01-846OR4GI��L
RESOLUTION
OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Presentea
Referred To
Councff File # p - y(.
Green Sheet # 62909
Committee Date
1 An Adnunistrative Resolution amending the Salary Plan and
2 Rates of Compensafion by establishing the rate of pay for the
3 new classification tifled "Meter Technician Lead Worker".
4 RESOLVED, that the rate of pay for the class of Meter Tecluucian Lead Worker be established at
the rate set forth in Grade 034, of Section ID2, of the Technical Employees Standard Ranges in the Salazy
Plan and Rates of Compensation and be it;
�$
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect and be in force on the first pay period
following its passage and approval.
Requested by Depaztment of:
Adopted by Council: Date � _ a b0
Adop6on Certified by Council Secretary
By: � �—� � , I
Approved by Mayor: Date � l.� �
By: �
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Office of Human Resoutces
�
By. �p��
Form Approved ity omey
B `r`°�"'��
Approved bl y ytayor for Submission to Council
By: � � �
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G.\Shazed�ClassiflCLASS�Resol�tlons&Ordinances4�feter Technician Lead
Worker.res.wpd
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DEPARThIIIVT/OFFICE/COUNCII.:
Human Resources
CONTACl' PERSpN & PHONE:
Sheila Williams, 266-6520
John Shockiey, 266-6482
M[7ST BE ON COUNCII. AGENDA BY (DA1'E)
TOTAL N OF
DATE INITTATEp I GREEN SHEET
8/2/O1
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No.: 62909
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1Nri7AUDATE
acriox �QuESrm: Appmval of the attached resolution establishing the rate of pay for the newly creafed Meter
Technician Lead Worker classification in Grade 34 of Bazgaining LTnit 02, AFSCME Technical Salary Schedule.
�REC�[vII.gNDAT[ONS: Approve (A) orRejeU (R)
_PLANNING CObA4[SSION
_CID COMMITTEB
_CIVII. SERRVICE COMbIISSION
PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRAC75 MfJyT ArySWEg THE FpLypWAG QUF;y�qONS:
l. HasUrispe�sodficmeverwodcWwderaconuactforthisdepactmentl
Yes No �+
2. �th'Nperson/5rmevabeenaaty�ployee7 j('ib+`!�'��pg
�
3.DcesthisPe+soNSnuPpysessasldltaano'mallyPOSSessed �c�tyemploYce7
Yes Na
4. Is this persoWfum a brge[ed v�dm1 L c � Q � ��Q`�
Yes No y�
�P�s�a all Y� �swas on sepante sheet and attach to g[eeu sheeF`��
INiTTATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORT[JNI1'Y (�yho, Whay W6en, Where, Why): '
This new classification is the result of a job study prompted by the Saint Paui Regional Water $ervices --
- administration to recognize the need for addressing responsibilities required to be performud in the`Meter Shop unit
of the Distribution Division. The immediate supervisor, Meter Operations Supervisor, identified significant
responsibilities that must be performed routinely to support the ongoing efforts of the Meter Shop. Creation of this
classification allows the shop to operate more efficienfly by recognizing tasks that azc assigned repeatedly to
current statf and which cannot be performed by the supervisor in addition to the futl range of supervisory and
special project responsibilities. Classificafions which aze indirectly impacted by creation ofthe new position are
Water Meter Technician and Meter Operations Supervisor. The Water Meter Technician positions wi3i no longer
be paid out of tiUe for performing the duties incorporated into ttris classification.
nnvnrrrncES � nerxovEn: Approval of this resolution cvill a11ow for compensation for ttus newly created
classification of positions. This position will lead the daily activities of the Saint Paul Regional Water Services
meter shop and eliminate the need for out of tifle pay.
1 msnnvarrrnces � nerxovEn: None. Salary for this position has been budgeted.
�
n►sanvnrrracES � xar neraoven: Appropriate compensation will not be established for a position designed to insure
sffecfive, efficient metering will not occur, loss of productivity, out-of-tifle occurrences, an� •k�ss of income.
�ro7'AL nMOUN'1' oF'r[tnN3aCriox: $127.84 bi-weekiy
FUNDING SOURCE:
COSTIREVENUE BL3DGETED: Yes
ACTIVITY NUMBER:
FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAiI�
G:\Shared�ClassiflCLASS1Resolutions&OrdinancesVvfeter Technician
O � -S' �► S.
CLA5SIFICATiON STUDY REPORT
CLASS STITDfED:
INCiJNIBENT:
STUDIED BY:
DAT'E STUD�ED:
PERSONS CONTACTED:
14Ieter Technician Lead Worker
None
Sheila VJilliams
Mazeh I9, 2001
Richazd Wetzel, Supervisor
APPROVAL OF CLASSIF`ICATION AND COMPENSATION MANAGER;
_ _ �
`� �-Zs� r
7Signature)
Background
The supervisor of Meter Operations and Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRW3)
Administration have requested a study of duries that to be incorporated into a new title and posirion
to function as a Meter Technician I.ead Worker. The department would like to create a position that
acts as assistant to the Meter Operations unit supervisor with the main responsibility of directing the
daily activities of the Meter Shop.
The proposed job description describes the general concept of needs and e�tpectations based on the
lmowledge and experience of the nnit supervisor with input from current staff. This Desk Audit
Review of this proposed tifle will consider use of a more generic title tfl be developed and used in
1VIeter Operations as we11 as other areas of the utility.
Studv Components
Review of job profile
Interview with supervisor
Discnssion with SPRWS personnel managar
Comparison to other posiuons
QES evaluation and analysis
Recornmendation
o�- 8��c.
