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City of Napa – Classification Analysis – Utilities Department Page 1
March 7, 2022
To: MJ Tueros, Human Resources Manager
From: Shellie Anderson, Bryce Consulting
Subject: C lassification 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 waste 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 internal 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 levels 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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LASSIFICATION 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
NCEA Senior Water Treatment
Facility Operator
Senior Water Treatment
Operator
Title change, job
description update
NCEA ---- Advanced Water Treatment
Operator
New level
NCEA Water Treatment Facility
Operator
Water Treatment Operator Title change, job
description update
NCEA Water Treatment Facility
Operator Trainee
Water Treatment Operator
Trainee
Title change, job
description update
NCEA ---- Senior Water Laboratory
Analyst
New level
NCEA Laboratory
Technician
Water Laboratory Analyst Title change, job
description update
NCEA Plant Maintenance
Mechanic III
Water Plant Maintenance
Mechanic Lead
Title change, job
description update
NCEA Plant Maintenance
Mechanic II
Water Plant Maintenance
Mechanic II
Title change, job
description update
NCEA Plant Maintenance
Mechanic I
Water Plant Maintenance
Mechanic I
Title change, job
description update
NCEA --- Watershed and Facilities
Maintenance Worker
New classification
NCEA Plant Maintenance
Electrician
Water Plant Maintenance
Electrician
Title change; job
description update
NCEA --- Utilities Inventory Specialist New classification
WATER DISTRIBUTION DIVISION
NCEA Water Facilities Supervisor Water Distribution
Supervisor
Title change, job
description update
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City of Napa – Classification Analysis – Utilities Department Page 3 Table 1
Summary of Classification Changes
NCEA Water Facility Worker III
Supervising Water Service
Worker
Water Distribution Operator
Lead
Merge classifications, title
change, job description
update
NCEA Water Distribution
Equipment Operator
New classification specific
to Water
NCEA --- Water Distribution Operator
III
New level
NCEA Water Facility Worker II
Water Services Worker
Water Distribution Operator
II
Merge classifications, title
change, job description
update
NCEA Water Facility Worker I Water Distribution Operator I
Title change, job
description update
Table 2
Qualifications
Group/Series Proposed
Classification
(New in Bold)
Proposed Qualifications
(Revised or New in Bold)
Existing Qualifications if
Different Than Proposed
Treatment Senior Water
Treatment
Operator
12th grade
2 yrs. as Advanced Operator
T4
T5 in 12 mo.
Class C
Advanced Water
Treatment
Operator
12th Grade
2yrs. as Operator
T4
Class C
Water Treatment
Operator
12th Grade
2 yrs. as Trainee
T3
Class C
Water Treatment
Operator Trainee
12th Grade
T2
Class C
T2 in 6 mo.
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City of Napa – Classification Analysis – Utilities Department Page 4 Table 2
Qualifications
Group/Series Proposed
Classification
(New in Bold)
Proposed Qualifications
(Revised or New in Bold)
Existing Qualifications if
Different Than Proposed
Lab Senior Water
Laboratory
Analyst
12th Grade w/ Some College
3 yrs. Experience
CA-NV Water Quality
Laboratory Analyst Grade III or
CWEA Laboratory Analyst
Grade 3 in 12 mo.
Class C
Water Laboratory
Analyst
12th Grade w/ Some College
1 yr. Experience
CA-NV Water Quality Analyst
Grade I in 12 mo.
Class C
Plant Maintenance Water Plant
Maintenance
Mechanic Lead
12th Grade
2 yrs. Similar to PMM II
T2 in 12 mo.
Ability to Wear Respiratory
Equipment if needed
Class C
3 yrs. Experience
T2 Desirable
Water Plant
Maintenance
Mechanic II
12th Grade
2 yrs. Similar to PMM I
T2 in 12 mo.
Ability to Wear Respiratory
Equipment if needed
Class C
T2 Desirable
Water Plant
Maintenance
Mechanic I
12th Grade
2 yrs. Maint/Repair Experience
T2 in 12 mo.
Ability to Wear Respiratory
Equipment if needed
Class C
T1 Desirable
Watershed and
Facilities
Maintenance
Worker
12th Grade
2 yrs. Experience
T2 in 6 mo.
Class A w/ Tanker in 6 mo.
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City of Napa – Classification Analysis – Utilities Department Page 5 Table 2
Qualifications
Group/Series Proposed
Classification
(New in Bold)
Proposed Qualifications
(Revised or New in Bold)
Existing Qualifications if
Different Than Proposed
SCADA Water Plant
Maintenance
Electrician
2 yrs. Tech. School or College
2 yrs. Experience
T2 in 12 mos.
Class C
T2 Desirable
Utilities Inventory
Specialist
12th Grade
1 yr. Experience
Forklift (Standard/Tele) in 6
mo.
Class C
Distribution Water
Distribution
Supervisor
12th Grade
4 yrs. Experience
1 yr. Lead Experience
D3
Pass D4 Exam in 12 mo.
D4 in 24 mo.
Cross Connection Specialist in
12 mo.
Class A w/Tanker in 6 mo.
3 yrs. Experience
Class C
Water
Distribution
Operator Lead
12th Grade
2 yrs. Experience
D2
Pass D3 Exam in 12 mo.
D3 in 24 mo.
Class A w/Tanker in 6 mo.
Class B in 6 mo.
Water
Distribution
Operator III
12th Grade
2 yrs. Experience
D2
Pass D3 Exam in 12 mo.
D3 in 24 mo.
Class A w/Tanker in 6 mo.
Water
Distribution
Equipment
Operator
12th Grade
2 yrs. Experience
D2
Class A w/Tanker
D1 Preferred
Water
Distribution
Operator II
12th Grade
2 yrs. Experience
D2 in 6 mo.
Class B w/Tanker in 6 mo.
D1 in 18 mo.
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City of Napa – Classification Analysis – Utilities Department Page 6 Table 2
Qualifications
Group/Series Proposed
Classification
(New in Bold)
Proposed Qualifications
(Revised or New in Bold)
Existing Qualifications if
Different Than Proposed
Water
Distribution
Operator I
12th Grade
1 yr. Experience
D1 in 6 mo.
Class B w/Tanker in 6 mo.
D1 in 18 mo.
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.