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98-510Council File # 9� :SI� aRIG1NAL Presented by Referred To Committee Date 2 RESOLUTION OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Green Sheet # 52235 2� j An Administrative Resolution establishing the rate of pay for the Communications Technieian Trainee in the Salary Plan and Rates of Compensation. 4 RESOLVED, that the rate of pay for the position of Communications Technician trainee be that as 5 set forth in Grade 029, of the AFSCME Technician Standard Ranges in the Salary Plan and Rates 6 of compensarion; and be it 7 FINALLY RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect and be in force on the first pay period 8 after the passage and approval of this resolution. Y� Requested by Department of: Office of Human Resowces By: �� j � Approved � Adopted by Council: Date — \� q_q,�( Adoptio�CertifiedbyCouncilS etary Fornt Appr ved by Ci tto /� By. _ }�ti-�� ``�X� i `i � � { S " ( ' � q� S/D DrsaxT"�NT`o�`�°°urrcu': D`'TE nvrr�'x�° GREEN SHEET No.: s223s Human Resources 5/12l98 CONTAGT PERSON & PHONE: p INiTTaLDA INiTTn7NATE Nancy Anderson 266-651� ,�� _1_nEpa�zTt„�rrr D ( �j$ _s_crrY covrrcn, NUMBER _2_CITY ATTORNEY _6 CTTY C FRK MUSTBEONCOTINCII.AGENDA BY(DATL� �R _3_BIIDGETD7R _DSRECfOROFFINAt3CL4LSVCS_ ROUTING _4_MAYOR(ORASST.) COI3TRACTOR /�S�P o�� _��.S�v,A�� TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PA(GES (CIJP ALL I.00ATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) acriox �uuFSrEn: Approval of the resolution to establish the new position of Communications Technician Trainee in Grade 029 of the AFSCME Technical Standard Ranges in the Salazy Plan and Rates of Compensation. RECOMMENDAITONS: Approve (A) or Rejed (R) PERSONAL SERVICE CON'CRAGTS MI7ST ANSWCR THE FOLLOWING QUF,S°CIONS: PLANNINGCOMIvIISSION CIVII.SERVICE COMIvIISSION 1. Fiasthisperson/Srtneverworkedunderacontractforthisdeparhnent? CIB COMId11TEE Yes No STAFF _ 2. Has flus person�fum ever beea a city employee? DISIRICT COURT Yes No SUPPORTS WHICH COiJNCII.OBJECTIVE? 3. Does fltis pe�soa/Srm possess a skill not nowally possessed by any curtent ctity employee? Yes No Ezplain aD yes answers on separate sheet and atfac6 to green sheM INITIATINGPROBLEM, I5SUE, OYPORTUNTfY (VYhq What, When, Where, Whp): The Communicarions Services Maintenance (CSM) division of the Saint Paul Police Department (SPPD) has been trying, unsuccessfully, to fill a position for Communications Technician. Because that position requires very specialized experience, it was decided to create a Trainee position to bring in candidates who can gain the needed experience on the job with the Police Department. ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: The Communications Services Maintenance division ofthe SPPD will be able to fill an opening that thus far has remained empty. This will help them keep up with their workload. DISADVAN'CAGESIFAPPROVED: Celr �=a Er+�,i.�s �a �m� ��i6�CLV , ,.-.:: a. .. �, -,. _ F �z � :_.� y .. None �Ay 2 0 199� hi�Y 2 £ 1v98 DISADVANTAGESIFNOTAPPROVED: �P.�YC�� S�9�FEC�E � am � ;_�, ��,.-` � ��; µ ,,- f ;:, y; �� . �� s €; �1 � 7 � �`2�u`aF 3a� The CSM division of the SPPD will continue to be understaffed. TOTALAMOUNTOETRANSACTION: COST/REVENi1EBUDGETED: �.,� .Pj' �i-,� HUNDING SOURCE: ACCIVITY NI7MBER FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (ERPLAIN) 1 �(J ° 13.7� 98-s�o OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES loHrs Hanu(ron, Directo� :n =+� �U =� ^�' _,._ � - _O 4 " ` � G7 :1 .�� `�� Z � r� �_ � �� CTI'Y OP SAINf PAUL Norm Caiemars. Mayor TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Chief Finney Police Department aoo a�y xau a»„�z rer�vou: siz-zsc-5sao 25 Wer! Faurlh Street ZDD/ITY.' 672-266fi50I Saii:tPaut,Minmesola 55102-I63I fobfine: 672-266-6502 Facsimile: 672-292-7656 REC�IV�� Nancy C. Anderson f,� HumanResources � �� 7anuary 16, 1998 Twenty Day Notice �� CN1E�'S OFF4CE� It has been determined that the title and class specification of Communications Technician : rainee shouid be created. I h_ave attached a copy oi 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 timeframe,l will assume ageement and will proceed with the process. I wiif also be processing a resolution to estabGsh the rate of pay for the title of Communications Technician Trainee in Grade 305, Seciion 1 D 5, of the Police Technician Sta��dard Ranges in the Salary Plan and Rates of Compensation. � d � N Z � � � I hereby waive the time remaining on this 20 day notice for the purpose of creating this title and class specification. -\ � Name � J 9 �r Date CMTCI3'1'RN.DEP 4�-�ro CTTY OF SAINf PAUL Norm Caleman. Mayor March 19, 1998 AFSCME District Counci] Technical Union Ierry SerEling 300 Hardman Avenue South Suite 2 South St Paul MN 55075-2469 Dear Jerry: OFFICE OF HU.MA:: RESOURCES !o/+n Hamilm2 Direcror 400 Ciry Hal! Aru�ex 2S Wert Fnulth Street Sainr PauL Minnesom 55102-7 631 Telephoiu: IDD/l7Y. Jablirse: Facsrmile: 612-266-6500 61?