.Tob Descrintion
It is expected that the position will act as a lead worker for the daily activities of the Meter Shop as
well as perform duties delegated to Meter Technicians. In addition, the position would assist with
hydrant permit tasks, interact with various units within the uriliry and external contacts, assist with
administrative acrivities and back up the supervisor and ofFce staff.
The specific responsibilities of this position include:
Directs meter technician work during installation, repair and testing of water meters and
related equipment.
2. Resolves problems of crew in various aspects of ineter technician work.
3. Plans, schedules and directs meter technicians in the daily workload, including work orders,
related customer service interacrions and meter reading requests.
4. Maintains payroll and personnel records as assigned.
5. Trains and monitors technicians on equipment use, safety and efficient work practices.
6. Assistsmeteroperationsupervisorwithhydrantpernritprocesses,vendormetertesting,field
operations and related work in the meter operations area.
Performs all duties of the Water Meter Technician ritle including repair, testing, renovation
and maintenance of ineter equipment.
Prepazes or assists in the collection, organizarion and preparation of report data.
9. Responds to questions and issues regarding meter activities involving the billing, meter
reading and customer services sections. Assists with managing the meter operations office
as needed.
10. Performs related duties as assigned.
11. Maintains a regular work week.
Comuarison to Class Specifications
This position is being reviewed to determine whether a new job specificaUOn should be developed
for the duties outlined above and for the �ossibility of creating a new job title which incorporates
similar types of positions. At the conclusion of this study a new class specification will be created
based on this review and the attached draft submitted by SPRWS administration.
8 �-P�tc.
Comparison to Other Positions
Water Meter Technician
The proposed Leader Worker position is expected to perform all the responsibilities of the Water
Nleter Technician title. The position is distinguished from the technician positions by
the following responsibilities: work with hydrant permit tasks, assist with customer service tasks,
perform delegated administrative tasks for the meter office and act as back up for the Meter
Operations Supervisor. Supervisory and management responsibilities go beyond the scope of
expectations for the Meter Technician tifle. These aze ongoing and typical duties that should be
incorporated into the job specification and considered in determining the level of responsibility
assigned to this position and designated by the specified salary rate.
Bridge Crew Leader
An existing lead position is Bridge Crew L.eader which is responsible for directing the daily activities
of construction, repair and maintenance of bridge appurtenances. Lead worker responsibility is for
labor positions with specialized skill and knowledge in the construction and maintenance of bridges
(part or whole). The level of responsibility as indicated by the Q.E.S. point total assigned to the title
is comparable to that of the posiCion under review. However, job specification language and title of
this position are directly focused and limited to bridge related work. The only factors that compare
to those of the position being reviewed are: Amount of Discretion, Physical Effort, Surroundings and
Personnel Authority {four out of twelve possible).
Watershed Supervisor I
Another title with a similar level of responsibility assigned to the its Q.E.S. points is Watershed
Supervisorl. Thisisafullsupervisorpositionwithnodailyorongoingresponsibilityforperforming
the work of the title expected to be supervised. T'he positions being supervised are semi-skilled
laborers which require broader knowledge of entry level foresuy, grounds ancUor facilities
maintenance work. Individual factors do not match those of the proposed Meter Technician I.ead
Worker except: Knowledge Required, Amount of Discretion, Consequence of Error and Hazards
and Stress factors (four out of twelve possible).
Other titles that were compared for type and level of responsibility include; Labor Crew I.eader,
Sewer Crew Leader, Grounds Crew i.eader, Print Production Lead Worker and Vehicie Mechanic
I.ead Worker. Labor Crew Leader and Grounds Crew Leader have very similar types of
responsibilities for non-skilled andlor semi-skilled laborers. Print Production L,ead VJorker, a lead
worker Utle in AFSCME technicai bargaining unit, directs the work of semi-skilled workers. These
two titles have job specifications that are very specific to the scope of responsibilities for their
respective azeas.
o� -ry�
O. E. S. Evaluation and Analvsis
The QES analysis supports allocation to the new tide of Meter Technician I.ead Worker in
AFSCME Technical bazgaining unit at grade leve134. A new specificarion and classification are
warranted for the composite assigned duties that aze expected to be required and assigned to a single
incumbent cIass. The attached comparison chart outlines how salaries and qualifications of similar
titles match. Since no existing classification is broad enough and no merger of classes will occur
now, a new classification is being recommended
Recommendation
It is recommended that the position be allacated to the Meter Technician Lead Worker classification
upon SPRWS Administration agreement, union agreement and City Council approval.
Proposed Title of Class: Code: 202B
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Effecrive:
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties:
Perforn�s duties of Meter Technician and, under supervision, supervises meter technicians, the pianning and
distdburion of work and assists the Meter Opezation Supervisor as reguired.
SuDeroision Received:
VJorks under the moderate supervision of the Meter Operations Supervisor.
Supervision Exercised:
Exercises immediate technical supervision over workers as assigned.
TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMED
The listed examples may not include all the duties performed by all positions in this class.
Repairs, tests and renovates, removes and instafls water meters.
Repairs the plumbing between valves around water meters.
Uses locators and necessary tools and equipment to locate, expose and operate valves and stops.
Checks leaks at the property site.
Turns on and flushes new services.
Installs and repau's automatic reading systems.
Supervises and resolves problems the meter technicians incur in the installation, repair and testing of water
metexs and related metering equipment.
Plans, schedules and directs meter technicians in the daily workload, including work orders, customer
service and meter reading requests.
Supervises meter technicians on equipment use and safe, efficient work practices.
Maintains payroll and personnel records as assigned.
