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ITEM #9 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 15, 2006 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Jeannette Olko, Electric Utility General Manager SUBJECT: Approve Recruitment and Ratification of Employee Appointment to the Position of Meter Technician Apprentice in the Electric Utility Department; approve and adopt resolution updating the salary range for Meter Technician Apprentice DATE: August 10, 2006 BACKGROUND: The Meter Technician performs highly skilled electrical work in connection with the installation, testing, and repair of electric meters, instruments, and related equipment. In addition, the Meter Technician is a journey level class that is normally filled by advancement from an apprentice level or prior electric meter maintenance experience. This position provides valuable support to the department and is needed to conduct utility business more efficiently and effectively. The salary range for this position is $4,765 - $5,792 per month. DISCUS SION/ANALYSIS: The Electric Utility has had the Meter Technician position vacant since September 2005, and has been unable to attract qualified candidates through two open recruitments. Due to the difficulty in attracting qualified candidates, the utility proposes to underfill the vacant position with a Meter Technician Apprentice, an authorized and existing position. The Utility also proposes to recruit two apprentice positions, to maximize use of the training program and also to provide coverage in the event of vacations and illnesses. The electric utility has the ability to train and educate its apprentices to the level of Journeyman Meter Technician. There is a need to continuously train qualified personnel to meet the Utility's requirements and maintain steady and reliable service to the citizens of Colton. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted in account number 520-8000-8003-1010-0580-000, Salaries, Substation Division. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: None CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the recruitment and ratification of employee appointment to the full time position of Meter Technician Apprentice in the Electric Utility Department, and approve and adopt a resolution updating the salary range for the position of Meter Technician Apprentice.