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Home My WebLink About1989September 12, 1989 TO: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE FROM: PERSONNEL DIVISION SUBJECT: REVISED JOB SPECIFICATIONS The following revised job specifications have been addressed, reviewed and approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board on May 30th and August 15th, and the Fire Civil Service Board on August 7 1989. The following job specifications include: 1) Heavy Equipment Operator - Streets 2) Planning Technician 3) Assistant Planner 4) Assistant Planner II 5) Fire Inspector The following is a summary listing of those .job specifications which have recently been revised: Heavy Equipment Operator - Streets: The job specification has been revised in the area. of Licenses or Certificates. The job specification currently requires a valid Class 2 California driver's license; however, due to the equipment being used and as required by law, possession of a Class 1 California driver's license is required to operate the equipment in performing the duties. The Planning Technician, Assistant Planner, and Assistant Planner II job specifications .were concurrently revised and updated to more closely distinguish the class characteristics between all three classifications. Revisions have not been made since their approval by the City Council in 1974. Major revisions were made in Class Characteristics with minor changes in Examples of Duties. Planninq Technician: Revisions in Class Characteristics include: ".. requiring a basic understanding of planning principles and practices." and "...reviewing various planning applications for completeness and compliance with planning regulations that require permits or approval from the Planning Department..." Changes in the Examples of Duties include: "provides assistance and support to project planners on various planning projects." Assistant Planner: Revisions in Class Characteristics include: "... requiring an advanced understanding of planning principles and practices.." and "... coordinating and processing of subdivision applications and site plans..." Changes in the Examples' of Duties include: "... compiles and updates census and demographic information..." Assistant Planner II: Revisions in Class Characteristics include: "... performing difficult planning work requiring high level oral and written presentation skills..." and "... evaluation and coordination of the subdivision process and architectural and site plan review;..." Changes in the Examples of Duties include: "..processing and administration of Architectural and site design review,..." Fire InsDector: This specification has been revised to reflect the specific characteristics, duties and qualifications required to define the Weed Abatement function of a fire inspector. cc: J. Dale Hawley COPY W/REVISIONS CLASS TITLE: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - STREETS 320 CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: This is skilled work in the operation of heavy and complex automotive equipment such as bulldozers, graders, scrapers, large road rollers,~asphalt pavers, heater cold planers, paving machines and heavy skip loaders; opcrzta~ n~ ~ ~o ~ c~ ........ ~. and performs other work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Operates a road grader on street maintenance, and repair projects. for ripping up old surfaces, regrading, mixing, spreading and resurfacing; cuts finish grade with road grader for curb, gutter and concrete work; operates bulldozers and scrapers; operates hoztar cold planer to plane and remove high spots in Streets and alleys, and to prepare surfaces for repaying in the construction of new roads and the maintenance of existing ones; ~ operates a backhoe for excavating utility trenches,, placing pipe and cutting fine grade; supervises and leads a crew on operations or repair project, directing all asPects of the operation in the absence of a supervisor; reads and understands survey markinqs. for r~ing ~: ~'~+~ .DESIRABLE MINIMI/M QUALIFICATIONS Traininq and ExPerience: Three years' experience in the operation of heavy automotive equipment in earthmoving, road construction or street maintenance. Knowledqe, Skills and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance characteristics of heavy equipment used ....... in the area assigned;, considerable knowledge of the occupational .. hazards and safety precautions applicable to assigned equipment. 'Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; ability to supervise a crew engaged in maintenance and repair operations; ability to follow projects through to completion with a minimum of instruction and supervision; ability to read and understand survey markings. Skill in the operation of heavy and complex automotive equipment. Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid Class California driver's license as required by law for equipment used. /s9 Approved by the City Council: Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board: FINAL COPY FOR APPROVAL CLASS TITLE: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - STREETS 320 CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: This is skilled work in the operation of heavy and complex automotive equipment such as'bulldozers, graders, scrapers, large road rollers, asphalt pavers, cold planers, paving machines and heavy skip loaders; and performs other work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Operates a road grader on street maintenance, and repair projects for ripping up old surfaces, regrading, mixing, spreading and resurfacing; cuts finish grade with road grader for curb, gutter and concrete work; operates bulldozers and scrapers; operateS.cold' planer to plane and remove high spots in streets and alleys, and to prepare surfaces for repaying in the construction of new roads and the maintenance of existing ones; operates a backhoe for excavating utility trenches, placing pipe and cutting fine grade; supervises and leads a crew on operations or repair project, directing all aspects of the operation in the absence of a supervisor; reads and understands survey markings. DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Traininq and Experience: Three years' experience in the operation of heavy automotive equipment in earthmoving, road construction or street maintenance. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance characteristics of heavy equipment used in the area assigned; considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to assigned equipment. Ability~ to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; ability to supervise a crew engaged in maintenance and repair operations; ability to follow projects through to completion with a minimum of instruction and supervision; ability to read and understand surveymarkings. Skill in the operation of heavy and complex automotive equipment. Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid Class i California driver's license as required by law for equipment used. Approved by the City Council: Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board: 5-30-89 COPY W/REVISIONS CLASS TITLE: PLANNING TECHNICIAN (503) CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: Under supervision performs high !ave! fundamental planning *~R4~=4a~ work within the Planning Department or the Community Development Division, requirinq a basic understandinq of planning principles and practices. Responsibilities include but are not limited to reviewing variou~ planninq .... .......... ng rezcning applications for completeness and compliance with planning regulations that require permits approval from the Planning Department ="~ ccndit~-=~ ~ ........ , Assisting and processing tentative subdivision and parcel maps for processinq, and supporting the planning operations of assigned planning section and responding to public inquiries; or implementation of the citywide Home Improvement Loan Programs. The Planning Technician also performs other work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (OPTION I: PLANNING DEPARTMENT) Updates base maps, zoning maps, block addressing maps and land use maps; processes architectural design submittals; Dssists in processing tentative subdivision and parcel maps; makes cost surveys relating to annexing to the city; reviews rezoning applications and conditional use permits for accuracy and completeness; prepares zoning maps; posts notices and prepares mailings for public hearing on individual properties; makes field trips to check applications; handles questions at the counter; , ....v .... ~+~ ~+~ department ~ ...... ' provides assistance and support to project planners on various planning projects. (OPTION II: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION) Implements the citywide Home Improvement Loan Program; reviews financial loan documents for adherence to guidelines, completeness and accuracy; monitors relocation procedures and payment, termite reports, title reports and appraisals, etc; keeps accurate records and other reports related HUD monitoring,s of the various programs; prepares necessary correspondence and reports; develops and implements a strategy of marketing of the various programs. DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Training and Experience: (Options I and II) The completion of two years of college with course work emphasis in planning or a related field and two years' experience in planning or public administration; or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties. Knowledqe, Abilities and Skills: (Option I) Considerable knowledge of planning concepts; good knowledge of drafting; good knowledge of report writing; good knowledge of Public relations. The ability to work in a wide variety of planning technician applications; ability to precisely follow written and oral instructions; ability to perform detailed work neatly and thoroughly; ability to deal effectively with the public Knowledqe, Abilities and Skills: (Option II) Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of Community Development and planning; knowledge of the fiscal, social and economic implications~that are involved in Community Development and City planning; knowledge of governmental organizations a~ they relate to planning; knowledge of federal and state regulation; working knowledge of the Community Development Block Grant Program. Knowledge of title, credit, evaluation and general construction process desirable. Ability to work effectively with the general public, especially with low and moderate income clients, and the community agencies concerning matters of community development and the relation to planning functionS; ability to present findings and conclusions clearly in written form. 7/89 Approved by the City Council: Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board: 8-15-89 FINAL COPY FOR APPROVAL CLASS TITLE: PLANNING TECHNICIAN (503) CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: Under supervision 'performs fundamental planning work within the Planning Department or the Community Development Division, requiring a basic understanding of planning principles and practices. Responsibilities include but are not limited to reviewing various planning applications for completness and compliance with planning regulations that require permits or