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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-19-2013 b1 skills based pay FROM: Daryl R. Grigsby, Public Works Director Prepared By: Barbara Lynch, Deputy Public Work Director / City Engineer SUBJECT: SKILLS BASED PAY PROGRAM REVIEW AND EXPANSION RECOMMENDATION Authorize the expansion of the updated Skills Based Pay program to the City’s Building, Parks, Trees, Streets, and Fleet maintenance operations. REPORT-IN-BRIEF The City currently has an established Skills Based Pay (SBP) program which provides a system of defined steps and associated compensation for its Utilities Department water and wastewater operations employees. The SBP program provides incentives for increased skills to improve service levels for the community, drive innovation and change within the operations, implement succession planning and knowledge transfer, and allow for increased focus on planning for the operational supervisors. The program is an alternative to the City’s traditional step structure which primarily uses time in grade, subject to satisfactory performance, for advancement. The SBP program has been implemented with great success in the Utilities Department and was the foundation for this recommendation. Program documents have been reviewed, updated, and developed to guide and inform expansion of SBP in the Public Works Department and ensure program consistency between departments. (Attachments 1, 2 & 3) This program expansion continues the original vision for SBP when it was introduced in the City and makes further program expansion easier. Program expansion is requested to assist the Public Works Department in ensuring continuity of maintenance services, realigning resources from supervision to asset and maintenance management, and efficiently using available resources. This will assist the City in facing the challenges of aging infrastructure and restricted resources. The program is supported by the City’s existing Personnel Rules and Regulations, and Organizational Values. The initial cost of implementation is a 1% increase in compensation costs for the affected positions, on an annual basis. DISCUSSION Traditional Pay Structure vs. Skills Based Pay Structure To better understand Skills Based Pay and its benefits, it is helpful to take a closer look at the traditional salary structure used by the City. For these employee classifications in the City’s general unit (SLOCEA), there is a salary range composed of 5 pay steps, approximately 5% apart. After passing initial new hire probation, an employee is evaluated annually and the supervisor identifies the overall performance rating of the employee as “outstanding,” “exceeds expectations,” “meets expectations,” “needs some improvement,” or “does not meet minimum requirements.” All employees rated as meeting or above expectations, are eligible for a step increase of pay, up to the Meeting Date Item Number 11-19-13 B1 - 1 Skills Based Pay Program Review and Expansion Page 2 fifth step. Step increases are granted annually through Step 4, with progression to Step 5 requiring two years of satisfactory performance at Step 4. An employee that meets or exceeds expectations can progress through their range in 6 years. Some classifications, such as Tree Trimmer, have multiple salary ranges, reflecting higher levels of knowledge, skills, abilities, and certifications. In some types of work there are as many as 3 separate “jobs” for employees working in the same area of specialty (e.g. Parks Maintenance Worker 1, 2, and 3), each with 5 steps. There is typically considerable overlap in the ranges, and promoted employees move from Step 5 of one range to Step 5 of another range, while still receiving approximately a 5% pay increase. In cases where progression from one range to the next is based primarily on satisfactory performance and time in grade, the multiple classifications are referred to as a career series. Progression based on time in grade is made with the assumption that with time comes higher skill levels. Where acquisition of specific skills, or assumption of increased responsibilities are required before a promotion is recommended, the multiple classifications are referred to as a career ladder. An example of a career series is Tree Trimmer 1 to Tree Trimmer 2, and of a career ladder, Streets Maintenance Worker 3 to Heavy Equipment Operator. Skills Based Pay “collapses” the multiple salary ranges of traditional career series and ladders into a single salary range of 9 steps. Progression from one step to the next is based on clear and objective criteria that the employee continually demonstrates, rather than a more subjective overall performance. The employee has available to them detailed criteria they must meet covering work experience, computer skills, completed training and certifications, skill with tools and equipment, safety, specific knowledge, skills, and abilities, customer service, communication, leadership, independence, judgment, and professional development. These specific areas define not only an employee with great skills, but one who is motivated to continue learning, is great with the community, works well with others, and takes their maintenance program to the next level. With each annual evaluation, the supervisor and employee review progress through the Steps, and also confirm that areas previously achieved continue to be well performed. (Attachments 1 & 2) The SBP program provides the opportunity for all employees to develop technical and “soft” skills that will prepare them for further advancement in the organization. This is an important element, with 80% of the Public Works maintenance program supervisors expected to retire in the next 5 years. The use of step requirements (Attachment 2) clarifies for the supervisor and the employee, expectations as well as what skills, abilities, training, and other traits will take an employee to the next level. The steps identify characteristics in the employees that include the strong technical skills and abilities the City has traditionally expected, and adds the “soft” skills that exemplify leadership roles. The program supports a more cohesive, thoughtful, service oriented organization, implementing modern technology and efficient work practices, streamlining decision making and problem correction. B1 - 2 Skills Based Pay Program Review and Expansion Page 3 The following graphic summarizes the step criteria in the program: Skills Based Pay Step Criteria Summary Proficient Level (Step 8 &9)  Mentor & resolve conflict  Identify & implement work improvements & efficiencies  Stay current – methods, materials, practices  Research & problem solve  Advanced reporting Advanced Level (Step 6 & 7)  Strong project implementation & leadership  Train others  Sub-program management  Problem solve & implement solutions on projects  Full equipment operation skills Intermediate Level (Step 4 &5)  Increased experience in work & equipment  Additional training  Documentation skills  Leadership & communication skills developing Basic Level (Step 2 & 3)  Experience in work area and simple equipment  Training  Starting focus on communication Entry Level (Step 1)  Aptitude  Familiarity with tools & type of work SBP also offers the advantage of a more flexible hiring process. For example, currently, if a Parks Maintenance Worker 3 position is advertised, applicants must meet the requirements of that particular classification. If none of the applicants has all the qualifications and characteristics required of that level, the position is not filled and a second recruitment at a lower level would potentially take place. Under SBP, the position is advertised more generally, such as “Parks Maintenance,” and the City can hire at any Step where the employee meets the requirements, as funding is available. Current Skills Based Pay Program The City’s Utilities Department implemented the City’s SBP program for its operational staff in January 2002. The program was initiated to effect cultural change, provide continued development and improvement of the department, and promote the highest level of services and development among its employees. The Utilities Department is a strong supporter of this program. It finds this program provides opportunities and incentives to its “shining stars.” It creates a sense of responsibility, lends itself to increased interaction with the community, and highlights for staff that what they do matters. Utilities Supervisors see staff stretch and reach to achieve goals which results in providing a higher level of service to the community since the implementation of the program. Supervisors find the B1 - 3 Skills Based Pay Program Review and Expansion Page 4 increased responsibility for operations by staff, allows them more time to focus on program management and improvement, and preventive maintenance. With the SBP program, supervisors and employees work together to achieve high levels of accountability. The program encourages continuous growth and development. The program increases accountability for employees to meet all the requirements of their step and maintain proficiency in all steps below, all the time. Each employee has the opportunity to accomplish work that will train them for future leadership opportunities in the organization. A Step in SBP is not a destination, but part of a longer journey. Building Toward Success A number of building blocks are stacking up to take the maintenance areas of Public Works to the next level. First of all, in 2011 the Department completed a full assessment of operations. Recommendations related to maintenance are nearly half of the total recommendations in the Assessment, providing a road map for future improvements. The City is currently converting its maintenance software from a 22-year old Service Request and Work Order program with simple open / closed status tracking. The new program will support many of the Assessment recommendations. It connects all maintenance work to assets through Graphic Information System (GIS ) to provide information on asset health and replacement needs, facilitate predictive maintenance and maintenance planning, and forecast asset replacement and funding needs. Lastly, the City has been through many economic ups and downs over the last 20 years. Cost cutting and staff reductions have impacted many operational areas. These changes have been challenging, but they have revealed the power of staff to drive changes that streamline operations and reduce costs. The need to constantly change and find new ways to work, and to maximize the value from resources, has become a way of life. Why Skills Based Pay? Public Works looked to the experience in Utilities with the SBP program and considered how to build on that success. Public Works selected its larger maintenance operations, including Buildings, Parks, Streets, Forestry and Fleet, for consideration of SBP program implementation. These classifications lend themselves to SBP because there are multiple levels of proficiency in the current structure and multiple incumbents in each classification. Further, the technical requirements of the position can be objectively identified. The only maintenance programs from Public Works which are not included in the recommendation are Street Sweeping (a single position with no work rotation opportunities) and Signal & Lighting Technician (a single position at the time of initial program development, but a possible future SBP classification.) SBP has a number of benefits for the City that speak to the challenges it currently faces. The program is built around the goal of improved services for the community using concepts of employee growth and increased competence to provide it. 1. Ensuring Continuity of Maintenance Services The program is structured to minimize the impact to the public of turnover, by encouraging and providing opportunities and training for high achievers to learn rapidly so there are no noticeable B1 - 4 Skills Based Pay Program Review and Expansion Page 5 service disruptions to the community resulting from staffing changes. The day of the “company man” is passing away, and the City has an aging maintenance staff. Of the Public Works staff, 47% are part of the field maintenance programs, with 50% of those over 50 years of age. The program provides the opportunity for all employees in a classification to achieve the highest levels of competency and be ready to take on any task seamlessly. The additional opportunities provided through SBP have the potential to increase retention of high performing employees with more challenging work, ability to creatively solve problems, and increased accountability. New employees can be brought in at entry level, trained by their more experienced co-workers, and quickly become highly functioning employees delivering quality service. Public Works is already seeing benefits from using the concepts in SBP and succession planning. A recent example occurred in the Street Maintenance program. The paver equipment is quite complex, and typically operated by only the most experienced member of the crew. Using the SBP concepts of cross training, increasing skills, and demonstrating leadership, the lead operator trained another crew member to be proficient at running the equipment and leading projects. As it turned out, the lead operator was unexpectedly out for an extended period, but the operation transferred seamlessly to the other crew member because of the use of the SBP concepts. Had that not happened, work production and quality would have dropped significantly, impacting service to the community, until another member of the crew learned the equipment. 