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Home My WebLink About2011-03ORDINANCE 2011-03 Ordinance Amending the Position and Classification Plan To Include the Position of Safety Officer WHEREAS, the Position Classification Plan is the official system of grouping positions into appropriate classes; and, WHEREAS, the Town Manager and Department Heads are responsible for assessing the human resource needs of the Town's departments; and, WHEREAS, following such assessment, a recommendation was made to Town Council that the position of Safety Officer should be added to the Position and Classification Plan of the Town of Pulaski to oversee and direct the safety program of the Town; and, WHEREAS, Town Council reviewed the recommendation of Town Staff and directed that the position of Safety Officer be added to the Position and Classification .Plan; NOW, THEREFORE be it ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, sitting in regular session this 1St day of March 2011, that the Position and Classification Plan of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia is hereby amended to include the position of Safety Officer as a Grade 8 position, with a salary range of $28,495 to $45,416 as shown in Attachment A-Ordinance 2011-03, affixed hereto and expressly made a part of this ordinance. This ordinance is effective upon adoption and is hereby adopted this 1St day of March 2011 by the duly recorded vote of the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia as follows: Morgan P. Welker -Aye H.M. Kidd -Aye David L. Clark -Aye ATTEST: Joel B. Burchett, Jr. -Aye Robert A. Bopp -Aye Joseph K. Goodman -Aye THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA BY: J .Worrell, Mayor __~.rjZJ \ l~ (~~ si~/ Patricia Cruise, Clerk of Council Attachment A-Ordinance 2011-03 Job Description Job Title: Safet Officer Updated: 3/1/2011 Department: FLSA Status: Engineering Exempt Non-Exempt_X_ Reports to: Pay Grade: Grade 8 Town En ineer Job Summary: Implements and may supervise the coordination of the Town's safety training including maintenance of records of such training. Safety Officers should be free to devote proper time and attention as necessary to occupational health and safety matters. The Safety Officer shall have access to all department heads, supervisors and all Town employees, to include: full-time, part-time and volunteer employees. Essential Functions and Duties: The appointment of the "Safety Officer" does not diminish the responsibility of department heads, supervisors or every individual to maintain occupational health and safety standards. The Safety Officer shall act as a focal point for safety matters/issues that may arise. • Maintains the utmost confidentiality in dealing with employees, employee records and business information. • Works with Town Manager/Town Engineer to promote training and safety education to all Town employees. • Reports directly to the Town Engineer any non-compliance, non-safe activity. • Meets with Town Engineer/Town Manager in reference to any employee/department that continues to be non-compliant. • Review any/all accident reports from all departments within the Town. • Assists departments in all accident investigations. • Coordinates the administration of safety education and training programs. • Monitors the Town's compliance with applicable safety and health regulations. • Communicates appropriate safety and health information to all Town departments. • Works with department heads to ensure that all departments are continuing with safety awareness and safe practices. • Conducts periodic health and safety inspections in all Town of Pulaski facilities, with Town crews and Town job sites. • Meets with OSHA personnel as required. If the Safety Officer is absent from duty, the relevant department head(s) shall direct all health and safety issues to the Town Manager. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • OSHA accident/injury recording requirements. • Familiarity with general investigative procedures and techniques. • Ability to write investigative reports and findings. • Ability to formulate recommendations regarding corrective action. • General knowledge regarding safety practices. Training, Education and Experience: • Training in OSHA Form 300, 300A, 301 recording procedures. • Investigation conduct and techniques of investigation. Special Requirements: • High school graduate or GED. • Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and a driving record acceptable to the Town of Pulaski and its insurance carrier. • Must maintain all required certifications and licenses. • The Safety Officer may be required to travel in order to keep updated on issues, trends and required compliance to laws and regulations. • Travel as required by management and/or law. Physical Demands and Work Environment: Performs duties during emergencies; operates in a highly stressful environment with significant exposure to disabling injuries; requires walking, running, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling over terrain and buildings. Note: This description provides information regarding