approval from the Planning Department. Assisting and processing tentative subdivision and parcel maps for processing, and supporting the planning operations of assigned planning section and responding to public inquiries; or implementation of the citywide Home Improvement Loan Programs. The Planning Technician also performs other work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (OPTION I: PLANNING DEPARTMENT) Updates base maps, zoning maps, block addressing maps and land use maps; processes architectural design submittals; assists in processing tentative subdivision and parcel maps; makes cost surveys relating to annexing to the city; reviews rezoning applications and conditional use permits for accuracy and completeness; prepares zoning maps; posts notices and prepares mailings for public hearing on individual properties;.makes field trips to check applications; handles questions at the counter; provides assistance and support to project planners on various planning projects. (OPTION II: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION) Implements the citywide Home Improvement Loan Program; reviews financial loan documents for adherence to guidelines, completeness and accuracy; monitors relocation procedures and payment, termite reports, title reports and appraisals, etc; keeps accurate records and other reports related HUD monitoring's of the various programs; prepares necessary correspondence and reports; develops and implements a strategy of marketing of the various programs. DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Traininq and E×Derience: (Options I and II) The completion of two years of college with course work emphasis in planning or a related field and two years' experience in planning or public administration; or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: (option I) Considerable knowledge of planning concepts; good knowledge of drafting; good knowledge of report writing; good knowledge of public relations. The ability to work in a wide Variety of planning technician applications; ability to precisely follow written and oral instructions; ability to perform detailed work neatly and thoroughly; ability to deal effectively with the public Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: (Option II) Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of Community Development and planning; knowledge of the fiscal, social and economic implications that are involved in Community Development and City planning; knowledge of governmental organizations as they relate to planning; knowledge of federal and state regulation; working knowledge of the Community Development Block Grant Program. Knowledge of title, credit, evaluation and general construction process desirable. Ability to work effectively with the general public, especially with low and moderate income clients, and the community agencies concerning matters of community development and the relation to planning functions; ability to present findings and conclusions clearly in written form. 7/8 Approved by the City Council: Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board: 8-15-89 coPY /REVISIONS CLASS TITLE: ASSISTANT PLANNER (504) CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: Under general supervision is responsible for performing planning work requiring an advanced understanding of planning principles and practices; responsibilities include but are not limited to the'coordinating and processing of subdivision applications and site plans for proposed pro~ects as well as other planning applications requiring permits or approval from the Plannin~ · ~ ~ ~ dcscripticn~ an~ Department; map i!!ustrzting, dc~ ........ =-- , performing other related work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Investigates and processes requests for variances, zoning changes, subdivision plans, . general plan amendments; ma~ prepares legal descriptions and zoning for proposed annexations; ma~ prepares initial studies and'negative declarations involving environmental matters with supportive justification; prepares and illustrate maps; prepares reports and recommendations for the Planning Commission and City Council pertaining to zoning, iand division, general plans and initial project plans; compiles and updates census and demographic information; does background work for special planning studies; makes field studies for planning projects. DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Training and Experience: Graduation from an~~e~ accredited college with a degree in planning or a related field; two years' of experience in professional planning, preferably at the local government level; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. KnowledGe, Abilities and Skills: Knowledge of the principles and practices of city planning; knowledge of the fiscal, social and economic implications that are involved in city planning, including the development of urban and suburban environmental and recreational needs; good knowledge of governmental organizations as they relate to planning. Skill in the use and care of survey and drafting instruments. Ability to work effectively with the general public and the community agencies concerning matters of land use and the relation to planning functions; ability to present findings and conclusions clearly in written and graphic form. 6/89 Approved by the City Council: Approved by the Miscellaneous civil Service Board: 8-15-89 FINAL COPY FOR APPROVAL CLASS TITLE: ASSISTANT PLANNER (504) CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: Under general supervision is responsible for performing planning work requiring an. advanced understanding of planning principles and practices; responsibilities include but are not limited to the coordinating and processing of subdivision applications and site plans for proposed projects as well as other planning applications requiring permits or approval from the Planning and' performing other related work as required. EXAMpLEs OF DUTIES: Investigates and processes requests for variances, zoning changes, subdivision plans, general plan amendments; prepares legal descriptions and zoning for proposed annexations; prepares initial studies and negative declarations involving environmental matters with supportive justification; prepares and illustrate maps; prepares reports and recommendations for the Planning Commission and City Council pertaining to zoning, land division, general plans and initial project plans; compiles and updates census and demographic information; does background work for special planning studies; makes field studies for planning projects. DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Traininq and ExDerience: Graduation from an accredited college with a degree in planning or a related field; two years' of experience in professional planning, preferably at the local government level; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledqe, Abilities and Skills: Knowledge of the principles and practices of city planning; knowledge of the fiscal, social and economic implications that are involved in city planning, including the development of urban and suburban environmental and recreational needs; good knowledge of governmental organizations as they relate to'planning. Skill in the use and care of survey and drafting instruments. Ability to work effectively with the general public and the community agencies concerning matters of land use and the relation to planning functions; ability to present findings and conclusions clearly in written and graphic form. .6/89 Approved by the City Council: Approved by the Miscellaneous. Civil Service Board: 8-15-89 COPY W/REVISIONS CLASS TITLE: ASSISTANT PLANNER II (505) CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: Under direction, is responsible for subdivision cccrdinzticn ~nd administrzticn performinq difficult planninq work requirinq hiqh level oral and written presentation skills and hiqh level of competency in the application of planninq Principles and practices; responsibilities include but are not limited to evaluation and coordination of the subdivision process and architectural and site plan review; evaluates and processes project applications requirinq approval from the Board of Zoninq adjustment; znd/ ..... ~ ~~ ~ rcspcn~ib!c ~ ..... 4 .... ~ ..... administrzticn: and performinq other related work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Does responsible work in the subdivision, design and administration; processing of current planning matters including the following: processing and administration of Architectural and site design review, street naming and house numbering; preparation of initial studies and negative declarations involving environmental matters with supportive justification; prepares and illustrates maps; meets and consults with staff of other city departments On subdivision and architectural and site design matters; may presents plans at public meetings, prepares reports and recommendations; and/or does responsible work in the processing of current planning matters, including the following: Investigates and prepares reports and presents them to the Board of Zonin~ Adjustment on ~!! zoning m~tt~rs inc!udin~ modifications and conditional use permits; processes zone changes, zoning upon annexation, complaints and violations; ........ ~=~ ~ .... 4~ ~,~,,~ anvircnmant~! m~tt~r~ ,~ith ....... ~4,-~ justific~ticn; meets and consults with staff of other city departments on zoning matters, prepares reports and recommendations; mzy present plans at public hearings. DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Traininq and Experience: Graduation from an racognized accredited college with a degree in planning or a related field; two years of experience in responsible current planning work, preferably at the local government level; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledqe, Abilities and Skills: Knowledge of principles and practices of physical planning; knowledge of good subdivision standards; knowledge of State Subdivision Map Act and other planning legislation; ability to undertake special planning studies and projects; ability to do design and drafting; and/or knowledge of zoning principles, practices and standards; knowledge of techniques of zoning and administration; knowledge of principles and practices of physical planning.--------~"4~=~ ........ ~.----..