2. Realigning Resources The 2011 Public Works Department assessment covered individual programs within the Department, but also included two additional chapters covering asset management (asset performance, preservation, anticipated life) and maintenance management (preventive maintenance, work scheduling.) The report highlighted the need for the department to focus efforts in the maintenance area for the following reasons: 1. The infrastructure is aging and much of it exceeds its life span 2. The funding for asset renewal and rehabilitation is insufficient 3. The risks and liability posed by aging infrastructure are significant 4. The safety and serviceability of assets is an increasing challenge 5. The efficient use of staff, materials, and capital resources to effectively maintain assets is needed Effective asset management needs accurate asset information to allow for quality decisions regarding condition, performance, and other needs, with a long-term view of the preservation and renewal of the assets. The Department Assessment recommended development of five-year asset preservation plans and prioritization of replacements for all the major maintenance areas. With the newly implemented maintenance and asset management computer program, the City is currently poised in its maintenance division to chart a new course in this area. The maintenance and asset management computer program connects work performed by the staff to assets via a GIS map. As the system is populated with work activities, a picture of the condition of the assets will develop. This maintenance information can be combined with installation dates, and the City will be on its B1 - 5 Skills Based Pay Program Review and Expansion Page 6 way to having a true picture of these major assets, their condition, needs, and recommended replacement schedule. This allows proper planning and prioritization to spend limited funds on true high priorities, with less reaction and emergency response. In the Department’s Assessment, the author noted “The management layers in the Department can only be described as lean.” Staff reductions in the management area occurring in the 1980’s in the maintenance programs have been sustained, with additional reductions added over several years since then. Management decreases over the last 20 years have reduced program costs in the Department by about $400,000 annually (in today’s dollars), but reduced asset and maintenance management efforts in the Department as well. Pavement and drainage facility asset management is now completed by the Capital Improvement Program design staff. The remaining assets are dealt with based on the greatest need or failure, as noted by the operational supervisors. The day to day operations, and interface with the public are handled by the operational supervisors, so time available to do asset management is minimal. The Utilities Department has seen the SBP program principles work to empower employees through an overall increase in workforce knowledge, skills, and abilities. This has resulted in higher levels of employee confidence in independent decision-making, and Public Works anticipates the same effect. This effort, to bring the City’s asset management into alignment with standard practices will take staff time, and organizational efficiencies are the best place to get those resources. As noted in the SBP criteria, the goal is to have more staff operating at a higher and more independent level. SBP will assist in realigning our staff resources to this recommended activity. 3. Efficient Use of Resources In an environment of scarce resources, employee engagement is key to maximizing the use of resources to the community’s benefit. In each set of Criteria for the programs, staff is charged with identifying opportunities for improvements, both at worksites, and within their workgroup. Researching and implementation of cost effective methods and materials, along with staying current with methods, practices, and materials, are also part of each Criteria. The responsibility for implementing change is shared by the whole crew, instead of being focused on the supervisor, increasing the potential for savings and operational improvements. Special skill sets, such identifying potential hazards within a tree, and through strategic pruning, eliminating hazards, can translate directly to prevention of injury or damage, and reduction of claims against the City. Building the Program Public Works has been exploring the possibilities of SBP and developing program documents since 2008. The former Utilities Director provided a presentation to Public Works management on how they worked through the process and why. Public Works felt the program had the potential to improve the department services and quality of its employees to meet the challenges of reduced resources and aging infrastructure. 1. The Guidance Document The existing documentation for the SBP program used in Utilities was compiled and reviewed by Public Works. From those documents a concise Guidance Document was developed that reflected B1 - 6 Skills Based Pay Program Review and Expansion Page 7 the existing program (Attachment 1). The Guidance document set down the program “rules,” how employees entered the program, what was required of them, etc. Once the Guidance document was drafted, it was reviewed with the Utilities Department and some refinements were made to increase clarity, based on its experience with the program. The Guidance Document will be used by both departments so that administration of the program is consistent. 2. Program Step Criteria The Step Criteria for each work group documents in clear language what the requirements are for each step (Attachment 2). Once in place, employees and supervisors will work together during each annual evaluation to identify new skills to be obtained in the coming year, and confirm all previously acquired skills are still being used. Employees in all affected areas participated in development of the Criteria, and have reviewed it several times through the process. From entry level to the highest functioning employee, characteristics and skills were identified, documented, and set down in plain language. A working group of Public Works, Utilities, and Human Resources employees then compared the matrices of the two departments in key areas to ensure there was alignment between the requirements in the various work groups and across the departments. Some minor final adjustments were made from that work effort. 3. Compensation The SBP program is structured to provide clear guidance for staff to achieve more than what has traditionally been required, and increase accountability. The recommended pay ranges are built from the existing ranges, with at least one additional salary Step to provide incentive to take on new and higher responsibilities. A review of other public sector agency salaries, including cities used in previous compensation studies, and agencies in San Luis Obispo County, were used to validate existing salary ranges. There are currently two SBP salary ranges in the City’s existing salary structure. If Council authorizes program expansion, Human Resources is recommending one lower band be added to address a portion of the Public Works SBP classifications, with the remaining Public Works SBP classifications incorporated into the lower of the two existing SBP salary ranges. (Attachment 3) 4. Final Pieces There remain some additional pieces to develop before the program can be fully implemented. The program Criteria reference equipment and software lists, which are developed but need to be updated and finalized, as well as a variety of equipment certifications. Supervisors will be responsible to certify employees in various program skills. In order to do that, standardized evaluating tools will be developed to ensure employees have all skills necessary to load, operate, maintain, and prepare equipment for field use and thus, advance through the SBP steps. A Job Description for each Public Works SBP classification will be developed in a cooperative effort between Public Works and Human Resources for each specialty area (Buildings, Parks, etc.). These final work products are pending Council approval of program expansion. B1 - 7 Skills Based Pay Program Review and Expansion Page 8 Policy and Triple Bottom Line The City’s Municipal Code includes Personnel Rules and Regulations (Chapter 2.36). The SBP program is consistent with this Section of the Municipal Code as exemplified by the following provisions in the code (Attachment 4). “…adoption (of the Rules) to establish an equitable and uniform procedure for dealing with personnel matters, to attract and retain competent personnel, and to assure that appointments and promotions of employees will be based on merit and fitness” (2.36.020) “…development of positive measures to help eliminate barriers to the recognition of individual merit in personnel practices” (2.36.070) “…all positions substantially similar with respect to duties, responsibilities, authority and character of work are included within the same class, and that the same schedules of compensation may be made to apply with equity under like working conditions to all positions in the same class.” (2.36.120) “…to establish levels of pay and benefits which reflect on appropriate relationships among classifications in the city service. The plan should be maintained consistent with the goals of adequately compensating city employees for their work and attracting and retaining qualified applicants.” (2.36.130) SBP supports the goals of the City’s Personnel Rules Regulations by creating equitable employment conditions where all employees have the opportunity to succeed, establishing mechanisms to attract, retain, and recognize competent employees through opportunities, challenges, and compensation. The program will also align maintenance staff compensation relationships between Utilities and Public Works staff. SBP supports the City’s mission of community service, and shares goals with several of the City’s organizational values. Service - we are dedicated to the best use of resources to fulfill identified community goals and needs Leadership and support - we recognize that the ability to lead can be found at all levels and that to create an environment to succeed requires leading by example Team players - we encourage effective working relationships within and between departments and the public to address issues and achieve valuable results Initiative and accountability - we take personal responsibility to do what needs to be done and report the results in a straightforward manner Innovation and flexibility - we are open to change and willing to try new ways to fulfill the organization’s vision, mission, and goals more effectively Employee development and recognition - we encourage and support each employee to improve relevant job skills and celebrate personal and team accomplishments B1 - 8 Skills Based Pay Program Review and Expansion Page 9 Social Environment Economic Stewardship and ethics - we promote public trust by using City resources wisely, and through consistent fulfillment of these values. SBP also supports the Council’s Major City Goal to Sustain Essential Services and Fiscal Health by engaging staff in effectively and efficiently delivering City services. The goal identifies implementing cost savings measures and focusing on best practices. The triple bottom line concept of considering social, environmental, and economic aspects of a project provides for a balanced approach to decision making aligned with policies and goals. Social - The goal of SBP is to provide quality service levels to the community through skilled and engaged employees. Environment - In the ever changing regulatory world we live and work in, a knowledgeable staff is essential to keeping the City on track with compliance, using newer green technologies, and doing things differently to conserve resources. SBP focuses on staff accountability, initiative, leadership, and knowledge. Economic - SBP has the potential to reduce maintenance costs and decrease risks, through investment in staff. CONCURRENCES SBP was started in the Utilities Department operational areas as a pilot program, potentially for the rest of the City. Expansion to Public Works maintenance is a natural evolution of that vision. The implementation of the program in Public Works, as in Utilities, will start with a pilot period of one year. The Department will convene a review board of management and line staff at the end of the first year to discuss the program and determine if the program goals are being achieved or not, and whether to continue in the program. Upon approval by the City Council to expand the existing SBP program to include additional maintenance programs, the City will proceed with the formal Meet and Confer process with the San Luis Obispo City Employee’s Association (SLOCEA.) Employees have been involved throughout the process, and SLOCEA Board representatives have been provided the program materials and met with representatives of Public Works, Utilities and Human Resources in advance of Council’s consideration. Providing this information does not substitute for the need to Meet and Confer with the Association because this program will clearly modify employee compensation once the program is implemented. Management staff has met regularly with the potentially affected line staff during program development. Staff has provided input and asked questions throughout. Each employee has been provided with the three attachments included with this staff report to understand what the expectations will be, and how the program is implemented. Some staff like the program, some staff are cautiously optimistic, and some have concerns about how this new program will be implemented. B1 - 9 Skills Based Pay Program Review and Expansion Page 10 FISCAL IMPACT The Guidance Document provides the mechanism by which staff salaries will be shifted into the program at its inception. Where employees are operating above their current pay, a step increase will be given. In cases where an employee’s skills do not matchup to their current salary, the employee is given two years to bring their skills into alignment, or receive a salary reduction to the step at which they demonstrate proficiency. The current distribution of staff in the SBP program in the Utilities Department was used to model possible future ongoing cost for the program. Currently about 26% of the Utilities staff are at Step 6 or lower. Another 28% are in Steps 7 or 8, and 46% are operating at Step 9. If the Public Works Department ultimately attained the same distribution across the Steps as the Utilities Department, the annual increased compensation costs would be $135,000 (a 9% increase in compensation costs for the affected positions on an annual basis). Staff estimates it would take approximately 10 years to get Public Works staff to this distribution of skills, given anticipated retirements followed by new hires. In the next ten years, 12 of the affected maintenance staff, or 40% are expected to retire. Entry level staff will most likely start at lower pay than their more experienced predecessors, and a drop in compensation costs could be expected. Employees are required to reach Step 6 so that the City has fully functioning employees with strong technical and communication skills. Once an employee reaches Step 6 the employee can choose to move into leadership roles, attaining higher Steps, or remain at Step 6. Ongoing costs will be monitored and incorporated in financial forecasting and planning. As part of its work program, the Human Resources Department will be undertaking a compensation study in the coming year. Completing the expansion of SBP prior to that undertaking will potentially allow the SBP classifications and salary ranges to be compared as part of the study, rather than completing comparisons based on the existing structure. Each supervisor with staff affected by the program has completed an initial comparison of their employees to their SBP Step Criteria. The review indicates 8 of the 29 affected staff would be eligible for increased compensation based on their existing skills and demonstrated abilities. If approved, the program would take effect in January 2014. Approximately 6 months of additional funding would be needed for increased compensation (salary and benefits) costs, amounting to approximately $12,000, or a 1% increase in compensation costs for the affected employees on an annual basis. The funds would come from existing operating program savings for the year, resulting from positions vacant during the start of the fiscal year. ALTERNATIVES Do not approve program expansion. The Council could determine that the anticipated program benefits do not warrant a change in the City’s job and pay structure. The staff would continue under the existing structure. ATTACHMENTS 1. Skills Based Pay Guidance Document B1 - 10 Skills Based Pay Program Review and Expansion Page 11 2. Skills Based Pay Program Step Criteria 3. Skills Based Pay Compensation Tables 4. Personnel Rules & Regulations - Excerpt t:\council agenda reports\2013\2013-11-19\skills based pay program (grigsby-lynch)\car sbp rev-expansion.docx B1 - 11 Page 1 of 5 Skills Based Pay – Guidance Document Skills Based Pay is a pay/classification system which establishes employee pay and position within a broad pay scale based on the employee’s demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities as compared to a defined criterion for each position. This is a different pay/classification model than the traditional time-in-grade system. Benefits of the skills based pay program are: 1. Promotes teamwork and provides incentive for employees to be their best. 2. Allows natural leaders to flourish and individual strengths to surface. 