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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT For the City Council Meeting of May 8, 2000 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR PRO TEMP AN APPROVAL: HENRY T. GARCIA, CITY MANAGEIVAND CITY COUNCIL FROM: THOMAS K. CLARKE, UTILITY DIRECTOR4� � SUBJECT: REQUEST TO MODIFIY AUTHORIZED STRENGTH TABLE AND REQUEST FOR RECRUITMENT AND RATIFICATION OF TWO (2) EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENTS IN THE FULL-TIME POSITION OF POWER LINE APPRENTICE IN THE UTILITY DEPARTMENT DATE: May 8, 2000 BACKGROUND The Electric Utility employs a highly skilled trade position known as the Power Line Technician. The position is distinguished by its exposure to high voltage and heights, and requires a significant understanding of electricity and mechanical and electrical equipment. Typically, three to four years of both academic and field training are required to become a Power Line Technician. The career path to become a Power Line Technician in the City of Colton comprises two prerequisite positions, the entry level Power Line Helper and the next higher level known as Power Line Apprentice. This arrangement is consistent with practice throughout the electric utility industry. In its meeting of September 15, 1998, the City Council approved the conversion of two (2) Powerline Technician positions to two (2) entry level Power Line Helper positions. The purpose of that change was to begin to train two (2) new employees in the Powerline Technician trade. The Electric Utility advised the City Council at that meeting that we would return to the Council when it was time for the Powerline Helpers to become Powerline Apprentices. That time has now come. The Electric Utility hereby requests that the two Power Line Helper positions be converted to two (2) Power Line Apprentice positions effective on the date the positions are successfully filled. Shortly before promotion of the Power Line Apprentices, the Electric Utility will return to the City Council to adjust its authorized strengths appropriately. Attached are the job descriptions for the three classifications; the salary ranges are as follows: Power Line Helper $2,636 to $3,205 per month Power Line Apprentice $3,493 to $4,246 per month Power Line Technician $3,844 to $4,673 per month DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: Recruitment for this position will be conducted and an eligibility list established upon Council's approval. The candidates chosen will meet the education and experience requirements as specified in the job description. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: None. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding availability for this position is contained in the Enterprise Fund of FY's 1999/2000-2000/2001 Electric budget as follows: Account No. 520-8000-8004-1010-0580 (Salary) and Account No. 520-8000-8004-1100-0926 (Salary -related Benefits). EXPECTED FILL DATE: June 19, 2000. CUSTOMER SERVICE IMPACT: This position supports the maintenance of reliable electricity service. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council approve the modification of the authorized strength table and the recruitment and ratification of two employee appointments to the full-time position of Power Line Apprentice in the Utility Department. Report Prepared by: Timothy C. Trewyn, P.E. Page 1 of 1 (w/attachment) Item #11