-?66-650/ 61?-?66-6502 672-292-7656 It has been determined that the title and class specification of Communications Technician Trainee should be created. I have attached a copy of the class specificatior for your review. P►ease notify me within twenty days of receipt of this memo, if you wish to discuss this action. If I do not fiear from you within that time frame, I will assume agreement and will proceed with the process. I will aiso be processing a resolution to establish the rate of pay for the title of Communications Technician Trainee in Grade 30S, Section I D 5, ofthe Police Technician Standard Ranges in the Salary Pian and Rates of Compensation. Sincerely, -�z� �� 1 � �lancy C. An erson Office of Human Resources I hereby waive the time remaining on this 20 day notice for the pucpose of creating this title and c3ass specification. Name Date CMTCHTRN.UNI . � Class Studied: Incumbent: DepaRment: Date Studied: Studied By: CLASSIFICATION STUDY REPORT New Position None SPPD - Communication Services Maintenance November 24, 199'7 Nancy Anderson �8 .5/O Person Contacted: Howard Horrmann - Communications Services Maintenance Supervisor APP OVAL OF� (JU �TING SERVICES MANAGER: DATE: �! r �/ $� BACKGROUND In April of 1997, the Communications Services Maintenance (CSM} division of the SPPD needed to fill an open position for Communications Technician. After five months, we had no success finding qualified applicants for that job. Howard Horrmann, Supervisor ofthe CSM, requested that Human Resources create a new Trainee position. The intention is to use this new position, which requires the same education as the Technician but not the two years of related experience, to bring in candidates who can gain the needed experience on the job with the Police Department. This would fill a much-needed position in the CSM which has been operating without a Technician for over ten months. STUDY COMPONENTS Review ofthe job profile. Interview with the Division supervisor and Lead worker. Class specification and position comparisons. QES evaluation and analysis. POSTTION DESCRIPTION As a trainee, performs routine duties in the maintenance, inspection, adjustment, installation, and repair of communications and other electronic equipment; performs related duties as required. Respansibilities include: 1. Inspects, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on the following types of equipment: radio base stations; mobile units; portables; pagers; remote control (DC & Tone); control consoles; pager ternunais; satellite receiver systems and comparator; �.. . . . . cellular mobile radios; microwaue radio; video equipment; telephone equipment (PBX, Main 98 5 /D Stations, Key Systems); batteries (nicad, gel cell, lead acid); medical equipment (defibrillator, heart rate monitor, chart recorder); traffic radaz; audio equipment (recorders, amplifiers, P.A. system); traffic control equipment (opricom); mobile data temunals; computer-assisted dispatch systezns;and other electronic devices and equipment. Installs and removes fized and mobile communications equipment and other electronic equipment. Maintains inventory, parts orders, work orders, and other repair and maintenance records and files. Performs antenna and tower work. CLASSIFICATION COMPARISON The position was compared with the class specifications of CommunicaCions Technician; Communications Technician Helper; and Technical Trainee. QES EVALUATION The results of the QES evaluation support compensating the position to Grade 029 of the AFSCME Technical pay scale. RECOMMENDATION Based upon the results of the study, I recommend that a new classification be created and compensated in Grade 029 of the AFSCME Technical ranges. The new classification would accurately describe the duties of the position and, henceforth, identify specific knowledge, skills, and abilities and establish minimum qualifications most appropriate to the unique aspects of the position PROPOSED TITLE OF CLASS; TECHDtICIAN TRAINEE DESCRIPTZON OF WORK General Statement of Duties CODE: 609A BU: 04 EFFECTIVE: �4_� O As a trainee, performs routine duties in the maintenance, inspection, adjustment, installation, and repair o£ communications and other electronic equipment; and performs related duties as required. �ervision Received: Works under close supervision of the communications leadworker. Supervision Exercised: None. TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMED The listed examples may not include a11 the duties performed by all positions in this class. Inspects, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on the £ollowing types of equipment: radio base stations; mobile units; portables; pagers; remote control (DC & Tone); control consoles; pager terminals; satellite receiver systems and comparator; cellular mobile radios; microwave radio; video equipment; telephone equipment (PBX, Main Stations, Key Systems); batteries (nicad, gel cell, lead acid); medical equipment (defibrillator, heart rate monitor, chart recorder); traffic radar; audio equipment (recorders, amplifiers, P.A. system); traffic control equipment (opticom); mobile data terminals; computer-assisted dispatch systems; and other electronic devices and equipment. Installs and removes fixed and mobile communications equipment and other electronic equipment. Maintains inventory, parts orders, workorders, and other repair and maintenance records and files. Performs antenna and tower work. Kt30WI.EDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES Working knowledge of communication systems and electronic devices. (continued on reverse side) COMMUNICATZONS TECHNICIAN 1RAZNEE Page 2 . PROPOSED TITLE OF CLASS: a COMMUNZGATIONS TECHNICIAN TRAINEE 7� S�D Working knowledge of digital and micro-processor theory and applications. Working skill in the use of electronic testing instruments and installation tools associated with communications and electronic equipment. Working skill to repair and install communications and electronic equipment. Working skill to lift, carry, and install equipment in a variety of settings. Working ability to perform analytic troubleshooting through the use of service manuals, schematics, test equipment, and experience. Working ability to deal tactfully with customers. Working ability to communicate orally and in writing. MINZMIJM QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from a 28-month electronic communications program from a technical vocational school; and a valid Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license (certification by the National Association of Business and Educational Radio (NABER) or other equivalent certification may be substituted for the FCC license); and must possess a valid Minnesota class D driver's license, or equivalent out-of-state driver's license, with no suspensions or revocations within the two-year period prior to the date of appointment {suspensions for parking-related offenses excluded). COMMUNICATIONS TECFII�IICIAN TRAINEE Page 2 PROPOSED TITLE OF CLASS: COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN TRAINEE Working knowledge of digital and micro-processor theory and applications. Working skill in the use of electronic testing instruments and instaliation tools associated with communications and electronic equipment. Working ski11 to zepair and install communications and electronic equipment. Working skill to li£t, carry, and install equipment in a variety o£ seLtings. Working ability to perform analytic troubleshooting through the use of service manuals, schematics, test equipment, and experience. Working ability to deal tactfully with customers. Working ability to communicate orally and in writing. MINZMUM QUALIFICATIONS Gxaduation from a 18-month electronic communications program from a technical vocational school; and a valid Federal Communications Gommission (FCC) license (cettification by the National Asseciation of Business and Educational Radio (NABER) oz other equivalent certification may be substituted for the FCG license); and must possess a valid Minnesota class D dsiver's license, or equivalent out-of-state driver's license, with no suspensions or revocations within the two-year period prior to the date of appointment (suspensions £or parking-related offenses excluded). • � � COMMUNICATI6NS TECHNICIAN TRAINEE Q8-S/D Council File # 9� :SI� aRIG1NAL Presented by Referred To Committee Date 2 RESOLUTION OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Green Sheet # 52235 2� j An Administrative Resolution establishing the rate of pay for the Communications Technieian Trainee in the Salary Plan and Rates of Compensation. 4 RESOLVED, that the rate of pay for the position of Communications Technician trainee be that as 5 set forth in Grade 029, of the AFSCME Technician Standard Ranges in the Salary Plan and Rates 6 of compensarion; and be it 7 FINALLY RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect and be in force on the first pay period 8 after the passage and approval of this resolution. Y� Requested by Department of: Office of Human Resowces By: �� j � Approved � Adopted by Council: Date — \� q_q,�( Adoptio�CertifiedbyCouncilS etary Fornt Appr ved by Ci tto /� By. _ }�ti-�� ``�X� i `i � � { S " ( ' � q� S/D DrsaxT"�NT`o�`�°°urrcu': D`'TE nvrr�'x�° GREEN SHEET No.: s223s Human Resources 5/12l98 CONTAGT PERSON & PHONE: p INiTTaLDA INiTTn7NATE Nancy Anderson 266-651� ,�� _1_nEpa�zTt„�rrr D ( �j$ _s_crrY covrrcn, NUMBER _2_CITY ATTORNEY _6 CTTY C FRK MUSTBEONCOTINCII.AGENDA BY(DATL� �R _3_BIIDGETD7R _DSRECfOROFFINAt3CL4LSVCS_ ROUTING _4_MAYOR(ORASST.) COI3TRACTOR /�S�P o�� _��.S�v,A�� TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PA(GES (CIJP ALL I.00ATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) acriox �uuFSrEn: Approval of the resolution to establish the new position of Communications Technician Trainee in Grade 029 of the AFSCME Technical Standard Ranges in the Salazy Plan and Rates of Compensation. RECOMMENDAITONS: Approve (A) or Rejed (R) PERSONAL SERVICE CON'CRAGTS MI7ST ANSWCR THE FOLLOWING QUF,S°CIONS: PLANNINGCOMIvIISSION CIVII.SERVICE COMIvIISSION 1. Fiasthisperson/Srtneverworkedunderacontractforthisdeparhnent? CIB COMId11TEE Yes No STAFF _ 2. Has flus person�fum ever beea a city employee? DISIRICT COURT Yes No SUPPORTS WHICH COiJNCII.OBJECTIVE? 