3. Encourages cross-training of employees and sets mandatory skill levels within a classification to ensure a flexible, highly skilled workforce. 4. Eliminates traditional hierarchy of multiple classifications and in lieu, provides a single broad pay and classification range, reducing artificial barriers to career progression. 5. An employee’s step within their range will be based on employee’s value to the organization as measured by demonstrated knowledge, skills, performance and abilities. 6. Employee progression through the steps in a range occurs at a rate commensurate with their ability. 7. Expectations for personnel are reflected in the Skills Based Pay Criteria. Employees demonstrating exceptional performance and development, who are able to meet the defined criteria for progression, can progress at a rate faster than one step per year. Conversely, employees unable to demonstrate the required performance, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to progress to the next step as defined in the criteria, will not progress. Classifications Covered Under Program Step System Skills Based Pay Department Date started SBP Building Maintenance Worker I – III & Technician Facilities Specialist Public Works Heavy Equipment Mechanic Fleet Specialist Public Works Parks Maintenance Worker I – III Parks Specialist Public Works Street Maintenance Worker I-III & Heavy Equipment Operator II Streets Equipment Operator Public Works Tree Trimmer I – II Urban Forester Public Works Lab Analyst I - II Laboratory Analyst Utilities January 22, 2002 Utility Worker I – III WWC Wastewater Collection System Operator Utilities January 22, 2002 Water Service Worker I - III Water Customer Service Personnel Utilities January 22, 2002 Utility Worker I – III Water Dist. Water Distribution System Operator Utilities January 22, 2002 B1 - 12 Skills Based Pay – Guidance Document Rev July 26, 2013 Page 2 of 5 Step System Skills Based Pay Department Date started SBP Operator Trainee WRF Operator I - III WRF Water Reclamation Facility Operator Utilities January 22, 2002 Water Service Operator I - III Water Supply Operator Utilities January 22, 2002 Operator I – III WTP Water Treatment Plant Operator Utilities January 22, 2002 Maintenance Technician I - II WRF/WTP Maintenance Technician Utilities January 22, 2002 1. Step Criteria The evaluation criteria for classifications are broken down into 9 separate steps. Employees must meet all the criteria required of each step, and demonstrate proficiency of each required skill, while continuing to meet all requirements of previous steps achieved. Step 1 identifies the evaluation criteria expected of an entry level employee. Step 2 and 3 reflect stronger and more closely related experience requirements, as well as increasing knowledge and abilities for the classification. Steps 4 through 6 identify ongoing development and demonstration of skill sets up to the point of development of a highly skilled and competent individual in the work classification who is able to lead work and function in a very independent manner. Attaining step 6 is mandatory and employees must demonstrate ongoing and consistent progress toward achieving this step in order to meet expectations. An employee at Step 6 is considered to have reached full journey level. By having staff function at a full journey level (Step 6), a department has the maximum flexibility in the use of its personnel resources to respond effectively, with skilled journey level employees bringing maximum utility to the organization. The remaining steps 7 through 9 increasingly incorporate the knowledge, skills, performance and abilities of a fully developed, advanced journey level employee, with excellent technical, interpersonal, and professional skills, emphasizing the expectation that all employees be able to function independently, lead teams on projects, and be actively involved in their profession. Attaining steps 7 through 9 is desirable, but not mandatory. 2. Step Placement Employees are placed at the step in the criteria, in which they have demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and abilities, required for that step and below. Transition from Traditional Pay Plan to SBP For employees working in a classification to be transitioned to the SBP program, each Supervisor will review the criteria individually with staff members, and discuss their placement based on the criteria requirements. Supervisors will then make placement recommendations based on the criteria. Recommendations will be reviewed by the Division Manager prior to final approval by the Department Director and the Human Resources Director. New Hires Newly hired employees shall be placed in the appropriate step of the criteria based on their knowledge, skills, and abilities ascertained through the application and interview process. Certain City B1 - 13 Skills Based Pay – Guidance Document Rev July 26, 2013 Page 3 of 5 requirements, as identified in the program criteria, will be waived for hiring, but will be required to be completed within the first 12 months of employment in order for the employee to remain at their hired step. Employees failing to meet the requirements may be released from new hire probation, unless there are extenuating circumstances. Transfers within the City Employees transferring from one position in the City to another shall be placed in the appropriate step of the criteria based on their knowledge, skills, and abilities. Certain City requirements, as identified in the program criteria, will be required to be completed within the first 12 months of transfer in order for the employee to remain at their transferred step. 3. Salary Placement within a Range Salary will be commensurate with the Skills Based Pay step placement. Transition from Traditional Pay Plan to SBP If the employee’s current salary exceeds that of the step at which they have been placed in the SBP range, the employee will be paid based on their current salary. They may receive their existing salary for up to two years until they are able to satisfy the appropriate criteria for their step. If they do not satisfy the criteria of their step placement after two years, they will be paid based on the criteria met. New Hires Placement of new employees above step four in the range requires the approval of the Department Director and the Human Resources Director. Transfers within the City Employees transferring into SBP from another classification of City employment will be paid in accordance with their step placement. In the case that the employees existing salary exceeds that of their step placement, they may receive their existing salary for up to two years until they are able to satisfy the appropriate criteria for their step or be subject to a lower salary based on the criteria met. 4. Training and Certifications Supervisors will work closely with employees in identifying individual training needs, and providing work experience and certification programs. Training is a class or activity while certification requires written or hands-on testing. Supervisors are actively involved in employee training, certification, and work rotation for certain tasks and processes among staff. The City will pay for required training and certifications identified in the SBP criteria. Certifications for equipment will be either through available formal outside programs or standardized internal testing. Employees may seek additional training in order to facilitate skills development and progression through the SBP criteria. The City may cover costs for optional training if it is pre-approved. Any equipment and software lists referenced in the SBP criteria, will be updated regularly to reflect current equipment and software used. When new equipment and software are obtained for the program which requires training and certification, the Supervisor will identify or develop a plan to achieve certification and training. Employees will then be given the opportunity to complete a training and certification program as scheduled by the Supervisor, to maintain their existing step placement or as part of advancement, or, as in some classifications, to meet Federal and State mandated requirements. B1 - 14 Skills Based Pay – Guidance Document Rev July 26, 2013 Page 4 of 5 5. Performance Evaluations and Step Adjustments Employee evaluations with development plans will follow current Personnel Rules and Regulations. At the time of review, Supervisors will discuss with the employee what areas of the SBP criteria have been achieved during the previous year, what criteria need to be completed to achieve the next steps, and the status of achieving or maintaining Step 6. This information will be documented in the development plan of the evaluation along with any information on efforts needed to maintain step status. Employee evaluations are completed quarterly for probationary employees, and at a minimum, completed annually for non-probationary employees. Placement adjustments are recommended by the supervisor and made at the time of the employee’s evaluation. Adjustments may include more than one step at each evaluation, depending upon completion of step criteria. Employees may receive pay adjustments for meeting all criteria associated with the next step, outside of the annual review process for those items of the SBP criteria specifically identified as eligible items in the most recent evaluation development plan, for mid-year adjustment. No additional evaluation is required; however, any such mid-year adjustment must have been clearly identified in the prior appraisal. Employees are responsible to provide any documentation needed for the adjustment to their supervisor. Employees failing to maintain performance and demonstrate competence through their current placement within a step in a range will be subject to movement to a lower step in accordance with MOA and Personnel Rules and Regulations. All recommendations made by supervisors for employee step increases shall be subject to review and approval by the department head and Human Resources. Employees wishing to appeal their placement within a step in a range may appeal to the division manager and the department head. 6. Rules and Regulations All Personnel Rules and Regulations, Memorandum of Agreement (MOA,) and other policies and guidelines of the City and the department shall remain to govern the appropriate conduct of the employee and the organization. Nothing in this program of skills based pay shall supersede the City’s authority or the employee’s rights under the referenced documents. 7. Program Review & Final Approval As new classifications are identified to transition to Skills Based Pay, they will be considered to be under a pilot program for one year to evaluate effectiveness. Upon completion of the first year of program implementation, the department(s) will assemble a review committee made up of, at minimum, a representative from Human Resources, a representative from each section, and a manager from each department, to review in detail all program components, including changes made, issues raised, progress in employee development, appropriateness and equity of the evaluation criteria, and noted benefits to the City and its employees. The committee will make recommendations to the City Manager, subject to the approval of the recommendations by the department directors and the Human Resources Director, for program continuance along with any recommended modifications, pilot status extension, or termination. B1 - 15 Skills Based Pay – Guidance Document Rev July 26, 2013 Page 5 of 5 Once the program is formally approved, after the pilot period, it is anticipated that the criteria will periodically require updating or modification in order to adequately represent changing needs of the organization and the demands of the various positions. The department, via the review committee mechanism, will continue to review and make minor adjustments to the program as warranted. G:\Administrative\Limited Review Program Managers\Maint Skills Based Pay\Guidance Document\9-2013 SBP Guidance.docx B1 - 16 Fa c i l i t i e s Ex p e r i e n c e & L i c e n s e s C o m p u t e r S k i l l s Tr a i n i n g & C e r t i f i c a t i o n s T o o l s & E q u i p m e n t Sa f e t y Kn o w l e d g e , S k i l s , A b i l i t i e s C u s t o m e r S e r v i c e Co m m u n i c a t i o n Leadership & OversightIndependence & JudgementProfessional Development St e p 1 En t r y 1 y e a r g e n e r a l b u i l d i n g co n s t r u c t i o n o r m a i n t e n a n c e wo r k Kn o w l e d g e o f t o o l s a n d eq u i p m e n t u s e d i n b u i l d i n g ma i n t e n a n c e Fa m i l i a r i t y w i t h s a f e t y p r a c t i c e s Us e o f p r o p e r l i f t i n g t e c h n i q u e s En t r y l e v e l u n d e r s t a n d i n g / ab i l i t y t o p e r f o r m w o r k Co m m u n i c a t e t a c t f u l l y w i t h t h e pu b l i c a n d c o w o r k e r s Fo l l o w o r a l a n d w r i t t e n in s t r u c t i o n s Possess problem solving skills Work independently & in a team St e p 2 Ba s i c 2 y e a r s g e n e r a l b u i l d i n g co n s t r u c t i o n o r m a i n t e n a n c e wo r k Ba s i c e m a i l s k i l l s o r c o m p l e t e be g i n n e r e m a i l t r a i n i n g Co m p l e t e a c c u r a t e t i m e c a r d Un d e r s t a n d i n g o f b a s i c te l e m e t r y a n d a l a r m s Tr