Assists meter opezation supervisor with hydrant pernutting, vendor meter testing, assorted field operations
and dtop boxes.
Answers questions regazding metering ganerated by the billing, meter reading and customer service
departments and assists the meter operation office when necessary.
Performs related duties as assigned.
(METE12 T'ECHNTCIAN LEAD WORKER)
Page 1 of 2
Proposed Title of Class:
ME�x �c�ciaiv r�� woxxEx
Must maintain a regular wozk schedule.
KNOWLEDGE, SKII.LS, ABIL.ITIES, AND COMPETENCIES
Code: 202B
su: oa p�_ r y�.
Effective:
Considerable lmowledge of work methods related to water meter installarion, meter and metering systems
and meter testing proced�ses.
Considenble abiliry to plan, coordinate, and supervise others.
Considerable mechanical ability and dexteriry.
Working ability to communicate answers to problems regazding plumbing, metering codes, standards and
other technical informa6on to the general public, piumbers, and Utility plumbing inspectors.
Considerable lmowledge of computer screens and programs for payroll and history records.
Considerable lmowledge of safery rules and regulations applicable to assigned work.
NIINIML7M QUALIFICATIONS
Three years of experience with meter operations involving the installation, repair and testing of water
meters and water metering systems. Must have a Minnesota class D driver s license.
(METER TECHNICIAN LEAD WOIZKER)
Page 2 of 2
O 1-d'y �
crrY oF sa�rr Pau�.
Norm Catemarz, Mayor
TO:
FROM:
DA'TE:
RE:
Bernie Bullert, Director
Saint Paul Regional Services
Sheila 4Jilliams
HR Consultant
June 28, 2001
Twenty Day Norice
OFFiCE OF fiUMAN RESOURCFS
lahn Ha�lton, D�rector
400 City Hall Annez
25 YVest FourJe Street
SaintPaui Mirmesota SSIO2-163Z
Telephone:
TOD/ITY.�
Jobline:
Facsi+nile:
b12-266-6500
672-266-6507
6I2-266-6502
612-292-7656
It has been determined that the title and class specification of Meter Technician Lead Worker
should be created. I have attached a copy of the class specification for your review. Please
notify me within twenty days of receipt of this memo, if you wish to discuss this action. If
I do not hear from you within that timefraxne, I will assume agreement and will proceed with
the process. The AFSCME Technical bargaining unit has been copied on this notice to
inform them ofthis action.
I will also be processing a resolution to establish the rate of pay for the tifle of Meter
Technician Lead Worker in Grade 34, Secfion ID2, of the Technical Standard Ranges in the
Sa1ary Plan and Rates of Compensation.
cc: Roger Segal, Business Manager
I�urt Esrickson, Business Representative
New-ChangedTifles�Dept ZODayNotLet.wpd
0�-iryb
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Coleman, Mayor
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Bernie Bullert, Directar
Saint Paul Regional Services
Sheila Williams
HR Consultant
June 28, 2001
Twenty Day Notice
OFFiCE OF FNMAN RESOURCES
John Hamilton, Director
400 Ciry Ha11 Annex
25 West Foarth Street
SaintPaul, Minnesota 55102-I63I
TeZephone: 6I2-266-6500
7DD/ITY.- 612-266-6501
Joblirze: 6I2-266-6502
Facsimile: 6I2-292-7656
It has been determined that the ritle and class specification ofMeter Technician L,ead Worker
should be created. I have attached a copy of the class specification for your review. Please
norify me within twenty days of receipt of this memo, if you wish to discuss this acrion. If
I do not hear from you within that timeframe, I will assume agreement and will proceed with
the process. The AFSCME Technical bargaining unit has been copied on this notice to
inform them of this action.
I will also be processing a resolurion to establish the rate of pay for the title of Meter
Technician L.ead Worker in Grade 34, Section ID2, of the Technical Standazd Ranges in the
Salary Plan and Rates of Compensation.
I hereby waive the rime remaining on this 20 day nofice for the purpose of creafing this title
and class specification.
•3' O/
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Date
New-ChangedTitles�Dept 20DayNotLet.wpd
OR4GI��L
RESOLUTION
OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Presentea
Referred To
Councff File # p - y(.
Green Sheet # 62909
Committee Date
1 An Adnunistrative Resolution amending the Salary Plan and
2 Rates of Compensafion by establishing the rate of pay for the
3 new classification tifled "Meter Technician Lead Worker".
4 RESOLVED, that the rate of pay for the class of Meter Tecluucian Lead Worker be established at
the rate set forth in Grade 034, of Section ID2, of the Technical Employees Standard Ranges in the Salazy
Plan and Rates of Compensation and be it;
�$
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect and be in force on the first pay period
following its passage and approval.
Requested by Depaztment of:
Adopted by Council: Date � _ a b0
Adop6on Certified by Council Secretary
By: � �—� � , I
Approved by Mayor: Date � l.� �
By: �
ji�
Office of Human Resoutces
�
By. �p��
Form Approved ity omey
B `r`°�"'��
Approved bl y ytayor for Submission to Council
By: � � �
�
G.\Shazed�ClassiflCLASS�Resol�tlons&Ordinances4�feter Technician Lead
Worker.res.wpd
Gs �
DEPARThIIIVT/OFFICE/COUNCII.:
Human Resources
CONTACl' PERSpN & PHONE:
Sheila Williams, 266-6520
John Shockiey, 266-6482
M[7ST BE ON COUNCII. AGENDA BY (DA1'E)
TOTAL N OF
DATE INITTATEp I GREEN SHEET
8/2/O1
� �
�D�,�,�D l�a�
ass�c�o
ivoMBERFOx zcrnarrowvEr 8 7 U 1
ROlri7NG
ORDER suantacr.v.smvnm
3MAYOR(ORASS'f.) �
�
� ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATUREI
No.: 62909
< ���.
m
FBlANCIAL ffilV/ACCIG
C 1-Y41.