3. Does fltis pe�soa/Srm possess a skill not nowally possessed by any curtent ctity employee? Yes No Ezplain aD yes answers on separate sheet and atfac6 to green sheM INITIATINGPROBLEM, I5SUE, OYPORTUNTfY (VYhq What, When, Where, Whp): The Communicarions Services Maintenance (CSM) division of the Saint Paul Police Department (SPPD) has been trying, unsuccessfully, to fill a position for Communications Technician. Because that position requires very specialized experience, it was decided to create a Trainee position to bring in candidates who can gain the needed experience on the job with the Police Department. ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: The Communications Services Maintenance division ofthe SPPD will be able to fill an opening that thus far has remained empty. This will help them keep up with their workload. DISADVAN'CAGESIFAPPROVED: Celr �=a Er+�,i.�s �a �m� ��i6�CLV , ,.-.:: a. .. �, -,. _ F �z � :_.� y .. None �Ay 2 0 199� hi�Y 2 £ 1v98 DISADVANTAGESIFNOTAPPROVED: �P.�YC�� S�9�FEC�E � am � ;_�, ��,.-` � ��; µ ,,- f ;:, y; �� . �� s €; �1 � 7 � �`2�u`aF 3a� The CSM division of the SPPD will continue to be understaffed. TOTALAMOUNTOETRANSACTION: COST/REVENi1EBUDGETED: �.,� .Pj' �i-,� HUNDING SOURCE: ACCIVITY NI7MBER FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (ERPLAIN) 1 �(J ° 13.7� 98-s�o OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES loHrs Hanu(ron, Directo� :n =+� �U =� ^�' _,._ � - _O 4 " ` � G7 :1 .�� `�� Z � r� �_ � �� CTI'Y OP SAINf PAUL Norm Caiemars. Mayor TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Chief Finney Police Department aoo a�y xau a»„�z rer�vou: siz-zsc-5sao 25 Wer! Faurlh Street ZDD/ITY.' 672-266fi50I Saii:tPaut,Minmesola 55102-I63I fobfine: 672-266-6502 Facsimile: 672-292-7656 REC�IV�� Nancy C. Anderson f,� HumanResources � �� 7anuary 16, 1998 Twenty Day Notice �� CN1E�'S OFF4CE� It has been determined that the title and class specification of Communications Technician : rainee shouid be created. I h_ave attached a copy oi 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 timeframe,l will assume ageement and will proceed with the process. I wiif also be processing a resolution to estabGsh the rate of pay for the title of Communications Technician Trainee in Grade 305, Seciion 1 D 5, of the Police Technician Sta��dard Ranges in the Salary Plan and Rates of Compensation. � d � N Z � � � I hereby waive the time remaining on this 20 day notice for the purpose of creating this title and class specification. -\ � Name � J 9 �r Date CMTCI3'1'RN.DEP 4�-�ro CTTY OF SAINf PAUL Norm Caleman. Mayor March 19, 1998 AFSCME District Counci] Technical Union Ierry SerEling 300 Hardman Avenue South Suite 2 South St Paul MN 55075-2469 Dear Jerry: OFFICE OF HU.MA:: RESOURCES !o/+n Hamilm2 Direcror 400 Ciry Hal! Aru�ex 2S Wert Fnulth Street Sainr PauL Minnesom 55102-7 631 Telephoiu: IDD/l7Y. Jablirse: Facsrmile: 612-266-6500 61?-?66-650/ 61?-?66-6502 672-292-7656 It has been determined that the title and class specification of Communications Technician Trainee should be created. I have attached a copy of the class specificatior for your review. P►ease notify me within twenty days of receipt of this memo, if you wish to discuss this action. If I do not fiear from you within that time frame, I will assume agreement and will proceed with the process. I will aiso be processing a resolution to establish the rate of pay for the title of Communications Technician Trainee in Grade 30S, Section I D 5, ofthe Police Technician Standard Ranges in the Salary Pian and Rates of Compensation. Sincerely, -�z� �� 1 � �lancy C. An erson Office of Human Resources I hereby waive the time remaining on this 20 day notice for the pucpose of creating this title and c3ass specification. Name Date CMTCHTRN.UNI . � Class Studied: Incumbent: DepaRment: Date Studied: Studied By: CLASSIFICATION STUDY REPORT New Position None SPPD - Communication Services Maintenance November 24, 199'7 Nancy Anderson �8 .5/O Person Contacted: Howard Horrmann - Communications Services Maintenance Supervisor APP OVAL OF� (JU �TING SERVICES MANAGER: DATE: �! r �/ $� BACKGROUND In April of 1997, the Communications Services Maintenance (CSM} division of the SPPD needed to fill an open position for Communications Technician. After five months, we had no success finding qualified applicants for that job. Howard Horrmann, Supervisor ofthe CSM, requested that Human Resources create a new Trainee position. The intention is to use this new position, which requires the same education as the Technician but not the two years of related