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AGENDA ITEM NO: ~~
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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY C01~IMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: Staff Changes for Buccaneer Utility Division
SUBMITTED BY: Robert S. Kosoy, P.E./Director of Public Worl~ ~
Harry E. McNally/Plant Division Director ~~~~
DATE: May 18, 1999
BACKGROUND: Due to Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) permit
requirements associated with the Buccaneer Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade, as well as
other regulatory requirements, staffing changes for Buccaneer Utility Division are recommended
as per the attached memorandum. All recommendations are for upgrading existing positions,
and they do not include adding personnel. The new "designations" include higher levels of shift
coverage and certif cations for personnel as required by FDEP. For positions of Lead Operator,
Dual Licensed Operator, and Cross Connection Administrator, the City has qualified/certified
personnel that are already capable of moving into the ne~v job designations. The Wastewater
` i Plant Operator and Collection/Distribution Operator positions are currently vacant, and we hope
to upgrade to these positions before hiring ne~v personnel.
The Lead Plant Operator position, and the additional Wastewater Plant Operator will be needed
to meet the requirements of our FDEP permit upon completion of the Buccaneer Wastewater
Expansion project. (We suggest upgrading the Wastewater Plant Operator to a Dual Licensed
Operator next fiscal year). Upgrading the Water Plant Operator to a Dual Licensed Operator
will allow for flexibility in covering shifts at the wastewater plant when personnel are on leave.
Upgrading the Utility Worker position to aCollection/Distribution Operator will also allow for
flexibility in personnel usage, and will ensure a higher level of skill and knowledge in working
with the water and sewer systems. The Cross Connection Administrator position will perform
technical and administrative tasks to prevent cross contamination of the potable water system, as
required by FDEP.
Three of these upgrades are requested immediately. It is important to assign the Lead Plant
Operator and the Wastewater Plant Operator to the Buccaneer Wastewater Plant as soon as
possible, so those employees can observe construction and receive training in the operation of
the new sequencing batch reactor plant. The CollectionlDistribution Operator upgrade is also
needed now to maintain the high quality of work in the distribution and collection systems.
The cost of the three position upgrades requested for the current fiscal year is approximately
$3,500.00. Funding for these three position upgrades is available due to personnel shortages
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which have occurred during the year. Also, upgrading these positions will allow for weekend
plant coverage at the wastewater plant, as required by FDEP. The weekend shift is now covered
by operators on overtime. Overtime costs for this purpose will be greatly reduced if the position
upgrades are approved.
The other position upgrades are requested to begin during the next fiscal year. The annual cost
of these hvo position modifications, plus costs of the upgrades beginning this fiscal year is
approximately $22,000.00 and will be requested during the budget process.
No additional personnel are requested. All of the modifications proposed are upgrades of
currently approved personnel positions.
RECOMI~~IENDATION: Approve the personnel classification modifications for the Buccaneer
Utility Division, as noted on the attached memorandum.
ATTACHiVIENTS: 1. Personnel Position table.
REVIEVYED BY CITY 11~IANAGER:
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May 7,1999
MEMORA;~'DUM
TO: GEORGE FOSTER, HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
FROM: BOB KOSOY, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTO~~ ~ ~U
HARRY MCNALLY, DIVISION DIRECTOR~~~~v
RE: PERSONNEL POSITIONS
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The following is a summary of personnel changes we are requesting in the Buccaneer Division.
PRESENT POSITION COMiVIENTS
POSITION REQUESTED
Wastewater Lead Plant This will meet the FDEP permit requirement. The Lead
Plant Operator Operator position will require a class "B" state wastewater
Operator Effective ASAP operator's license, and a class "C" water operator's license. This
pasition is needed immediately.
Utility Wastewater Another wastewater plant operator will be required to meet the
Worker Plant Operator level of operator coverage required by the new FDEP permit.
Effective ASAP This position will require a class "C" state wastewater operator's
. license, and is needed immediately. We would like to upgrade
• this position next budget year to a dual Iicensed plant operator,
and require the person in the position to obtain a class "C" water
license within 2 years of their hire date.
Utility Collection/ Due to the volume of work in the distribution and collection
1~Vorker Distribution system, the Utility Worker in this division performs the same
Operator duties as the CoIlection/Distribution Operator. By reclassifying
Effective ASAP the position, tive can require the employee to be certified in
distribution collection, which ensures a higher 1eveI of sl.-ilI and
knowledge. This position upgrade is needed immediateiv.
Water Plant Dual Licensed Adding the requirement for the wastetivater license mill allow the
Operatoz , Plant Operator person in this position flexibility to legally operate the water
Effective plant to cover for employees on leave, or perform other tivater
10.•799 plant duties as needed. This position tipgade is requested for
budget year FY 99/2000.
Meter Reader Cross This posirion tivill replace the presently unfilled meter reader
Connection position. Across connection control progam is required by
Administrator state law. The person in this position will administer the
Effective progam, which ensures no cross connections between potable
l U.'1/99 and non potable water. This position change is requested for
budget year FY 99/2000.