1Nri7AUDATE
acriox �QuESrm: Appmval of the attached resolution establishing the rate of pay for the newly creafed Meter
Technician Lead Worker classification in Grade 34 of Bazgaining LTnit 02, AFSCME Technical Salary Schedule.
�REC�[vII.gNDAT[ONS: Approve (A) orRejeU (R)
_PLANNING CObA4[SSION
_CID COMMITTEB
_CIVII. SERRVICE COMbIISSION
PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRAC75 MfJyT ArySWEg THE FpLypWAG QUF;y�qONS:
l. HasUrispe�sodficmeverwodcWwderaconuactforthisdepactmentl
Yes No �+
2. �th'Nperson/5rmevabeenaaty�ployee7 j('ib+`!�'��pg
�
3.DcesthisPe+soNSnuPpysessasldltaano'mallyPOSSessed �c�tyemploYce7
Yes Na
4. Is this persoWfum a brge[ed v�dm1 L c � Q � ��Q`�
Yes No y�
�P�s�a all Y� �swas on sepante sheet and attach to g[eeu sheeF`��
INiTTATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORT[JNI1'Y (�yho, Whay W6en, Where, Why): '
This new classification is the result of a job study prompted by the Saint Paui Regional Water $ervices --
- administration to recognize the need for addressing responsibilities required to be performud in the`Meter Shop unit
of the Distribution Division. The immediate supervisor, Meter Operations Supervisor, identified significant
responsibilities that must be performed routinely to support the ongoing efforts of the Meter Shop. Creation of this
classification allows the shop to operate more efficienfly by recognizing tasks that azc assigned repeatedly to
current statf and which cannot be performed by the supervisor in addition to the futl range of supervisory and
special project responsibilities. Classificafions which aze indirectly impacted by creation ofthe new position are
Water Meter Technician and Meter Operations Supervisor. The Water Meter Technician positions wi3i no longer
be paid out of tiUe for performing the duties incorporated into ttris classification.
nnvnrrrncES � nerxovEn: Approval of this resolution cvill a11ow for compensation for ttus newly created
classification of positions. This position will lead the daily activities of the Saint Paul Regional Water Services
meter shop and eliminate the need for out of tifle pay.
1 msnnvarrrnces � nerxovEn: None. Salary for this position has been budgeted.
�
n►sanvnrrracES � xar neraoven: Appropriate compensation will not be established for a position designed to insure
sffecfive, efficient metering will not occur, loss of productivity, out-of-tifle occurrences, an� •k�ss of income.
�ro7'AL nMOUN'1' oF'r[tnN3aCriox: $127.84 bi-weekiy
FUNDING SOURCE:
COSTIREVENUE BL3DGETED: Yes
ACTIVITY NUMBER:
FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAiI�
G:\Shared�ClassiflCLASS1Resolutions&OrdinancesVvfeter Technician
O � -S' �► S.
CLA5SIFICATiON STUDY REPORT
CLASS STITDfED:
INCiJNIBENT:
STUDIED BY:
DAT'E STUD�ED:
PERSONS CONTACTED:
14Ieter Technician Lead Worker
None
Sheila VJilliams
Mazeh I9, 2001
Richazd Wetzel, Supervisor
APPROVAL OF CLASSIF`ICATION AND COMPENSATION MANAGER;
_ _ �
`� �-Zs� r
7Signature)
Background
The supervisor of Meter Operations and Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRW3)
Administration have requested a study of duries that to be incorporated into a new title and posirion
to function as a Meter Technician I.ead Worker. The department would like to create a position that
acts as assistant to the Meter Operations unit supervisor with the main responsibility of directing the
daily activities of the Meter Shop.
The proposed job description describes the general concept of needs and e�tpectations based on the
lmowledge and experience of the nnit supervisor with input from current staff. This Desk Audit
Review of this proposed tifle will consider use of a more generic title tfl be developed and used in
1VIeter Operations as we11 as other areas of the utility.
Studv Components
Review of job profile
Interview with supervisor
Discnssion with SPRWS personnel managar
Comparison to other posiuons
QES evaluation and analysis
Recornmendation
o�- 8��c.
.Tob Descrintion
It is expected that the position will act as a lead worker for the daily activities of the Meter Shop as
well as perform duties delegated to Meter Technicians. In addition, the position would assist with
hydrant permit tasks, interact with various units within the uriliry and external contacts, assist with
administrative acrivities and back up the supervisor and ofFce staff.
The specific responsibilities of this position include:
Directs meter technician work during installation, repair and testing of water meters and
related equipment.
2. Resolves problems of crew in various aspects of ineter technician work.
3. Plans, schedules and directs meter technicians in the daily workload, including work orders,
related customer service interacrions and meter reading requests.
4. Maintains payroll and personnel records as assigned.
5. Trains and monitors technicians on equipment use, safety and efficient work practices.
6. Assistsmeteroperationsupervisorwithhydrantpernritprocesses,vendormetertesting,field
operations and related work in the meter operations area.
Performs all duties of the Water Meter Technician ritle including repair, testing, renovation
and maintenance of ineter equipment.
Prepazes or assists in the collection, organizarion and preparation of report data.
9. Responds to questions and issues regarding meter activities involving the billing, meter
reading and customer services sections. Assists with managing the meter operations office
as needed.