experience, to bring in candidates who can gain the needed experience on the job with the Police Department. This would fill a much-needed position in the CSM which has been operating without a Technician for over ten months. STUDY COMPONENTS Review ofthe job profile. Interview with the Division supervisor and Lead worker. Class specification and position comparisons. QES evaluation and analysis. POSTTION DESCRIPTION As a trainee, performs routine duties in the maintenance, inspection, adjustment, installation, and repair of communications and other electronic equipment; performs related duties as required. Respansibilities include: 1. Inspects, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on the following types of equipment: radio base stations; mobile units; portables; pagers; remote control (DC & Tone); control consoles; pager ternunais; satellite receiver systems and comparator; �.. . . . . cellular mobile radios; microwaue radio; video equipment; telephone equipment (PBX, Main 98 5 /D Stations, Key Systems); batteries (nicad, gel cell, lead acid); medical equipment (defibrillator, heart rate monitor, chart recorder); traffic radaz; audio equipment (recorders, amplifiers, P.A. system); traffic control equipment (opricom); mobile data temunals; computer-assisted dispatch systezns;and other electronic devices and equipment. Installs and removes fized and mobile communications equipment and other electronic equipment. Maintains inventory, parts orders, work orders, and other repair and maintenance records and files. Performs antenna and tower work. CLASSIFICATION COMPARISON The position was compared with the class specifications of CommunicaCions Technician; Communications Technician Helper; and Technical Trainee. QES EVALUATION The results of the QES evaluation support compensating the position to Grade 029 of the AFSCME Technical pay scale. RECOMMENDATION Based upon the results of the study, I recommend that a new classification be created and compensated in Grade 029 of the AFSCME Technical ranges. The new classification would accurately describe the duties of the position and, henceforth, identify specific knowledge, skills, and abilities and establish minimum qualifications most appropriate to the unique aspects of the position PROPOSED TITLE OF CLASS; TECHDtICIAN TRAINEE DESCRIPTZON OF WORK General Statement of Duties CODE: 609A BU: 04 EFFECTIVE: �4_� O As a trainee, performs routine duties in the maintenance, inspection, adjustment, installation, and repair o£ communications and other electronic equipment; and performs related duties as required. �ervision Received: Works under close supervision of the communications leadworker. Supervision Exercised: None. TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMED The listed examples may not include a11 the duties performed by all positions in this class. Inspects, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on the £ollowing types of equipment: radio base stations; mobile units; portables; pagers; remote control (DC & Tone); control consoles; pager terminals; satellite receiver systems and comparator; cellular mobile radios; microwave radio; video equipment; telephone equipment (PBX, Main Stations, Key Systems); batteries (nicad, gel cell, lead acid); medical equipment (defibrillator, heart rate monitor, chart recorder); traffic radar; audio equipment (recorders, amplifiers, P.A. system); traffic control equipment (opticom); mobile data terminals; computer-assisted dispatch systems; and other electronic devices and equipment. Installs and removes fixed and mobile communications equipment and other electronic equipment. Maintains inventory, parts orders, workorders, and other repair and maintenance records and files. Performs antenna and tower work. Kt30WI.EDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES Working knowledge of communication systems and electronic devices. (continued on reverse side) COMMUNICATZONS TECHNICIAN 1RAZNEE Page 2 . PROPOSED TITLE OF CLASS: a COMMUNZGATIONS TECHNICIAN TRAINEE 7� S�D Working knowledge of digital and micro-processor theory and applications. Working skill in the use of electronic testing instruments and installation tools associated with communications and electronic equipment. Working skill to repair and install communications and electronic equipment. Working skill to lift, carry, and install equipment in a variety of settings. Working ability to perform analytic troubleshooting through the use of service manuals, schematics, test equipment, and experience. Working ability to deal tactfully with customers. Working ability to communicate orally and in writing. MINZMIJM QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from a 28-month electronic communications program from a technical vocational school; and a valid Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license (certification by the National Association of Business and Educational Radio (NABER) or other equivalent