HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 66-99(5)RESOLUTION N'O, 6 S = 9 e ~. ~j~
AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO RESOLUTION NO. 66-99
APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE BLUE AND WHITE
COLLAR UNITS AND ADOPTING SALARY SCHEDULE
AND RELATE-'D BENEFITS,
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 66-99 sets salaries and related benefits for
employees of the Blue and White Collar Units,
NOW, THEREFORE'., BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield
that effective immediately, the Salan,/Schedule, a part of ResoNution No. 66-99, is hereby
amended as fofiows:
1. Resolution No. 86-99 is hereby amended by deleting the following
class title from the Blue Collar Unit:
14350
16.128
class title from the White Collar Unit:
Industrial Waste Inspector
16.935 17.781 18.667 19.605
Resolution No. 66-99 is hereby amended by deleting the l~ollowing
21470 A IFire Inspector
15.576 16.354 17.173 18.033 18.934
title to the White Collar Unit:
24350 A
16.128
21470 A
15.576
Resolution No. 66-99 is hereby amended by adding the following class
ilndustriaIWasteinspector
16.935 17.781 18.667 19.605
Fire Prevention/Environmental Officer
16.354 17,173 18.033 18.934
the following class titles in the White Collar Unit:
24350 ~
17.307
21470 ~
18.183
Resolution No. 66-99 is hereby amended by revising the salaries for
Industria~ Waste Inspector
18.183 19.096 20.066 21.087
Fire Prevention/Environmental Officer
19.096 20.066 21.087 22.141
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted
by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
AUG 16 2000 , by the foBIowing vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER CARSON,DEMOND,MAGGARD,COUCH,ROWLES,SULLIVAN,SALVAGGIO.~G'fJ=EJ~
COUNCILMEMBER i[~J(Tt',3E.
COUNCILMEMBER ~.~_~.
COUNCILMEMBER ~'4Qb,~F_,
AUG 18 2000
APPROVED
BOB PRICE
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfie~d
APPROVED as to form:
CITY ATI'ORNEY of the Ci'b/of Bakersfield
8/8/00
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
CLASS SPECIFICATION: 1435024350
UNIT: ~"'-- White Collar
EE04: Para Profcssional Technicians
Class Title:
INDUSTRIAL WASTE INSPECTOR
Class Summary,:
Under general supervision, inspects and monitors industrial and commcrcial wastc disposal proccsjcs
to insurc compliancc with ordinancc and pcrmit rcquircmcnts; discharges into wastewater systems by
commercial and industrial users in order to enfome applicable federal, state and local regulations;
establishes and implements new procedures and discharge limits for the City's pretreatment program;
and performs other work as required.
Representative Duties:
The following typical teSsks and responsibilities are representative of all positions in the class. They are
descriptive, not limiting;.
Essential Duties:
Reviews applications for thc issuance of wastewater discharge pcrmits; and evaluates permit
applications, permitted user's serf-monitoring reports, facility modifications, pretreatment systems;
issues wastewater discharge permits; inspects industrial and commercial cstablishmcnts that arc located
within the City scwcr scrvicc arcs users to determine their wastewater characteristics; performs field
sampling duties, such as installing and adjusting mc, nitc~rL-~g sampling equipment to obtain
representative samples for laboratory analyscs, preserving samples and performing field tests; performs
technical calculations to derive defensible pollutant limits; investigates routine complaints; issues
notice of violations; coordinates with other departments and agencies to assist the public in obtaining
solutions to code violations; works with the City Attorney's Office and Municipal court when legal
action is required; provides court testimony; prepares rclatcd comprehensive written reports; sets
deadlines, tracks cases and documents the procedures taken by the City to hold responsible parties
accountable for abating code violations; may interact with the public in adverse situations; resolves
disputes in a tactful manner; follows established safety procedures; answers inquiries and provides
information to the public regarding industrial wastewater control.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Industrial Waste In~spector is required to interpret regulations and initiate appropriate e~2forcement
action after identifying noncompliance with local, stare, or federal requirements. May be required to
take charge of the Pretreatment/Revenue Section during the absence of the supervisor. This class is
differentiated from the Wastewater Treatment Plant Lab Technician and Operator in that the latter
focuses on routine plant operations and lab analyses while the Industrial 'Waste Inspector handles non-
routine enfomement issues in the field.
