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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.i. Delete vacant Electrical Technician position, establish job class of Plant Operations Training Coordinator, add a Plant Operations Training Coordinator positionCentral Contra Costa Sanitary District ' BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: December 6, 2012 subject: DELETE A VACANT ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN POSITION (G -69, $6,239- $7,544), ESTABLISH THE CLASSIFICATION OF PLANT OPERATIONS TRAINING COORDINATOR (G-68,$6,089-$7,369), ADD A PLANT OPERATIONS TRAINING COORDINATOR POSITION AND AUTHORIZE FILLING THE POSITION. Submitted By: Ann Farrell, General Manager Initiating Dept. /Div.: Administration REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION: O'Malley Pk'�t Ann E. Farrell General Manager ISSUE: Board of Directors' approval is required when establishing new classifications as well as deleting, adding, and filling positions. RECOMMENDATION: Delete a vacant Electrical Technician position (G -69, $6,239- $7,544), establish the classification of Plant Operations Training Coordinator (G -68, $6,089 - $7,369), add a Plant Operations Training Coordinator position and authorize filling the position. FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Upon approval, this action will result in an annual cost savings of $3,970 which takes into account salary, benefits, and pension costs at the maximum steps of the salary ranges. ALTERNATIVES /CONSIDERATIONS: Do not delete the Electrical Technician position do not establish the Plant Operations Training Coordinator classification and add and authorize the filling of the position. If this action is not approved, the District's ability to effectively develop and coordinate technical training needed for Plant Operations staff will be reduced. BACKGROUND: After an evaluation of the technical training needs within the Plant Operations Division and determining that the duties allocated to this position do not fall within any existing District classifications, the Division has determined that there is a need to establish a new classification that would be responsible for developing and coordinating the technical training for the Plant Operations Division. This classification would be responsible for developing and coordinating training related activities for the Plant Operations Division which includes but is not limited to, developing Plant Operations training materials; conducting technical field and POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: December 6, 2012 Subject'. DELETE A VACANT ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN POSITION (G -69, $6,239- $7,544), ESTABLISH THE CLASSIFICATION OF PLANT OPERATIONS TRAINING COORDINATOR (G -68, $6,089 - $7,369), ADD A PLANT OPERATIONS TRAINING COORDINATOR POSITION AND AUTHORIZE FILLING THE POSITION. classroom training; assisting in identifying training needs within the Division and performing other related duties as assigned. The Electrical Technician position is vacant and is no longer needed and is being used to offset the cost of this position, which results in a cost savings. Attached is the draft of the job description. This action was recommended for approval by the Human Resources Committee at its October 30, 2012 meeting. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Delete a vacant Electrical Technician position (G- 69, $6,239 - $7,544), establish the classification of Plant Operations Training Coordinator (G -68, $6,089 - $7,369), add a Plant Operations Training Coordinator position and authorize filling the position. CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT Effective: 12/6/12 Range: G -68 Respirator Class: 2 PLANT OPERATIONS TRAINING COORDINATOR DEFINITION Develop and coordinate training related activities for the Plant Operations Division within the Operations Department; develop Plant Operations training materials;; conduct technical field and classroom training; assist in identifying training needs within the Division and perform other related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This classification is primarily responsible for the development and coordination of the technical training related activities of the Plant Operators assigned to the Plant Operations Division. This class is distinguished from the Plant Operator classification series in that the latter is solely responsible for inspecting, operating, and maintaining the District's wastewater treatment facility including primary, secondary, tertiary, and solids treatment processes. The use of respiratory equipment [including self- contained breathing apparatus (S.C.B.A.)] may be required for this position. Therefore, the Plant Operations Training Coordinator will be required to be free of facial hair that would interfere with the use of a respirator for annual fit tests and for any occasion which requires the use of respiratory equipment to comply with the District's respiratory program and Cal /OSHA standards. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receive general supervision from a Shift Supervisor and may receive functional supervision from the Plant Operations Superintendent or Senior Engineer. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Review, update, and /or develop Plant Operations training and educational materials such as Plant Operations training manuals, training videos, as -built drawings, and other in -house training curriculum. Conduct technical field and classroom training for Plant Operators. CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT Plant Operations Training Assistant (Continued) Review and assist in developing Hazardous Energy Control Procedures (HECP's) and other asset management tools. Develop tests in various media (written, verbal, and computer based) in order to accurately gauge the technical aptitude of the Plant Operators. Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of training curriculum by reviewing and analyzing test results, logs and records, statistical data, and other operating information. Review and make recommendations related to revisions and /or the development of Standard Operating Procedures related to the Plant Operations Division. Provide feedback and recommend training needs to senior staff within the Plant Operations Department. Prepare, review, and maintain a variety of reports, manuals, correspondence, and records related to the technical training program for plant operators. Organize and maintain the plant operations training library which includes the archival of training materials that no longer apply to current training needs. Deal directly with State Water Resources Control Board regarding the Operator -In- Training (OIT) program. Participate in various conferences /training in order to maintain awareness of new trends related to the development and delivery of technical training and education related to Plant Operations. May be required to participate on District sponsored committees related to training and /or process improvement. Perform related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Advanced wastewater treatment processes including primary, secondary, tertiary, and solids processes and recycled water. 2 CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT Plant Operations Training Assistant (Continued) Equipment and its usage found in the District's wastewater treatment operation including centrifuges, steam turbines, centrifugal blowers, multiple hearth furnaces, and watertube and firetube boilers, gas turbine co- generation, ultra- violet disinfection, diesel engines, and electrical distribution. Operation of the components of a highly automated wastewater treatment facility. Technical training techniques, methods, and resources. Modern office practices, procedures, methods, and equipment including word processing and data management systems. Safety precautions as required by the District, including but not limited to, Cal /OSHA General Industry Safety Orders, Districts Respiratory Protection Program, and District Safety Directives. Ability to: Work effectively and cooperatively with Division staff as well as with representatives from other local, state, and federal agencies and programs. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Prepare studies and or statistical /analytical reports. Make effective written, graphic, and oral presentations of complex or technical information. Analyze technical reports and data. Sit at desk for long periods of time on a continuous basis. Intermittently twist to reach equipment- surrounding desk, and perform simple grasping; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation; lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less and occasionally lift or carry weight of 30 pounds or less. Experience and Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain 3 CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT Plant Operations Training Assistant (Continued) the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience Three years of experience as an operator at a wastewater treatment plant. Education Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Possession of a California State Water Resources Board Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate or above is highly desirable. C!