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Home My WebLink About99-03• Ordinance No. 99-3 Amending the position classification plan to include the position of engineering technician I and revising engineering technician II to grade 7. • Adopted: March 2, 1999 Effective: March 2, 1999 a • • Pulaski f V I R G I N I A ORDINANCE 99-3 AMENDING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO INCLUDE THE POSITION OF ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I AND REVISING ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II TO GRADE 7 • y BE IT ORDAINED, by the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, sitting in regular session on March 2, 1999, that: WHEREAS, the position Classification Plan is the official system or approved system of grouping positions into appropriate classes; and WHEREAS, the Town Manager and Department Heads are responsible for assessing the human resources needs of the Town's departments; and WHEREAS, after applying the position classification rating criteria to Engineering Technician I and Engineering Technician II, it was determined that these positions are a Grade 6, with a salary range of $19,208 to $28,811, and Grade 7, with a salary range of $21,100 to $31,368, respectively. The rating criteria for these two positions are attached to this ordinance. WHEREAS, Section 2.7 of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual requires that Town council approve the addition of a new position by amending the Position Classification Plan; and WHEREAS, Town Council reviewed the need for these changes and concurred with staff's recommendations and sufficient funds are available and budgeted for FY 1998-1999 to cover the Engineering Technician I change. NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED, that the Classification Plan (Attachment A-dated May 23, 1996) is hereby amended to include the position of Engineering Technician I, Grade 6 and Engineering Technician II, Grade 7. This Ordinance is effective upon adoption and is adopted this 2°d day of March 1999 as follows: James M. Neblett Lane R. Penn Jeffrey S. Worrell Bettye H. Steger ATTEST: .____ _ 7 \~ Patricia Pendergrast Clerk of Council Aye W. Edgar Hale ~7P ~e Joseph L. Weddle A;~e ~_ Pauline G. Mitchell ~~ ~~ Charles W. Stewart, Jr. _~~ .• THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA B . o . Jo t n, ayor Tools and Equipment • • Calculator , Two IBM computers - Lotus 1-2-3, AutoCad, and WordPerfect software • Plotter • Copier • Elevation rod • Surveyor's [eveI • Transit • Tripod • Hammers ` • Stakes • Printer • Drafting Machine • Scale • Mechanical drawing tools (e.g. triangles, t-squares) • Office supplies (e.g. pens, pencils) • Town vehicle • Telephone • Fax machine • Lab equipment (e.g. thermometer, ph meter) Job Context . The Engineering Aide works from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday -Thursday. ° This is a part-time position that lasts twelve months each yeaz. The Engineering Aide works both outside and inside a climate controlled building with adequate lighting. This position does require physical activity on field locations. There is some risk involved on this job due to work done in dangerous areas (e.g. sewers, near traffic). Work Performance The Engineering Aide is evaluated by the Town Engineer annually on the standard performance appraisal evaluation implemented by the Town of Pulaski. Job Qualifications Upon hire, the Engineering Aide must: • Have a high school diploma or better • Have drafting skills • Have good math skills • Have general knowledge of surveying • Have a working home telephone • Have valid drivers license • After hire, the Engineering Aide must: • Be skilled in assisting with surveying • Have computer skills - • Be skilled in reading maps • Be skilled in researching deeds • • Engineering Tech I Engineering Department Job Summary The Engineering Tech I is responsible for assisting the Engineering department in providing the town with engineering and other related services. The Engineering Tech I is primarily responsible for the drafting and surveying involved in all projects. Work Activities Drawing Duties • Plots drawings • Makes drawings of crime scenes for Police department • Makes drawings for Recreation department • Makes all blueprints for bids • Updates zoning map every four to five months • Drafts project designs _ • Makes copies of design specifications for projects • Updates Town maps streets, cemetery, house numbering) Field Duties • Takes sewer samples • Takes water samples • Measures right of ways • Stakes off funeral plots at cemetery • Examines right of ways, yards, and property for trash and weeds • Helps with surveying/note taking • Posts zoning notices on property • Obtains data for "As Built" drawings • Collects data for traffic engineering problems Communication Duties • Maintains correspondence with the 911 representative • Composes letters • Conducts over the phone surveys • Conducts door to door surveys • Prepares notices • Takes price quotes from contractors • Fills out sales slips for cemetery plots • Indexes cemetery plot sales • Decision Making Duties • Evaluates right of ways to determine if obstructed • Decides whether or not a requested street light is valid and makes recommendation for approval or non-approval • Decides if property owner is in violation of nuisance ordinance (only concerning weeds and trash) • Uses survey data to develop preliminary drawings Other duties • Sells cemetery plots • Copies 911 discrepancy sheets for Police Department • Files paperwork • Updates files • Keeps a record of all engineering employees involved in the Neighborhood Grant when applicable • Looks up information concerning zoning requests • Performs all other duties as assigned by the Town Engineer Tools and Equipment • Calculation • Two computers • AutoCad, Microsoft Office, Cybernet Water Model • Plotter • Copier • Elevation rod • Surveyor's level • Transit • Tripod • Hammers • Stakes • Printer • Drafting machine • Scale • Mechanical drawing tools (e.g. triangles, t-squares) • Office supplies (e.g. pens, pencils) • Town vehicle • Telephone • Fax machine • Lab equipment (e.g. thermometer, ph meter) _ Job Contest The Engineering Tech I works from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday -Friday. This is a full-time position that lasts twelve months each year. The Engineering Tech I works both outside and inside a climate controlled building with adequate lighting. This position does require physical activity on field locations. There is some risk involved on this job due to work done in dangerous areas (e.g. sewers, near traffic). Work Performance The Engineering Tech I is evaluated by the Town Engineer annually on the standard performance appraisal evaluation implemented by the Town of Pulaski. Job Qualifications Upon hire, the Engineering Tech I must: • Have a high school diploma or better • Have drafting skills • Have good math skills • Have general knowledge of surveying • Have a working home telephone • Have valid drivers license After hire, the Engineering Tech I must: i Be skilled in assisting with surveying • Have computer skills • Be skilled in reading maps • Be skilled in researching deeds Date Revised 2/99 Rtc/john hawiry/ cJengineering tech [ • c~ . Engineering Technician II Engineering Department Revised 2/22/99 Job Summary The Engineering Technician II is responsible for ensuring that all construction projects meet required specifications. The Engineering Tecluucian II is also responsible for providing technical assistance to the Town Engineer. Work Activities Field Duties • Takes sewer samples • Takes water samples • Leads survey team • Measures right of ways • Stakes off funeral plots at cemetery • Evaluates street conditions annually • Inspects construction sites - • Evaluates preliminary construction • Assists with building inspections in the absence of the Code Compliance Officer • Investigates citizen complaints Decision Making Duties • Makes decisions based on right of way evaluations • Makes decisions based on requests made from public (e.g. street light) • Makes minor changes in field when necessary during construction phase • Makes decisions based on citizen complaint investigations • Chooses the most effective and cost ei~cient building materials • Determines if constnaction employees are properly classified by contractor* • Makes decisions based on annual street condition evaluations • Evaluates traffic Engineering data to make recommendations • Uses field data and preliminary drawings to develop preliminary design for projects Communication Duties • Prepares reports and memorandums • Keeps a daily project log* • Meets with Town Engineer • Meets with Town Manager • Communicates with Town citizens* • Meets with contractors • Conducts construction employee interviews C~ • Makes calls when necessary* Other Duties • - • Verifies pay for employees doing construction work* • Ensures that contractors meet requirements listed in grants • Assists in developing cost estimates • Prepares some design drawings • Provides assistance to other departments when necessary • Gathers data relevant to preparing designs • Coordinates the efforts of the contractor, construction employees, and Town agencies • Supervises survey operations • Assists in record keeping • Assists in reproducing designs Tools and Equipment • Calculator • Two computers • AutoCad and Lotus 1-2-3 software • Plotter • Tripod • Mechanical drawing tools (e.g. triangles, t-squares) • Theodlite • Electronic distance