HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.g. Approval of Registration Differential for Assistant Engineer David HefflefingerCentral Contra Costa Sanitary District
' BOARD OF DIRECTORS
POSITION PAPER
Board Meeting Date: March 4, 2010 No.: 3.g. Consent Calendar
Type of,4ction: APPROVE DIFFERENTIAL INCREASE
Subject: REQUEST APPROVAL OF REGISTRATION DIFFERENTIAL FOR
ASSISTANT ENGINEER DAVID HEFFLEFINGER
Submitted By: Initiating Dept/Div.:
Garth Williams, Plant Operations/Control Systems
Senior Control Systems Engineer
REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION:
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G. Williams A. Grieb D. Craig Jame .Kelly,
General Manager
ISSUE: A registration differential salary increase requires approval by the Board of
Directors.
RECOMMENDATION: Grant Assistant Engineer David Hefflefinger aone-step
increase of his basic salary effective January 21, 2010.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS: One-step salary increase.
ALTERNATIVES/CONSIDERATIONS: None
BACKGROUND: David Hefflefinger is an Assistant Engineer in the Control Systems.
Section of the Plant Operations Department. This classification does not require
registration as a Professional Engineer. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
between the Management Support/Confidential Group and Central Contra Costa
Sanitary District provides for a salary increase for employees who achieve registration
or license as Professional Engineer, Land Surveyor, or Certified Public Accountant
while employed by the District in a position not requiring such registration or license.
Mr. Hefflefinger was notified in a letter dated January 21, 2010 that he has passed all
required examinations and is now licensed as a Professional Engineer (Mechanical
Engineering) in California (see attached notification). Mr. Hefflefinger has
demonstrated his ability to perform operations, maintenance, and planning activities of
plant operations requiring the professional level of judgment and skill expected of a
Professional Engineer.
The Human Resources Committee reviewed this matter at its meeting on February 22.
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Grant Assistant Engineer David Hefflefinger a
one-step increase of his basic salary effective January 21,.2010, as the registration
differential increase provided. for in the MOU.
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January 21, 2010 ID: 73234
Branch: Mechanical
DAVID W. HEFFLEFINGER
1299 RATON CT
EL SOBRANTE, CA 94803
CONGRATULATIONSI
We are pleased to Inform you that you have successfully passed the October 2009 Mechanical Engineer
examination. This letter will serve as temporary evidence that you now hold a valid license as a
Professional Mechanical Engineer. A formal certificate, which will Include your license number, will be
prepared and mailed to you within four to six weeks.
Please refer to the Callfomia Code of Regulations (Board Rules) for Professional Engineers and Land
Surveyors (Title 18, Division 5, Sections 400-474.5) for Information on the following subjects that are your
responsibility. These Rules can be found on our website at http://www.pals.ca.gov/Ilcensees/laws.shtml
Rule 407 -Fees
Rule 411 -Seal and Signature
Rule 412 -Address Change
Rule 415 -Practice within Area of Competence
Of particular Importance Is that all licenses are subject to renewal, and payment of a renewal fee is required.
A renewal notice will be mailed to you several weeks before the expiretlon date of your Mechanical
engineer license. If you do not receive a renewal notice, you are still responsible for renewing your license.
You may purchase a seal or stamp from any stationary store or rubber stamp company. Board Rule 411
provides specific criteria on seals.
Notices and newsletters from the Board Office cannot reach you unless we have your current mailing
address. Board Rule 412 requires you to advise us In writing of any address changes within 30 days after
the effective datA of the address change.
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