----~" --~~ ~ ..... ~+~ +~ public. Ability to work effectively with the general public and the community agencies concerning matters of land use and the relation to planning functions; ability to present findings and conclusions clearly in written and graphic form. 7/89 Approved by the City Council: Approved by the civil Service Board: 8-15-89 FINAL COPY FOR APPROVAL ~ CLASS TITLE: ASSISTANT PLANNER II (505) CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: Under direction, is responsible for performing difficult planning work requiring high level oral and written presentation skills and high level of competency in the application of planning principles and practices; responsibilities include but are not limited to evaluation and coordination of the subdivision process and architectural and site plan review; evalUates and processes project applications requiring approval from the Board of Zoning adjustment; and performing other related work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Does responsible work in the subdivision design and administration; processing of current planning matters including the following: processing and administration of Architectural and site design review, street naming and house numbering; preparation of initial Studies and negative declarations involving environmental matters with supportive justification; prepares and illustrates maps; meets and consults with staff of other city departments on subdivision and· architectural and site design matters; presents plans at public meetings, prepares reports and recommendations; and/or does responsible work in the processing of current planning matters, including the following: Investigates and prepares reports and presents them to the Board of Zoning Adjustment on zoning modifications .and conditional use permits; processes zone changes,.zoning upon annexation, complaints and violations; meets and consults with staff of other city departments on zoning matters, prepares reports and recommendations; present plans at public hearings. DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Traininq and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college with a degree in planning or a related field; two years of experience in responsible current planning work, preferably at the local government level; or an equivalent combination.of training and experience. Knowledqe, Abilities and Skills: Knowledge of principles and practices of physical planning; knowledge of good subdivision standards; knowledge of State Subdivision Map Act and other planning legislation; ability to undertake special planning studies and projects; ability to do design and drafting; and/or knowledge of zoning principles, practices and standards; knowledge of techniques of zoning and administration; knowledge of principles and practices of physical planning. Ability to work effectively with the general public and the community agencies concerning matters of land use and the relation to planning functions; ability to present findings'and conclusions clearly in written and graphic form. 7/89 Approved by the City Council: Approved by the Civil Service Board: 8-15-89 COPY W/REVISIONS CLASS TITLE: FIRE INSPECTOR 147 CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: Under supervision, inspects industrial, commercial, institutional ~ and residential facilities to ensure compliance with state and local fire and life safety codes; performs the coordination and follow up work of a continuinq 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 citations 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, ordinances 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. DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Training and Experience: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test; and two years of college level coursework in fire science or a related field. Two years of experience in fire safety or building construction inspection. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 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 and contacts and personal interviews; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writinq. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid California driver's license. 8/89 Approved by the Fire Civil Service Board: Approved by the City Council: FINAL COPY FOR APPROVAL CLASS TITLE: FIRE INSPECTOR 147 CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: Under supervision, inspects industrial, Commercial, institutional and residential facilities to ensure compliance with state and local fire 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 citations 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, ordinances 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. DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Traininq and Experience: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test; and two years of college level coursework in fire science or a related field. Two years of experience in fire safety or building construction inspection. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 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 and contacts and personal interviews; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid California driver's license. 8/89 Approved by the Fire civil Service Board: 8-14-89 Approved by the City Council: M EM ORA N D U M June 13, 1989 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: J. DALE HAWLEY, CITY MANAGER ~' SUBJECT: CHANGE IN NEW BUSINESS ITEM 12.G ON PAGE 10 OF THE AGENDA Attached is the Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Setting Salaries and Related Benefits for Captains ofthe Fire Department, the Salary Schedule and Memorandum of Understanding as listed on the June 14 Agenda under New Business, Item 12.g on page 10. Minor changes have been made to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Captains of the Fire Department. The changes are not substantive and are as follows: 1) The word "Union" has been changed to "Organization" throughout the contract. 2) Article 1.05 "HOURS OF WORK" section added. 3) Article 1.19 "GRIEVANCES - REVIEW" section added. 4) Article 1.37 "LEAVES OF ABSENCE" has been inserted as a new item. 5) Article 1.40 "CONTINUATION" has been replaced with "VALIDITY OF MEMORANDUM." These changes~have been reviewed and agreed to by management and the union representatives, JDH:jp Attachments ~ ~ Meeting Date: ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT June 14, 1989 Agenda Section: New Business. Agenda Item: TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Approved FROM: Personnel Division Department Head DATE: June 6, 1989 City Manager SUBJECT: A Resolution of the Council of the City of B approving the Memorandum of Understanding setting salaries and related benefits for Captains of the Fire Department of the City of Bakersfield. RECOMMENDATION: Motion to Adopt. Roll Call Vote. BACKGROUND: Meetings have been held with the Bakersfield Fireman's Labor Organization (BFLO) for the purpose of reaching an agreement on salaries and related benefits. BFLO represents the Fire Captains. Highlights of the agreement are: 1) Two-year term 2) 4% salary increase first year; and 1% Inequity salary increase; 4% increase second year 3) Vote on Agency Shop 4) Maintain proportion of medical payment 5) Uniform allowance $500 the first year and $600 the second year. 6) 6 shifts of holiday time 7) Voluntary Hepatitis B Inoculati~ons 8) Eligible medicare recipients regardless of the source of eligibility, to be required to sign-up. 9) Increase from 4 to 5 employees allowed to schedule vacation at any one time. 10) Employees with 15 years of service prior to execution of contract to receive 5% longevity pay, and longevity pay dropped for new hires. Fire Supervisory Unit voted on ratification of this agreement on May 31 1989 and June 1 1989 The agreement is within the guidelines established by the City Council. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING SETTING SALARIES AND RELATED BENEFITS FOR CAPTAINS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD. WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Bakersfield, Section 12, authorizes the City Council to provide for salaries and related benefits for employees of the City; and' WHEREAS, in compliance' with the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act of the State of California, the City has met and conferred in good faith with the Bakersfield Fireman's Labor Organization, Fire Supervisory Unit which represents this City's fire captains; and WHEREAS, the City's negotiator and the Bakersfield Fireman's Labor Organization, Fire Supervisory Unit have agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding, as attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that such Memorandum of Understanding complies with the guidelines established by the City Council; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that provisions of the attached Memorandum of Understanding shall commence on April 1, 1989 and expire at midnight on March 31, 1991, for all employees of said Supervisory Unit employed on the date of adoption of this resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield that commencing April 1, 1989, the attached document, entitled "Memorandum of Understanding between the Bakersfield Fireman's Labor Organization, Fire Supervisory Unit and City of Bakersfield" shall constitute the salary schedule and related benefits for the categories and positions specified therein on the date of adoption of this resolution, and that the whole of said attachment is hereby incorporated and approved as the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Bakersfield and the Bakersfield Fireman's Labor Organization, Fire Supervisory Unit for the two-year period beginning April 1, 1989 and expiring at midnight, March 31, 1991. o0o 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 , by the following vote: CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield APPROVED CLARENCE E. MEDDERS MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield APPROVED as to form: ARTHUR J. SAALFIELD CITY ATTORNEY of the City of Bakersfield LCM/meg Attachments R RES 5 SAL.FIRE3 6/05/89 - 2 - CITY OF BAI(ERSFIELD SALARY S C H E D U L E - A 6 - FIRE SUPERVISORY UNIT 05 JUN 1~789 EFFECTIVE DATE: 10 APR 1989 0 C S~LARY EDU CLS T CLASSIFICATION TITLE D BASI~ STEP I STEP 2 STEP 3 ~TEP 4 STEP 5 PCT 718 A FIRE CAPTAIN B HOURLY 16. 797 17. ~7 18. 537 19. 473 ~0. 461 MONTHLY 2, ~2=. ~8 3, 070. 58 3, ~25. 44 3, 388. 30 3, 560. =1 MONTHLY 2, ~22. 23 3, 071. 31 3,224. 78 3, 38~. 45 3, 5~0. ~5 CITY OF BAKERSFIELD 8A L AR Y SCHE DULE-.B , ~'. - FIRE SUPERVISORY UNIT O~ ~UN [~B~ EFFECTIVE DATE: O~ APR 0 C ~ALARY EDU CL~ T CLASSIFICATION TITLE D BASI~ STEP t STEP 2 ~TEP 3 ~TEP 4 ~TEP ~ PCT 718 A FIRE CAPTAIN B HOURLY ]7. 46~ 18. 353 1~. 278 20. 2~2 21, ~7~ BI-WKLY 1,3~7. ~ 1,468.~4 1,~4~.2~ l,&20- I~ 1,702.3~ MONTHLY 3, 03~. 61 3, 1~3. 42 3, 3=4. 37 3~ =~3. 8~ 3~ 702. 718 A FIRE CAPTAIN 8 HOURLY-II2 12.47a 13. 112 13. 768 14. 471 1~. 203 BI-WKLY 1~3~7.31 1~4~8. 54 1~542.02 1~20.7~ MONTHLY 3, 039. 1~ 3, 194. 08 3, 353. 89 3, 525. 14 3, 703. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BAKERSFIELD FIREMAN'S LABOR ORGANIZATION FIRE SUPERVISORY UNIT AND CITY OF BAKERSFIELD This Memorandum of Understanding is entered into with reference to the following facts: A. The Bakersfield Fireman's Labor Organization, hereinafter referred to as the ORGANIZATION, is the only recognized employee organization with the right to.meet and confer in good faith on behalf of employees of the City of Bakersfield employed in those certain classifications included within the appropriate unit of representation commonly referred to as the Fire Supervisory Unit (Unit No. 6). B. Representatives of management for the City of Bakersfield and representatives of the Organization have met on a number of occasions and have conferred in good faith exchanging a number of proposals concerning wages, hours, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment for employee-members represented by the Organization. C. Representatives of management for the City of Bakersfield· and representatives of the Organization have reached an understanding as to certain recommendations to be made to the City Council for the City of Bakersfield and have agreed that the parties hereto will jointly urge said Council to adopt one or more resolutions which will provide for the changes in wages~, hours, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment contained in these joint recommendations. THEREFORE, the representatives of Management for the City'of Bakersfield and the representatives of the Organization agree as follows: The parties hereto shall jointly recommend to the City Council of the City of Bakersfield that one or more salary resolutions be adopted effectuating the following changes in salaries, fringe benefits and other terms of employment for the employee-members represented by the Organization: ARTICLE 1.01 PARTIES TO MEMORANDUM This Memorandum of Understanding has been prepared pursuant to the terms of Code Section 2.76 of the City of Bakersfield, which is hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein, and has been executed by the Designated Representatives of the City.of Bakersfield and the Bakersfield Fireman's Labor Organization, hereinafter referred to as the ORGANIZATION, on behalf of the employee-members occupying the job classifications as set forth in Exhibit "A" which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. ARTICLE 1.02 RECOGNITION The~Bakersfield Fireman's Labor Organization, is hereby recognized as the Exclusive Recognized Employee Organization for those employee-members occupying the job classifications within the Fire Supervisory Unit as set forth in the City's Employer-Employee Relations Ordinance Supplemental Rules and Regulations. ARTICLE 1.03 SCOPE OF REPRESENTATION The Scope of Representation of the Recognized Employee Organization shall include all matters relating to employment conditions and employer-employee relations including (but not limited to) wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment but excluding the merits, necessity or organization of any service Or activity provided by law or executive order. ARTICLE 1.04 MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE RIGHTS RESERVED The parties hereto recognize the City has and will retain the exclusive right to manage and direct the performance of City services and the work forces performing such services. The City and Organization agree that nothing in this Memorandum of Understanding shall in any way abridge, restrict or modify the rights and prerogatives of the City and its employment as set forth in Code Section 2.76 and said Section is hereby incorporated by this reference and made a part hereof as though set forth in full. ARTICLE 1.05 HOURS OF WORK The basic schedule for fire suppression employees who are covered by this Agreement shall average 56 hours per week with no so-called "pay backs" ("D" days) for holiday time in the schedule and with the 24-hour shift being the normal work shift for employees. ARTICLE 1.06 SALARY AND WAGES The salary ranges for the classifications of the unit shall be amended as follows: 1.06.1 General Salary Increase. 4% April 10, 1989 4~ April 9, 1990 1.06.2 Inequity Salary Increases. Based on a review of compensation levels for equivalent classifications in ~other agencies during the meet and confer process, the parties have agreed on the following inequity adjustments for the classification of Captain. Adjustments listed on the same date as general wage adjustments under section 1.06.1 above, shall occur simultaneously and not be compounded. 1% April 10, 1989 1.06.3 Retirement Contributions. The City's' contribution towards employees PERS contribution shall be 9% for those employees hired prior to July 1, 1983 and 4~ for those employees hired on or after July 1, 1983. Employees hired after July 1, 1983, will be eligible to receive the 9% payment effective the beginning of their 7th uninterrupted year of service. Such payments by the City shall be reported as normal contributions and shall be credited to the employees accounts pursuant to the Government Code Section 2615; this PERS pickup is done pursuant to Section 414(H)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code. ARTICLE 1.07 HEALTH AND WELFARE The City and Organization have agreed that all future meeting and conferring and decisions regarding the structure of medical/dental insurance coverages shall take place through the Joint City/Employee Medical Insurance Committee. The Committee shall consist of representatives from each Unit and the City. There shall be a good faith effort to make all decisions by October 31 of each year. Discussions as to the City's contribution toward medical/dental insurance shall continue to be determined through the formal meet and confer process between the City and the individual units. Medical, Vision, and Dental Benefits. Effective April 1, 1989, the City shall provide biweekly contributions toward a medical, vision, and dental plan for all officers and employees of the City, subject to the following contributions: Employee City Biweekly Biweekly Maximum* Single coverage $2.31 $ 48.23 Two-party coverage 4.62 96.47 Family coverage 6.92 146.82 * The City will pay up to maximum amount depending upon plan chosen by employee. For the period beginning January, 1990, the City. shall increase its contribut'ions to maintain the existing proportion of payments based on the average of all plan options by category (i.e., if the City payment for employee only averaged amongst the four possible plan combinations is 95~, the City shall amend its dollar contributions to maintain the 95~ proportion). The City contribution shall vary by plan category to result in an equal ~employee deduction for all plan options. The accrued medical reserve fund shall remain in existence until it is depleted through the payment of increased employee medical insurance premiums or other agreed upon expenditures. All increases paid pursuant to this section shall be deducted from the medical reserve fund until it is depleted. ARTICLE 1.08 VISION INSURANCE The City shall maintain in effect the existing vision insurance coverage for all employees and their family members. Plan coverage shall be as agreed by the medical insurance committee. The City shall pay the full premium for the term of this agreement. ARTICLE 1.09 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE It is' agreed that each employee covered by this agreement shall have a uniform allowance as follows: payable on or before July 1 and December 1, 1989, Two Hundred, Fifty Dollars ($250.00). Payable on or before July 1 and December 1, 1990, Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00). The total uniform allowance in the first year of this agreement is Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00); the total uniform allowance in the second year of this agreement is Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00). ARTICLE 1.10 HOLIDAYS All employees covered by this agreement shall accrue holiday pay at the rate of six (6) shifts per year to be paid as 4 follows: One-half (1/2) for three (3) shifts on or before December 1 of each year and the other one-half (1/2) or three (3) shifts on or before June 30 of each year. Fire prevention personnel shall be entitled to standby pay in the amount of $20.00 for each holiday for which such employee is required to stand by. In addition, any such person who is required to be on standby status over a holiday shall receive comparable time off at.a mutually agreed upon time. Scheduling shall be done so as not to interfere with the operation of the Fire Safety Control Division, as staffing is available. ARTICLE 1.11 MINIMUM CALLBACK unit personnel called back to work after being released shall be entitled to a minimum of two (2) hours of work or pay. Such minimum time shall not be applicable for employees standing by for relief of other regular shift or workers on a normal shift-to-shift basis unless the employee is required to stand by for more that one (1) hour, in which case the two (2) hour minimum applies. Such callback time shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half (1~1/2) in cases of callback for shift work or other nonemergency work. Double time shall be paid for callbacks for fires, fire watches, staffing reserve fire apparatus during fires, and other emergency situations, such as windstorms, earthquakes, rescue and flood. ARTICLE 1.12 SICK LEAVE Employees in the unit accrue sick leave at the rate of five point six (5.6) shifts per year, with a maximum of fifty-six (56) shifts. An employee who has accrued the maximum of fifty-six (56) shifts of sick leave and who does not use any sick leave for the entire calendar year, will receive one- half of his/her five point six (5.6) shifts as vacation and the other half will be paid to the employee the following January. An employee who has accrued 56 shifts and who uses a portion of his/her sick leave during the calendar year will be entitled to convert seventy-five percent (75~) of the unused sick leave to vacation. Sick leave is defined to mean an absence from duty by any employee because (a) of his/her own illness or injury or exposure to contagious disease which incapacitates such employee from performing his/~er duties, or (b) absence frOm duty for attendance upon a member of his/her immediate family because of illness, injury, death or exposure to contagious disease where the attendance of such employee is definitely required. As used in this section, "immediate family" means husband, wife, child, parent or spouse's parent, or a close relative actually residing in the employee's household. Pregnancy of the employee's spouse in or of itself shall not be grounds for granting sick leave with pay. Illness accompanying pregnancy but not a normal condition thereof and supported by a physician's certificate shall be considered grounds for sick leave with pay. Sick leave absences with pay for attendance upon employee's immediate family shall be limited to not more than five (5) days (two and one-half 1/2] shifts) during each fiscal year. Sick leave absences with pay because of death in the employee's immediate family shall not exceed five (5) days (two and one-half [2-1/2] shifts) for each instance. ARTICLE 1.13 BEREAVEMENT LEAVE Employees shall have the option of charging bereavement leave to either sick leave, vacation or compensatory time. Employees electing to charge bereavement leave to either vacation or compensatory time off shall suffer no loss of conversion rights under Article 1.12 above. ARTICLE 1.14 COMPENSATORY TIME Fire personnel on five (5) day per week work schedule may accumulate compensatory time up to sixty (60) hours. Any compensatory time in excess of sixty (60) hours shall be automatically paid if management is unable to schedule time off. The use of comp time shall be scheduled through mutual agreement between the employee and management. Management may establish time off for comp time in excess of forty (40) hours where mutual agreement cannot be reached. Employees retain the right to request cash payment for any comp time on the books, subject to budgetary restraints. ARTICLE 1.15 STANDBY Fire prevention employees assigned to standby shall receive One Hundred Sixty ($160.00) Dollars per week of standby assignment. A week of standby assignment shall start effective at the end of the regular work shift on Monday afternoon and continue, except for regular work time, until the beginning of the regular work shift the following Monday morning. Existing language on standby compenSation for holidays shall continue unchanged. ARTICLE 1.16 VACATION SPLIT 1.16.1 Effective immediately, Up to five (5) employees (Firefighter through Captain classifications) shall be allowed to schedule vacation at any one time. 6 1.16.2 Employees who accumulate.seven (7) or more shifts of vacation periods~shall be allowed to request a split in · vacation periods. Seniority shall determine the .allocating of available vacation periods with all employees' first choices being considered before the consideration of the second of a split vacation request. One shift of vacation will be the smallest split. 