meter . Surveyor's level • Surveyor's tape • Level rod • Plumb bobs • Lab equipment (e.g. thermometer, ph meter) • Heavy duty machinery (e.g. dump truck) • Hand tools (e.g. hammer) • Construction tools (e.g. shovels) • Telephone • Town vehicle • Office supplies (e.g. pens, pencils, paper) Job Context The Engineering Technician II works from 8:00 - 4:30 p.m. Monday -Friday. These hours may vary based on the hours kept by the contractor. This is a full-time position that lasts twelve months each year. The Engineering Technician II works both outside and inside of a climate controlled building with adequate lighting. The majority of the Engineering Technician II's time is spent outdoors. This position does require physical activity on field locations. There are periods of moderate to high levels of stress on this job due to the dangerous locations, equipment used, and the number of citizens who depend on the safety and accuracy of ali completed construction projects. L~ Work Performance The Engineering Technician II is evaluated by the Town Engineer annually on the • standard performance appraisal evaluation implemented by the Town of Pulaski. Job Qualifications Upon hire, the Engineering Technician II must: • Have construction experience • Have an Associates Degree in a related field • Have a valid Virginia driver's license • Have good communication skills • Have good math skills • Be able to analyze problems in the field • Be able to interpret plans and specifications • Have knowledge of basic engineering principles • Have knowledge of surveying • Have technical writing skills • Have knowledge of basic handling techniques of test sample material • Have a working home phone After hire, the Engineering Technician II must: • Be skilled in alt aspects of surveying - • Have Iearned the intricacies and workings of town governments • Have computer skills • Be skilled in implementing design specifications engtec2 1~ 025 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II Town of Pulaski Engineering Department . Salary Range - 7 FACTORS LEVEL ~ POINTS Education /Knowledge 3 420 Skills /Experience 3 330 Complexity 3 213 Responsibility 3 213 Safety and Risk 2 141 Personal Contacts 2 - 76 Physical Demands 2 25 • Work Environment 2 24 TOTAL POINTS 1442 ~~ Title: n ineerin Technician • Department: n ineerin Salary Range: 7 Education/Knowledge: 3 Points (E/I~: 420 Skills/Eaperience: 3 Points (S/E): 330 Complexity: 3 Points (C): 213 Responsibility: 3 Points (R): 213 Safety/Risk: 2 Points (S/R): 141 Personal Contacts: 2 Points (PC) 76 Physical Demands: 2 Points (PD): 25 Work Environment: 2 Points (WE): 24 • ENGTECH2FACTORS • Total Points: 1442 `~ i• 025 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I Town of Pulaski Engineering Department Salary Range - 6 FACTORS LEVEL POINTS Education /Knowledge 3 420 Skills /Experience 3 330 Complexity 3 213 Responsibility 4 107 Safety and Risk 2 141 Personal Contacts 2 76 Physical Demands 2 25 Work Environment 2 24 TOTAL POINTS 1,336 • '~ •, Title: n ineerin Technician • D i _ epartment: n neerin Salary Range: 6 Education /Knowledge: 3 Points (E/K): 420 Skills /Experience: 3 Points (S/E): 330 Complexity: 3 Points (C): 213 Responsibility: 4 Points (4): 107 Safety Risk: 2 Points (S/R) 141 Personal Contacts: 2 Points (PC): 76 Physical Demands: 2 Points (PD): 25 Work Environment: 2 Points (WE): 24 • TOTAL POINTS: 1336 ENGTEC 1FACTORS • 1`~ f ~ - .. ' Title alarv Range Total Points Water Treatment Plant Operator I ~ 6 1404 Engineering Technician I 6 1336 ' , Engineering Technician II 7 1442 Crew Supervisor 7 1442 Police OtTicer 7 1513 Assistant Park Manager 7 1544 Firefighter Sergeant 7 1501 Master Police Officer 7 1513 Juvenile Intervention Specialist 8 1595 Clerk of Council 8 1566 Crime Prevention Specialist 8 1660 Police Corporal 8 1619 Code Compliance OtFcer 8 1658 Superintendent of Fleet Maintenance 8 1616 - Superintendent ofWater/Sewer 8 1586 Fire Marshall 8 1619 Superintendent of Streets r 8 1586 Superintendent of General Prope ty 8 1616 Chief Waterworks Operator 8 1658 Sports Coordinator 9 1727 Police Sergeant 9 1725 Senior Center Director 9 1701 Project Engineer 9 + 1760 Fire Captain 9 1739 Park Manager 9 1687 Police Commander 10 1848 Assistant Finance Director 10 ~ 1833 Assistant Town Engineer ~ 10 1798 Economic Development Director l2 2086 eng/tb/titlesaltange 2 r~ U s ~~ I, Patricia Pendergrast, Clerk of Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 99-3, amending the position classification plan to include the position of engineering technician I and revising engineering technician II to grade 7, is a true and correct copy of the Ordinance set out and adopted by the recorded vote of the Town Council on March 2, 1999. Patricia Pendergrast, Cler f Council C~ ~~ ~J