10. Performs related duties as assigned.
11. Maintains a regular work week.
Comuarison to Class Specifications
This position is being reviewed to determine whether a new job specificaUOn should be developed
for the duties outlined above and for the �ossibility of creating a new job title which incorporates
similar types of positions. At the conclusion of this study a new class specification will be created
based on this review and the attached draft submitted by SPRWS administration.
8 �-P�tc.
Comparison to Other Positions
Water Meter Technician
The proposed Leader Worker position is expected to perform all the responsibilities of the Water
Nleter Technician title. The position is distinguished from the technician positions by
the following responsibilities: work with hydrant permit tasks, assist with customer service tasks,
perform delegated administrative tasks for the meter office and act as back up for the Meter
Operations Supervisor. Supervisory and management responsibilities go beyond the scope of
expectations for the Meter Technician tifle. These aze ongoing and typical duties that should be
incorporated into the job specification and considered in determining the level of responsibility
assigned to this position and designated by the specified salary rate.
Bridge Crew Leader
An existing lead position is Bridge Crew L.eader which is responsible for directing the daily activities
of construction, repair and maintenance of bridge appurtenances. Lead worker responsibility is for
labor positions with specialized skill and knowledge in the construction and maintenance of bridges
(part or whole). The level of responsibility as indicated by the Q.E.S. point total assigned to the title
is comparable to that of the posiCion under review. However, job specification language and title of
this position are directly focused and limited to bridge related work. The only factors that compare
to those of the position being reviewed are: Amount of Discretion, Physical Effort, Surroundings and
Personnel Authority {four out of twelve possible).
Watershed Supervisor I
Another title with a similar level of responsibility assigned to the its Q.E.S. points is Watershed
Supervisorl. Thisisafullsupervisorpositionwithnodailyorongoingresponsibilityforperforming
the work of the title expected to be supervised. T'he positions being supervised are semi-skilled
laborers which require broader knowledge of entry level foresuy, grounds ancUor facilities
maintenance work. Individual factors do not match those of the proposed Meter Technician I.ead
Worker except: Knowledge Required, Amount of Discretion, Consequence of Error and Hazards
and Stress factors (four out of twelve possible).
Other titles that were compared for type and level of responsibility include; Labor Crew I.eader,
Sewer Crew Leader, Grounds Crew i.eader, Print Production Lead Worker and Vehicie Mechanic
I.ead Worker. Labor Crew Leader and Grounds Crew Leader have very similar types of
responsibilities for non-skilled andlor semi-skilled laborers. Print Production L,ead VJorker, a lead
worker Utle in AFSCME technicai bargaining unit, directs the work of semi-skilled workers. These
two titles have job specifications that are very specific to the scope of responsibilities for their
respective azeas.
o� -ry�
O. E. S. Evaluation and Analvsis
The QES analysis supports allocation to the new tide of Meter Technician I.ead Worker in
AFSCME Technical bazgaining unit at grade leve134. A new specificarion and classification are
warranted for the composite assigned duties that aze expected to be required and assigned to a single
incumbent cIass. The attached comparison chart outlines how salaries and qualifications of similar
titles match. Since no existing classification is broad enough and no merger of classes will occur
now, a new classification is being recommended
Recommendation
It is recommended that the position be allacated to the Meter Technician Lead Worker classification
upon SPRWS Administration agreement, union agreement and City Council approval.
Proposed Title of Class: Code: 202B
v��x �c�crarr �nD wo�x Bu: 02 6 �- d' 4(
Effecrive:
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties:
Perforn�s duties of Meter Technician and, under supervision, supervises meter technicians, the pianning and
distdburion of work and assists the Meter Opezation Supervisor as reguired.
SuDeroision Received:
VJorks under the moderate supervision of the Meter Operations Supervisor.
Supervision Exercised:
Exercises immediate technical supervision over workers as assigned.
TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMED
The listed examples may not include all the duties performed by all positions in this class.
Repairs, tests and renovates, removes and instafls water meters.
Repairs the plumbing between valves around water meters.
Uses locators and necessary tools and equipment to locate, expose and operate valves and stops.
Checks leaks at the property site.
Turns on and flushes new services.
Installs and repau's automatic reading systems.
Supervises and resolves problems the meter technicians incur in the installation, repair and testing of water
metexs and related metering equipment.
Plans, schedules and directs meter technicians in the daily workload, including work orders, customer
service and meter reading requests.
Supervises meter technicians on equipment use and safe, efficient work practices.
Maintains payroll and personnel records as assigned.
Assists meter opezation supervisor with hydrant pernutting, vendor meter testing, assorted field operations
and dtop boxes.
Answers questions regazding metering ganerated by the billing, meter reading and customer service
departments and assists the meter operation office when necessary.
Performs related duties as assigned.
(METE12 T'ECHNTCIAN LEAD WORKER)
Page 1 of 2
Proposed Title of Class:
ME�x �c�ciaiv r�� woxxEx
Must maintain a regular wozk schedule.
KNOWLEDGE, SKII.LS, ABIL.ITIES, AND COMPETENCIES
Code: 202B
su: oa p�_ r y�.
Effective:
Considerable lmowledge of work methods related to water meter installarion, meter and metering systems
and meter testing proced�ses.
Considenble abiliry to plan, coordinate, and supervise others.
Considerable mechanical ability and dexteriry.
Working ability to communicate answers to problems regazding plumbing, metering codes, standards and
other technical informa6on to the general public, piumbers, and Utility plumbing inspectors.
Considerable lmowledge of computer screens and programs for payroll and history records.
Considerable lmowledge of safery rules and regulations applicable to assigned work.
