1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Deborah Dixon, Human Resources Manager
MEETING DATE: October 1, 2024
SUBJECT: Public Works Department Operational Enhancements
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-30 amending the City’s compensation plan for nonrepresented employees revising the Public Works Director classification to Deputy City Manager/Public Works Director, and amending job titles for Water System Superintendent and Public Works Operations Manager; Adopt Resolution No. 2024-31 revising the full-time employee list and salary schedule for the position of Deputy City Manager/Public Works Director, Water Systems Superintendent, and Public Works Operations Manager; Approve an amendment to the position classification specifications for Deputy City Manager/Public Works Director, Water Systems Superintendent, and Public Works Operations Manager; and Authorize a budget appropriation to the FY 24- 25 Adopted Budget from corresponding fund sources to reflect the proposed changes as described.
BACKGROUND
Following the resignation of the Public Works Director on June 6, 2024, an Interim Public Works Director was appointed to oversee the Public Works Department while a recruitment was conducted for a permanent successor. Following a comprehensive recruitment, the City Manager appointed the sitting Interim Director to the permanent position. To reflect the responsibilities of the position, the City Manager is recommending that the classification title be amended to Deputy City Manager / Public Works Director with no change to compensation. In addition to the Public Works related duties, the position would provide support to the City Manager with special projects and other duties as assigned.
With the departure of the Chief Water Operations Manager, there was an opportunity to
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2 review middle management positions in the Department. After reviewing job titles and compensation market comparisons from other cities, it is recommended that the Chief Water Operations Manager title be changed to Water System Superintendent and the Public Works Superintendent title be changed to Public Works Operations Manager to align with industry standards. In addition, based on current compensation data it is recommended that the Water Systems Superintendent salary range be increased by 10% and the Public Works Operation Manager salary range be increased by 5%. Current job specifications have been reviewed and minor changes are recommended.
FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed changes are position amendments within the Public Works Department.
No new additional positions are proposed with this action. The first year cost of these changes is approximately $23,572 annually inclusive of salaries and benefits. These positions are funded through the General and Water Fund. Sufficient funding is available in the relevant funds for this purpose.
OPTIONS
1. Approve the attached resolutions as recommended.
2. Provide staff alternative direction.
ATTACHMENTS
1) Resolution #2024-30 amending the non-represented comp plan 2) Resolution #2024-31 amending list of positions and salary schedule 3) Deputy City Manager/ Public Works Director, Water Systems Superintendent, and Public Works Operations Manager class specifications
Reviewed by: Approved by:
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Gary Y. Sugano Andrew Vialpando
Assistant City Manager City Manager
Prepared by:
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Deborah Dixon
Human Resources Manager