a i n i n g a n d o p e r a t i o n ex p e r i e n c e o n a l l B a s i c eq u i p m e n t Op e r a t e a n d c a r e f o r b u i l d i n g ma i n t e n a n c e a p p l i c a b l e h a n d an d p o w e r t o o l s Us e b a s i c p e r s o n a l a n d p u b l i c sa f e t y p r a c t i c e s Fo l l o w C i t y , D e p a r t m e n t , a n d pr o g r a m p o l i c i e s * Pe r f o r m s e m i - s k i l l e d l a b o r un d e r d i r e c t s u p e r v i s i o n a n d wi t h i n a f r a m e w o r k o f p o l i c i e s an d p r o c e d u r e s Po s s e s s b a s i c k n o w l e d g e o f bu i l d i n g s y s t e m c o m p o n e n t s Re a d m a p s a n d u n d e r s t a n d le g e n d s Us e p o l i t e a n d c o u r t e o u s be h a v i o r a t a l l t i m e s w h e n de a l i n g w i t h o t h e r s Co m m u n i c a t e b a s i c in f o r m a t i o n v e r b a l l y a n d i n wr i t i n g Co m p l e t e b a s i c r e c o r d k e e p i n g Maintain positive co-worker relationshipsUse good judgment and safety in work practices Apply problem solving skills Identify and report problems or equipment issues to the supervisor St e p 3 Ba s i c 2 y e a r s e x p e r i e n c e w o r k i n g o n co m m e r c i a l / i n s t i t u t i o n a l bu i l d i n g m a i n t e n a n c e a t fa c i l i t i e s u s e d b y t h e p u b l i c Ge n e r a t e a n d c l o s e s i m p l e wo r k o r d e r e l e c t r o n i c a l l y Fi r s t A i d & C P R t r a i n i n g a n d ce r t i f i c a t e * Ce r t i f i c a t i o n s o n a l l B a s i c * * eq u i p m e n t Bl o o d b o r n e p a t h o g e n t r a i n i n g * Op e r a t e , c a r e f o r , a n d co m p l e t e p r e - o p , p o s t - o p a n d ro u t i n e c h e c k s o n b a s i c * * eq u i p m e n t , h a n d & p o w e r t o o l s Id e n t i f y b a s i c s a f e t y i s s u e s a t wo r k s i t e s a n d p r i o r i t i z e pr o b l e m s f o r c o r r e c t i o n In t e r p r e t O p e r a t i o n a n d Ma i n t e n a n c e m a n u a l s , f l o w di a g r a m s , p r i n t s , a n d p l a n s Us e b e s t m a n a g e m e n t pr a c t i c e s f o r o p e r a t i o n s De m o n s t r a t e k n o w l e d g e o f r o l l in e m e r g e n c y r e s p o n s e Us e g o o d j u d g m e n t i n co m m u n i c a t i n g w i t h t h e p u b l i c an d s t a f f Complete daily or project follow up as assigned (data entry, cleanup, equipment prep)Work with a minimum of oversight and supervision St e p 4 In t e r m e d i a t e Ma n a g e w o r k o r d e r s el e c t r o n i c a l l y & p r o v i d e in f o r m a t i o n f o r a s s e t u p d a t e s Us e b a s i c s k i l l s i n r e l a t e d sp e c i a l i z e d s o f t w a r e * * * Co m p l e t e b e g i n n e r t r a i n i n g i n wo r d p r o c e s s i n g & sp r e a d s h e e t s Tr a i n i n g a n d o p e r a t i o n ex p e r i e n c e o n a l l I n t e r m e d i a t e eq u i p m e n t Tr o u b l e s h o o t b a s i c e q u i p m e n t Op e r a t e , c a r e f o r a n d c o m p l e t e pr e - o p , p o s t - o p a n d r o u t i n e ch e c k s o n i n t e r m e d i a t e eq u i p m e n t Pr o p e r l y m a r k a n d c a l l - i n D i g - Al e r t ( U S A ) Pe r f o r m a l l a s p e c t s o f r e p a i r pr o c e s s e s u s e d i n b u i l d i n g ma i n t e n a n c e a t a n in t e r m e d i a t e l e v e l Ap p l y k n o w l e d g e o f H V A C a n d li g h t i n g s y s t e m s Co m p l e t e a d j u s t m e n t o n P C ba s e d c e n t r a l c o n t r o l s y s t e m Fo l l o w b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s a n d sp e c i f i c a t i o n s Co n s i s t e n t l y h a v e a p p r o p r i a t e pu b l i c i n t e r a c t i o n Re m a i n f l e x i b l e w i t h c h a n g i n g si t u a t i o n s Co m m u n i c a t e w o r k p l a n s a n d pr o c e d u r e s t o c o - w o r k e r s a n d co n t r a c t o r s Co m m u n i c a t e n e c e s s a r y co r r e c t i o n s t o c o n t r a c t o r a n d ot h e r s Oversee vendor work on minor projectsIdentify worksite issues and take appropriate action Seek approval before taking corrective action or initiating change when appropriate St e p 5 In t e r m e d i a t e Us e i n t e r m e d i a t e s k i l l s i n sp e c i a l i z e d s o f t w a r e Ce r t i f i c a t i o n s o n a l l In t e r m e d i a t e e q u i p m e n t Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n t e r m e d i a t e eq u i p m e n t . Op e r a t e , c a r e f o r , a n d co m p l e t e p r e - o p , p o s t - o p a n d ro u t i n e c h e c k s o n s p e c i a l t y eq u i p m e n t Id e n t i f y c o m p l e x s a f e t y i s s u e s at w o r k s i t e s a n d t a k e co r r e c t i v e a c t i o n Le a d w o r k g r o u p s a f e t y me e t i n g s Ap p l y i n t e r m e d i a t e k n o w l e d g e of b u i l d i n g e n e r g y , en v i r o n m e n t a l , m e c h a n i c a l , an d c o m p u t e r i z e d c o n t r o l sy s t e m s Co m p l e t e a p p r o p r i a t e f o l l o w - u p fo r c u s t o m e r s Obtain co-worker support and assistance Lead small maintenance projects (materials, equipment, staff, coordination with others)Pursue opportunities and complete training in a specialized area St e p 6 Ad v a n c e d Co m p l e t e a l l d a t a c o l l e c t i o n & in p u t f o r w o r k o r d e r s , i n c l u d i n g eq u i p m e n t , l a b o r , & m a t e r i a l s Tr a i n i n g a n d o p e r a t i o n ex p e r i e n c e o n a l l S p e c i a l t y eq u i p m e n t Ce r t i f i c a t i o n o r a p p r e n t i c e s h i p in a b u i l d i n g m a i n t e n a n c e re l a t e d f i e l d 4- w e e k s c r o s s t r a i n i n g a t aq u a t i c s f a c i l i t y Tr a n s p o r t a l l e q u i p m e n t i n ac c o r d a n c e w i t h s t a n d a r d pr o c e d u r e s a n d p r a c t i c e s Fo l l o w a p p l i c a b l e g o v e r n m e n t re g u l a t i o n s i n c l u d i n g t h o r o u g h kn o w l e d g e o f b u i l d i n g st a n d a r d s a n d s p e c i f i c a t i o n s Or g a n i z e a n d c o m p l e t e in d e p e n d e n t l y , c o m p l e x ma i n t e n a n c e p r o j e c t Ap p l y a d v a n c e d k n o w l e d g e i n pl u m b i n g , c a r p e n t r y , e l e c t r i c a l , ac c e s s , H V A C , o r l i g h t i n g co n t r o l s Ap p l y g e n e r a l k n o w l e d g e i n aq u a t i c s f a c i l i t y o p e r a t i o n s , a n d po o l c h e m i c a l a n d s y s t e m op e r a t i o n Train co-workers / employees Act as lead in specialty areaIdentify opportunities for improvement at worksites, recommend solutions, understand worksite priorities, and implement approved changes 9- 1 0 - 1 3 R e v i s e d F i n a l 3 . x l s x : F a c i l i t i e s 9/10/2013 : 11:12 AM Page 1 of 2B1 - 17 Fa c i l i t i e s Ex p e r i e n c e & L i c e n s e s C o m p u t e r S k i l l s Tr a i n i n g & C e r t i f i c a t i o n s T o o l s & E q u i p m e n t Sa f e t y Kn o w l e d g e , S k i l s , A b i l i t i e s C u s t o m e r S e r v i c e Co m m u n i c a t i o n Leadership & OversightIndependence & JudgementProfessional Development St e p 7 Ad v a n c e d 4 y e a r s e x p e r i e n c e w o r k i n g o n co m m e r c i a l / i n s t i t u t i o n a l bu i l d i n g m a i n t e n a n c e a t fa c i l i t i e s u s e d b y t h e p u b l i c Us e a d v a n c e d s p e c i a l i z e d so f t w a r e s k i l l s s u c h a s d a t a re p o r t i n g , p r o g r a m m i n g Ce r t i f i c a t i o n s o n a l l S p e c i a l t y eq u i p m e n t Aq u a t i c s F a c i l i t y O p e r a t o r ce r t i f i c a t i o n Ce r t i f i c a t i o n i n e l e c t r i c a l s a f e t y Op e r a t e , c a r e f o r , a n d tr o u b l e s h o o t a l l e q u i p m e n t In t e r p r e t r e p o r t s , p l a n s a n d sp e c i f i c a t i o n s Us e d a t a f o r t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g an d p r o j e c t i o n s Ap p l y p r o f i c i e n t k n o w l e d g e i n aq u a t i c s f a c i l i t y o p e r a t i o n s , a n d po o l c h e m i c a l a n d s y s t e m op e r a t i o n Co m m u n i c a t e w e l l w i t h c o - wo r k e r s , e m p l o y e e s i n o t h e r se c t i o n s a n d d e p a r t m e n t s , ve n d o r s , a n d m e m b e r s o f t h e pu b l i c , v e r b a l l y a n d i n w r i t i n g Co o r d i n a t e w o r k w i t h o t h e r se c t i o n s o r d e p a r t m e n t s Manage and lead complex maintenance project (materials, equipment, staff, coordination with others) and initiate and direct follow-upUnderstand workgroup priorities St e p 8 Pr o f i c i e n t 2 y e a r s e x p e r i e n c e w i t h C i t y o f SL O i n b u i l d i n g s Us e a d v a n c e d s p e c i a l i z e d so f t w a r e s k i l l s s u c h a s tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g o r s y s t e m re c o n f i g u r a t i o n Pu m p s a n d s y s t e m s ce r t i f i c a t i o n Co n d u c t e q u i p m e n t f i e l d re p a i r s Re c o m m e n d c h a n g e s t o pr a c t i c e s a n d p r o c e d u r e s f o r in c r e a s e d s a f e t y f o r s t a f f o r t h e pu b l i c , a n d i m p l e m e n t a s di r e c t e d Re c o g n i z e t h e i m p a c t o f ac t i v i t i e s a s i t r e l a t e s t o co m p l i a n c e w i t h r e g u l a t i o n s As s i s t o t h e r s w i t h C i t y p o l i c i e s Ap p l y p r o f i c i e n t l e v e l kn o w l e d g e a n d s k i l l i n co n s t r u c t i o n t e c h n i q u e s f o r ma i n t e n a n c e i n a l l c o n s t r u c t i o n tr a d e s ( e l e c t r i c a l , p l u m b i n g , me c h a n i c a l , H V A C , a c c e s s co n t r o l , e t c . ) w i t h s p e c i a l i z e d kn o w l e d g e a n d s k i l l s i n a t l e a s t on e p a r t i c u l a r t r a d e . Ei t h e r d i r e c t l y a s s i s t o r p r o p e r l y re f e r a c u s t o m e r t h r o u g h a br o a d k n o w l e d g e o f t h e C i t y Or g a n i z e a n d f a c i l i t a t e i n t e r n a l me e t i n g s Implement conflict resolution and deal constructively with difficult people Mentor other employees Assist in organizing department events Assist in promoting a positive work environmentIdentify potential workgroup improvements, and changes for implementation Implement approved workgroup improvements in coordination with othersParticipate in professional organization and share knowledge gained from professional organization with others St e p 9 Pr o f i c i e n t 1 a d d i t i o n a l y e a r e x p e r i e n c e wi t h C i t y o f S L O b u i l d i n g ma i n t e n a n c e Co m p l e t e i n t e r m e d i a t e e m a i l , wo r d p r o c e s s i n g , a n d sp r e a d s h e e t t r a i n i n g , o r de m o n s t r a t e t h e a b i l i t y t o u s e th e p r o g r a m s a t t h e in t e r m e d i a t e l e v e l Ad d i t i o n a l t r a i n i n g a n d ed u c a t i o n t o m a i n t a i n p r o f i c i e n t le v e l s k i l l s i n t h e p r o f e s s i o n Ad v a n c e d c e r t i f i c a t i o n i n a t le a s t t w o o f t h e f o l l o w i n g : HV A C c o n t r o l s o f t w a r e / ne t w o r k e d e n t e r p r i s e a c c e s s co n t r o l / p r o g r a m , s e t - u p , a n d mo d i f i c a t i o n o f n e w a n d ex i s t i n g s i t e s a n d s o f t w a r e Be p r o f i c i e n t i n e q u i p m e n t f i e l d re p a i r Us e m o s t c u r r e n t m e t h o d s a n d in d u s t r y p r a c t i c e s i n sp e c i a l i z e d a r e a So l v e p r o b l e m s Co n v e y i n f o r m a t i o n t o t h e me d i a o n w o r k g r o u p a c t i v i t i e s or o p e r a t i o n s i n a c l e a r a n d co n c i s e m a n n e r Assume the responsibilities of the supervisor when supervisor is absent Develop project details from client, and organize, direct, and complete complex maintenance projects involving multiple specialties Oversee various aspects of maintenance contract work and coordinate with manager on contract issuesUse initiative, judgment and problem solving while leading a crew or project Initiate research and implement cost effective methods or materials Recommend prioritization and estimate costs of maintenance needs for budget inclusionPerform self assessment and pursue added training and education to maintain and enhance skill level Stay current with methods, practices and materials relating to specialized field and share information with crew members and supervisor *F o r o u t s i d e c a n d i d a t e s , p l a c e m e n t b y s k i l l & e x p e r i e n c e w i t h f o l l o w u p c e r t i f i c a t i o n s ** B a s i c , I n t e r m e d i a t e a n d S p e c i a l t y E q u i p m e n t l i s t s a r e m a i n t a i n e d f o r e a c h w o r k g r o u p ** * C o m p u t e r S k i l l s - S p e c i a l i z e S o f t w a r e l i s t s a r e m a i n t a i n e d f o r e a c h w o r k g r o u p Tr a i n i n g i m p l i e s a c l a s s o r a c t i v i t y w h i l e c e r t i f i c a t i o n r e q u i r e s a w r i t t e n o r h a n d s o n t e s t i n g Ce r t i f i c a t i o n s f o r e q u i p m e n t w i l l b e e i t h e r t h r o u g h a v a i l a b l e f o r m a l o u t s i d e p r o g r a m s o r s t a n d a r d i z e d i n t e r n a l t e s t i n g Ce r t i f i c a t i o n s a r e p a i d f o r b y t h e C i t y 9- 1 0 - 1 3 R e v i s e d F i n a l 3 . x l s x : F a c i l i t i e s 9/10/2013 : 11:12 AM Page 2 of 2B1 - 18 Fl e e t Ex p e r i e n c e & L i c e n s e s C o m p u t e r S k i l l s Tr a i n i n g & C e r t i f i c a t i o n s T o o l s & E q u i p m e n t Sa f e t y Kn o w l e d g e , S k i l s , A b i l i t i e s C u s t o m e r S e r v i c e Co m m u n i c a t i o n Leadership & OversightIndependence & JudgementProfessional Development St e p 1 En t r y 1 y e a r e x p e r i e n c e i n g e n e r a l au t o m o t i v e r e p a i r w o r k a n d co m p l e t i o n o f m e c h a n i c ap p r e n t i c e s h i p p r o g r a m Co m p l e t i o n o f a u t o m o t i v e o r tr u c k v o c a t i o n a l s c h o o l o r eq u i v a l e n t w o r k e x p e r i e n c e Kn o w l e d g e o f t o o l s a n d eq u i p m e n t u s e d i n f l e e t ma i n t e n a n c e Ha v e b a s i c t o o l s a n d t o o l b o x Fa m i l i a r i t y w i t h s a f e t y p r a c t i c e s Us e o f p r o p e r l i f t i n g t e c h n i q u e s En t r y l e v e l u n d e r s t a n d i n g / ab i l i t y t o p e r f o r m w o r k Co m m u n i c a t e t a c t f u l l y w i t h t h e pu b l i c a n d c o w o r k e r s Fo l l o w o r a l a n d w r i t t e n in s t r u c t i o n s Possess problem solving skills Work independently & in a team St e p 2 Ba s i c 2 y e a r s e x p e r i e n c e i n g e n e r a l au t o m o t i v e r e p a i r w o r k Cl a s s B o r A D r i v e r ' s L i c e n s e w/ a i r b r a k e a n d t a n k e r en d o r s e m e n t s Co m p l e t e a c c u r a t e t i m e c a r d T r a i n i n g a n d o p e r a t i o n ex p e r i e n c e o n a l l B a s i c eq u i p m e n t AS E C e r t i f i e d i n : T- 4 T r u c k B r a k e s , a n d T- 6 T r u c k S u s