HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 98-18 RESOLUTION NO. 9 8—18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
TO AMEND THE CITY CLASSIFICATION PLAN
BY ADDING A NEW CLASSIFICATION ENTITLED
LEADWORKER WATER METERS
AND
DELETING THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF LEADWORKER WATER, LEADWORKER
WATER METER REPAIR, AND SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
WHEREAS,the Personnel Commission of the City of Huntington Beach having
conducted a duly noticed public hearing pursuant to the provisions of Personnel Rule 12-4 and
having recommended to the City Council at its meeting of February 18, 1998, that the
classification of Leadworker Water Meters be added and the classifications of Leadworker
Water, Leadworker Water Meter Repair and Service Representative be deleted; and
The Class Specification for the Leadworker Water Meters is attached as Exhibit A;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
resolve as follows:
Section 1. The City Classification Plan is hereby amended by adding the
classification reflected herein below:
New Classification
Leadworker Water Meters
Section 2. The City Classification Plan is amended by deleting the classifications of
Leadworker Water, Leadworker Water Meter Repair and Service Representative.
Section 3. All other provisions of the Classification Plan shall remain the same.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 16 th day of March , 1998.
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REVIEWED AND APPROVED: I ' A E PPROVED:
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Exhibit A to Resolution No. 98-18
CITY-OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
CLASS SPECIFICATION
TITLE: LEADWORKER WATER METERS
DATE: February 1998
DUTIES SUMMARY
The fundamental reason this classification exists is to ensure the effective field
operations of the meter readingicustomer service unit and meter repair unit.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under general supervision from the Crewleader-Meters, Leadworker Water Meters
provides oversight to the day-to-day operations in the meters section; in either the
meter read inglcustomer service or meter repair unit, and service as back-up to each
others unit. Incumbents coordinate daily assignments to work crews and perform
advanced journey level work where required.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Assists in planning and scheduling of overall work projects; assigns work to crew
members; trains employees in work assignments and safe work practices; conducts
computer keyboard entry of data; as required, performs those duties as may be
normally performed by classifications led; performs other related duties as assigned.
Meter Reading/Customer Service: Supervises service of new applications for
water services and the collections of water meter readings; implements procedures for
follow-up on delinquent accounts; investigates customer complaints on excessive water
billing and incorrect meter readings; implements procedures for discontinuance of water
service; conducts field audits.
Meter Repair.• Inspects, repairs and maintains water meters; replaces broken
meter boxes and lids as required; may pre-assemble components for large water meter
installations; investigates citizen complaints regarding the proper function of water
meter; records accurate forms on meter changes or register change; coordinates
materials and equipment needed for operation;
The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work
performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add,
modify, change of rescind work assignments as needed.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of: methods, materials, tools and equipment used in meter reading and
repair; City address system; applicable local, State and Federal regulations; water
meter operation, billing and repairs; personnel policies and procedures; basic algebra
and business math; safe working practices, procedures, and regulations; industry
standards related to meter operations; quality customer service practices and
techniques; on-the-job ' training methods; record keeping systems; budgetary
preparation practices.
Ability to: read and repair water meters; read and interpret diagrams, specifications,
manuals, and maps; make field drawings; perform basic computer key board data entry:
give "land follow written and oral instruction; write reports; evaluate employee
performance and communicate such reports and evaluations effectively both verbally
and in writing; keep accurate records and files; work according to prescribed safety and
industry standards; provide on the job training; communicate effectively with work crews
and public; provide quality customer service; assign work and track assignments.
Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school.
Experience: Four years experience in meter reading and/or meter repair.
License/Certificate: Valid California driver's license.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, CONNIE BROCKWAY,the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of
the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City,
do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach is seven;that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted
by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council
at a regular meeting thereof held on the 16th day of March, 1998 by the following
vote:
AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Green
City Clerk and ex-officio Merk of the
City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach, California
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