HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.b. Authorize hiring of 32 students for seasonal employment for FY 2013-14Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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POSITION PAPER
Board Meeting Date: April 4, 2013
Subject: AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE SEASONAL EMPLOYEES
Submitted By: Initiating Dept. /Div.:
Curt Swanson Administration /Human Resources
Provisional General Manager
REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION:
D. Craig, Interim Director of Operations
D. Gemmell, Environmental Services Division Manager
A. Antkowiak, Capital Projects Division Manager C. Swanson
P. Seitz, Collection System Operations Division Manager Provisional General Manager
T. O'Malley, Human Resources Manager
ISSUE: Board authorization is required for staff to hire seasonal employees .
Accordingly, staff is submitting for Board approval the Seasonal Employees Staffing
Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 -14.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the hiring of 32 students for seasonal employment.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS: The proposed seasonal staffing plan will cost approximately
$349,441, a decrease of $47,320 from the prior fiscal year.
ALTERNATIVES /CONSIDERATIONS: Authorize hiring fewer or no students for
seasonal employment.
BACKGROUND: Each year, the District hires students during the summer months for
seasonal maintenance, vacation relief, cleanup, and special projects; and during the
school year or semester breaks for additional assistance. Board authorization was
given for 36 student positions last year. Board authorization is requested for 32
seasonal positions in FY 2013 -14.
It is recommended that the hourly rates for seasonal employees remain the same as
last year (the salaries listed below have remained unchanged since 2007).
Student Positions
Clerical
Laborer
Technical /Professional
Proposed Salary*
$13.00
$15.00
$18.00
*For every year a student returns, add $1.00 per hour to a maximum of three additional summers. For
example, a student clerical who has worked here for the past two summers would receive $15.00 per hour
this summer. The extra dollar an hour recognizes the experience and serves as an incentive for returning
students.
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POSITION PAPER
Board Meeting Date: April 4, 2013
subject: AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE SEASONAL EMPLOYEES
Administration
The Administration Department is requesting four summer student positions in FY
2013 -14. Four positions were approved last year. Two technical /professional positions
located in Communication Services will provide technical support to the
Graphics /Production Section, one technical /professional position in Information
Technology will install and support desktop computer hardware and software, and one
laborer position in Materials Services will deliver supplies and equipment and provide as
needed back -up coverage.
Operations
The Operations Department is requesting a total of 18 summer students in FY 2013 -14.
Eighteen positions were approved last year. Fourteen of the positions will be classified
as laborers and will be assigned throughout the Operations Department: two laborer
positions at the Pumping Stations, three laborers to assist the Construction and
Locating Sections, six laborer positions to assist Buildings and Grounds, one laborer to
assist the Machine Shop, one laborer to assist the Electrical Shop, and one laborer to
assist the Instrument Shop. In addition to the laborer positions, two
technical /professional positions will be assigned to assist Laboratory staff, one
technical /professional position to assist Maintenance Engineering, and one clerical
position to provide clerical support and vacation relief.
Engineering
The Engineering Department is requesting a total of nine summer students in FY 2013-
14. This represents a decrease from the 13 positions that were approved last year. Five
technical /professional positions will be assigned to the Environmental Services Division
and three technical /professional positions will be assigned to the Capital Projects
Division and will be responsible for providing assistance to Engineering staff on a
multitude of projects. In addition, one clerical position will be assigned to the
Environmental Services Division and will be responsible for providing clerical support on
an as needed basis throughout the Division.
The Secretary of the District
The Secretary of the District is requesting one student position in FY 2013 -14. One
position was approved last year. This clerical position will be responsible for clerical
support.
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POSITION PAPER
Board Meeting Date: April 4, 2013
Subject: AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE SEASONAL EMPLOYEES
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: This matter was reviewed by the Human
Resources Committee at its March 6, 2013, meeting and recommended for Board
approval.
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Authorize the hiring of 32 students for seasonal
employment.
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