1.16.3 Employees who have eight (8) or more vacation shifts must schedule eight (8) vacation shifts during the annual vacation signup, but may carryover (leave unscheduled) up to four (4) vacation shifts. These shifts may be taken off during the year subject to: a. Paragraph 1.16.1 aboVe. b. Forty-eight (48) hours advance request and department approval. c. Requests will be processed on a first-come, first- serve basis. d. At no time may the number of shifts being carried over exceed four (4). ARTICLE 1.17 PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM 1.17.1 At least once during the term of this agreement, the City will offer each unit employee the opportunity to receive a comprehensive physical assessment and follow- up counseling session. When indicated by initial results, follow-up testing will be performed. The assessment will measure: cardiovascular fitneSs, blood pressure, blood composition (cholesterol, etc.), body. composition, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Results of the assessment shall be for the individual employees use only. The. City will receive composite data to be used in evaluating the need for training seminars, etc. 1.17.2 The City and the Organization have formed a joint committee to study further modifications/development of a physical fitness program. The committee shall report its finding no later than September 1, 1989. Mutually acceptable· findings of the committee .shall be implemented as soon as practicable. 7 I ARTICLE 1.18 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES (A) PURPOSE OF THE RULE: (1) To promote improved employer-employee relationships, by establishing grievance procedures on matters for which appeal is not provided by other regulations. (2) To afford employees individually or through recognized employee organizations a systematic means of obtaining further considerations of problems after every reasonable effort has failed to resolve them through discussion. (3) To provide that grievances shall be settled as near as possible to the point of origin. (4) To provide that the grievance procedure shall be as informal as possible. (B) MATTERS SUBJECT TO GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE: For the purpose of this rule, a grievance shall be considered as any matter for which appeal is not p.rovided for, or prohibited, in the Personnel Ordinance concerning: (1) A dispute aboUt the interpretation or application of any ordinance, rule or regulation governing personnel practices or working conditions. (2) A dispute about a decision on wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment, other than a fundamental management decision. (C) INFORMAL GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE: An employee who has a problem or complaint must first try to get it settled through discussion with his immediate supervisor without undue delay. If, after this discussion he does not believe the problem to be satisfactorily resolved, he shall have the right to discuss it with supervisor's immediate superior, if any, in the administrative service. Every effort must be made to find an acceptable solution by informal means at the lowest level of supervision. If employee is not in agreement with the decision reached by discussion, ~he shall then have the right to file a formal grievance in writing within ten (10) calendar days after receiving the informal decision of his immediate superior. An informal grievance shall not be taken above the department head. (D) FORMAL GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE: (Levels. of review through chain of command.) (1) First Level of Review: A grievance shall be presented in writing to the employee's supervisor, as designated in the administrative rules, who shall render his decision and comments in writing and return them to the employee within ten (10) days after receiving the grievance. If the employee does not agree with his supervisor's decision, or if no answer has been received within ten (10) days, the employee may present the appeal in writing to his supervisor's immediate superior. Failure of the employee to take further action within ten (10) days after receipt of the written decision of his supervisor, or within a total of twenty (20) calendar days if no decision is rendered, will constitute a withdrawal of the grievance. (2)~ Further Level or Levels of Review as Appropriate: The .supervisor receiving the grievance shall review it, render his decision and comments in writing, and return them to the employee within ten (10) days after receiving the appeal. If the employee does not agree with the decision, or i~ no answer has been received within ten (10) days, he may present the appeal in writing to the department head. Failure of the employee to take further action within ten (10) days if no decision is rendered, will constitute a withdrawal of the grievance. (3) Department Review: The department head receiving the grievance, or his designated representative, should discuss the grievance with the employee, his representative, if any, and with other appropriate persons. The department head shall render his decision and comments in writing, and return them to the employee within ten (10) days after receiving the appeal. If the employee does not agree with the decision reached or no · answer has been received within ten (10) calendar days, he shall have an additional ten (10) days to submit his grievance to the City Manager. Failure of the employee to take further action within ten (10) days after receipt of the decision or within a total of twenty (20) days if no decision is rendered, 'will constitute withdrawal of the grievance. (4) City Manager Review: The City Manager, upon receiving the grievance, or his designated representative, should discuss the grievance with the employee, his representative, if any, and with other appropriate persons, or upon written request by the employee, the City Manager shall hold a hearing with the employee. The 9 City Manager may designate a fact-finding committee or an officer not in the normal line of supervision to advise. him concerning the appeal. The City Manager shall respond in writing to the employee within ten (10) calendar days after receiving the grievance. ARTICLE 1.19 GRIEVANCES - REVIEW Grievance which may be processed through the procedure set forth in this Article shall be limited to those which (1) have not been settled under the provisions set forth in Article 1.18 above and (2) the determination of which is not vested in either the City Manager, Chief of the Fire Department, Civil Service Commission or City Council by the City Charter. By way of example, disciplinary matters ~involving suspension of thirty (30) calendar days or less are~ vested by Charter in the City Manager, disciplinary matters involving suspensions of more than thirty (30) calendar days up to and including discharge are vested by City Charter in the Civil Service Commission, and matters involving the expenditure of City funds are vested by Charter in the City Council. Grievances which are not settled pursuant to the grievance procedure herein shall be resolved in.the following manner: (a) Upon written notice received by either party and within ten (10) days thereof the parties shall each select one representative for the purpose of.forming a Review Board. The two representatives selected shall, withi.n seven (7) days, select a third party who shall be a resident of the City of Bakersfield. (b) The Review Board shall,~ as soon as practicable, hold hearings on the grievance, said hearing to be held in conformity to normal hearing procedures. (c) Either the City or the Organization may call any · employee as a witness from work if he is on duty. Any employee called as a witness by the City shall not be debited for any hours not worked while on such call. Employees called by the Organization may be reimbursed by the Organization for any loss of pay for time off. (d) The Review Board shall have no power to alter, amend, change, add to, or subtract from any of the terms of the Memorandum. The decision of the Board shall be based solely upon the evidence and arguments presented to them by the respective parties in the presence of each other. (e) Either party may be represented by legal counsel. 10 (f) The parties shall pay their own expenses except for the third member of the Board whose expenses shall be shared 'equally. (g) The decision of the review panel shall be final and binding upon the parties to the dispute.. (h) No decision of the panel shall require the exercise of the Legislative authority of the City Council nor shall it contravene any existing City ordinance, the City Charter, or State Law. The decision of the panel shall be made in writing within twenty (20) days from the close of the hearing. ARTICLE 1.20 RETIREE MEDICAL Eligibility for and contributions toward retiree medical insurance shall be as set forth in the Supplemental Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Fire Supervisory Unit regarding health benefits dated November 23, 1988. Effective immediately, any employee eligible to receive retiree medical insurance coverage who is eligible for Medicare coverage, whether through the City of Bakersfield, other employers, spouse coverage, or for any other.reason, shall be required to obtain and utilize such coverage as a condition for receiving coverage under the City's plan. ARTICLE 1.21 NO STRIKE OR LOCKOUT The City agrees not to engage in any lockouts of the members of the Organization during the term of this Agreement. Participation by any employee in a strike or work stoppage is unlawful and shall subject the employee to disciplinary action, up to and including discharge. No employee organization, its representatives, or members shall engage in, cause, instigate, encourage, or condone a strike, work stoppage, or work slowdown of any kind. If a recognized employee organization, its representatives, or members engage in, cause, instigate, encourage, or condone a strike, work stoppage or slowdown of any kind, in addition to any other lawful remedies or disciplinary action, the City's Designated Representatives may suspend or revoke the recognition granted to such employee organization, may suspend or cancel any or all payroll deductions payable to such organization, and prohibit the use of bulletin boards, prohibit the use of City facilities, and prohibit access to former work or duty stations by such organizations. 