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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT ITEM #6 FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 18, 2005 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: ANTHONY ARROYO, HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR SUBJECT: APPROVE THE PROPOSED RECLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSTATION OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR TO SUBSTATION SUPERINTENDENT DATE: OCTOBER 5, 2005 BACKGROUND: Under provisions of Administrative Policy 4.05.330 and approved modification, an employee or department head may request that a classification study be formally conducted "...at any time provided that such requests cannot be made more than once a year..." The process directs that certain steps be taken and it requires input and approval of the immediate supervisor and department head. The Human Resources Director reviews and evaluates the Position Questionnaire and submits a recommendation to the City Manager for approval or denial. A timeline is strictly observed to protect the employee's appeal rights. On June 28, 2005, the employee's department head was provided the "Request for Reclassification" form. On September 27, the employee submitted all the required documents to the Human Resources Department. The delay in providing the documentation was based on a discussion with all parties involves; the employer was in agreement with the delay. The City Manager approved the request on September 29, 2005. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: The Electric Utility Department has been without a Substation Superintendent since the retirement of Mr. Dan de la Hoya. Mr. Anthony Siegfried has been in the acting capacity for one year (in addition to assuming his responsibilities and duties as the Substation Operations Supervisor). The Substation Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the daily activities and operations of the Substation Division, in addition, administrative support is provided to the General Manager. Following Human Resources' study, and the department head's recommendation, the proposed classification study recommendation and applicable salary range are listed below: FINANCIAL IMPACT: The proposed increase will not negatively impact the adopted and approved budget for the Electric Department. The salary can be found in the Electric Department's budget under Account Number 520-8003 with salary benefits under Account Number 520-8003 1100-0000-000 1010-0580-000. Current Proposed Department Classification Classification Proposed Monthly Salafy Range Electric Substation Substation Utility Operations Superintendent $6,668 Step "N'to $8,105 Step E„ Supervisor FINANCIAL IMPACT: The proposed increase will not negatively impact the adopted and approved budget for the Electric Department. The salary can be found in the Electric Department's budget under Account Number 520-8003 with salary benefits under Account Number 520-8003 1100-0000-000 1010-0580-000.