the essential functions of the designated job, and the general nature and level of work associated with the job. It should not be interpreted to describe all the duties whose performance may be required of such employees or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments such as individual may be given. Safety Officer Town of Pulaski Engineering Department Salary Range-Grade 8-$28,495---$45,416 FACTORS LEVEL POINTS Education/Knowledge 3 420 Skills/Experience 3 330 Complexity 2 319 Responsibility 3 213 Safety and Risk 1 212 Personal Contacts 2 76 Physical Demands 1 25 Work Environment 2 24 TOTAL POINTS 1619 Title: Safety Officer Department: Engineering Salary Range: ~g Education/Knowledge: ~ Points: (E/K): 420 Skills/Experience: ~ Points: (S/E) 330 Complexity: ~ Points: (C) 319 Responsibility: 3~ Points: (R) 213 Safety/Risk: ~ Points: (S/R) 212 Personal Contacts: ~ Points: (PC) 76 Physical Demands: ~1 Points: (PD) 25 Work Environment: ~ Points: (WE) 24 Total Points: 1619 Classification Plan Sorted on Total Points Sala Ran a for FY 2009-2010; Effective 05/05/2009; U dated 05/07/09 & 06/02/09 ; Title Salary Salary Range Total Classification FY 2008-2009 Points Receptionist/Switchboard Operator 3 $18,718------$29,834 970 Custodian 3 $18,718------$29,834 979 Equipment and Supplies 3 $18,718------$29,834 1001 Engineering Aide 3 $18,718------$29,834 1026 Street Sweeper 3 $18,718------$29,834 1052 Park Maintenance Technician ~~ 3 $18,718------$29,834 1055 Laborer-Public Works 4 $20,027------$31,920 1063 Caretaker/Laborer-Public Works 4 $20,027------$31,920 1063 Account Clerk II 4 $20,027------$31,920 1063 Meter Reader-Public Works 4 $20,027------$31,920 1063 Secretary 4 $20,027------$31,920 1095 1~ Equipment Maintenance Technician-Public Works 6 $23,805------$37,941 1305 Equipment Operator-Public Works 6 $23,805------$37,941 1305 Accounts Payable Clerk 6 $23,805------$37,941 1307 Personnel Technician 6 $23,805------$37,941 1307 Laboratory Technician 6 $23,805------$37,941 1307 Engineering Technician I 6 $23,805------$37,941 1336 Utility Clerk 6 $23,805------$37,941 1345 Account Clerk for Property Taxes 6 $23,805------$37,941 1345 Automotive Mechanic 6 $23,805------$37,941 1404 Water Treatment Plant Operator I 6 $23,805------$37,941 1404 Detective Secretary 7 $26,149------$41,678 1426 Operator 1-Water Plant 7 $26,149------$41,678 1426 Crew Leader-Public Works 7 $26,149------$41,678 1426 Engineering Technician II 7 $26,149------$41,678 1442 Economic Development Specialist 7 $26,149------$41,678 1485 Firefighter 7 $26,149------$41,678 1492 Assistant Park Manager ,~ 7 $26,149------$41,678 1544 Operator II-Water Plant 8 $28,495------$45,416 1547 Crew Supervisor-Assistant Street Supervisor-P.W. 8 $28,495------$45,416 1547 Administrative Secretary 8 $28,495------$45,416 1574 Police Records Manager 8 $28,495------$45,416 1574 Superintendent of Water/Sewer 8 $28,495------$45,416 1586 Superintendent of Streets 8 $28,495------$45,416 1586 Dispatcher 8 $28,495------$45,416 1600 Fire Sergeant 8 $28,495------$45,416 1602 Superintendent of Fleet Maintenance 8 $28,495------$45,416 1616 Superintendent of General Property 8 $28,495------$45,416 1616 Fire Marshall 8 $28,495------$45,416 1619 Safety Officer 8 $28,495------$45,416 1619 Assistant Chief Waterworks Operator 8 $28,495------$45,416 1633 Code Com liance Officer 8 $28,495------$45,416 1658 Classification Plan Sorted on Total Points Salary Range for FY 2008-2009; Effective 05/05/2009: Title Salary Salary Range Total Classification FY 2008-2009 Points Chief Operator-Water Plant 9 $30,838------$49,151 1668 Administrative Manager--Public Works 9 $30,838------$49,151 1668 Clerk of Council 9 $30,838------$49,151 1668 Computer Technician Advanced 9 $30,838------$49,151 1680 Park Manager 9 $30,838------$49,151 1687 Senior Center Director 9 $30,838------$49,151 1701 Chief Dispatcher 9 $30,838------$49,151 1706 Sports Coordinator 9 $30,838------$49,151 1727 Fire Lieutenant 9 $30,838------$49,151 1729 Project Engineer 9 $30,838------$49,151 1760 Crime Prevention Specialist 9 $30,838------$49,151 1779 Police Officer ~~ 9 $30,838------$49,151 1779 Assistant to the Town Manager 10 $33,182------$52,887 1789 Community Relations 10 $33,182------$52,887 1789 Police Detective 10 $33,182------$52,887 1792 Assistant Town Engineer 10 $33,182------$52,887 1798 Assistant Finance Director 10 $33,182------$52,887 1833 Fire Captain 10 $33,182------$52,887 1835 Police Corporal j~ 10 $33,182------$52,887 1869 Police Sergeant i 11 $35,523------$56,618 2012 i Police Lieutenant 12 $37,870------$60,359 2081 Assistant Fire Chief 12 $37,870------$60,359 2081 General Supervisor 13 $40,772------$64,905 2086 Director of Public Works 13 $40,772------$64,905 2183 Police Gaptain 13 $40,772------$64,905 2241 '~ Economic Development Director 14 $43,166-----$68,800 2284 Director of Parks and Recreation 14 $43,166-----$68,800 2310 Director of Parks and Facilities 14 $43,166-----$68,800 2310 Town Engineer 14 $43,166-----$68,800 2310 Director of Finance 14 $43,166-----$68,800 2310 Fire Chief 14 $43,166-----$68,800 2394 Chief of Police 14 $43,166-----$68,800 2394