p e n s i o n & St e e r i n g OR A- 4 A u t o m o t i v e S t e e r i n g & Su s p e n s i o n a n d A- 5 A u t o m o t i v e B r a k e s Op e r a t e a n d c a r e f o r f l e e t ap p l i c a b l e h a n d a n d p o w e r to o l s Us e b a s i c p e r s o n a l a n d p u b l i c sa f e t y p r a c t i c e s Fo l l o w C i t y , D e p a r t m e n t , a n d pr o g r a m p o l i c i e s * Pe r f o r m s e m i - s k i l l e d l a b o r un d e r d i r e c t s u p e r v i s i o n a n d wi t h i n a f r a m e w o r k o f p o l i c i e s an d p r o c e d u r e s Po s s e s s b a s i c k n o w l e d g e o f ve h i c l e s y s t e m c o m p o n e n t s Co m p l e t e b a s i c l i g h t p r e v e n t i v e ma i n t e n a n c e a n d s i m p l e el e c t r i c a l r e p a i r o n h e a v y eq u i p m e n t Us e p o l i t e a n d c o u r t e o u s be h a v i o r a t a l l t i m e s w h e n de a l i n g w i t h o t h e r s Co m m u n i c a t e b a s i c in f o r m a t i o n v e r b a l l y a n d i n wr i t i n g Co m p l e t e b a s i c r e c o r d k e e p i n g Maintain positive co-worker relationshipsUse good judgment and safety in work practices Apply problem solving skills Identify and report problems or equipment issues to the supervisorAttend mechanic training seminars St e p 3 Ba s i c 3 y e a r s e x p e r i e n c e w o r k i n g o n co m m e r c i a l / i n s t i t u t i o n a l f l e e t re p a i r s i n c l u d i n g h e a v y eq u i p m e n t Ge n e r a t e a n d c l o s e s i m p l e wo r k o r d e r e l e c t r o n i c a l l y Ba s i c e m a i l s k i l l s o r c o m p l e t e be g i n n e r e m a i l t r a i n i n g Fi r s t A i d & C P R t r a i n i n g a n d ce r t i f i c a t e * AS E C e r t i f i e d i n : T- 2 T r u c k D i e s e l E n g i n e s , a n d T- 8 T r u c k P r e v e n t i v e Ma i n t e n a n c e OR A- 1 A u t o m o t i v e E n g i n e R e p a i r , an d A- 2 A u t o m o t i v e Tr a n s m i s s i o n / T r a n s a x l e Op e r a t e , c a r e f o r , a n d co m p l e t e p r e - o p , p o s t - o p a n d ro u t i n e c h e c k s o n b a s i c * * eq u i p m e n t , h a n d & p o w e r t o o l s Ha v e i n t e r m e d i a t e l e v e l o f t o o l s an d t o o l b o x , i n c l u d i n g D V O M El e c t r i c a l T e s t M e t e r Id e n t i f y b a s i c s a f e t y i s s u e s a t wo r k s i t e s a n d p r i o r i t i z e pr o b l e m s f o r c o r r e c t i o n In t e r p r e t a n d f o l l o w O p e r a t i o n an d M a i n t e n a n c e m a n u a l s du r i n g d u t i e s a n d o p e r a t i o n s Us e b e s t m a n a g e m e n t pr a c t i c e s f o r o p e r a t i o n s De m o n s t r a t e k n o w l e d g e o f r o l l in e m e r g e n c y r e s p o n s e Co m p l e t e h e a v y e q u i p m e n t hy d r a u l i c s t r a i n i n g a n d b a s i c we l d i n g c l a s s Us e g o o d j u d g m e n t i n co m m u n i c a t i n g w i t h t h e p u b l i c an d s t a f f Complete daily or project follow up as assigned (data entry, cleanup, equipment prep)Work with a minimum of oversight and supervision St e p 4 In t e r m e d i a t e Ma n a g e w o r k o r d e r s el e c t r o n i c a l l y & p r o v i d e in f o r m a t i o n f o r a s s e t u p d a t e s Us e b a s i c s k i l l s i n r e l a t e d sp e c i a l i z e d s o f t w a r e * * * Co m p l e t e b e g i n n e r t r a i n i n g i n wo r d p r o c e s s i n g & sp r e a d s h e e t s Tr a i n i n g a n d o p e r a t i o n ex p e r i e n c e o n a l l I n t e r m e d i a t e eq u i p m e n t AS E C e r t i f i e d i n : T- 6 T r u c k E l e c t r i c a l / E l e c t r o n i c Sy s t e m s OR A- 6 A u t o m o t i v e El e c t r i c a l / E l e c t r o n i c S y s t e m s Tr o u b l e s h o o t b a s i c e q u i p m e n t Op e r a t e , c a r e f o r a n d c o m p l e t e pr e - o p , p o s t - o p a n d r o u t i n e ch e c k s o n i n t e r m e d i a t e eq u i p m e n t Pe r f o r m a l l f l e e t r e p a i r pr o c e s s e s a t a n i n t e r m e d i a t e le v e l Ap p l y k n o w l e d g e o f a u t o m o t i v e el e c t r i c a l a n d e l e c t r o n i c t h e o r y Co m p l e t e a d j u s t m e n t o n P C ba s e d c e n t r a l c o n t r o l s y s t e m Co m p l e t e d i a g n o s t i c s , u s e sc a n t o o l , r e a d a n d i n t e r p r e t fl a s h c o d e s , r e a d e l e c t r i c a l sc h e m a t i c s a n d d i a g r a m s f o r he a v y e q u i p m e n t Co n s i s t e n t l y h a v e a p p r o p r i a t e pu b l i c i n t e r a c t i o n Re m a i n f l e x i b l e w i t h c h a n g i n g si t u a t i o n s Co m m u n i c a t e w o r k p l a n s a n d pr o c e d u r e s t o c o - w o r k e r s a n d co n t r a c t o r s Ta c t f u l l y c o m m u n i c a t e ne c e s s a r y c o r r e c t i o n s t o co n t r a c t o r a n d o t h e r s Oversee vendor work on minor projectsIdentify worksite issues and take appropriate action Seek approval before taking corrective action or initiating change when appropriate St e p 5 In t e r m e d i a t e Us e i n t e r m e d i a t e s k i l l s i n sp e c i a l i z e d s o f t w a r e AS E C e r t i f i e d i n : T- 1 T r u c k G a s o l i n e E n g i n e s OR A- 8 A u t o m o t i v e E n g i n e Pe r f o r m a n c e Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n t e r m e d i a t e eq u i p m e n t . Op e r a t e , c a r e f o r , a n d co m p l e t e p r e - o p , p o s t - o p a n d ro u t i n e c h e c k s o n s p e c i a l t y eq u i p m e n t Id e n t i f y c o m p l e x s a f e t y i s s u e s at w o r k s i t e s a n d t a k e co r r e c t i v e a c t i o n Le a d w o r k g r o u p s a f e t y me e t i n g s Ap p l y i n t e r m e d i a t e k n o w l e d g e of f l e e t f u e l , e n v i r o n m e n t a l , me c h a n i c a l , a n d c o m p u t e r i z e d ve h i c l e c o n t r o l s y s t e m s Pe r f o r m a d v a n c e d d i a g n o s t i c s an d f u e l s y s t e m t e s t i n g o n he a v y e q u i p m e n t Co m p l e t e a d v a n c e d w e l d i n g cl a s s Co m p l e t e a p p r o p r i a t e f o l l o w - u p fo r c u s t o m e r s Obtain co-worker support and assistance Lead small maintenance projects (materials, equipment, staff, coordination with others)Pursue opportunities and complete training in a specialized area 9- 1 0 - 1 3 R e v i s e d F i n a l 3 . x l s x : F l e e t 9/10/2013 : 11:16 AM Page 1 of 2B1 - 19 Fl e e t Ex p e r i e n c e & L i c e n s e s C o m p u t e r S k i l l s Tr a i n i n g & C e r t i f i c a t i o n s T o o l s & E q u i p m e n t Sa f e t y Kn o w l e d g e , S k i l s , A b i l i t i e s C u s t o m e r S e r v i c e Co m m u n i c a t i o n Leadership & OversightIndependence & JudgementProfessional Development St e p 6 Ad v a n c e d Co m p l e t e a l l d a t a c o l l e c t i o n & in p u t f o r w o r k o r d e r s , i n c l u d i n g eq u i p m e n t , l a b o r , & m a t e r i a l s AS E C e r t i f i e d i n : T- 3 T r u c k D r i v e T r a i n OR A- 3 M a n u a l D r i v e T r a i n & A x l e s Tr a n s p o r t a l l e q u i p m e n t i n ac c o r d a n c e w i t h s t a n d a r d pr o c e d u r e s a n d p r a c t i c e s Ha v e t o o l b o x i n v e n t o r y t o pe r f o r m m o s t e q u i p m e n t re p a i r s , l e s s s p e c i a l i z e d s h o p eq u i p m e n t , a n d t o o l s Fo l l o w a p p l i c a b l e g o v e r n m e n t re g u l a t i o n s i n c l u d i n g t h o r o u g h kn o w l e d g e o f H a z a r d o u s Ma t e r i a l s B u s i n e s s P l a n a n d Sp i l l P r e v e n t i o n , C o n t r o l & Co u n t e r m e a s u r e P l a n Or g a n i z e a n d c o m p l e t e in d e p e n d e n t l y , c o m p l e x ma i n t e n a n c e p r o j e c t Ap p l y a d v a n c e d k n o w l e d g e i n fu e l i n g s y s t e m , d i a g n o s t i c s , o r fa b r i c a t i o n Co m p l e t e a d v a n c e d h e a v y eq u i p m e n t h y d r a u l i c s t r a i n i n g Re a d a n d i n t e r p r e t a l l s y s t e m sc h e m a t i c s a n d d i a g r a m s f o r he a v y e q u i p m e n t Train co-workers / employees Act as lead in specialty areaIdentify opportunities for improvement at worksites, recommend solutions, understand worksite priorities, and implement approved changes St e p 7 Ad v a n c e d 4 y e a r s e x p e r i e n c e w o r k i n g o n co m m e r c i a l / i n s t i t u t i o n a l f l e e t re p a i r s & r e b u i l d i n g , i n c l u d i n g he a v y e q u i p m e n t Us e a d v a n c e d s p e c i a l i z e d so f t w a r e s k i l l s s u c h a s d a t a re p o r t i n g , p r o g r a m m i n g AS E c e r t i f i e d i n : T- 7 T r u c k H e a t i n g , V e n t i l a t i o n , & A i r C o n d i t i o n i n g OR A- 7 A u t o m o t i v e H e a t i n g & A i r Co n d i t i o n i n g Op e r a t e , c a r e f o r , a n d tr o u b l e s h o o t a l l e q u i p m e n t In t e r p r e t r e p o r t s , p l a n s a n d sp e c i f i c a t i o n s Us e d a t a f o r t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g an d p r o j e c t i o n s Co m m u n i c a t e w e l l w i t h c o - wo r k e r s , e m p l o y e e s i n o t h e r se c t i o n s a n d d e p a r t m e n t s , ve n d o r s , a n d m e m b e r s o f t h e pu b l i c , v e r b a l l y a n d i n w r i t i n g Co o r d i n a t e w o r k w i t h o t h e r se c t i o n s o r d e p a r t m e n t s Manage and lead complex maintenance project (materials, equipment, staff, coordination with others) and initiate and direct follow-upUnderstand workgroup priorities St e p 8 Pr o f i c i e n t 1 y e a r a d d i t i o n a l e x p e r i e n c e wo r k i n g o n c o m m e r c i a l / in s t i t u t i o n a l f l e e t r e p a i r s & re b u i l d i n g , i n c l u d i n g h e a v y eq u i p m e n t w / C i t y o f S L O F l e e t Ma i n t e n a n c e Us e a d v a n c e d s p e c i a l i z e d so f t w a r e s k i l l s s u c h a s tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g o r s y s t e m re c o n f i g u r a t i o n Cu r r e n t o n a t l e a s t o n e o f t h e fo l l o w i n g M a s t e r C e r t i f i c a t i o n s : AS E M a s t e r C e r t i f i e d Me d i u m / H e a v y T r u c k Te c h n i c i a n OR AS E M a s t e r C e r t i f i e d Au t o m o t i v e T e c h n i c i a n Co n d u c t e q u i p m e n t f i e l d re p a i r s Re c o m m e n d c h a n g e s t o pr a c t i c e s a n d p r o c e d u r e s f o r in c r e a s e d s a f e t y f o r s t a f f o r t h e pu b l i c , a n d i m p l e m e n t a s di r e c t e d Re c o g n i z e t h e i m p a c t o f ac t i v i t i e s a s i t r e l a t e s t o co m p l i a n c e w i t h r e g u l a t i o n s As s i s t o t h e r s w i t h C i t y p o l i c i e s Ap p l y p r o f i c i e n t l e v e l kn o w l e d g e a n d s k i l l i n au t o m o t i v e m e c h a n i c a l te c h n i q u e s f o r m a i n t e n a n c e Be p r o f i c i e n t i n e n g i n e , hy d r a u l i c , a n d e l e c t r i c a l sy s t e m s r e p a i r Fa b r i c a t e p a r t s a n d t o o l s f o r he a v y e q u i p m e n t Ei t h e r d i r e c t l y a s s i s t o r p r o p e r l y re f e r a c u s t o m e r t h r o u g h a br o a d k n o w l e d g e o f t h e C i t y Or g a n i z e a n d f a c i l i t a t e i n t e r n a l me e t i n g s Implement conflict resolution and deal constructively with difficult people Mentor other employees Assist in organizing department events Assist in promoting a positive work environmentIdentify potential workgroup improvements, and changes for implementation Implement approved workgroup improvements in coordination with othersParticipate in professional organization and share knowledge gained from professional organization with others St e p 9 Pr o f i c i e n t 1 a d d i t i o n a l y e a r e x p e r i e n c e wi t h C i t y o f S L O f l e e t ma i n t e n a n c e Cl a s s A D r i v e r ' s L i c e n s e Co m p l e t e i n t e r m e d i a t e e m a i l , wo r d p r o c e s s i n g , a n d sp r e a d s h e e t t r a i n i n g , o r de m o n s t r a t e t h e a b i l i t y t o u s e th e p r o g r a m s a t t h e in t e r m e d i a t e l e v e l Ad d i t i o n a l t r a i n i n g a n d ed u c a t i o n t o m a i n t a i n p r o f i c i e n t le v e l s k i l l s i n t h e p r o f e s s i o n Cu r r e n t o n o n e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g ce r t i f i c a t i o n s : OS F M F i r e E q u i p m e n t Me c h a n i c L e v e l 1 C e r t i f i e d OR Em e r g e n c y V e h i c l e T e c h n i c i a n Ce r t i f i e d L a w E n f o r c e m e n t Ve h i c l e OR AW S C e r t i f i e d W e l d e r OR AS E M a s t e r C e r t i f i e d i n b o t h Tr u c k s a n d A u t o m o t i v e r e p a i r Be p r o f i c i e n t i n e q u i p m e n t f i e l d re p a i r Us e m o s t c u r r e n t m e t h o d s a n d in d u s t r y p r a c t i c e s So l v e p r o b l e m s Co n v e y i n f o r m a t i o n t o t h e me d i a o n w o r k g r o u p a c t i v i t i e s or o p e r a t i o n s i n a c l e a r a n d co n c i s e m a n n e r Assume the responsibilities of the supervisor when supervisor is absent Develop project details from client, and organize, direct, and complete complex maintenance projects involving multiple specialties Oversee various aspects of maintenance contract work and coordinate with manager on contract issuesUse initiative, judgment and problem solving while leading a crew or project Initiate research and implement cost effective methods or materials Recommend prioritization and estimate costs of maintenance needs for budget inclusionPerform self assessment and pursue added training and education to maintain and enhance skill level Stay current with methods, practices and materials relating to specialized field and share information with crew members and supervisor *F o r o u t s i d e c a n d i d a t e s , p l a c e m e n t b y s k i l l & e x p e r i e n c e w i t h f o l l o w u p c e r t i f i c a t i o n s ** B a s i c , I n t e r m e d i a t e a n d S p e c i a l t y E q u i p m e n t l i s t s a r e m a i n t a i n e d f o r e a c h w o r k g r o u p ** * C o m p u t e r S k i l l s - S p e c i a l i z e S o f t w a r e l i s t s a r e m a i n t a i n e d f o r e a c h w o r k g r o u p Tr a i n i n g i m p l i e s a c l a s s o r a c t i v i t y w h i l e c e r t i f i c a t i o n r e q u i r e s a w r i t t e n o r h a n d s o n t e s t i n g Ce r t i f i c a t i o n s f o r e q u i p m e n t w i l l b e e i t h e r t h r o u g h a v a i l a b l e f o r m a l o u t s i d e p r o g r a m s o r s t a n d a r d i z e d i n t e r n a l t e s t i n g Ce r t i f i c a t i o n s a r e p a i d f o r b y t h e C i t y 9- 1 0 - 1 3 R e v i s e d F i n a l 3 . x l s x : F l e e t 9/10/2013 : 11:16 AM Page 2 of 2B1 - 20 Fo r e s t r y Ex p e r i e n c e & L i c e n s e s C o m p u t e r S k i l l s Tr a i n i n g & C e r t i f i c a t i o n s T o o l s & E q u i p m e n t Sa f e t y Kn o w l e d g e , S k i l s , A b i l i t i e s C u s t o m e r S e r v i c e Co m m u n i c a t i o