NIINIML7M QUALIFICATIONS
Three years of experience with meter operations involving the installation, repair and testing of water
meters and water metering systems. Must have a Minnesota class D driver s license.
(METER TECHNICIAN LEAD WOIZKER)
Page 2 of 2
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Norm Catemarz, Mayor
TO:
FROM:
DA'TE:
RE:
Bernie Bullert, Director
Saint Paul Regional Services
Sheila 4Jilliams
HR Consultant
June 28, 2001
Twenty Day Norice
OFFiCE OF fiUMAN RESOURCFS
lahn Ha�lton, D�rector
400 City Hall Annez
25 YVest FourJe Street
SaintPaui Mirmesota SSIO2-163Z
Telephone:
TOD/ITY.�
Jobline:
Facsi+nile:
b12-266-6500
672-266-6507
6I2-266-6502
612-292-7656
It has been determined that the title and class specification of Meter Technician Lead Worker
should be created. I have attached a copy of the class specification for your review. Please
notify me within twenty days of receipt of this memo, if you wish to discuss this action. If
I do not hear from you within that timefraxne, I will assume agreement and will proceed with
the process. The AFSCME Technical bargaining unit has been copied on this notice to
inform them ofthis action.
I will also be processing a resolution to establish the rate of pay for the tifle of Meter
Technician Lead Worker in Grade 34, Secfion ID2, of the Technical Standard Ranges in the
Sa1ary Plan and Rates of Compensation.
cc: Roger Segal, Business Manager
I�urt Esrickson, Business Representative
New-ChangedTifles�Dept ZODayNotLet.wpd
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Coleman, Mayor
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Bernie Bullert, Directar
Saint Paul Regional Services
Sheila Williams
HR Consultant
June 28, 2001
Twenty Day Notice
OFFiCE OF FNMAN RESOURCES
John Hamilton, Director
400 Ciry Ha11 Annex
25 West Foarth Street
SaintPaul, Minnesota 55102-I63I
TeZephone: 6I2-266-6500
7DD/ITY.- 612-266-6501
Joblirze: 6I2-266-6502
Facsimile: 6I2-292-7656
It has been determined that the ritle and class specification ofMeter Technician L,ead Worker
should be created. I have attached a copy of the class specification for your review. Please
norify me within twenty days of receipt of this memo, if you wish to discuss this acrion. If
I do not hear from you within that timeframe, I will assume agreement and will proceed with
the process. The AFSCME Technical bargaining unit has been copied on this notice to
inform them of this action.
I will also be processing a resolurion to establish the rate of pay for the title of Meter
Technician L.ead Worker in Grade 34, Section ID2, of the Technical Standazd Ranges in the
Salary Plan and Rates of Compensation.
I hereby waive the rime remaining on this 20 day nofice for the purpose of creafing this title
and class specification.
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Date
New-ChangedTitles�Dept 20DayNotLet.wpd
OR4GI��L
RESOLUTION
OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Presentea
Referred To
Councff File # p - y(.
Green Sheet # 62909
Committee Date
1 An Adnunistrative Resolution amending the Salary Plan and
2 Rates of Compensafion by establishing the rate of pay for the
3 new classification tifled "Meter Technician Lead Worker".
4 RESOLVED, that the rate of pay for the class of Meter Tecluucian Lead Worker be established at
the rate set forth in Grade 034, of Section ID2, of the Technical Employees Standard Ranges in the Salazy
Plan and Rates of Compensation and be it;
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect and be in force on the first pay period
following its passage and approval.
Requested by Depaztment of:
Adopted by Council: Date � _ a b0
Adop6on Certified by Council Secretary
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Approved by Mayor: Date � l.� �
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CONTACl' PERSpN & PHONE:
Sheila Williams, 266-6520
John Shockiey, 266-6482
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1Nri7AUDATE
acriox �QuESrm: Appmval of the attached resolution establishing the rate of pay for the newly creafed Meter
Technician Lead Worker classification in Grade 34 of Bazgaining LTnit 02, AFSCME Technical Salary Schedule.
�REC�[vII.gNDAT[ONS: Approve (A) orRejeU (R)
_PLANNING CObA4[SSION
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PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRAC75 MfJyT ArySWEg THE FpLypWAG QUF;y�qONS:
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Yes No y�
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INiTTATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORT[JNI1'Y (�yho, Whay W6en, Where, Why): '
This new classification is the result of a job study prompted by the Saint Paui Regional Water $ervices --
- administration to recognize the need for addressing responsibilities required to be performud in the`Meter Shop unit
of the Distribution Division. The immediate supervisor, Meter Operations Supervisor, identified significant
responsibilities that must be performed routinely to support the ongoing efforts of the Meter Shop. Creation of this
classification allows the shop to operate more efficienfly by recognizing tasks that azc assigned repeatedly to
current statf and which cannot be performed by the supervisor in addition to the futl range of supervisory and
special project responsibilities. Classificafions which aze indirectly impacted by creation ofthe new position are
Water Meter Technician and Meter Operations Supervisor. The Water Meter Technician positions wi3i no longer
be paid out of tiUe for performing the duties incorporated into ttris classification.
nnvnrrrncES � nerxovEn: Approval of this resolution cvill a11ow for compensation for ttus newly created
classification of positions. This position will lead the daily activities of the Saint Paul Regional Water Services
meter shop and eliminate the need for out of tifle pay.
1 msnnvarrrnces � nerxovEn: None. Salary for this position has been budgeted.
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n►sanvnrrracES � xar neraoven: Appropriate compensation will not be established for a position designed to insure
sffecfive, efficient metering will not occur, loss of productivity, out-of-tifle occurrences, an� •k�ss of income.