11 As used in this Section, "strike or work stoppage" means concerted failure to report for duty, the willful absence from one's position, the stoppage of work, or the abstinence iA whole or in part from the full, faithful performance of the duties of employment for the purpose of inducing, influencing, or coercing a change in the conditions of compensation or the rights, pri~vileges or obligations of employment. Any decision of the City's Designated Representative made under the provisions of this section may be appealed to the City Council by filing a written Notice of Appeal with the City's Designated Representative, accompanied by a complete statement setting forth all of the grounds upon which the appeal is based. Such Notice of Appeal must be filed within seven (7) days after the affected employee organization first receives notice of the decision upon which its completion is based, or its complaint will be considered closed and not subject to any other appeal. ARTICLE 1.22 LIGHT DUTY When due to injury or illness, whether or not the injury or illness is work related and the employee is unable to perform his or her usual duties, the employee may work in a light duty capacity based on the following conditions: (1) An employee may work light duty only upon approval of the properly appointed City Physician and Fire Chief, and only to the extent that the employee's illness~or injury is not further aggravated by working in this capacity, nor is a hazard created for other employees. (2) Each applicant for light duty status must be evaluated on a case by case basis. (3) Individuals are not assigned to light duty if there is a chance that doing so might result in liability against the City. (4) It is not possible to list the specific tasks assigned to light duty personnel. Task assignments depend on physical limitations, as well as project needs, which fluctuate on a daily basis. Some individuals might enter run reports into the computer, others might assist in filing, making copies collating, etc. (5) Employees shall accept light duty assignments if offered if their illness/injury is job related. (6) Employees denied a requested light duty assignment will be provided a written explanation, if requested. Every effort is made to make the light duty assignment a pIeasant learning experience for each individual involved. 12 · ARTICLE 1.23 SMOKING REGULATIONS 1.23.1 Employees hired after January 1, 1987, must be non- smokers. Prospective employees shall be required to sign an affidavit indicating that they have not smoked during the twelve (12) month period prior to hiring by the City. Further, they shall agree that they shall not smoke, either on or off.duty, during the term of their employment with the City. Violation of the nonsmoking agreement shall result in disciplinary action. 1.23.2 The City and the OrganizAtion have met and conferred on the implementation of smoking regulations for fire stations. The parties have agreed to amend the draft smoking regulations by allowing smoking on the apparatus floor only. ARTICLE 1.24 RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT The residency requirement shall be amended to forty-five (45) minutes normal driving time from City Hall. Normal driving time shall be defined as driving at the posted speed limit, absent any accidents, traffic jams, etc. ARTICLE 1.25 VACATION The vacation accrual schedule shall be modified to provide for accrual of a fourth (4th) week of vacation beginning with the sixteenth (16th) year of service instead of the twentieth (20th) year of service. ARTICLE 1.26 HEPATITIS-B INOCULATIONS . As soon as practicable, the City shall make available to all unit employees, Hepatitis-B .inoculations. Employees shall receive the inoculations on a voluntary basis. The City will consult with the Organization as to the detailed ~implementation of this program. ARTICLE 1.27 DRUG TESTING The Organization and City agree to implement a drug testing program. The goal and intent of this program shall be rehabilitation and assisting first-time offenders with drug problems. Action taken against employees shall be determined 13 by the individual circumstances of each case, and disciplinary action up to and including termination is possible. The administration of this program shall be as agreed to b~ the Organization and City and shall continUe unchanged for term of this agreement. ARTICLE 1.28 COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT / FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT . The parties recognize that other shift personnel supervised by the Fire Captain classification have received an increase in compensation for the basic fifty-six (56) hour work week due to the .Fair Labor Standards Act. This increased compensation has affected normal compensation differentials between the classifications. The parties have agreed to compensate for this change in compensation by providing a one point five (1.5) percent base wage adjustment for the Fire Captain classification, effective January 5, 1987. This adjustment will remain in effect only for so long as the Firefighter and Fire Engineer classifications receive Fair Labor Standards Act overtime for the fifty-six (56) hour work week and Fire Captains do not receive this compensation. ARTICLE 1.29 BREATHING APPARATUS During fiscal year 1989-90, the City shall provide individual breathing apparatus masks for each unit employee engaged in fire suppression activities. ARTICLE 1.30 OVERTIME CARDS Effective immediately, overtime cards shall be moved only when the employee has actually worked a continuous 12-hour period or longer of overtime. ARTICLE 1.31 CALLBACK Effective with the execution of this agreement, callback shall be on a rank for rank basis excluding callbacks to fill vacation and compensatory time off. ARTICLE 1.32 DEFERRED COMPENSATION AND SAVINGS PROGRAM Deferred Compensation. The City agrees to make available to the employees covered by this Agreement~a deferred compensation program. 14 Savings ~program. The parties agree to establish a cost savings-sharing program. The procedures for implementing this Plan will be worked out by mutual agreement of the parties. ARTICLE 1.33 UNION SECURITY 1.33.1 No later than August 1, 1989, the City and Organization (utilizing the State Mediation Services) shall conduct an election amongst the Fire Supervisory Unit to determine if the employees wish to implement an agency provision pursuant to Section 3502.5 of the Government Code. Upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the employees voting, the Agency Shop provision will be implemented on September 1, 1989. The City and Organization agree: (1) Extensive effort will be made to educate employees as to the provisions and practical effect of Agency Shop agreements. (2) Extensive effort will be made to encourage all employees within each unit to vote. (3) The Organization will indemnify and hold the City harmless from any and all liability arising out of the implementation and administration of the AgenCy Shop provision, should it be implemented. If the employees elect to implement Agency Shop, the Organization agrees to adhere to all statutory and judicial requirements, and to maintain an appropriate complaint procedure. Specifically: Service Fee (1) Organization agrees to keep an adequate itemized record of its financial transactions and shall make available annually to the City within sixty (60) days after the end of its fiscal year, a written financial statement in the form of a balance sheet and an operating statement certified as to accuracy by Organizati'on's Board and a Certified Public Accountant. (2) Organization further agrees to hold such disputed fees in their entirety in an Escrow account.pending resolution of the dispute pursuant to the Service Fee Complaint procedure. 15 Service Fee Complaint Procedure (1) This Complaint Procedure shall be utilized solely to resolve disputes arising out of the deduction of a Service Fee by the City pursuant to a negotiated agreement. a. Issues subject to this Complaint prOcedure shall be limited to the following: 1. That a portion of the Service Fee deduction is being utilized for nonrepresentational activities. 2. That the nonmember is a member of a bona fide religion, body or sect which has historically held conscientious objections to joining or financially supporting public employee organizations. a. In the event that it is determined pursuant to this procedUre that such nonmember is a member of a religion or body pursuant to this Section he may designate a charitable fund exempt from taxation under Section 501, Paragraph C. Subsection 3 of the Internal Revenue Code chosen from the following: Any United Way Charity b. City agrees to deduct and to remit fees so designated in behalf of one of the above charitable organizations to said organization. (2) Any nonmember who objects to the deduction of the Service Fee by the Organization shall file a complaint with the Kern County Public Employees Association. The' complaint shall be in writing and shall specify the reason(s) for the objection to the deduction. The complaint need not be formal but shall clearly state the basis for the.objection. a. An employee who objects to the deduction of the Service Fee shall forward his written complaint to the Organization within forty-five (45)calendar. days after the'fee is initially deducted. b. Upon receipt of the written complaint the Organization shall place the entire Service Fee deduction into Escrow pending resolution of the dispute, and shall request a list of arbitrators from the State Conciliation Service or the American Arbitration Service. 16 (3) Informal Mediation - Notwithstanding Step 1. subsection b. above; either the Organization or the complainant may request the service of a State Conciliation Service Mediator in a preliminar~ effort to resolve the dispute prior to arbitration. The Mediator shall be utilized in an advisory capacity only. Following such nonbinding ~informal advisory mediation, if either complainant or Organization is dissatisfied either party may request arbitration. (4) Selection of Arbitrator - The Arbitrator shall be selected ~by mutual agreement between the Organization and the complainant. a. Date for Complaint Hearing - The Organization shall contact the selected arbitrator within ten (10) calendar days from the date of the completion of the Mediation Process, or in the event that Mediation is not utilized, within ten (10) working days of receipt of the complaint. Upon confirmation by the Arbitrator, the Organization will forthwith contact the complainant by Certified Mail indicating the date, time and place of the Complaint Hearing. (5) Payment of Costs-- In the event that the Organization prevails in said Arbitration, the Cost of Arbitration shall be shared equally between the Organization and complainant. Should complainant prevail, Organization shall pay the entire cost.~of the Arbitration. (6) Effect of Arbitrator's Decision - The decision of the Arbitrator shall be final and binding. Upon receipt of the Arbitrator's decision, fees being held in Escrow shall be disbursed by the Organization in accordance with said decision. In the event that the Organization prevails, the City shall continue to deduct the Service Fees and remit them to the Organization as determined by the Arbitrator. 