n Leadership & OversightIndependence & JudgementProfessional Development St e p 1 En t r y 1 y e a r o f t r e e t r i m m i n g a n d t r e e ca r e e x p e r i e n c e Kn o w l e d g e o f t o o l s a n d eq u i p m e n t u s e d i n u r b a n fo r e s t r y Fa m i l i a r i t y w i t h s a f e t y p r a c t i c e s Us e o f p r o p e r l i f t i n g t e c h n i q u e s En t r y l e v e l u n d e r s t a n d i n g / ab i l i t y t o p e r f o r m w o r k Co m m u n i c a t e t a c t f u l l y w i t h t h e pu b l i c a n d c o w o r k e r s Fo l l o w o r a l a n d w r i t t e n in s t r u c t i o n s Possess problem solving skills Work independently & in a team St e p 2 Ba s i c 2 y e a r s o f t r e e t r i m m i n g a n d tr e e c a r e e x p e r i e n c e Cl a s s B o r A D r i v e r ' s L i c e n s e Ba s i c e m a i l s k i l l s o r c o m p l e t e be g i n n e r e m a i l t r a i n i n g Co m p l e t e a c c u r a t e t i m e c a r d Tr a i n i n g a n d o p e r a t i o n ex p e r i e n c e o n a l l B a s i c eq u i p m e n t Wo r k z o n e t r a i n i n g & ce r t i f i c a t e * Op e r a t e a n d c a r e f o r t r e e tr i m m i n g h a n d t o o l s Us e b a s i c p e r s o n a l a n d p u b l i c sa f e t y p r a c t i c e s Fo l l o w C i t y , D e p a r t m e n t , a n d pr o g r a m p o l i c i e s * Pe r f o r m s e m i - s k i l l e d l a b o r un d e r d i r e c t s u p e r v i s i o n a n d wi t h i n a f r a m e w o r k o f p o l i c i e s an d p r o c e d u r e s Po s s e s s b a s i c k n o w l e d g e o f ar b o r i c u l t u r e Re a d m a p s a n d u n d e r s t a n d le g e n d s Us e p o l i t e a n d c o u r t e o u s be h a v i o r a t a l l t i m e s w h e n de a l i n g w i t h o t h e r s Co m m u n i c a t e b a s i c in f o r m a t i o n v e r b a l l y a n d i n wr i t i n g Co m p l e t e b a s i c r e c o r d k e e p i n g Direct the work of temporary staff / community service workers on routine tree related work Maintain positive co-worker relationshipsUse good judgment and safety in work practices Apply problem solving skills Identify and report problems or equipment issues to the supervisor St e p 3 Ba s i c 2 y e a r s m u n i c i p a l t r e e tr i m m i n g , t r e e c a r e , a n d pr u n i n g e x p e r i e n c e Ta n k e r e n d o r s e m e n t t o C l a s s B L i c e n s e Ge n e r a t e a n d c l o s e s i m p l e wo r k o r d e r e l e c t r o n i c a l l y Fi r s t A i d & C P R t r a i n i n g a n d ce r t i f i c a t e * Ce r t i f i c a t i o n s o n a l l B a s i c * * eq u i p m e n t Op e r a t e , c a r e f o r , a n d co m p l e t e p r e - o p , p o s t - o p a n d ro u t i n e c h e c k s o n b a s i c * * eq u i p m e n t , h a n d & p o w e r t o o l s Id e n t i f y b a s i c s a f e t y i s s u e s a t wo r k s i t e s a n d p r i o r i t i z e pr o b l e m s f o r c o r r e c t i o n Ap p l y b a s i c k n o w l e d g e o f ho r t i c u l t u r e , u r b a n f o r e s t r y , a n d ar b o r i c u l t u r e Co m p l e t e s i m p l e t r a f f i c c o n t r o l se t u p f r o m a p l a n Us e b e s t m a n a g e m e n t pr a c t i c e s f o r o p e r a t i o n s De m o n s t r a t e k n o w l e d g e o f r o l l in e m e r g e n c y r e s p o n s e Us e g o o d j u d g m e n t i n co m m u n i c a t i n g w i t h t h e p u b l i c an d s t a f f Co m m u n i c a t e v e r b a l l y w o r k pl a n s a n d p r o c e d u r e s t o c o - wo r k e r s a n d c o n t r a c t o r s Complete daily or project follow up as assigned (data entry, cleanup, equipment prep)Work with a minimum of oversight and supervision St e p 4 In t e r m e d i a t e Ma n a g e w o r k o r d e r s el e c t r o n i c a l l y & u p d a t e a s s e t at t r i b u t e s Co m p l e t e b e g i n n e r t r a i n i n g i n wo r d p r o c e s s i n g & sp r e a d s h e e t s Tr a i n i n g a n d o p e r a t i o n ex p e r i e n c e o n a l l I n t e r m e d i a t e eq u i p m e n t Tr o u b l e s h o o t b a s i c e q u i p m e n t Op e r a t e , c a r e f o r a n d c o m p l e t e pr e - o p , p o s t - o p a n d r o u t i n e ch e c k s o n i n t e r m e d i a t e eq u i p m e n t Pr o p e r l y m a r k a n d c a l l - i n D i g - Al e r t ( U S A ) Pe r f o r m a l l a s p e c t s o f t r e e wo r k - t r i m m i n g , p l a n t i n g , p e s t co n t r o l , w e l l s , w a t e r i n g Fo l l o w e n g i n e e r i n g s t a n d a r d s an d s p e c i f i c a t i o n s Co m p l e t e c o m p l e x t r a f f i c co n t r o l s e t u p f r o m a p l a n Co n s i s t e n t l y h a v e a p p r o p r i a t e pu b l i c i n t e r a c t i o n Re m a i n f l e x i b l e w i t h c h a n g i n g si t u a t i o n s Co m m u n i c a t e n e c e s s a r y co r r e c t i o n s t o c o n t r a c t o r a n d ot h e r s Review specific work items of trimming contract work, report findings, and communicate needed correctionsIdentify worksite issues and take appropriate action Seek approval before taking corrective action or initiating change when appropriateParticipate in professional organization and share knowledge gained from professional organization with others St e p 5 In t e r m e d i a t e Ce r t i f i c a t i o n s o n a l l In t e r m e d i a t e e q u i p m e n t IS A T r e e W o r k e r c e r t i f i c a t i o n o r de m o n s t r a t e f u l l r a n g e o f t r e e wo r k e r s k i l l s a n d k n o w l e d g e Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n t e r m e d i a t e eq u i p m e n t . Op e r a t e , c a r e f o r , a n d co m p l e t e p r e - o p , p o s t - o p a n d ro u t i n e c h e c k s o n s p e c i a l t y eq u i p m e n t Id e n t i f y c o m p l e x s a f e t y i s s u e s at w o r k s i t e s a n d t a k e co r r e c t i v e a c t i o n Le a d w o r k g r o u p s a f e t y me e t i n g s Ap p l y i n t e r m e d i a t e k n o w l e d g e of h o r t i c u l t u r e , u r b a n f o r e s t r y an d a r b o r i c u l t u r e Co m p l e t e a p p r o p r i a t e f o l l o w - u p fo r c u s t o m e r s Obtain co-worker support and assistance Lead small maintenance projects (materials, equipment, staff, coordination with others)Pursue opportunities and complete training in a specialized area St e p 6 Ad v a n c e d Co m p l e t e a l l d a t a c o l l e c t i o n & in p u t f o r w o r k o r d e r s , i n c l u d i n g eq u i p m e n t , l a b o r , & m a t e r i a l s Tr a i n i n g a n d o p e r a t i o n ex p e r i e n c e o n a l l S p e c i a l t y eq u i p m e n t IS A A r b o r i s t c e r t i f i c a t i o n Tr a n s p o r t a l l e q u i p m e n t i n ac c o r d a n c e w i t h s t a n d a r d pr o c e d u r e s a n d p r a c t i c e s Fo l l o w a p p l i c a b l e g o v e r n m e n t re g u l a t i o n s i n c l u d i n g t h o r o u g h kn o w l e d g e o f e n g i n e e r i n g st a n d a r d s a n d s p e c i f i c a t i o n s Or g a n i z e a n d c o m p l e t e in d e p e n d e n t l y , c o m p l e x ma i n t e n a n c e p r o j e c t Ev a l u a t e t h e h e a l t h , c o n d i t i o n , an d e n v i r o n m e n t , a n d a p p r o v e re m o v a l s o f t r e e s t h a t a r e de a d , d i s e a s e d , o r d a m a g e d be y o n d r e c l a m a t i o n Co m p l e t e t r e e i n s p e c t i o n s i g n of f s Train co-workers / employees Oversee various aspects of maintenance contract work and coordinate with Arborist on contract issuesIdentify opportunities for improvement at worksites, recommend solutions, understand worksite priorities, and implement approved changes Complete arborist reviews and other work independently after receiving only general directionPerform self assessment and pursue added training and education to maintain and enhance skill level 9- 1 0 - 1 3 R e v i s e d F i n a l 3 . x l s x : F o r e s t r y 9/10/2013 : 11:13 AM Page 1 of 2B1 - 21 Fo r e s t r y Ex p e r i e n c e & L i c e n s e s C o m p u t e r S k i l l s Tr a i n i n g & C e r t i f i c a t i o n s T o o l s & E q u i p m e n t Sa f e t y Kn o w l e d g e , S k i l s , A b i l i t i e s C u s t o m e r S e r v i c e Co m m u n i c a t i o n Leadership & OversightIndependence & JudgementProfessional Development St e p 7 Ad v a n c e d 4 y e a r s m u n i c i p a l t r e e tr i m m i n g , t r e e c a r e , a n d pr u n i n g e x p e r i e n c e Us e a d v a n c e d s p e c i a l i z e d so f t w a r e s k i l l s s u c h a s d a t a re p o r t i n g , p r o g r a m m i n g Ce r t i f i c a t i o n s o n a l l S p e c i a l t y eq u i p m e n t Op e r a t e , c a r e f o r , a n d tr o u b l e s h o o t a l l e q u i p m e n t In t e r p r e t r e p o r t s , p l a n s a n d sp e c i f i c a t i o n s Us e d a t a f o r t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g an d p r o j e c t i o n s Co m m u n i c a t e w e l l w i t h c o - wo r k e r s , e m p l o y e e s i n o t h e r se c t i o n s a n d d e p a r t m e n t s , ve n d o r s , a n d m e m b e r s o f t h e pu b l i c , v e r b a l l y a n d i n w r i t i n g Co o r d i n a t e w o r k w i t h o t h e r se c t i o n s o r d e p a r t m e n t s Manage and lead complex maintenance project (materials, equipment, staff, coordination with others) and initiate and direct follow-upUnderstand workgroup prioritiesMake professional organization, civic, City, or school group presentations St e p 8 Pr o f i c i e n t 2 y e a r s e x p e r i e n c e w i t h C i t y o f SL O u r b a n f o r e s t Us e a d v a n c e d s p e c i a l i z e d so f t w a r e s k i l l s s u c h a s tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g o r s y s t e m re c o n f i g u r a t i o n Co n d u c t e q u i p m e n t f i e l d re p a i r s Re c o m m e n d c h a n g e s t o pr a c t i c e s a n d p r o c e d u r e s f o r in c r e a s e d s a f e t y f o r s t a f f o r t h e pu b l i c , a n d i m p l e m e n t a s di r e c t e d Re c o g n i z e t h e i m p a c t o f ac t i v i t i e s a s i t r e l a t e s t o co m p l i a n c e w i t h r e g u l a t i o n s As s i s t o t h e r s w i t h C i t y p o l i c i e s Ap p l y p r o f i c i e n t l e v e l kn o w l e d g e a n d s k i l l i n t r e e c a r e te c h n i q u e s f o r m a i n t e n a n c e Be p r o f i c i e n t i n t r e e as s e s s m e n t s a n d a p p r o p r i a t e fo l l o w u p De v e l o p a p l a n a n d s e t u p pr o p e r t r a f f i c c o n t r o l Ei t h e r d i r e c t l y a s s i s t o r p r o p e r l y re f e r a c u s t o m e r t h r o u g h a br o a d k n o w l e d g e o f t h e C i t y Or g a n i z e a n d f a c i l i t a t e i n t e r n a l me e t i n g s Implement conflict resolution and deal constructively with difficult people Mentor other employees Assist in organizing department events Assist in promoting a positive work environmentIdentify potential workgroup improvements, and changes for implementation Implement approved workgroup improvements in coordination with othersAct as Tree Committee Advisor St e p 9 Pr o f i c i e n t 1 a d d i t i o n a l y e a r e x p e r i e n c e wi t h C i t y o f S L O u r b a n f o r e s t ma i n t e n a n c e Co m p l e t e i n t e r m e d i a t e e m a i l , wo r d p r o c e s s i n g , a n d sp r e a d s h e e t t r a i n i n g , o r de m o n s t r a t e t h e a b i l i t y t o u s e th e p r o g r a m s a t t h e in t e r m e d i a t e l e v e l Ad d i t i o n a l t r a i n i n g a n d ed u c a t i o n t o m a i n t a i n p r o f i c i e n t le v e l s k i l l s i n t h e p r o f e s s i o n IS A M u n i c i p a l A r b o r i s t ce r t i f i c a t i o n Be p r o f i c i e n t i n e q u i p m e n t f i e l d re p a i r Us e m o s t c u r r e n t m e t h o d s a n d in d u s t r y p r a c t i c e s So l v e p r o b l e m s Co m p l e t e a r b o r i s t r e v i e w s o f de v e l o p m e n t p l a n s , a n d pr e p a r e a r b o r i s t r e p o r t s Co n v e y i n f o r m a t i o n t o t h e me d i a o n w o r k g r o u p a c t i v i t i e s or o p e r a t i o n s i n a c l e a r a n d co n c i s e m a n n e r Assume the responsibilities of the City Arborist when the City Arborist is absent Develop project details from client, and organize, direct, and complete complex maintenance projects involving multiple specialties Encourage participation of citizens and committees in maintaining and expanding the urban forestUse initiative, judgment and problem solving while leading a crew or project Initiate research and implement cost effective methods or materials Recommend prioritization and estimate costs of maintenance needs for budget inclusionMake presentations at advisory body meetings Stay current with methods, practices and materials relating to specialized field and share information with crew members and supervisor *F o r o u t s i d e c a n d i d a t e s , p l a c e m e n t b y s k i l l & e x p e r i e n c e w i t h f o l l o w u p c e r t i f i c a t i o n s ** B a s i c , I n t e r m e d i a t e a n d S p e c i a l t y E q u i p m e n t l i s t s a r e m a i n t a i n e d f o r e a c h w o r k g r o u p ** * C o m p u t e r S k i l l s - S p e c i a l i z e S o f t w a r e l i s t s a r e m a i n t a i n e d f o r e a c h w o r k g r o u p Tr a i n i n g i m p l i e s a c l a s s o r a c t i v i t y w h i l e c e r t i f i c a t i o n r e q u i r e s a w r i t t e n o r h a n d s o n t e s t i n g Ce r t i f i c a t i o n s f o r e q u i p m e n t w i l l b e e i t h e r t h r o u g h a v a i l a b l e f o r m a l o u t s i d e p r o g r a m s o r s t a n d a r d i z e d i n t e r n a l t e s t i n g Ce r t i f i c a t i o n s a r e p a i d f o r b y t h e C i t y 9- 1 0 - 1 3 R e v i s e d F i n a l 3 . x l s x : F o r e s t r y 9/10/2013 : 11:13 AM Page 2 of 2B1 - 22 Pa r k s Ex p e r i e n c e & L i c e n s e s C o m p u t e r S k i l l s Tr a i n i n g & C e r t i f i c a t i o n s T o o l s & E q u i p m e n t Sa f e t y Kn o w l e d g e , S k i l s , A b i l i t i e s C u s t o m e r S e r v i c e Co m m u n i c a t i o n Leadership & OversightIndependence & JudgementProfessional Development St e p 1 En t r y 1 y e a r e x p e r i e n c e w o r k i n g o n co m m e r c i a l o r i n s t i t u t i o n a l la n d s c a p e m a i n t e n a n c e Kn o w l e d g e o f t o o l s a n d eq u i p m e n t u s e d i n p a r k s ma i n t e n a n c e Fa m i l i a r i t y w i t h s a f e t y pr a c t i c e s Us e o f p r o p e r l i f t i n g te c h n i q u e s En t r y l e v e l u n d e r s t a n d i n g / ab i l i t y t o p e r f o r m w o r k Co m m u n i c a t e t a c t f u l l y w i t h t h e pu b l i c a n d c o w o r k e r s Fo l l o w o r a l a n d w r i t t e n in s t r u c t i o n s Possess problem solving skills Work independently & in a team St e p 2 Ba s i c 2 y e a r s e x p e r i e n c e w o r k i n g o n co m m e r c i a l o r i n s t i t u t i o n a l la n d s c a p e m a i n t e n a n c e Ba s i c e m a i l s k i l l s o r c o m p l e t e be g i n n e r e m a i l t r a i n i n g Co m p l e t e a c c u r a t e t i m e c a r d Tr a i n i n