certification may be substituted for the FCC license); and must possess a valid Minnesota class D driver's license, or equivalent out-of-state driver's license, with no suspensions or revocations within the two-year period prior to the date of appointment {suspensions for parking-related offenses excluded). COMMUNICATIONS TECFII�IICIAN TRAINEE Page 2 PROPOSED TITLE OF CLASS: COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN TRAINEE Working knowledge of digital and micro-processor theory and applications. Working skill in the use of electronic testing instruments and instaliation tools associated with communications and electronic equipment. Working ski11 to zepair and install communications and electronic equipment. Working skill to li£t, carry, and install equipment in a variety o£ seLtings. Working ability to perform analytic troubleshooting through the use of service manuals, schematics, test equipment, and experience. Working ability to deal tactfully with customers. Working ability to communicate orally and in writing. MINZMUM QUALIFICATIONS Gxaduation from a 18-month electronic communications program from a technical vocational school; and a valid Federal Communications Gommission (FCC) license (cettification by the National Asseciation of Business and Educational Radio (NABER) oz other equivalent certification may be substituted for the FCG license); and must possess a valid Minnesota class D dsiver's license, or equivalent out-of-state driver's license, with no suspensions or revocations within the two-year period prior to the date of appointment (suspensions £or parking-related offenses excluded). • � � COMMUNICATI6NS TECHNICIAN TRAINEE Q8-S/D Council File # 9� :SI� aRIG1NAL Presented by Referred To Committee Date 2 RESOLUTION OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Green Sheet # 52235 2� j An Administrative Resolution establishing the rate of pay for the Communications Technieian Trainee in the Salary Plan and Rates of Compensation. 4 RESOLVED, that the rate of pay for the position of Communications Technician trainee be that as 5 set forth in Grade 029, of the AFSCME Technician Standard Ranges in the Salary Plan and Rates 6 of compensarion; and be it 7 FINALLY RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect and be in force on the first pay period 8 after the passage and approval of this resolution. Y� Requested by Department of: Office of Human Resowces By: �� j � Approved � Adopted by Council: Date — \� q_q,�( Adoptio�CertifiedbyCouncilS etary Fornt Appr ved by Ci tto /� By. _ }�ti-�� ``�X� i `i � � { S " ( ' � q� S/D DrsaxT"�NT`o�`�°°urrcu': D`'TE nvrr�'x�° GREEN SHEET No.: s223s Human Resources 5/12l98 CONTAGT PERSON & PHONE: p INiTTaLDA INiTTn7NATE Nancy Anderson 266-651� ,�� _1_nEpa�zTt„�rrr D ( �j$ _s_crrY covrrcn, NUMBER _2_CITY ATTORNEY _6 CTTY C FRK MUSTBEONCOTINCII.AGENDA BY(DATL� �R _3_BIIDGETD7R _DSRECfOROFFINAt3CL4LSVCS_ ROUTING _4_MAYOR(ORASST.) COI3TRACTOR /�S�P o�� _��.S�v,A�� TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PA(GES (CIJP ALL I.00ATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) acriox �uuFSrEn: Approval of the resolution to establish the new position of Communications Technician Trainee in Grade 029 of the AFSCME Technical Standard Ranges in the Salazy Plan and Rates of Compensation. RECOMMENDAITONS: Approve (A) or Rejed (R) PERSONAL SERVICE CON'CRAGTS MI7ST ANSWCR THE FOLLOWING QUF,S°CIONS: PLANNINGCOMIvIISSION CIVII.SERVICE COMIvIISSION 1. Fiasthisperson/Srtneverworkedunderacontractforthisdeparhnent? CIB COMId11TEE Yes No STAFF _ 2. Has flus person�fum ever beea a city employee? DISIRICT COURT Yes No SUPPORTS WHICH COiJNCII.OBJECTIVE? 3. Does fltis pe�soa/Srm possess a skill not nowally possessed by any curtent ctity employee? Yes No Ezplain aD yes answers on separate sheet and atfac6 to green sheM INITIATINGPROBLEM, I5SUE, OYPORTUNTfY (VYhq What, When, Where, Whp): The Communicarions Services Maintenance (CSM) division of the Saint Paul Police Department (SPPD) has been trying, unsuccessfully, to fill a position for Communications Technician. Because that position requires very specialized experience, it was decided to create a Trainee position to bring in candidates who can gain the needed experience on the job with the Police Department. ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: The Communications Services Maintenance division ofthe SPPD will be able to fill an opening that thus far has remained empty. This will help them keep up with their workload. DISADVAN'CAGESIFAPPROVED: Celr �=a Er+�,i.�s �a �m� ��i6�CLV , ,.-.:: a. .. �, -,. _ F �z � :_.� y .. None �Ay 2 0 199� hi�Y 2 £ 1v98 DISADVANTAGESIFNOTAPPROVED: �P.�YC�� S�9�FEC�E � am � ;_�, ��,.-` � ��; µ ,,- f ;:, y; �� . �� s €; �1 � 7 � �`2�u`aF 3a� The CSM division of the SPPD will continue to be understaffed. TOTALAMOUNTOETRANSACTION: COST/REVENi1EBUDGETED: �.,� .Pj' �i-,� HUNDING SOURCE: ACCIVITY NI7MBER FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (ERPLAIN) 1 �(J ° 13.7� 98-s�o OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES loHrs Hanu(ron, Directo� :n =+� �U =� ^�' _,._ � - _O 4 " ` � G7 :1 .