1.33.2 Until the Agency Shop election is held pursuant to 1.33.1 above, any/or in the event the election does not succeed, the City agrees, during the life of this Agreement, to deduct from the net amount due biweekly, the semimonthly dues of each employee in the recognized representation unit who has furnished the City with an individual written authorization, revocable and subject to the terms of Rule 2 of the Employer- Employee Relations Ordinance and Supplemental Rules and Regulations, of such deduction on a form set forth in said Ordinance. The Organization agrees to indemnify the City and defend at its expense against any liability, claim, demand, 17 judgment or loss from any lawsuit filed by any employee or group of employees in connection with this check-off provision. The City agrees to remit such deductions to the Organization biweekly. ARTICLE 1.34 OVERTIME PAY Overtime Pay - Scheduling Shift Rate. Eligible employees of the Fire Department assigned to a 24-hour duty shift who work authorized overtime shall be compensated with a credit of compensatory time off at one and one-half (1-1/2) times the hours of overtime worked or equivalent pay. Authorized overtime shall be any time worked over the regular work schedule. Such compensatory time shall be taken off as mutually agreed upon, however, such requests shall be made at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the requested time off. In granting compensatory time off, the Fire Chief shall call back off-duty personnel to maintain a minimum staffing schedule, at each station. Such minimum staffing for each station, if in service, is as follows: Captains Engineers Firefighters Station 1 2 4 2 Station 2 1 2 1 Station 3 1 1 1 Station 4 1 1 1 Station 5 1 1 1 Station 6 1 1 1 Station 7 2 3 2 Station 8 1 2 1 Station 9 1 1 1 Station 11 1 1 1 The Fire Chief shall not be required to call back personnel on City recognized holidays; however, compensatory time off may be granted by the Fire Chief if the staffing schedule is not affected on such holidays. 18 Minimum Callback. Fire Suppression personnel in the ~unit called back to work after being released shall be entitled to a minimum of two (2) hours of Work or pay. Such minimum time shall not be applicable for employees standing by for relief of other regular shift of workers on a normal shift-to-shift basis unless the employee is required to stand by for more that one (1) hour, in which case the two (2) hours minimum applies. Such callback time Shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half (1-1/2) in cases of callback for shift work ~ or other nonemergency work. Double time shall be paid for callbacks for fires, fire watches, staffing reserve fire apparatus during fires, and~other emergency situations such as windstorms, earthquakes, rescue and flood. Modifications to Minimum Staffing Schedule. At least sixty (60) days prior to the opening of any new fire stations, the City shall give notice to the Organization and upon request, meet and confer on the minimum staffing levels for the new stations as well as possible changes in staffing levels at existing stations. ARTICLE 1.35 AVAILABILITY OF DATA The City will make available to employee organizations such nonconfidential information pertaining to employment relations as is contained in the public records of the agency, subject to the limitations and conditions set forth in this rule and Government Code Section 6250-62-60. Such information shall be made available during regular office hours in accordance with the City's rules and procedures for making public records available and after payment of reasonable costs, where applicable. Information which shall be made available to employee organizations includes regularly published data covering subjects under discussion. Data collected on a promise to keep its source confidential may be made available in statistical summaries, but shall not be made available in such form as to disclose the source. Nothing in this rule shall be construed to require disclosure of records that are: (1) Personnel, medical and similar files, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy or be contrary to merit system principles unless authorization by the individual employee is obtained. (2) Working papers or memoranda which are not retained in the ordinary course of business or any public records available which clearly, outweigh the public interest served by disclosure of the record. 19 (3) Records pertaining to litigations to which the City is a party, or to claims or appeals which have not been settled. (4) Nothing in this rule shall be construed as requiring the City to do programming or assemble data in a manner other than usually done by the agency. ARTICLE 1.36 HIGHER JOB CLASSIFICATION AND LONGEVITY PAY (A) TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT TO DUTIES IN A HIGHER CLASSIFICATION: Any employee who is assigned duties of a higher job classification for ~more than twelve (12) continuous hours in a single workshift, shall be paid the wage rate of the higher classification. (B) BIDDING AND PROMOTIONS: The parties agree that the past practice on bidding and the filling of vacancies shall continue, providing that all actual vacancies shall be filled within two (2) weeks of the occurrence of the actual vacancy. (C) LONGEVITY PAY: 1. Effective April 10, 1989, all employees covered by this agreement hired prior to its execution who have completed fifteen (~5) years of seniority with the City, shall receive additional pay that is equal to but not more than that amount of educational incentive pay that those employees covered by this agreement receive wh° qualify for incentive pay based upon an Associate Arts degree in Fire Science. No employee shall be permitted to pyramid the fifteen (15) years seniority and the AA degree incentive pay. However, the payment of this longevity pay shall in no way eliminate any other pay the employee is entitled. 2. Effective with the execution of this agreement, newly hired employees shall not be eligible 'to receive longevity pay. ARTICLE 1.37 LEAVES OF ABSENCE (1) Leave of absence without pay: Leaves of absence without pay, up to a period of six (6) months, may be granted to an employee uPon the recommendation of the department head with the approval of the City Manager. 20 No leave of absence shall be granted to allow an employee to accept other employment on a trial basis. Leaves of absence for periods of time longer than six (6) months must be approved by the City Council. Employees on authorized leave of absence without pay shall not accrue vacation, holiday, or sick leave benefits during such leave. (2) Unauthorized leave of absence: Unauthorized leave of absence shall be considered to be without pay and reductions in the employee's pay shall be made accordingly. Unauthorized leave of absence for more than two (2) consecutive working shifts shall result in automatic termination of employee unless the employee can demonstrate that such absence was due to circumstances beyond his control. (3) Military leave of absence: Military leave shall be granted in accordance with the provisions of State and Federal laws. All employees entitled to military leave shall give the department concerned an opportunity, within the limits of military regulations, to determine when such leave shall be taken. (4) Community Service -- Leave of absence: Leave of absence with pay, not to exceed one (1) full working day, may be granted an employee upon the recommendation of the department head and the approval of the City Manager if such leave is determined to provide a community service and is in the best interests of the City. (5) Discretion of the City Council: The City Council may, at its discretion, upon good cause shown, grant leaves of absence other than as provided for herein. ARTICLE 1.38' IMPROVEMENT IN QUALITY OF SERVICE It is the ~intent of the parties to improve the quality of service that the Fire Department provides the citizens of Bakersfield. It is agreed that the Employee and the Organization shall implement such steps that are necessary to bring about such improvements. ARTICLE 1.39 MAINTENANCE OF BENEFITS Except as specifically provided herein, the Organization hereby expressly waives any right to request any improvements or changes in the wages, hours or other terms and conditions of employment for the employee-members represented by the 21 Organization which would take effect prior to April 1, 1991, and the City of Bakersfield, through its representatives shall not be required to meet and confer as to any such request. The parties recognize that there are existing ordinances, resolutions and policies relating to benefits and other terms and conditions of employment and the same are not affected by this agreement except as recommended herein. ARTICLE 1.40 VALIDITY OF MEMORANDUM 1.40.1 Should any portion of this Memorandum or any provision herein contained be rendered or declared invalid by reason of any existing or subsequently enacted legislation or by any decree of a competent jurisdiction, such invalidation of such portion of this Memorandum shall not invalidate the remaining portions hereof, and they shall remain in full force and effect. The parties hereto' mutually agree, during the term of this Memorandum, not to seek to meet and confer for the purpose of modifying any provision contained in this Memorandum unless the parties mutually agree in writing to do so. Should the parties mutually agree in writing to meet and confer during the term of this Memorandum, neither party shall be obligated to add to, subtract from, or otherwise modify the terms herein, but if it is the desire of both part'les to institute such changes, such changes shall not be precluded by this~or any other provision of this Memorandum. Nothing contained in this Memorandum shall be interpreted to preclude the parties from meeting and conferring during the term hereof with respect to the interpretation and/or application of provisions of.the Memorandum, the City's provisions of the City of Bakersfield Code which deal with personnel matters, insofar as these documents affect the employees represented by the Organizat'ion under the terms of this Memorandum of Understanding. 1.40.2 The City shall not make changes on other matters within the Scope of Representation but not included in this Memorandum until it has first given reasonable prior notice to and met and conferred with the Organization. ARTICLE 1.41 TERM This agreement shall be effective as of April 1, 1989, and shali remain in full force and effect until March 31, 1991, or until a new agreement has been executed. Proposals for the contract period beginning in April of 1991, shall be 22 submi~tted by January 15, 199!, and negotiations shall commence no later than February 15, 1991, unless the parties mutually agree otherwise. FOR THE ORGANIZATION: FOR THE CITY: DATE: DATE: 23 MEMORANDUM June 13, 1989 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL HAWLEY, CITY MANAGER ~ FROM: J. DALE SUBJECT: CHANGE IN NEW BUSINESS ITEM 12.H ON PAGE 10 OF THE AGENDA Attached is the Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Setting Salaries and Related Benefits for Firefighter.s and Engineers of the Fire Department, the Salary Schedule and Memorandum of Understanding as listed on the June 14 Agenda under New Business, Item 12.h on page 10. Minor changes have been made to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Firefighters and Engineers of the Fire Unit. The changes are not substantive and are as follows: 1) The word "Union" has been changed to "Organization" throughout the contract. 