PURPOSE:

The purpose of this report is to request City Council adoption of the proposed resolution establishing the titles and specifications for the classifications of Collection Systems Worker (CTC No. 0203), Collection Systems Journeyman (CTC No. 0200), and Collection Systems Leadworker (CTC No. 0202), as shown in the attachments.

BACKGROUND:

For years, the Public Works Department Field Services Division has had several field crews including: Sewer, Asphalt, Concrete, Street Maintenance, and Sweeper. All of the Public Works field crews, including the sewer crew, are currently comprised of a Public Works Leadworker, one or more Public Works Journeymen, and one or more Public Works Skilled Workers. In November of 2005, the Public Works Department reorganized and the Sewer Crew was transferred from the Field Services Division to the Wastewater Division to maximize efficiency.

The Sewer Crew is distinguished from the other Public Works field crews by their specialized training requirements, safety responsibilities, and emergency duties. The State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) has developed new waste discharge requirements for sanitary sewer overflows which require specialized training. The Sewer Crew is often required to perform confined space entries which also require specialized safety equipment and training. In addition, the Sewer Crew is regularly required to respond to emergencies in a timely manner, including after hours, weekends, and holidays.

ANALYSIS & CONCLUSION:

The establishment of these new titles and specifications for the classifications of Collection Systems Worker, Collection Systems Journeyman, and Collection Systems Leadworker will clarify and acknowledge the specialized training requirements, safety responsibilities, and emergency duties of the members of the Sewer Crew. These new specifications will comply with State Board regulations and will appropriately distinguish the Sewer Crew from the other field crews within the Public Works Department. The new proposed titles and

specifications accurately describe the actual duties and requirements for these positions. 

The classifications of Collection Systems Worker, Collection Systems Journeyman, and Collection Systems Leadworker will be Civil Service positions and subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). These classifications will not be included in the City�s Conflict of Interest Code. The Burbank City Employees Association (BCEA) will represent these classifications. The Civil Service Board approved these establishments at their regular meeting on September 6, 2006.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There will be no fiscal impact from the establishment of the Collection Systems Worker, Collection Systems Journeyman, and Collection Systems Leadworker. The salary ranges will be set at $3259-$4071 for Collection Systems Worker, $3715-$4640 for Collection Systems Journeyman, and $4538-$5667 for Collection Systems Leadworker. Members of the Sewer Crew currently receive differential pay for regular assignment to sewer construction and maintenance on top of their base salary. The salary ranges for these new positions were developed by including the differential pay in the base pay for each position.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution establishing the titles and specifications for the classifications of Collection Systems Worker (CTC No. 0203), Collection Systems Journeyman (CTC No. 0200), and Collection Systems Leadworker (CTC No. 0202), as shown in the attachments.

Respectfully submitted,

Judie Sarquiz

Management Services Director