�� `�� Z � r� �_ � �� CTI'Y OP SAINf PAUL Norm Caiemars. Mayor TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Chief Finney Police Department aoo a�y xau a»„�z rer�vou: siz-zsc-5sao 25 Wer! Faurlh Street ZDD/ITY.' 672-266fi50I Saii:tPaut,Minmesola 55102-I63I fobfine: 672-266-6502 Facsimile: 672-292-7656 REC�IV�� Nancy C. Anderson f,� HumanResources � �� 7anuary 16, 1998 Twenty Day Notice �� CN1E�'S OFF4CE� It has been determined that the title and class specification of Communications Technician : rainee shouid be created. I h_ave attached a copy oi 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 timeframe,l will assume ageement and will proceed with the process. I wiif also be processing a resolution to estabGsh the rate of pay for the title of Communications Technician Trainee in Grade 305, Seciion 1 D 5, of the Police Technician Sta��dard Ranges in the Salary Plan and Rates of Compensation. � d � N Z � � � I hereby waive the time remaining on this 20 day notice for the purpose of creating this title and class specification. -\ � Name � J 9 �r Date CMTCI3'1'RN.DEP 4�-�ro CTTY OF SAINf PAUL Norm Caleman. Mayor March 19, 1998 AFSCME District Counci] Technical Union Ierry SerEling 300 Hardman Avenue South Suite 2 South St Paul MN 55075-2469 Dear Jerry: OFFICE OF HU.MA:: RESOURCES !o/+n Hamilm2 Direcror 400 Ciry Hal! Aru�ex 2S Wert Fnulth Street Sainr PauL Minnesom 55102-7 631 Telephoiu: IDD/l7Y. Jablirse: Facsrmile: 612-266-6500 61?-?66-650/ 61?-?66-6502 672-292-7656 It has been determined that the title and class specification of Communications Technician Trainee should be created. I have attached a copy of the class specificatior for your review. P►ease notify me within twenty days of receipt of this memo, if you wish to discuss this action. If I do not fiear from you within that time frame, I will assume agreement and will proceed with the process. I will aiso be processing a resolution to establish the rate of pay for the title of Communications Technician Trainee in Grade 30S, Section I D 5, ofthe Police Technician Standard Ranges in the Salary Pian and Rates of Compensation. Sincerely, -�z� �� 1 � �lancy C. An erson Office of Human Resources I hereby waive the time remaining on this 20 day notice for the pucpose of creating this title and c3ass specification. Name Date CMTCHTRN.UNI . � Class Studied: Incumbent: DepaRment: Date Studied: Studied By: CLASSIFICATION STUDY REPORT New Position None SPPD - Communication Services Maintenance November 24, 199'7 Nancy Anderson �8 .5/O Person Contacted: Howard Horrmann - Communications Services Maintenance Supervisor APP OVAL OF� (JU �TING SERVICES MANAGER: DATE: �! r �/ $� BACKGROUND In April of 1997, the Communications Services Maintenance (CSM} division of the SPPD needed to fill an open position for Communications Technician. After five months, we had no success finding qualified applicants for that job. Howard Horrmann, Supervisor ofthe CSM, requested that Human Resources create a new Trainee position. The intention is to use this new position, which requires the same education as the Technician but not the two years of related experience, to bring in candidates who can gain the needed experience on the job with the Police Department. This would fill a much-needed position in the CSM which has been operating without a Technician for over ten months. STUDY COMPONENTS Review ofthe job profile. Interview with the Division supervisor and Lead worker. Class specification and position comparisons. QES evaluation and analysis. POSTTION DESCRIPTION As a trainee, performs routine duties in the maintenance, inspection, adjustment, installation, and repair of communications and other electronic equipment; performs related duties as required. Respansibilities include: 1. Inspects, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on the following types of equipment: radio base stations; mobile units; portables; pagers; remote control (DC & Tone); control consoles; pager ternunais; satellite receiver systems and comparator; �.. . . . . cellular mobile radios; microwaue radio; video equipment; telephone equipment (PBX, Main 98 5 /D Stations, Key Systems); batteries (nicad, gel cell, lead acid); medical equipment (defibrillator, heart rate monitor, chart recorder); traffic radaz; audio equipment (recorders, amplifiers, P.A. system); traffic control equipment (opricom); mobile data temunals; computer-assisted dispatch systezns;and other electronic devices and equipment. Installs and removes fized and mobile communications equipment and other electronic equipment. Maintains inventory, parts orders, work orders, and other repair and maintenance records and files. Performs antenna and tower work. CLASSIFICATION COMPARISON The position was compared with the class specifications of CommunicaCions