�ro7'AL nMOUN'1' oF'r[tnN3aCriox: $127.84 bi-weekiy
FUNDING SOURCE:
COSTIREVENUE BL3DGETED: Yes
ACTIVITY NUMBER:
FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAiI�
G:\Shared�ClassiflCLASS1Resolutions&OrdinancesVvfeter Technician
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CLA5SIFICATiON STUDY REPORT
CLASS STITDfED:
INCiJNIBENT:
STUDIED BY:
DAT'E STUD�ED:
PERSONS CONTACTED:
14Ieter Technician Lead Worker
None
Sheila VJilliams
Mazeh I9, 2001
Richazd Wetzel, Supervisor
APPROVAL OF CLASSIF`ICATION AND COMPENSATION MANAGER;
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Background
The supervisor of Meter Operations and Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRW3)
Administration have requested a study of duries that to be incorporated into a new title and posirion
to function as a Meter Technician I.ead Worker. The department would like to create a position that
acts as assistant to the Meter Operations unit supervisor with the main responsibility of directing the
daily activities of the Meter Shop.
The proposed job description describes the general concept of needs and e�tpectations based on the
lmowledge and experience of the nnit supervisor with input from current staff. This Desk Audit
Review of this proposed tifle will consider use of a more generic title tfl be developed and used in
1VIeter Operations as we11 as other areas of the utility.
Studv Components
Review of job profile
Interview with supervisor
Discnssion with SPRWS personnel managar
Comparison to other posiuons
QES evaluation and analysis
Recornmendation
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.Tob Descrintion
It is expected that the position will act as a lead worker for the daily activities of the Meter Shop as
well as perform duties delegated to Meter Technicians. In addition, the position would assist with
hydrant permit tasks, interact with various units within the uriliry and external contacts, assist with
administrative acrivities and back up the supervisor and ofFce staff.
The specific responsibilities of this position include:
Directs meter technician work during installation, repair and testing of water meters and
related equipment.
2. Resolves problems of crew in various aspects of ineter technician work.
3. Plans, schedules and directs meter technicians in the daily workload, including work orders,
related customer service interacrions and meter reading requests.
4. Maintains payroll and personnel records as assigned.
5. Trains and monitors technicians on equipment use, safety and efficient work practices.
6. Assistsmeteroperationsupervisorwithhydrantpernritprocesses,vendormetertesting,field
operations and related work in the meter operations area.
Performs all duties of the Water Meter Technician ritle including repair, testing, renovation
and maintenance of ineter equipment.
Prepazes or assists in the collection, organizarion and preparation of report data.
9. Responds to questions and issues regarding meter activities involving the billing, meter
reading and customer services sections. Assists with managing the meter operations office
as needed.
10. Performs related duties as assigned.
11. Maintains a regular work week.
Comuarison to Class Specifications
This position is being reviewed to determine whether a new job specificaUOn should be developed
for the duties outlined above and for the �ossibility of creating a new job title which incorporates
similar types of positions. At the conclusion of this study a new class specification will be created
based on this review and the attached draft submitted by SPRWS administration.
8 �-P�tc.
Comparison to Other Positions
Water Meter Technician
The proposed Leader Worker position is expected to perform all the responsibilities of the Water
Nleter Technician title. The position is distinguished from the technician positions by
the following responsibilities: work with hydrant permit tasks, assist with customer service tasks,
perform delegated administrative tasks for the meter office and act as back up for the Meter
Operations Supervisor. Supervisory and management responsibilities go beyond the scope of
expectations for the Meter Technician tifle. These aze ongoing and typical duties that should be
incorporated into the job specification and considered in determining the level of responsibility
assigned to this position and designated by the specified salary rate.
Bridge Crew Leader
An existing lead position is Bridge Crew L.eader which is responsible for directing the daily activities
of construction, repair and maintenance of bridge appurtenances. Lead worker responsibility is for
labor positions with specialized skill and knowledge in the construction and maintenance of bridges
(part or whole). The level of responsibility as indicated by the Q.E.S. point total assigned to the title
is comparable to that of the posiCion under review. However, job specification language and title of
this position are directly focused and limited to bridge related work. The only factors that compare
to those of the position being reviewed are: Amount of Discretion, Physical Effort, Surroundings and
Personnel Authority {four out of twelve possible).
Watershed Supervisor I
Another title with a similar level of responsibility assigned to the its Q.E.S. points is Watershed
Supervisorl. Thisisafullsupervisorpositionwithnodailyorongoingresponsibilityforperforming
the work of the title expected to be supervised. T'he positions being supervised are semi-skilled
laborers which require broader knowledge of entry level foresuy, grounds ancUor facilities
maintenance work. Individual factors do not match those of the proposed Meter Technician I.ead
Worker except: Knowledge Required, Amount of Discretion, Consequence of Error and Hazards
and Stress factors (four out of twelve possible).
Other titles that were compared for type and level of responsibility include; Labor Crew I.eader,
Sewer Crew Leader, Grounds Crew i.eader, Print Production Lead Worker and Vehicie Mechanic
I.ead Worker. Labor Crew Leader and Grounds Crew Leader have very similar types of
responsibilities for non-skilled andlor semi-skilled laborers. Print Production L,ead VJorker, a lead
worker Utle in AFSCME technicai bargaining unit, directs the work of semi-skilled workers. These
two titles have job specifications that are very specific to the scope of responsibilities for their
respective azeas.
o� -ry�
O. E. S. Evaluation and Analvsis
The QES analysis supports allocation to the new tide of Meter Technician I.ead Worker in
AFSCME Technical bazgaining unit at grade leve134. A new specificarion and classification are
warranted for the composite assigned duties that aze expected to be required and assigned to a single
incumbent cIass. The attached comparison chart outlines how salaries and qualifications of similar
titles match. Since no existing classification is broad enough and no merger of classes will occur
now, a new classification is being recommended
Recommendation
It is recommended that the position be allacated to the Meter Technician Lead Worker classification
upon SPRWS Administration agreement, union agreement and City Council approval.
