PURPOSE:

The purpose of this report is to request City Council adoption of the proposed resolution revising the specifications for the classifications of Sanitation Worker (CTC No. 0737), Sanitation Leadworker (CTC No. 0736), Sanitation Supervisor (CTC No. 0738), and Senior Sanitation Supervisor (CTC No. 0844) and revising and re-titling the specification for the classification of Refuse Utility Worker (CTC No. 0725) to Sanitation Utility Worker (CTC No. 0725), as shown in the attachments.

BACKGROUND:

The classifications within the Sanitation series perform work involved in the collection, trucking, and disposal of refuse and recyclable materials. This work includes operating a heavy duty packer refuse collection truck. All refuse collection trucks owned and utilized by the City are equipped with �air brakes�. All drivers operating these vehicles are required to successfully complete the air brake components of the knowledge test and the driving-skill tests administered by the Department of Motor Vehicles when obtaining a California Class �B� Driver�s License. The specifications for the classifications of Refuse Utility Worker, Sanitation Worker, Sanitation Leadworker, Sanitation Supervisor, and Senior Sanitation Supervisor all currently include the minimum qualification of obtaining a California Class �B� Driver�s License.

Maintaining the minimum requirement of a California Class �B� Driver�s License while adding the wording �without air brake restriction�, in addition to updating these job specifications will increase efficiency in the hiring process and more accurately reflect the current requirements of these classifications.

To keep pace with changing industry standards, all of the classifications in this series, except one, were previously re-titled from �refuse� to �sanitation�. Re-titling the classification of Refuse Utility Worker to Sanitation Utility Worker at this time will assist in succession planning for the City and maintaining consistency throughout the series.

ANALYSIS & CONCLUSION:

Each classification within the Sanitation series has been analyzed and revised to ensure consistency in wording, definition, functions, and requirements among the specifications. In addition, revisions have been made to reflect appropriate increases in requirements, functions, and levels of responsibility throughout the series. Maintaining an interconnected series will allow the City to establish durable and effective succession lines for critical positions.

The classifications of Sanitation Utility Worker, Sanitation Worker and Sanitation Leadworker will continue to be Civil Service positions. These classifications will continue to be subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and not included in the City�s Conflict of Interest Code. The Burbank City Employees Association (BCEA) will continue to represent these classifications.

The classifications of Sanitation Supervisor and Senior Sanitation Supervisor will continue to be exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Sanitation Supervisor will continue to not be included in the City�s Conflict of Interest Code and the Senior Sanitation Supervisor will continue to be included in this Code. The Burbank Management Association (BMA) will continue to represent both of these classifications. The Civil Service Board approved these revisions and re-titling at their meeting on September 6, 2006.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact from the revision of these specifications because the current salary ranges for these positions will be maintained.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution revising the specifications for the classifications of Sanitation Worker (CTC No. 0737), Sanitation Leadworker (CTC No. 0736), Sanitation Supervisor (CTC No. 0738), and Senior Sanitation Supervisor (CTC No. 0844) and revising and re-titling the specification for the classification of Refuse Utility Worker (CTC No. 0725) to Sanitation Utility Worker (CTC No. 0725), as shown in the attachments.

Respectfully submitted,

Judie Sarquiz

Management Services Director