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Item 3.b.
CENTRAL SAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS
I
_ POSITION PAPER
DRAFT
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 24, 2017
SUBJECT: REVIEW DRAFT POSITION PAPER TO CONSIDER REPLACING
VACANT ASSISTANT ENGINEER POSITION (S-73,$8,620-$10,428) WITH
SENIOR ENGINEER POSITION (S-83,$10,941-$13,229)
SUBMITTED BY:
INITIATING DEPARTMENT:
EDGAR J. LOPEZ, CAPITAL PROJECTS ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES -
DIVISION MANAGER CAPITAL PROJECTS
REVIEWED BY: TEJI O'MALLEY, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
JEAN -MARC PETIT, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERINGAND TECHNICAL
SERVICES
ISSUE
Board of Directors approval is needed when the addition and deletion of vacant positions results in an
increase in the District's budgeted labor costs. If calculated at the maximum step of the salary range and
including the full benefit cost, this action will result in an increase in the labor costs; thus, falling outside the
purview of the General Manager's delegated authority related to personnel actions.
BACKGROUND
Central San's Capital Projects Division has reevaluated its staffing needs and is recommending to replace
a vacant Assistant Engineer position with a higher level engineering position.
Capital Projects is responsible for the administration, design, and construction of the Capital
Improvements Program (CI P) and yearly capital budgets. With the completion of the Comprehensive
Wastewater Master Plan, a larger CI P has been proposed. This new CI P has forecasted a cost that has
doubled the capital improvements budget in the next several years and is predicted to stay at this higher
expenditure rate for the foreseeable future. There are several new, large, complex projects within the
Treatment Plant Program and special projects that require the involvement and management from a high-
level engineer. A Senior Engineer in charge of special projects will help direct and implement the C I P and
would be responsible for projects like the Public -Private Partnership (P3) Bioenergy, Aeration and Energy
Upgrades ($59 million), Diablo Country Club Satellite Water Recycling Facility, and other critical future
projects identified in the Ten -Year C I P.
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In addition, the Senior Engineer would supervise at least two Associate Engineers, some of the Assistant
and Staff Engineers, as well as the three Engineering Technician I I I positions that perform the computer-
aided drafting (CAD), record drawings, and other duties for Capital Projects.
ALTERNATIVES/CONSIDERATIONS
Do not replace a vacant Assistant Engineer position with a Senior Engineer position. If this action is not
approved, the Capital Projects Division will not be effectively staffed to deliver the larger CI P and specials
projects. Senior Engineers typically charge approximately 50 -percent or more of their salaries and
benefits to the Capital Improvements Budget.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS
Due to several Capital Projects personnel changes in Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 to date, this action will not
result in an increase to this year's Capital Projects Operating Budget. Capital Projects has been
underfilling engineering positions and is currently under budget by over $60,000 this FY. However, in time,
this action will result in an annual cost of approximately $35,647-$39,353 due to the maximum step of the
salary range, benefits, and date of hire.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
At its October 24, 2017 meeting, the Administration Committee recommended
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION
Replace the vacant Assistant Engineer position (S-73, $8,620-$10,428) in Capital Projects with a Senior
Engineer position (S-83, $10,941-$13,229).
Strategic Plan Tie -In
GOAL FOUR: Develop and retain a highly trained and innovative workforce
Strategy 1 - Ensure Adequate Staffing and Training to Meet Current and Future Operational Levels
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