Proposed Title of Class: Code: 202B
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Effecrive:
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties:
Perforn�s duties of Meter Technician and, under supervision, supervises meter technicians, the pianning and
distdburion of work and assists the Meter Opezation Supervisor as reguired.
SuDeroision Received:
VJorks under the moderate supervision of the Meter Operations Supervisor.
Supervision Exercised:
Exercises immediate technical supervision over workers as assigned.
TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMED
The listed examples may not include all the duties performed by all positions in this class.
Repairs, tests and renovates, removes and instafls water meters.
Repairs the plumbing between valves around water meters.
Uses locators and necessary tools and equipment to locate, expose and operate valves and stops.
Checks leaks at the property site.
Turns on and flushes new services.
Installs and repau's automatic reading systems.
Supervises and resolves problems the meter technicians incur in the installation, repair and testing of water
metexs and related metering equipment.
Plans, schedules and directs meter technicians in the daily workload, including work orders, customer
service and meter reading requests.
Supervises meter technicians on equipment use and safe, efficient work practices.
Maintains payroll and personnel records as assigned.
Assists meter opezation supervisor with hydrant pernutting, vendor meter testing, assorted field operations
and dtop boxes.
Answers questions regazding metering ganerated by the billing, meter reading and customer service
departments and assists the meter operation office when necessary.
Performs related duties as assigned.
(METE12 T'ECHNTCIAN LEAD WORKER)
Page 1 of 2
Proposed Title of Class:
ME�x �c�ciaiv r�� woxxEx
Must maintain a regular wozk schedule.
KNOWLEDGE, SKII.LS, ABIL.ITIES, AND COMPETENCIES
Code: 202B
su: oa p�_ r y�.
Effective:
Considerable lmowledge of work methods related to water meter installarion, meter and metering systems
and meter testing proced�ses.
Considenble abiliry to plan, coordinate, and supervise others.
Considerable mechanical ability and dexteriry.
Working ability to communicate answers to problems regazding plumbing, metering codes, standards and
other technical informa6on to the general public, piumbers, and Utility plumbing inspectors.
Considerable lmowledge of computer screens and programs for payroll and history records.
Considerable lmowledge of safery rules and regulations applicable to assigned work.
NIINIML7M QUALIFICATIONS
Three years of experience with meter operations involving the installation, repair and testing of water
meters and water metering systems. Must have a Minnesota class D driver s license.
(METER TECHNICIAN LEAD WOIZKER)
Page 2 of 2
O 1-d'y �
crrY oF sa�rr Pau�.
Norm Catemarz, Mayor
TO:
FROM:
DA'TE:
RE:
Bernie Bullert, Director
Saint Paul Regional Services
Sheila 4Jilliams
HR Consultant
June 28, 2001
Twenty Day Norice
OFFiCE OF fiUMAN RESOURCFS
lahn Ha�lton, D�rector
400 City Hall Annez
25 YVest FourJe Street
SaintPaui Mirmesota SSIO2-163Z
Telephone:
TOD/ITY.�
Jobline:
Facsi+nile:
b12-266-6500
672-266-6507
6I2-266-6502
612-292-7656
It has been determined that the title and class specification of Meter Technician Lead Worker
should be created. I have attached a copy of the class specification for your review. Please
notify me within twenty days of receipt of this memo, if you wish to discuss this action. If
I do not hear from you within that timefraxne, I will assume agreement and will proceed with
the process. The AFSCME Technical bargaining unit has been copied on this notice to
inform them ofthis action.
I will also be processing a resolution to establish the rate of pay for the tifle of Meter
Technician Lead Worker in Grade 34, Secfion ID2, of the Technical Standard Ranges in the
Sa1ary Plan and Rates of Compensation.
cc: Roger Segal, Business Manager
I�urt Esrickson, Business Representative
New-ChangedTifles�Dept ZODayNotLet.wpd
0�-iryb
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Coleman, Mayor
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Bernie Bullert, Directar
Saint Paul Regional Services
Sheila Williams
HR Consultant
June 28, 2001
Twenty Day Notice
OFFiCE OF FNMAN RESOURCES
John Hamilton, Director
400 Ciry Ha11 Annex
25 West Foarth Street
SaintPaul, Minnesota 55102-I63I
TeZephone: 6I2-266-6500
7DD/ITY.- 612-266-6501
Joblirze: 6I2-266-6502
Facsimile: 6I2-292-7656
It has been determined that the ritle and class specification ofMeter Technician L,ead Worker
should be created. I have attached a copy of the class specification for your review. Please
norify me within twenty days of receipt of this memo, if you wish to discuss this acrion. If
I do not hear from you within that timeframe, I will assume agreement and will proceed with
the process. The AFSCME Technical bargaining unit has been copied on this notice to
inform them of this action.
I will also be processing a resolurion to establish the rate of pay for the title of Meter
Technician L.ead Worker in Grade 34, Section ID2, of the Technical Standazd Ranges in the
Salary Plan and Rates of Compensation.
I hereby waive the rime remaining on this 20 day nofice for the purpose of creafing this title
and class specification.
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Date
New-ChangedTitles�Dept 20DayNotLet.wpd