g a n d o p e r a t i o n ex p e r i e n c e o n a l l B a s i c eq u i p m e n t Op e r a t e a n d c a r e f o r h a n d a n d po w e r t o o l s Us e b a s i c p e r s o n a l a n d p u b l i c sa f e t y p r a c t i c e s Fo l l o w C i t y , D e p a r t m e n t , a n d pr o g r a m p o l i c i e s * Pe r f o r m s e m i - s k i l l e d l a b o r un d e r d i r e c t s u p e r v i s i o n a n d wi t h i n a f r a m e w o r k o f p o l i c i e s an d p r o c e d u r e s Po s s e s s b a s i c k n o w l e d g e o f ir r i g a t i o n c o m p o n e n t s Po s s e s s b a s i c k n o w l e d g e a n d ab i l i t y o f h o r t i c u l t u r a l te c h n i q u e s f o r m a i n t e n a n c e Re a d m a p s a n d u n d e r s t a n d le g e n d s Us e p o l i t e a n d c o u r t e o u s be h a v i o r a t a l l t i m e s w h e n de a l i n g w i t h o t h e r s Co m m u n i c a t e b a s i c in f o r m a t i o n v e r b a l l y a n d i n wr i t i n g Co m p l e t e b a s i c r e c o r d k e e p i n g Oversee community service workers Maintain positive co-worker relationshipsUse good judgment and safety in work practices Apply problem solving skills Identify and report problems or equipment issues to the supervisor St e p 3 Ba s i c 2 y e a r s e x p e r i e n c e w o r k i n g o n co m m e r c i a l o r i n s t i t u t i o n a l la n d s c a p e m a i n t e n a n c e a t fa c i l i t i e s u s e d b y t h e p u b l i c Cl a s s B o r A D r i v e r ' s L i c e n s e Ge n e r a t e a n d c l o s e s i m p l e wo r k o r d e r e l e c t r o n i c a l l y Fi r s t A i d & C P R t r a i n i n g a n d ce r t i f i c a t e * Ce r t i f i c a t i o n s o n a l l B a s i c * * eq u i p m e n t Bl o o d b o r n e p a t h o g e n tr a i n i n g * Op e r a t e , c a r e f o r , a n d co m p l e t e p r e - o p , p o s t - o p a n d ro u t i n e c h e c k s o n b a s i c * * eq u i p m e n t , h a n d & p o w e r to o l s Id e n t i f y b a s i c s a f e t y i s s u e s a t wo r k s i t e s a n d p r i o r i t i z e pr o b l e m s f o r c o r r e c t i o n Co m p l e t e b a s i c i r r i g a t i o n , pl u m b i n g , c a r p e n t r y , a n d co n c r e t e r e p a i r s Pr o g r a m i r r i g a t i o n c o n t r o l l e r on s i t e Us e b e s t m a n a g e m e n t pr a c t i c e s f o r o p e r a t i o n s De m o n s t r a t e k n o w l e d g e o f r o l l in e m e r g e n c y r e s p o n s e Us e g o o d j u d g m e n t i n co m m u n i c a t i n g w i t h t h e p u b l i c an d s t a f f Co m m u n i c a t e p a r k pr o c e d u r e s , r u l e s a n d re g u l a t i o n s t o o t h e r s Complete daily or project follow up as assigned (data entry, cleanup, equipment prep)Work with a minimum of oversight and supervision St e p 4 In t e r m e d i a t e Ma n a g e w o r k o r d e r s el e c t r o n i c a l l y & u p d a t e a s s e t at t r i b u t e s Us e b a s i c s k i l l s i n r e l a t e d sp e c i a l i z e d s o f t w a r e * * * Co m p l e t e b e g i n n e r t r a i n i n g i n wo r d p r o c e s s i n g & sp r e a d s h e e t s Tr a i n i n g a n d o p e r a t i o n ex p e r i e n c e o n a l l I n t e r m e d i a t e eq u i p m e n t Tr o u b l e s h o o t b a s i c e q u i p m e n t Op e r a t e , c a r e f o r a n d co m p l e t e p r e - o p , p o s t - o p a n d ro u t i n e c h e c k s o n i n t e r m e d i a t e eq u i p m e n t Pr o p e r l y m a r k a n d c a l l - i n D i g - Al e r t ( U S A ) Pe r f o r m p a r k s m a i n t e n a n c e ac t i v i t i e s a t t h e i n t e r m e d i a t e le v e l , i n c l u d i n g t u r f r e n o v a t i o n , us i n g p r o p e r h o r t i c u l t u r a l te c h n i q u e s f o r m a i n t e n a n c e Pr o v i d e b a s i c r e c r e a t i o n ac t i v i t y s u p p o r t Co m p l e t e s i t e a d j u s t m e n t o n PC b a s e d i r r i g a t i o n c e n t r a l co n t r o l s y s t e m Fo l l o w e n g i n e e r i n g s t a n d a r d s an d s p e c i f i c a t i o n s Co n s i s t e n t l y h a v e a p p r o p r i a t e pu b l i c i n t e r a c t i o n Re m a i n f l e x i b l e w i t h c h a n g i n g si t u a t i o n s Co m m u n i c a t e w o r k p l a n s a n d pr o c e d u r e s t o c o - w o r k e r s a n d co n t r a c t o r s Co m m u n i c a t e n e c e s s a r y co r r e c t i o n s t o c o n t r a c t o r a n d ot h e r s Oversee vendor work on minor projects, and service group laborIdentify worksite issues and take appropriate action Seek approval before taking corrective action or initiating change when appropriate St e p 5 In t e r m e d i a t e Us e i n t e r m e d i a t e s k i l l s i n sp e c i a l i z e d s o f t w a r e Ce r t i f i c a t i o n s o n a l l In t e r m e d i a t e e q u i p m e n t Ap p l i c a t o r s c e r t i f i c a t e f o r pe s t i c i d e Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n t e r m e d i a t e eq u i p m e n t . Op e r a t e , c a r e f o r , a n d co m p l e t e p r e - o p , p o s t - o p a n d ro u t i n e c h e c k s o n s p e c i a l t y eq u i p m e n t Id e n t i f y c o m p l e x s a f e t y i s s u e s at w o r k s i t e s a n d t a k e co r r e c t i v e a c t i o n Le a d w o r k g r o u p s a f e t y me e t i n g s Ap p l y i n t e r m e d i a t e k n o w l e d g e of e l e c t r i c a l s y s t e m s , i r r i g a t i o n sy s t e m h y d r a u l i c s , ho r t i c u l t u r e , a n d f a c i l i t y re c r e a t i o n u s e s Co m p l e t e a p p r o p r i a t e f o l l o w - up f o r c u s t o m e r s Obtain co-worker support and assistance Lead small maintenance projects (materials, equipment, staff, coordination with others)Pursue opportunities and complete training in a specialized area 9- 1 0 - 1 3 R e v i s e d F i n a l 3 . x l s x : P a r k s 9/10/2013 : 11:13 AM Page 1 of 2B1 - 23 Pa r k s Ex p e r i e n c e & L i c e n s e s C o m p u t e r S k i l l s Tr a i n i n g & C e r t i f i c a t i o n s T o o l s & E q u i p m e n t Sa f e t y Kn o w l e d g e , S k i l s , A b i l i t i e s C u s t o m e r S e r v i c e Co m m u n i c a t i o n Leadership & OversightIndependence & JudgementProfessional Development St e p 6 Ad v a n c e d Co m p l e t e a l l d a t a c o l l e c t i o n & in p u t f o r w o r k o r d e r s , i n c l u d i n g eq u i p m e n t , l a b o r , & m a t e r i a l s Tr a i n i n g a n d o p e r a t i o n ex p e r i e n c e o n a l l S p e c i a l t y eq u i p m e n t Tr a n s p o r t a l l e q u i p m e n t i n ac c o r d a n c e w i t h s t a n d a r d pr o c e d u r e s a n d p r a c t i c e s Fo l l o w a p p l i c a b l e g o v e r n m e n t re g u l a t i o n s i n c l u d i n g t h o r o u g h kn o w l e d g e o f e n g i n e e r i n g st a n d a r d s a n d s p e c i f i c a t i o n s Or g a n i z e a n d c o m p l e t e in d e p e n d e n t l y , c o m p l e x ma i n t e n a n c e p r o j e c t Ap p l y a d v a n c e d k n o w l e d g e i n a s p e c i a l i z e d a r e a s u c h a s we l d i n g , i r r i g a t i o n / w i r i n g , ba c k f l o w t e s t i n g , o r n a m e n t a l ho r t i c u l t u r e , p l a y g r o u n d in s p e c t i o n o r s p o r t s t u r f ma n a g e m e n t . Tr o u b l e s h o o t a n d c o m p l e t e hi g h e r l e v e l p r o g r a m m i n g f r o m PC b a s e d i r r i g a t i o n c e n t r a l co n t r o l s y s t e m Train co-workers / employees Act as lead in specialty areaIdentify opportunities for improvement at worksites, recommend solutions, understand worksite priorities, and implement approved changes St e p 7 Ad v a n c e d 4 y e a r s e x p e r i e n c e w o r k i n g o n co m m e r c i a l / i n s t i t u t i o n a l la n d s c a p e m a i n t e n a n c e a t fa c i l i t i e s u s e d b y t h e p u b l i c Us e a d v a n c e d s p e c i a l i z e d so f t w a r e s k i l l s s u c h a s d a t a re p o r t i n g , p r o g r a m m i n g Ce r t i f i c a t i o n s o n a l l S p e c i a l t y eq u i p m e n t Op e r a t e , c a r e f o r , a n d tr o u b l e s h o o t a l l e q u i p m e n t In t e r p r e t r e p o r t s , p l a n s a n d sp e c i f i c a t i o n s Us e d a t a f o r t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g an d p r o j e c t i o n s Co m m u n i c a t e w e l l w i t h c o - wo r k e r s , e m p l o y e e s i n o t h e r se c t i o n s a n d d e p a r t m e n t s , ve n d o r s , a n d m e m b e r s o f t h e pu b l i c , v e r b a l l y a n d i n w r i t i n g Co o r d i n a t e w o r k w i t h o t h e r se c t i o n s o r d e p a r t m e n t s Manage and lead complex maintenance project (materials, equipment, staff, coordination with others) and initiate and direct follow-upUnderstand workgroup prioritiesMake professional organization, civic, City, or school group presentations St e p 8 Pr o f i c i e n t 2 y e a r s e x p e r i e n c e w i t h C i t y o f SL O p a r k s Us e a d v a n c e d s p e c i a l i z e d so f t w a r e s k i l l s s u c h a s tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g o r s y s t e m re c o n f i g u r a t i o n Co m p l e t e C P R S / N R P A - Ma i n t e n a n c e M a n a g e m e n t Sc h o o l Co n d u c t e q u i p m e n t f i e l d re p a i r s Re c o m m e n d c h a n g e s t o pr a c t i c e s a n d p r o c e d u r e s f o r in c r e a s e d s a f e t y f o r s t a f f o r th e p u b l i c , a n d i m p l e m e n t a s di r e c t e d Re c o g n i z e t h e i m p a c t o f ac t i v i t i e s a s i t r e l a t e s t o co m p l i a n c e w i t h r e g u l a t i o n s As s i s t o t h e r s w i t h C i t y p o l i c i e s Ap p l y p r o f i c i e n t l e v e l kn o w l e d g e a n d s k i l l i n ho r t i c u l t u r a l t e c h n i q u e s , pl u m b i n g & i r r i g a t i o n , a n d co n c r e t e r e p a i r f o r ma i n t e n a n c e Pr o v i d e f u l l r e c r e a t i o n a c t i v i t y su p p o r t Ei t h e r d i r e c t l y a s s i s t o r pr o p e r l y r e f e r a c u s t o m e r th r o u g h a b r o a d k n o w l e d g e o f th e C i t y Or g a n i z e a n d f a c i l i t a t e i n t e r n a l me e t i n g s Implement conflict resolution and deal constructively with difficult people Mentor other employees Assist in organizing department events Assist in promoting a positive work environmentIdentify potential workgroup improvements, and changes for implementation Implement approved workgroup improvements in coordination with othersParticipate in professional organization and share knowledge gained from professional organization with others St e p 9 Pr o f i c i e n t 1 a d d i t i o n a l y e a r e x p e r i e n c e wi t h C i t y o f S L O p a r k s ma i n t e n a n c e Co m p l e t e i n t e r m e d i a t e e m a i l , wo r d p r o c e s s i n g , a n d sp r e a d s h e e t t r a i n i n g , o r de m o n s t r a t e t h e a b i l i t y t o u s e th e p r o g r a m s a t t h e in t e r m e d i a t e l e v e l Ad d i t i o n a l t r a i n i n g a n d ed u c a t i o n t o m a i n t a i n pr o f i c i e n t l e v e l s k i l l s i n t h e pr o f e s s i o n Pl a y g r o u n d i n s p e c t i o n ce r t i f i c a t i o n o r b a c k f l o w t e s t e r ce r t i f i c a t i o n Be p r o f i c i e n t i n e q u i p m e n t fi e l d r e p a i r Us e m o s t c u r r e n t m e t h o d s an d i n d u s t r y p r a c t i c e s So l v e p r o b l e m s Co n v e y i n f o r m a t i o n t o t h e me d i a o n w o r k g r o u p a c t i v i t i e s or o p e r a t i o n s i n a c l e a r a n d co n c i s e m a n n e r Assume the responsibilities of the supervisor when supervisor & assistant are absent Develop project details from client, and organize, direct, and complete complex maintenance projects involving multiple specialties Oversee various aspects of maintenance contract work and coordinate with manager on contract issuesUse initiative, judgment and problem solving while leading a crew or project Initiate research and implement cost effective methods or materials Recommend prioritization and estimate costs of maintenance needs for budget inclusionPerform self assessment and pursue added training and education to maintain and enhance skill level Stay current with methods, practices and materials relating to specialized field and share information with crew members and supervisor *F o r o u t s i d e c a n d i d a t e s , p l a c e m e n t b y s k i l l & e x p e r i e n c e w i t h f o l l o w u p c e r t i f i c a t i o n s ** B a s i c , I n t e r m e d i a t e a n d S p e c i a l t y E q u i p m e n t l i s t s a r e m a i n t a i n e d f o r e a c h w o r k g r o u p ** * C o m p u t e r S k i l l s - S p e c i a l i z e S o f t w a r e l i s t s a r e m a i n t a i n e d f o r e a c h w o r k g r o u p Tr a i n i n g i m p l i e s a c l a s s o r a c t i v i t y w h i l e c e r t i f i c a t i o n r e q u i r e s a w r i t t e n o r h a n d s o n t e s t i n g Ce r t i f i c a t i o n s f o r e q u i p m e n t w i l l b e e i t h e r t h r o u g h a v a i l a b l e f o r m a l o u t s i d e p r o g r a m s o r s t a n d a r d i z e d i n t e r n a l t e s t i n g Ce r t i f i c a t i o n s a r e p a i d f o r b y t h e C i t y 9- 1 0 - 1 3 R e v i s e d F i n a l 3 . x l s x : P a r k s 9/10/2013 : 11:13 AM Page 2 of 2B1 - 24 St r e e t s Ex p e r i e n c e & L i c e n s e s C o m p u t e r S k i l l s Tr a i n i n g & C e r t i f i c a t i o n s T o o l s & E q u i p m e n t Sa f e t y Kn o w l e d g e , S k i l s , A b i l i t i e s C u s t o m e r S e r v i c e Co m m u n i c a t i o n Leadership & OversightIndependence & JudgementProfessional Development St e p 1 En t r y 1 y e a r e x p e r i e n c e i n g e n e r a l co n s t r u c t i o n o r r e l a t e d f i e l d Kn o w l e d g e o f t o o l s a n d eq u i p m e n t u s e d i n s t r e e t ma i n t e n a n c e Fa m i l i a r i t y w i t h s a f e t y p r a c t i c e s Us e o f p r o p e r l i f t i n g t e c h n i q u e s En t r y l e v e l u n d e r s t a n d i n g / ab i l i t y t o p e r f o r m w o r k Co m m u n i c a t e t a c t f u l l y w i t h t h e pu b l i c a n d c o w o r k e r s Fo l l o w o r a l a n d w r i t t e n in s t r u c t i o n s Possess problem solving skills Work independently & in a team St e p 2 Ba s i c 2 y e a r s e x p e r i e n c e i n g e n e r a l co n s t r u c t i o n o r r e l a t e d f i e l d Ba s i c e m a i l s k i l l s o r c o m p l e t e be g i n n e r e m a i l t r a i n i n g Co m p l e t e a c c u r a t e t i m e c a r d Tr a i n i n g a n d o p e r a t i o n ex p e r i e n c e o n a l l B a s i c eq u i p m e n t Op e r a t e a n d c a r e f o r h a n d , po w e r t o o l s , a n d f o r k l i f t Us e b a s i c p e r s o n a l a n d p u b l i c sa f e t y p r a c t i c e s Fo l l o w C i t y , D e p a r t m e n t , a n d pr o g r a m p o l i c i e s * Pe r f o r m s e m i - s k i l l e d l a b o r un d e r d i r e c t s u p e r v i s i o n a n d wi t h i n a f r a m e w o r k o f p o l i c i e s an d p r o c e d u r e s Po s s e s s b a s i c k n o w l e d g e o f st r e e t s y s t e