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February 2, 2022
To: MJ Tueros, Human Resources Manager
From: Shellie Anderson, Bryce Consulting
Subject: Classification Review – Utilities Department
This memo is in response to a request from the City of Napa for Bryce Consulting to review the overall classification structure of the Utilities Department. The Utilities Department provides a broad level of services which includes recycling and solid wast e as well as operating and maintaining the City’s drinking water system including potable water treatment and distribution.
The purpose for the study stemmed from a desire and need to streamline department operations as they relate to the operation and m aintenance of water facilities , create flexibility in classifications and job duties, create a classification system that supports recruitment, retention and succession planning efforts, and to ensure that the job descriptions accurately reflect the duties performed and the State certifications required to perform such duties . In addition to reviewing the classification structure, Bryce conducted a compensation study for the classifications and developed salary recommendations based on market data and inter nal relationships.
CLASSIFICATION STUDY METHODOLOGY
In conducting the review, the consultant met with the Director of Utilities and Deputy Director of Utilities on multiple occasions to discuss the operational needs and challenges of the Department. In addition, the consultant collected information from agencies that provide similar services including organizational charts, job descriptions, and salary information. The proposed classification structure was reviewed and revised in consultation with the Director of Utilities on numerous occasions. As a result, the consultant revised several job descriptions to ensure they are descriptive of the work being performed, reflect the requirements necessary to perform the duties including certifications, provide a clear distinction between levels, provide career ladders, and are consistent with the format preferred by Human Resources . In some instances, classifications were recommended for consolidation and/or additional classification level s were recommended for succession planning purposes and to further support the operational needs of the department. All the job descriptions were provided to the department for technical review.
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CLASSIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Table 1 provides the current classifications, the recommended classification s, and the action recommended for each. Table 2 provides a summary of current and proposed requirements by classification.
Table 1
Summary of Classification Changes
Bargaining Unit Current Classification Title Recommended Classification Title
Proposed Change
WATER QUALITY DIVISION
AMP Water Quality Manager Water Quality Manager Job description update AMP Water Treatment Manager Water Treatment Manager Job description update
NCEA BUT MOVE
TO AMP
Plant Maintenance
Supervisor
Water Plant Maintenance
Superintendent
Title change, job
description update
AMP Control Systems
Administrator
Water Control Systems
Superintendent
Title change, job
description update
AMP Control Systems Analyst Water Control Systems
Analyst
Title change, job
description update
WATER DISTRIBUTION DIVISION
AMP Water Distribution
Superintendent
Water Distribution Manager Title change, job
description update
ENGINEERING DIVISION
AMP ----- Asset Management Systems
Coordinator
New classification
Table 2
Qualifications
Group/Series Proposed
Classification
(New in Bold)
Proposed Qualifications
(Revised or New in Bold)
Existing Qualifications if
Different Than Proposed
Treatment Water Quality
Manager
Bachelors
6 yrs. Experience
3 yrs. Supervisory
T3
D3
Class C
Upper Division College
4 yrs. Experience
2 yrs. Supervisory
T2
D2
City of Napa – Classification Analysis – Utilities Department Page 3 Table 2
Qualifications
Group/Series Proposed
Classification
(New in Bold)
Proposed Qualifications
(Revised or New in Bold)
Existing Qualifications if
Different Than Proposed
Water Treatment
Manager
12th grade, some college
5 yrs. Experience
2 yrs. Supervisory
T5
D3
Class C
Supervisory/lead desired
D2 Preferred
Plant Maintenance Water Plant
Maintenance
Superintendent
12th Grade w/ 2 yr. Tech School
or College
5 yrs. Experience
2 yrs. Supervisory
T2 in 12 mo.
Ability to Wear Respiratory
Equipment if needed
Class C
4 yrs. Experience
T3 Desirable
SCADA Water Control
Systems
Superintendent
Bachelors
5 yrs. Experience
2 yrs. Supervisory
T2 in 12 mo.
Class C
3 yrs. Experience
T2 Desired
Water Control
System Analyst
Associate Degree
2 yrs. Experience
T2 in 12 mo.
Class C
T2 Desirable
Distribution Water
Distribution
Manager
Associate Degree
5 yrs. Experience
2 yrs. Supervisory
D4
Cross Connection Specialist in
12 mo.
Class C
7 yrs. Experience
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SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS
As stated, the consultant conducted a compensation study and developed salary recommendations based on market data and internal alignment which has been provided under separate cover.