and records information taken from gauges, dials, and other instruments. 8. Collects and preserves samples used in lab analysis. 9. Provides preventative maintenance to equipment. 10. Troubleshoots equipment and maintenance problems and processes and takes or recommends corrective action. 11. Inspects plant equipment and facilities to ensure proper operation. 12. Removes, installs, and performs mechanical repair to a variety of plant equipment including pumps, compressors, motors, and related apparatus. 13. Maintains required records and drawings relating to plant operation and maintenance. 14. Generates and reviews Standard Operating Procedures for plant and pump stations. 15. Responds to plant hazardous material spills, leaks, and emergencies. 16. Performs work in confined spaces. 17. Prepares, reviews, and revises reports, records of operational programs. 18. Interpret laboratory data and initiate process control strategies as needed. -4- City of South San Francisco Lead Plant Operator Class Description Pale 2 19. Ensures that required log entries made related to plant performance and status are complete and accurate during assigned shift. 20. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Job-related Qualifications Knowledge of.• • Water quality control plant operations. • City, state and other legal requirements of proper plant operations. • Operating principles and procedures of valves, pumps, and motors. • Safety principles, practices, regulations, and procedures related to the work, including OSHA regulations. • Emergency response. • Confined space entry and rescue requirements. • Basic supervisory principles and practices. Ability to: • Effectively lead and direct the work of staff. • Independently operate the water quality control plant on an assigned shift. • Perform minor repairs to plant equipment and facilities. • Read and interpret gauges and recording devices. • Inspect work in progress and upon completion. • Detect and analyze malfunctions in plant operating machinery and equipment, and make or take the necessary steps for adjustment. • Keep accurate plant operations records. • Understand and carry out oral and written directions. • Safely handle chemicals and other materials. • Effectively and safely perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks. • Use a variety of hand and power tools, and operate light motorized equipment. • Operate a variety of vehicles. • Communicate effectively in writing, orally, and with others to assimilate, understand, and convey information,. in a manner consistent with job functions. • Represent the City, the department, or the organizational unit effectively in contacts with representatives of other agencies, City departments, and the public. • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. • Talce a proactive approach to customer service issues. • Malce process improvement changes to streamline procedures. • Use initiative and judgment within established policy and procedural guidelines. • Work independently; organize own work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments with a minimum of direction. • Communicate orally clearly and concisely. -5- City of South San Francisco Lead Plant Operator Class Description Pale 3 • Work in a safe manner, following City safety practices and procedures; identify, correct, and report safety hazards; administer first aid. • Understand and comply with City and departmental rules and regulations. • Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information. Skill i~~: • Using personal computers and associated preventative maintenance programs. • Operating power-driven tools and equipment. • Performing heavy manual labor. • Operating a forklift safely. applications, including SCADA software, and Experience and Training Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. Atypical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: Expe~°ience: Four years of progressively more responsible experience as a Water Quality Control Plant Operator II in the City of South San Francisco or in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant. Training: Equivalent to graduation from high school. Licenses and Certificates All lice:~ses and certificates must be maintained as a condition of employment. • Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. • Possession of a California Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade III, IV, or V Certification issued by the State Water Resources Control Board. • Possession. of confined space certification. Possession of a forklift operator's certification. Special Requirements Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Physical Skills: Able to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, and climb stairs and ladders; lift and carry 75 pounds; maintain sustained posture for prolonged periods of time; distinguish among various colors; distinguish various computer generated auditory signals; use common hand tools; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; smell to distinguish odors. Work Em~ironmerzt: Work in a standard office, shop, or field setting; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, inclement weather, dust, dirt, vibration, chemicals, traffic, traffic hazards, confining workspace, odors, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards explosive hazards. -6- City of South San Francisco Lead Plant Operator Class Description Page 4 Ability to: Travel to different sites and locations; drive safely to different sites and locations; maintain a safe driving record; maintain a clean and neat appearance; work shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays; work protracted and irregular hours; respond to a pager; take 24- hour call and stand-by; available for unusual hours in emergencies. Approved: September 2009 Revised Date: Former Titles: Lead Plant Operator -Assignment Abolished: Bargaining Unit: Operating Engineers ADA Review: August 2009 DOT: No Physical: Class 2 Status: Classified/Non-exempt EEOC Category: EF131E77 Job Code: D ADA Documentation of Essential Duties 1. SDE 2. SDE 3. MAC 4. OWE 5. SDE 6. MDE 7. SDE 8. OAE 9. SWNE 10. SDE 11. SDE 12. MANE 13. SDE 14. MWE 15. OAE 16. DANE 17. MAE 18. SDE 19. SDE 20. MWE s:\admin\class descriptions\public works\Lead Plant Op.doc -~]-