Technician; Communications Technician Helper; and Technical Trainee. QES EVALUATION The results of the QES evaluation support compensating the position to Grade 029 of the AFSCME Technical pay scale. RECOMMENDATION Based upon the results of the study, I recommend that a new classification be created and compensated in Grade 029 of the AFSCME Technical ranges. The new classification would accurately describe the duties of the position and, henceforth, identify specific knowledge, skills, and abilities and establish minimum qualifications most appropriate to the unique aspects of the position PROPOSED TITLE OF CLASS; TECHDtICIAN TRAINEE DESCRIPTZON OF WORK General Statement of Duties CODE: 609A BU: 04 EFFECTIVE: �4_� O As a trainee, performs routine duties in the maintenance, inspection, adjustment, installation, and repair o£ communications and other electronic equipment; and performs related duties as required. �ervision Received: Works under close supervision of the communications leadworker. Supervision Exercised: None. TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMED The listed examples may not include a11 the duties performed by all positions in this class. Inspects, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on the £ollowing types of equipment: radio base stations; mobile units; portables; pagers; remote control (DC & Tone); control consoles; pager terminals; satellite receiver systems and comparator; cellular mobile radios; microwave radio; video equipment; telephone equipment (PBX, Main Stations, Key Systems); batteries (nicad, gel cell, lead acid); medical equipment (defibrillator, heart rate monitor, chart recorder); traffic radar; audio equipment (recorders, amplifiers, P.A. system); traffic control equipment (opticom); mobile data terminals; computer-assisted dispatch systems; and other electronic devices and equipment. Installs and removes fixed and mobile communications equipment and other electronic equipment. Maintains inventory, parts orders, workorders, and other repair and maintenance records and files. Performs antenna and tower work. Kt30WI.EDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES Working knowledge of communication systems and electronic devices. (continued on reverse side) COMMUNICATZONS TECHNICIAN 1RAZNEE Page 2 . PROPOSED TITLE OF CLASS: a COMMUNZGATIONS TECHNICIAN TRAINEE 7� S�D Working knowledge of digital and micro-processor theory and applications. Working skill in the use of electronic testing instruments and installation tools associated with communications and electronic equipment. Working skill to repair and install communications and electronic equipment. Working skill to lift, carry, and install equipment in a variety of settings. Working ability to perform analytic troubleshooting through the use of service manuals, schematics, test equipment, and experience. Working ability to deal tactfully with customers. Working ability to communicate orally and in writing. MINZMIJM QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from a 28-month electronic communications program from a technical vocational school; and a valid Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license (certification by the National Association of Business and Educational Radio (NABER) or other equivalent certification may be substituted for the FCC license); and must possess a valid Minnesota class D driver's license, or equivalent out-of-state driver's license, with no suspensions or revocations within the two-year period prior to the date of appointment {suspensions for parking-related offenses excluded). COMMUNICATIONS TECFII�IICIAN TRAINEE Page 2 PROPOSED TITLE OF CLASS: COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN TRAINEE Working knowledge of digital and micro-processor theory and applications. Working skill in the use of electronic testing instruments and instaliation tools associated with communications and electronic equipment. Working ski11 to zepair and install communications and electronic equipment. Working skill to li£t, carry, and install equipment in a variety o£ seLtings. Working ability to perform analytic troubleshooting through the use of service manuals, schematics, test equipment, and experience. Working ability to deal tactfully with customers. Working ability to communicate orally and in writing. MINZMUM QUALIFICATIONS Gxaduation from a 18-month electronic communications program from a technical vocational school; and a valid Federal Communications Gommission (FCC) license (cettification by the National Asseciation of Business and Educational Radio (NABER) oz other equivalent certification may be substituted for the FCG license); and must possess a valid Minnesota class D dsiver's license, or equivalent out-of-state driver's license, with no suspensions or revocations within the two-year period prior to the date of appointment (suspensions £or parking-related offenses excluded). • � � COMMUNICATI6NS TECHNICIAN TRAINEE Q8-S/D