m c o m p o n e n t s Re a d m a p s a n d u n d e r s t a n d le g e n d s Us e p o l i t e a n d c o u r t e o u s be h a v i o r a t a l l t i m e s w h e n de a l i n g w i t h o t h e r s Co m m u n i c a t e b a s i c in f o r m a t i o n v e r b a l l y a n d i n wr i t i n g Co m p l e t e b a s i c r e c o r d k e e p i n g Maintain positive co-worker relationshipsUse good judgment and safety in work practices Apply problem solving skills Identify and report problems or equipment issues to the supervisor St e p 3 Ba s i c 2 y e a r s o f s t r e e t m a i n t e n a n c e re l a t e d e x p e r i e n c e ( p a v e m e n t or c o n c r e t e o r s i g n s & ma r k i n g s ) Cl a s s B o r A D r i v e r ' s L i c e n s e Ge n e r a t e a n d c l o s e s i m p l e wo r k o r d e r e l e c t r o n i c a l l y Fi r s t A i d & C P R t r a i n i n g a n d ce r t i f i c a t e * Ce r t i f i c a t i o n s o n a l l B a s i c * * eq u i p m e n t Wo r k z o n e t r a i n i n g & ce r t i f i c a t e * Op e r a t e , c a r e f o r , a n d co m p l e t e p r e - o p , p o s t - o p a n d ro u t i n e c h e c k s o n b a s i c * * eq u i p m e n t , h a n d & p o w e r t o o l s Id e n t i f y b a s i c s a f e t y i s s u e s a t wo r k s i t e s a n d p r i o r i t i z e pr o b l e m s f o r c o r r e c t i o n Co m p l e t e b a s i c p a v i n g o r co n c r e t e o r s i g n s & m a r k i n g s wo r k Co m p l e t e s i m p l e t r a f f i c c o n t r o l se t u p f r o m a p l a n Us e b e s t m a n a g e m e n t pr a c t i c e s f o r o p e r a t i o n s De m o n s t r a t e k n o w l e d g e o f r o l l in e m e r g e n c y r e s p o n s e Us e g o o d j u d g m e n t i n co m m u n i c a t i n g w i t h t h e p u b l i c an d s t a f f Complete daily or project follow up as assigned (data entry, cleanup, equipment prep)Work with a minimum of oversight and supervision St e p 4 In t e r m e d i a t e Ma n a g e w o r k o r d e r s el e c t r o n i c a l l y & p r o v i d e in f o r m a t i o n f o r a s s e t u p d a t e s Co m p l e t e b e g i n n e r t r a i n i n g i n wo r d p r o c e s s i n g & sp r e a d s h e e t s Tr a i n i n g a n d o p e r a t i o n ex p e r i e n c e o n a l l I n t e r m e d i a t e eq u i p m e n t Tr o u b l e s h o o t b a s i c e q u i p m e n t Op e r a t e , c a r e f o r a n d c o m p l e t e pr e - o p , p o s t - o p a n d r o u t i n e ch e c k s o n i n t e r m e d i a t e eq u i p m e n t Pr o p e r l y m a r k a n d c a l l - i n D i g - Al e r t ( U S A ) Pe r f o r m a l l a s p e c t s o f s t r e e t ma i n t e n a n c e a n d r e p a i r a t a n in t e r m e d i a t e l e v e l Fo l l o w e n g i n e e r i n g s t a n d a r d s an d s p e c i f i c a t i o n s Co m p l e t e c o m p l e x t r a f f i c co n t r o l s e t u p f r o m a p l a n Co n s i s t e n t l y h a v e a p p r o p r i a t e pu b l i c i n t e r a c t i o n Re m a i n f l e x i b l e w i t h c h a n g i n g si t u a t i o n s Co m m u n i c a t e w o r k p l a n s a n d pr o c e d u r e s t o c o - w o r k e r s a n d co n t r a c t o r s Co m m u n i c a t e n e c e s s a r y co r r e c t i o n s t o c o n t r a c t o r a n d ot h e r s Oversee vendor work on minor projectsIdentify worksite issues and take appropriate action Seek approval before taking corrective action or initiating change when appropriate St e p 5 In t e r m e d i a t e Ce r t i f i c a t i o n s o n a l l In t e r m e d i a t e e q u i p m e n t Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n t e r m e d i a t e eq u i p m e n t . Op e r a t e , c a r e f o r , a n d co m p l e t e p r e - o p , p o s t - o p a n d ro u t i n e c h e c k s o n s p e c i a l t y eq u i p m e n t Id e n t i f y c o m p l e x s a f e t y i s s u e s at w o r k s i t e s a n d t a k e co r r e c t i v e a c t i o n Le a d w o r k g r o u p s a f e t y me e t i n g s Ap p l y i n t e r m e d i a t e k n o w l e d g e of p a v i n g m a t e r i a l s a n d me t h o d s , c o n c r e t e c o n s t r u c t i o n an d s i g n i n g a n d m a r k i n g sy s t e m s a n d m a t e r i a l s Co m p l e t e a p p r o p r i a t e f o l l o w - u p fo r c u s t o m e r s Obtain co-worker support and assistance Lead small maintenance projects (materials, equipment, staff, coordination with others)Pursue opportunities and complete training in a specialized area St e p 6 Ad v a n c e d (S e e K S A S 6 r e : A l i c e n s e ) Co m p l e t e a l l d a t a c o l l e c t i o n & in p u t f o r w o r k o r d e r s , i n c l u d i n g eq u i p m e n t , l a b o r , & m a t e r i a l s Tr a i n i n g a n d o p e r a t i o n ex p e r i e n c e o n a l l S p e c i a l t y eq u i p m e n t Ba s i c H a z M a t a n d e m e r g e n c y re s p o n s e t r a i n i n g * Tr a n s p o r t a l l e q u i p m e n t i n ac c o r d a n c e w i t h s t a n d a r d pr o c e d u r e s a n d p r a c t i c e s Fo l l o w a p p l i c a b l e g o v e r n m e n t re g u l a t i o n s i n c l u d i n g t h o r o u g h kn o w l e d g e o f e n g i n e e r i n g st a n d a r d s a n d s p e c i f i c a t i o n s Or g a n i z e a n d c o m p l e t e in d e p e n d e n t l y , c o m p l e x ma i n t e n a n c e p r o j e c t Ap p l y a d v a n c e d k n o w l e d g e i n a s p e c i a l i z e d a r e a s u c h a s pa v i n g , c o n c r e t e , s i g n s & ma r k i n g s , o r , p o s s e s s a n un r e s t r i c t e d A l i c e n s e o r , po s s e s s a w e l d i n g c e r t i f i c a t i o n Train co-workers / employees Act as lead in specialty areaIdentify opportunities for improvement at worksites, recommend solutions, understand worksite priorities, and implement approved changes 9- 1 0 - 1 3 R e v i s e d F i n a l 3 . x l s x : S t r e e t s 9/10/2013 : 11:13 AM Page 1 of 2B1 - 25 St r e e t s Ex p e r i e n c e & L i c e n s e s C o m p u t e r S k i l l s Tr a i n i n g & C e r t i f i c a t i o n s T o o l s & E q u i p m e n t Sa f e t y Kn o w l e d g e , S k i l s , A b i l i t i e s C u s t o m e r S e r v i c e Co m m u n i c a t i o n Leadership & OversightIndependence & JudgementProfessional Development St e p 7 Ad v a n c e d 4 y e a r s o f s t r e e t m a i n t e n a n c e re l a t e d e x p e r i e n c e ( p a v e m e n t or c o n c r e t e o r s i g n s & ma r k i n g s ) Us e a d v a n c e d s p e c i a l i z e d so f t w a r e s k i l l s s u c h a s d a t a re p o r t i n g , p r o g r a m m i n g Ce r t i f i c a t i o n s o n a l l S p e c i a l t y eq u i p m e n t Op e r a t e , c a r e f o r , a n d tr o u b l e s h o o t a l l e q u i p m e n t In t e r p r e t r e p o r t s , p l a n s a n d sp e c i f i c a t i o n s Us e d a t a f o r t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g an d p r o j e c t i o n s Co m m u n i c a t e w e l l w i t h c o - wo r k e r s , e m p l o y e e s i n o t h e r se c t i o n s a n d d e p a r t m e n t s , ve n d o r s , a n d m e m b e r s o f t h e pu b l i c , v e r b a l l y a n d i n w r i t i n g Co o r d i n a t e w o r k w i t h o t h e r se c t i o n s o r d e p a r t m e n t s Manage and lead complex maintenance project (materials, equipment, staff, coordination with others) and initiate and direct follow-up Manage small programs (sidewalk evaluation, special event support…)Understand workgroup priorities St e p 8 Pr o f i c i e n t 2 y e a r s e x p e r i e n c e w i t h C i t y o f SL O i n s t r e e t s Us e a d v a n c e d s p e c i a l i z e d so f t w a r e s k i l l s s u c h a s tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g o r s y s t e m re c o n f i g u r a t i o n Co n d u c t e q u i p m e n t f i e l d re p a i r s Re c o m m e n d c h a n g e s t o pr a c t i c e s a n d p r o c e d u r e s f o r in c r e a s e d s a f e t y f o r s t a f f o r t h e pu b l i c , a n d i m p l e m e n t a s di r e c t e d Re c o g n i z e t h e i m p a c t o f ac t i v i t i e s a s i t r e l a t e s t o co m p l i a n c e w i t h r e g u l a t i o n s As s i s t o t h e r s w i t h C i t y p o l i c i e s Ap p l y p r o f i c i e n t l e v e l kn o w l e d g e a n d s k i l l i n p a v i n g , co n c r e t e , a n d s i g n s & ma r k i n g s , w i t h s p e c i a l i z e d kn o w l e d g e a n d s k i l l s i n a t l e a s t on e p a r t i c u l a r a r e a De v e l o p t h e p l a n a n d s e t u p pr o p e r t r a f f i c c o n t r o l Ei t h e r d i r e c t l y a s s i s t o r p r o p e r l y re f e r a c u s t o m e r t h r o u g h a br o a d k n o w l e d g e o f t h e C i t y Or g a n i z e a n d f a c i l i t a t e i n t e r n a l me e t i n g s Implement conflict resolution and deal constructively with difficult people Mentor other employees Assist in organizing department events Assist in promoting a positive work environmentIdentify potential workgroup improvements, and changes for implementation Implement approved workgroup improvements in coordination with othersParticipate in professional organization and share knowledge gained from professional organization with others St e p 9 Pr o f i c i e n t 1 a d d i t i o n a l y e a r e x p e r i e n c e wi t h C i t y o f S L O s t r e e t ma i n t e n a n c e Co m p l e t e i n t e r m e d i a t e e m a i l , wo r d p r o c e s s i n g , a n d sp r e a d s h e e t t r a i n i n g , o r de m o n s t r a t e t h e a b i l i t y t o u s e th e p r o g r a m s a t t h e in t e r m e d i a t e l e v e l Ad d i t i o n a l t r a i n i n g a n d ed u c a t i o n t o m a i n t a i n p r o f i c i e n t le v e l s k i l l s i n t h e p r o f e s s i o n Ad v a n c e d t r a i n i n g o r ce r t i f i c a t i o n i n s p e c i a l t y a r e a o f pa v i n g o r c o n c r e t e o r s i g n s & ma r k i n g s Be p r o f i c i e n t i n e q u i p m e n t f i e l d re p a i r Us e m o s t c u r r e n t m e t h o d s a n d in d u s t r y p r a c t i c e s i n sp e c i a l i z e d a r e a So l v e p r o b l e m s Co n v e y i n f o r m a t i o n t o t h e me d i a o n w o r k g r o u p a c t i v i t i e s or o p e r a t i o n s i n a c l e a r a n d co n c i s e m a n n e r Assume the responsibilities of the supervisor when supervisor & assistant are absent Develop project details from client, and organize, direct, and complete complex maintenance projects involving multiple specialtiesUse initiative, judgment and problem solving while leading a crew or project Initiate research and implement cost effective methods or materials Recommend prioritization and estimate costs of maintenance needs for budget inclusionPerform self assessment and pursue added training and education to maintain and enhance skill level Stay current with methods, practices and materials relating to specialized field and share information with crew members and supervisor *F o r o u t s i d e c a n d i d a t e s , p l a c e m e n t b y s k i l l & e x p e r i e n c e w i t h f o l l o w u p c e r t i f i c a t i o n s ** B a s i c , I n t e r m e d i a t e a n d S p e c i a l t y E q u i p m e n t l i s t s a r e m a i n t a i n e d f o r e a c h w o r k g r o u p ** * C o m p u t e r S k i l l s - S p e c i a l i z e S o f t w a r e l i s t s a r e m a i n t a i n e d f o r e a c h w o r k g r o u p Tr a i n i n g i m p l i e s a c l a s s o r a c t i v i t y w h i l e c e r t i f i c a t i o n r e q u i r e s a w r i t t e n o r h a n d s o n t e s t i n g Ce r t i f i c a t i o n s f o r e q u i p m e n t w i l l b e e i t h e r t h r o u g h a v a i l a b l e f o r m a l o u t s i d e p r o g r a m s o r s t a n d a r d i z e d i n t e r n a l t e s t i n g Ce r t i f i c a t i o n s a r e p a i d f o r b y t h e C i t y 9- 1 0 - 1 3 R e v i s e d F i n a l 3 . x l s x : S t r e e t s 9/10/2013 : 11:13 AM Page 2 of 2B1 - 26 EXISTING & PROPOSED SKILLS BASED PAY SALARY RANGES Existing Classifications in Band A   Water Treatment Operator   Water Treatement Plant Maintenance Technician   Lab Analyst   Water Reclamation Facility Maintenance Technician   Water Reclamation Facility Operator Step 1Step 2 Step 3Step 4Step 5Step 6Step 7Step 8Step 9 $23.55$24.79$26.09$27.46$28.91$30.44$32.04$33.73$35.50 Existing Classifications in Band B   Wastewater Collections Operator   Water Distribution System Operator   Water Customer Service   Water Supply Operator Proposed Classifications to include in Band B   Urban Forester (currently Tree Trimmer I & II)   Fleet Specialist (currently Heavy Equipment Mechanic)   Facilities Specialist (currently Building Maintenance Worker I, II, III & Technician) Step 1 Step 2 Step 3Step 4Step 5Step 6Step 7Step 8Step 9 $20.65$21.74$22.89$24.09$25.36$26.70$28.10$29.58$31.14 No Existing Classifications in Band C Proposed Classifications to include in Band C   Parks Specialist (currently Parks Maintenance Worker I, II, & III)   Streets Equipment Operator (currently Steet Maintenance Worker I, II, III, & Heavy Equipment Operator II) Step 1 Step 2 Step 3Step 4Step 5Step 6Step 7Step 8Step 9 $18.54$19.53$20.58$21.66$22.81$24.01$25.28$26.60$28.00 BAND A BAND B BAND C B1 - 27 2.36.020 Purpose. This chapter is adopted in order to establish an equitable and uniform procedure for dealing with personnel matters, to attract and retain competent personnel, and to assure that appointments and promotions of employees will be based on merit and fitness. 2.36.070 Equal opportunity employment. B. The city is committed to the development of positive measures to help eliminate barriers to the recognition of individual merit in personnel practices. 2.36.120 Classification plan—Maintenance. A. The classification plan shall be so maintained that all positions substantially similar with respect to duties, responsibilities, authority and character of work are included within the same class, and that the same schedules of compensation may be made to apply with equity under like working conditions to all positions in the same class. 2.36.130 Compensation plan—Purpose. The compensation plan is based upon the classification plan and is designed to establish levels of pay and benefits which reflect on appropriate relationships among classifications in the city service. The plan should be maintained consistent with the goals of adequately compensating city employees for their work and attracting and retaining qualified applicants. 2.36.410 Employee responsibilities and benefits—Training. A. It is the policy of the city to develop maximum efficiency in the performance of official duties by city employees by providing for a training program to assist them in fulfillment of their duties and responsibilities. B. The personnel director shall supervise and coordinate training programs for city personnel. The department head, with the approval of the personnel director, may authorize participation in approved training courses and attendance at meetings of professional organizations and other groups where such attendance will benefit the city. Employees attending such training sessions shall submit a written summary of the session to the personnel department. B1 - 28