Dcs:ra5le Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge of: provisions of the City Sewer Ordinance and related federal and state pretreatment and
~ardous waste regulations; the methods of installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment
used for monitoring industrial waste discharge; inspecting, sampling and testing of industrial
wastewater; applicable safety precautions; related computer applications.
CLASS TITLE: Industrial Waste Inspector 24350
Ability to: handle both routine and non-routine enforcement issues; issue correction notices; analyze
technical information and take a]~ropriate! action; tactfully communicate the objectives of the industrial
waste program to representatives of commercial and industrial firms; maintain accurate records and
prepare clear and concise reports.
Training and Experience:
Graduation from high school supplcmcntcd by colXcgc lcvcl courscs in Chemistry or othcr courscs
rclatcd to industrial wastcs, wastcwatcr, or water tcchnology. Graduation from an accredited
college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or closely related field and
one year of experience in industrial waste inspection, wastewater treatment or related field; or an
equivalent combination of traitring and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the
described duties.
Licenses. Certificates and Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license. Certification by the California Water
Pollution Control Environment Association (CWEA) a,s a Grade I Industrial Wastc Environmental
Compliance Inspector is required within two years of appointment. A Grade II Environmental
Compliance Inspector Certificate issued by the CWEA is required no later than three years after
the first examination is given after employment.
Physical Conditions or Special Working Conditions:
Must possess sufficient strength :to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able
to open manholes weigl-dng up to 120 pounds using appropriate v. ools. Work involves all outdoor
weather conditions, confined areas, heights and possible exposure to unpleasant and potentially
hazardous conditions.
Approved by the Miscellaneous Civii Service Board:
Approved by the City Coancil:
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August 3, 2000
PROPOSED JOB SPECIFICATION
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
CLASS SPECIFICATION: 21470
UNIT: WHITE COLLAR
EEO4: TECHNICIANS
CLASS TITLE:
FIRE PREVENTION/ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER
CLASS SUMMARY:
Undergeneral supervision, as a prevention/environmentalofficerweadng a badge, performs routine
and difficult work requiring speoialized environmental skills to secure compliance with the California
Fire Code, California Building Code, appficable sections of Chapter 6.5, 6.6 and 6.95 of the Health
and Safety Code, Bakersfield Municipal Code, including other codes, ordinances, and standards.
Work involves resolving routine to difficult code enforcement issues within established poficy.
IncumbentsaresupervisedbytheFireMarshalortheDirectorofEnvironmentalServices. Performs
other work as required.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Thefollowing typical tasks and responsibifitiesare representativeofthis class. They are descriptive,
not limiting.
Essential Duties:
As a Fire Prevention/Environmental Officer wearing a badge, performs state and local mandated
inspections, investigates routine and complex non-complianceissues and complaints, prepares and
processes appropriate corrective orders, and acts to gain compliance to California Fire Code,
California Building Code, National Fire Protection Association Standards and Bakersfield Municipal
Code violations; issues Notices of Violation, Stop Work Orders and correction notices; coordinates
with other departments and agencies to assist the public in obtaining solutions tocode violations;
inspects undergroundstorage tanks; works with the Fire Marshal or the Director of Environmental
Services to implement office hearings; works with the City Attorney's Office and Municipal Court
when legal action is required; testifies in court; researches ownership and lien holders of subject
properties; prepares comprehensivewritten reports; sets deadlines, tracks cases, and documents
the procedures taken by the City to hold responsible parties accountable to abating code violations;
prepares documents, and tracks proceduresset forth in the Bakersfield Municipal Code; interacts
with the public in potentially votatile situations; resolves disputes regarding code enforcement
matters in a tactful and productive manner; utilizes a personal computer for reporting and
documenting inspections.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Fire Prevention/Environmentall Officer, after appropriate training, is authorized to issue citations.
