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Page 2 Utility Department Personnel Requests For City Council Meeting of September 15, 1998 EI_ ectric Power Line Helpers (3) — The T&D division is short one complete crew as a result of attrition and other factors. Rather than hire journey level workers, the Department would rather fill the positions with entry level staff and allow them to work through the apprenticeship program. This allows for more in-house personnel to qualify for positions within the Department. Filling these positions at the lower level will permit the reassignment of existing journey level workers to another crew and use Helpers to do the entry level work and have certified workers do the technical maintenance and construction. Salary Range: $2252 to $2741 Senior Energy Service Specialist — As a result of the restructuring of the electric industry, there is a greater demand to establish and maintain close association between the Utility Department and the large and sophisticated utility users. Regularly scheduled contacts have to be made that will assure the Department that the customers' needs are being satisfied. This would include everything from quality and price of the service to overall City image and interpretation of City policies and procedures. This position will enhance the quality of service to existing customers as well as promote the City and its various services to new customers. Salary range: $3609 to $4386 Recruitment for these positions will be conducted and eligibility lists established upon Council's approval. The candidate chosen will meet the education and experience requirements as specified in the job description. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding availability for each position is contained in the Enterprise Funds of the FY98-99 budget and revenues will support the additional salary and benefit expenditures. EXPECTED FILL DATE: October 31, 1998. CUSTOMER SERVICE IMPACT: Two of these positions will be responsible for the maintenance, repairs and upkeep of the water system and the stormwater system. The electric positions will assist in the construction and repairs of the electric system provide other customer assistance, such as electric turn-offs or - ons as required. The final electric position is required to meet the changing service requirements of the industrial and special service electric customer. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council approves the recruitment and ratification of the employee appointments to the full time positions in the Utility Department as specified in this report. Agenda Item No.