2009/07/28 City Council Resolution 2009-74RESOLUTION NO. 2009-74
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
APPROVING JOB DESCRIPTION AND SALARY RANGE FOR
UTILITIES SERVICES SUPERVISOR
WHEREAS, staff has proposed the creation of a Utilities Services Supervisor position;
WHEREAS, there is a need for a Utilities Services Supervisor in the Department of Public
Works to assume supervisorial, administrative, and operational duties for water and sewer operations;
WHEREAS, the Utilities Services Supervisor shall have certificates that the City requires by
some member of its staff,
WHEREAS, staff has determined that the City can eliminate the position of Public Works
Services Supervisor without significant impact to core operations;
WHEREAS, staff has developed a Utilities Services Supervisor job description describing
appropriate duties; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager (Personnel Officer) recommends the position of Utilities
Services Supervisor be designated as a non - exempt, miscellaneous employee represented by the
Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and be placed at the following salary range and
rate:
Position Range Monthly Salary
Utilities Services Supervisor 83W $5,525 - 6,716
WHEREAS, the City Manager further recommends the position of Utilities Services
Supervisor report to the Director of Utilities /General Services in the Department of Public Works;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park approves the job description and salary range for Utilities Services Supervisor.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park
this 28th day of July, 2009.
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City of Rohnert Park
UTILITIES SERVICES SUPERVISOR
DEFINITION
Supervises the operation, maintenance, and repair activities of the City's water, sewer,
and drainage utility systems. Serves as the Chief Plant Operator (CPO) for the City's
potable water production, treatment, and distribution systems. Under general direction,
plans, organizes, coordinates, directs and supervises staff in activities related to the
City's utilities; performs other duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Utilities Services Supervisor is a first -line supervisory class in the City's Public
Works Department. The Utilities Services Supervisor supervises staff engaged in the
operation, maintenance and repair of the City's water, sewer, and drainage utilities.
This class will report to the Director of Utilities and General Services and work
cooperatively with other City departments in serving the City. Under general direction
and established standards and guidelines, this class uses considerable initiative and
independent judgment in scheduling, planning, organizing, and reviewing the
maintenance activities of assigned maintenance personnel.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED /EXERCISED
Supervisory responsibilities entail daily supervision over assigned operations and
maintenance personnel under the direction of the Director of Utilities and General
Services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary)
• Plans projects, administers contracts, processes and approves purchase and
work requests
• Responds to citizen questions, service requests and complaints
• Selects, supervises, trains, evaluates and disciplines assigned staff
• Inspects and performs construction and maintenance tasks related to water,
sewer, and drainage utilities
• Collects, organizes, and analyzes data, initiates and approves project
expenditures; may authorize payment of departmental invoices and expenditures
• Supervises the operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of the facilities
and equipment employed in the City's utility systems
• Administers the City's Sewer System Management Plan
• Assists in administering and planning the annual operations and capital budgets
• Analyzes utility performance and trends; performs a variety of operational tests
and calculations; and adjusts operating equipment and methods to ensure
compliance with local, State and Federal requirements
• Schedules and conducts training and safety meetings for assigned personnel
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• Prepares and reviews timely reports and memoranda to staff and regulatory
agencies on operational events and compliance with permits, licenses, and other
quality parameters
• Determines and recommends equipment, materials, staffing, and safety needs,
devices, and /or equipment for assigned operation, maintenance, and
improvement projects
• Inspects and evaluates work in progress and upon completion; responds to after -
hours calls for emergency service
• Interprets, implements, and enforces provisions of permits, licenses,
Memorandums of Understanding, City administrative and departmental policies
and procedures
• Reads and interprets maps, diagrams, blueprints, schematics, contracts, and
work orders
• Troubleshoots and diagnosis problems, and plans and implements efficient and
effective solutions
• Understands and ensures adherence to applicable laws, codes, regulations and
guidelines relating to utility services activities and personnel supervision
• May be assigned to work as a Disaster Service Worker in the event of an
emergency or disaster
QUALIFICATIONS
Education /Training /Experience:
Sufficient education, training and experience to supervise the operation, maintenance
and repair activities of the City's utility systems. A typical way of obtaining the required
qualifications is to possess:
• Equivalent of a high school diploma, and
• Five years of increasingly responsible experience equivalent to that of a
Maintenance Worker II with the City of Rohnert Park
• Supervisory experience is desirable
License /Certificate:
The following licenses and certificates are required by the date of appointment:
• Class C California driver's license
• California Grade III Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate (T3) issued by
the California Department of Public Health
• California Grade IV Water Distribution Operator Certificate (D4) issued by the
California Department of Public Health
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Knowledge of:
• Considerable knowledge of methods, equipment, materials, and safe work
practices involved in the operation, maintenance, repair, and improvement of
water, sewer, and drainage utilities
• Generally- accepted practices associated with water, wastewater, and drainage
utility construction, maintenance, and repair
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing
water, sewer, and drainage utility systems
• Methods of estimating time, costs, resources, and equipment necessary to
perform assigned work
• Safe and efficient work practices, principles and procedures of occupational
safety and hygiene in keeping with OSHA and City standards
• Principles and practices of effective supervision, including training, performance
evaluation and discipline, customer service, response techniques and protocol
Skill to:
• Operate the appropriate tools and equipment used in the Public Works
Department and Utilities Services
• Use personal computers, specialized software programs and create required
reports
Ability to:
• Meet deadlines
• Perform technical procedures in water systems operations
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Learn and utilize new technology
Working Conditions:
Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching,
twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and
making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The use of a
sense of smell and hearing is needed in detecting toxic gas and equipment problems.
The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work, reading
reports and meters, conducting laboratory analysis, and overseeing personnel. The
need to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 25 pounds or
more, is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all
weather conditions including rain, heat and cold. Duties require sufficient mobility to
work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer,
vision sufficient to read printed materials and a VDT screen, hearing and speech
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sufficient to communicate in person and over the telephone. In addition, incumbents
require strength and stamina to walk for extended periods of time in varied terrain and
the ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather and topographic conditions with
exposure to the elements. Incumbents are exposed to traffic noise and auditory warning
devices such as back up bells on equipment. Must be willing to work weekends,
holidays and overtime as needed. May also be required to work nights and other
unusual shifts in emergency conditions.
FLSA Status:
Non — Exempt
Employee Unit:
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Approved By:
City Council
Date Approved:
July 28, 2009