The Fire Prevention/EnvironmentalOfficerwill handle routine investigations independently, and with
supervision, investigate long-term, potentially volatile or more involved cases. The Fire
Prevention/Environmental Officer must be skilled at working with people to solve problems.
iPROPOSED JOB SPECiFICATiON
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
CLASS SPECIFICATION: 21470
UNIT: WHITE COLLAR
EEO4: TECHNICIANS
CLASS TITLE:
FIRE PREVENTDON/ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER
QUALIFICATIONS GUi DE:
Traininq and Experience:
Graduation from high school or G.E.D. Two (2) years of college level course work in Fire
Technology, Hazardous Materials or Environmental Science and two (2) years related work
expedence in Uniform Fire Code (UFC) or Uniform Building Code (UBC)enforcement, hazardous
materials or underground storage tank inspection.
Knowledqe of: laws and ordinances regulating building construction and fire protection systems;
codes related to fire and public Safety; legal procedures and documents, correction notices, violation
notices and citations; dght-of-~;ntry, due process, and procedures used to research ownership of
properties being inspected; state and local enactments governing building construction use and
occupancy; personal computer applications related to work.
Ability to: understand, interpret and enforce applicable laws, codes and regulations; read and
understand blueprints, plans, specifications and pnaperty descriptions; work independently and
priodtize workload; establish and maintain effective working relationshipswith staff, members of the
public and others encountered in the course of work; handle routine and volatile code enforcement
cases; enforce codes, ordinances and regulations firmly, consistently, tactfully and impartially; deal
effectivelywith confrontational situations; propedy document code enforcement cases; com m unicate
clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; prepare and present information in meetings and
court proceedings; operate an office computer and software applications related to work.
Licenses, Certificates and Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid California Class "C"' Driver's License. (Employees will be required to operate
City vehicles on a daily basis.) Successful completion of training and certificationwill be required
as a condition of continued employment. in addition, incumbents may be required to successfully
complete training in Police procedures and pass a psychological examination.
Physical Conditions or Special Workinq Conditions:
Incumbents will be required to make on-site inspections and investigations in the field in all weather
conditions. Construction sites may require inspections at above and below grade access. This
position entails working in hazardous situations, and under conditions that may expose the
incumbentto hazardousmaterials. This position emphasizes communication skfils as contacts may
involve volatile situations.
CURRENT JOB SPECIFICATION
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
CLASS SPECIFICATION: 21470
UNIT: WHITE COLLAR
EEO4: PARA-PROFESSIONALS
CLASS TITLE:
FIRE INSPECTOR
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
Under supervision, inspects industrial, commemial, institutional and residential facilities to ensure
compliance with state and local iire and life safety codes; performs the coordination and follow up work of
a continuing weed abatement and hazard reduction program; and assists in cause and origin of fire
investigations.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Inspects sprinkler and alarm systems and other selected devices and equipment; enforces fire safety codes
and issues notices, warnings and citations; reviews plans to ensure compliance with state and local fire codes;
assists in cause and origin of fire investigations; writes inspection reports, maintains records; prepares
documents in support of citatk>ns or warrants for violator's arrests; inspects industrial, commercial,
institutional and residential facilities to ensure compliance with state and local fire codes; testifies in court
on criminal and civil matters filed by the Fire Prevention Bureau on offenses against fire laws, ordimnces
and regulations; receives specific complaints regarding weeds and hazards; handles all correspondence
dealing with complaints and the weed abatement and hazard reduction program; answers the telephone and
assists the public in specific areas; performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM OUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Exp erienee: Grad~xation frora high school or attairap~ent of a satisfactory score on a GED test;
and two years of college level course work in fire science or a related field or two years of experience in fire
safety or building construction inspection.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilltie!~:
Knowledge of: fire protection and life safety systems; technical fire protection and inspection procedures
and practices; local and state fire codes; national fire safety and prevention standards; plans review; Uniform
Fire and Building Construction Codes. Ability to meet and deal effectively with the public; ability to
understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to obtain and verify information through
telephone contacts and personal interviews; ability to coramunicate effectively orally and in writing.
Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid California driver's license.
Approved bv the City Council: September 5, i990
ADDroved by the Fire Civil Service Board: August 7, 1990