HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 4977 - RESOLUTION NO. 4977
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADOPTING CLASS SPECIFICATION AND DESIGNATING SALARY RANGE
FOR PRINCIPAL WATER TECHNICIAN
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The class specification for Principal Water Technician
marked as Exhibit A, and by this reference incorporated herein, is hereby
adopted.
SECTION 2: Exhibit I of the City of Downey Compensation Program
(Part IX of the Personnel Manual) is hereby amended to include the following:
Classification Title Pay Table Schedule Number
Principal Water Technician 01 22
SECTION 3: Exhibit I of the City of Downey Compensation Program
(Part IX of the Personnel Manual) is hereby amended to change the title of
Senior Water Technician to Principal Water Technician.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution and provide for appropriate distribution thereof.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of February 1988.
tn 7/1 Diane . oggs, Mayor
ATTEST:
- o . City C - k
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by
the City Council of the City of Downey at a regular meeting hereof, held on
the 9th day of February by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Barb, Cormack, Santangelo, Paul, Boggs
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 4977 EXHIBIT A
City of Downey Class Specification
Personnel Department December, 1987
PRINCIPAL WATER TECHNICIAN
DEFINITION
Under supervision of the Water /Sanitation Superintendent; is responsible
for complicated engineering work related to planning, design, construction,
and acceptance of water system improvements; is responsible for cross - connection
inspection and control throughout the City.
OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES
1. Civil Engineering
2. Laws and regulatory codes relevant to a municipal water system
3. Water technology
TYPICAL DUTIES
The duties for this position may include, but are not limited to the
following:
1. Prepare complex engineering studies and reports
2. Prepare preliminary and final calculation plans for water system
improvements
3. Prepare cost estimates, schedules and specifications, order material,
maintain inventory records
4. Prepare and administer engineering services contracts with consulting
engineers
5. Reviews compliance of consulting engineers and contractors with
contract documents
6. Assist in budget and capital improvement plan preparation and
administration
7. Design and draw plans for water system improvements; maintain
maps and records; inspect construction of water system improvements
8. Administer cross - connection program, including inspection, notification,
and record maintenance
9. Sample wells and water system for various testing
10. Receive and answer public inquiries and complaints
11. Perform other job related duties as required
RESOLUTION NO. 4977
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
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 the knowledge and abilities
would be:
EXPERIENCE: Five years of progressively responsible experience in
hydrology and /or water utility planning, coordinating, engineering,
and cross - connection inspection.
EDUCATION: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college
or university with major course work in civil engineering or related
field, supplimented with course work in water technology.
KNOWLEDGE:
1. Principles and practices of water utility operations, management,
and organization
2. Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the
field of water engineering
3. Methods, materials, techniques and equipment used in construction
and operation of a water utility
4. Applicable laws and regulatory codes relevant to design, construction
and operation of a municipal water system
5. Cross - connection inspection, laws, regulations, and requirements
ABILITY:
1. Work with minimum supervision
2. Perform and review complex engineering computations related to
design and operation of water facilities
3. Prepare technical reports, budget projections, and other administrative
documents
4. Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and writing
5. Maintain effective working relationships with employees and the
general public
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:
1. Valid California driver's license
2. Grade II Water Treatment Operator Certificate
RESOLUTION NO. 4977
CAREER LADDER:
1. Assistant Water /Sanitation Superintendent
2. Water /Sanitation Superintendent
3. Director of Public Works
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Water /Sanitation Superintendent
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
At times various field crews and temporary Municipal Aides