2) Article 1.08 "HOURS OF WORK" section added. These changes have been reviewed and agreed to by management and the union representatives. JDH:jp Attachments Meeting Date: ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT June 14, 1989 Agenda Section: New Business Agenda Item: TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Approved FROM: Personnel Division Department H.ead~~ DATE: June 6, 1989 City Manager SUBJECT: A Resolution of the Council of the City of Bak~r. sfiel'd approving the Memorandum of Understanding setting salaries and related benefits for Fire Fighters and Engineers of the Fire Department of the City of Bakersfield. RECOMMENDATION: Motion to Adopt. Roll Call Vote. BACKGROUND: Meetings have been held with the Bakersfield Fireman's Labor Organization (BFLO) for the purpose of reaching an agreement on salaries and related benefits. BFLO represents the Fire Fighters and Engineers. Highlights of the a~reement are: 1) Two-year term 2) 4% salary increase first year; and 1% Inequity salary increase; 4% increase second year 3) Vote on Agency Shop 4) Maintain proportion of medical payment 5) Uniform allowance $500 the first year and $600 the second year. 6) 6 s.hifts of holiday time 7) Voluntary Hepatitis B Inoculations 8) Jury duty will not be deducted from employees' work hours in calculating FLSA overtime. 9) Eligible medicare recipients regardless of the source of eligibility, to be required to sign-up. 10) Increase from 4 to 5 employees allowed to schedule vacation at any one time. 11) Employees with 15 years of service prior to execution of contract to receive 5% longevity pay, and longevity pay dropped for new hires. BFLO voted on ratification of this agreement on May 31, 1989 and June 1, 1989. The agreement is within the guidelines established by the City Council. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING SETTING SALARIES AND RELATED BENEFITS FOR FIREFIGHTERS AND ENGINEERS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF BAKERS- FIELD. WHEREAS, the Charter of .the City of Bakersfield, Section 12, authorizes the City Council to provide for salaries and related benefits for employees of the City; and WHEREAS, in compliance with the Meyers-Milias-Brow9 Act of the State of California, the City has met and conferred in good faith with the Bakersfield Fireman's Labor Organization which represents this City's firefighters and engineers; and WHEREAS, the City's negotiator and the Bakersfield Fireman's Labor Organization have agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding, as attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that such Memorandum of Understanding complies with the guidelines established by the City Council; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that provisions of the attached Memorandum of Understanding shall commence on April 1, 1989 and expire at midnight on March 31, 1991, for all employees of said Unit employed on the date of adoption of this resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of.the City of Bakersfield that commencing April 1, 1989, the attached document, entitled "Memorandum of Understanding between the Bakersfield Fireman's Labor Organization, Fire Unit and City of Bakersfield" shall constitute the salary schedule and related benefits for the categories and positions specified therein on the date of adoption of this resolution, and that the whole of said attachment is hereby incorporated and approved as the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Bakersfield and the Bakers- field Fireman's Labor Organization, Fire Unit for the two-year period beginning April 1, 1989 and expiring at midnight, March 31, 1991. -o0o 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 , by the following vote: CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield APPROVED CLARENCE E. MEDDERS MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield APPROVED as to form: ARTHUR J. SAALFIELD CITY ATTORNEY of the City of Bakersfield LCM/meg Attachments R RES 5 SAL.FIRE1 6/06/89 - 2 - 8 A L A R Y S C I-I E ~ U L E - A 05 JUN ~8~ EFFECTIVE DATE: 10 APR lgSg ' 0 C 9ALARY CL~ T CLASSIFICATION TITLE D B~SI~ ~TEP I STEP 2 ~TEP 3 STEP 4 STEP ~ PCT 215 A FIRE ENQINEER H HOURLY 13. ~=2 14. 632 1~. 367 I&. 147 I&. MONTHLY 2, 422, 43 2, ~45. ~7 2, ~73. 86 2, 80~. ~8 2, ~15' A FIRE ENQINEER 8 HOURLY-II2 ~. ~45 10. 44~ 10. ~70 11. 3~ 12. 11~ 2~0 A F1REFI~TER H H~RLY 12. 607 13. 24~ 13. ~22 14. 6=5 BI-WKLY 1,008. ~6 I, 05~. 72 1, 113. 76 I, 170. O0 I, MONTHLY 2, 1~3. ~2 2, 30~. 33 2, 422. 43 2, ~44. 7~ 2, 673. 220 A FIREFIQHTER 8 HOURLY-II2 ~.Otl 9. 4~4 ~. ~4~ 10. 448 10. ~70 ~26 A FIR~I~T~ TRAI~E H HOURLY tO. 100 ]0. ~11 11. 149 11. 713 12. 307 BI-NKLY 808. O0 848. B8 B~l. 92 937. 04 226 A FIREFI~HTER TRAINEE B HOURLY-112 7.21t 7. ~81 7. 9~3 8. 363 8. MONTHLY I, 7~. &O 1, 84~. 73 1,939. 79 2,037. 23 2, 142. 71 CITY OF BAKERSFIELD , . SALARY SCHEDULE-S - FIRE (SAFETY) UNIT O~ ,JUN I~B~ EFFECTIVE DATE: O~ APR 1~0 0 C S~LARY EDU CL~ T CLASSiFICaTION T~TLE D BA~[g STEP t gTEP 2 ~TEP 3 ~TEP 4 ~TEP ~ PCT 2t~ A FIRE ENgiNEER H HOURLY 14, 47~ 1~. 217 t~. ~B~ t~. 7~3 ~7. ~44 MONTHLY 2, ~1~. 3~ ~, ~47. 7~ ~, 780. 87 215 A FIRE ENQINEER 8 HOURLY-It2 10. 3~3 tO. 867 11. 40~ 11. ~3 t2. ~0~ MONTHLY 2, ~1~. 56 2, a47. 20 ~ 77~. 23 2, ~21. 50 3, 070. 33 220 A FIREFIQHTER ~ HOURLY-II2 ~. 371 ~. 843 10. 343 10. 86~ 11. 40~ 226 A FIREFI~TER TRAINEE H H~RLY 10. 504 11. 03~ 11. 5~5 1~. 182 12. ~ A FIREFIQHTER TRAINEE ~ HOURLY-II2 7. 4~ 7. 884 B. 282 8. ~8 9. 148 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BAKERSFIELD FIREMAN'S LABOR ORGANIZATION FIRE UNIT AND CITY OF BAKERSFIELD ARTICLE 1.01 PARTIES TO MEMORANDUM This Memorandum of Understanding has been prepared pursuant to the terms of Code SectiOn 2.76 of the City'of Bakersfield, which is hereby incorporated by~ reference as if fully set forth herein, and has been executed by the Designated Representatives of the City of Bakersfield and the Bakersfield Fireman's Labor Organization, hereinafter referred to as the ORGANIZATION, on behalf of the employee-members occupying the job classifications as set forth in Exhibit "A" which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. ARTICLE 1.02 CITY COUNCIL DETERMINATION This Memorandum of Understanding constitutes a joint recommendation between the parties hereto to be submitted to the City Council for the City of Bakersfield for its determination and implementation by one or more resolutions, as the City Council may deem fit and proper. It is agreed that this Memorandum'of understanding is of no force and effect until so acted upon by the City Council of the City of 'Bakersfield. The Memorandum contains certain recommendations for changes in salaries, fringe benefits and other terms of employment for the employee-members represented by the Organization. However, for convenience and clarity, the parties have also included herein certain provisions already contained in existing ordinances, resolutions, and policies of the City on matters pertaining to employer-employee relations. Therefore, it is the intent of the parties that the recommendations set forth herein should be implemented by the City Council only to the extent necessary to effectuate the changes expressly provided herein. ARTICLE 1.03 RECOGNITION The Bakersfield Fireman's Labor Organization, is hereby recognized as~the Exclusive ,Recognized Employee Organization for those employee-members occupying the job classifications within the Fire Unit as set forth in the City's Employer- Employee Relations Ordinance Supplemental Rules and Regulations. ARTICLE 1.04 SCOPE OF REPRESENTATION The Scope of Representation of the Recognized Employee Organization shall include all matters relating to employment conditions and employer-employee relations including (but not limited to) wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment but excluding the merits, necessity or 1 organization of any service or activity provided by law or executive order.' ARTICLE 1.05 MEMBERS ONLY It is agreed that the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall apply only to the members of the Organization employed in the classification set forth in Exhibit "A." ARTICLE 1.06 SENIORITY Seniority shall be given preference in scheduling vacations. Seniority as herein used shall be defined as the date of hire, whether continuous or not, with the City of Bakersfield Fire Department. ARTICLE 1.07 MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE RIGHTS RESERVED The parties hereto recognize the City has and will retain the exclusive right to manage and direct the performance of City services and the work forces.performing such services. The City and Organization agree that nothing in this Memorandum of Understanding shall in any way abridge, restrict or modify the rights and prerogatives of the City and its employment 'as set forth in Code Section 2.76'and said Section is hereby incorporated by this reference and made a part hereof as though set forth in full. ARTICLE 1.08 'HOURS OF WORK The basic schedule for fire suppression employees who are covered by this Agreement shall average 56 hours per week with no so-called "pay backs"' ("D" days) for holiday time in the schedule and with the 24-hour shift being the normal work shift for employees. ARTICLE 1.09 OVERTIME PAY Overtime Pay - Scheduling Shift Rate. Eligible employees of the Fire Department assigned to a 24-hour duty shift who work authorized overtime shall be compensated with a credit of compensatory time off at one and one-half (1-1/2) times the hours of overtime worked or equivalent pay. Authorized overtime shall be any time worked over the regular work schedule. Such compensatory time'shall 2 be taken off as mutually agreed upon, however, such requests shall be made at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the requested time off. In granting compensatory time off, the Fire .Chief shall call back off-duty personnel to maintain a minimum staffing schedule at each station. Such minimum staffing for each station, if in service, is as follows: Captains Engineers Firefighters Station 1 2 4 2 Station 2 1 2 1 Station 3 1 1 1 Station 4 1 1 1 Station 5 1 1 1 Station 6 1 1 1 Station 7 2 3 2 Station 8 1 2 1 Station 9 1 1 1 Station 11 1 1 1 The Fire Chief shall not be required to call back personnel on City recognized holidays; however, compensatory time off may be granted by the Fire Chief if the staffing schedule is not affected on such holidays. Minimum Callback. Fire Suppression personnel in the unit called back to work after being released shall be entitled to a minimum of two (2) hours of work or pay. Such minimum time shall not be applicable for employees standing by for relief of other regular shift of workers on a normal shift-to-shift basis unless the employee is required to stand by for more that one (1) hour, in which case the two (2) hours minimum applies. Such callback time shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half (1-1/2) in. cases of callback for shift work or other nonemergency work. Double time shall be paid for callbacks for fires, fire watches, staffing reserve fire apparatus during fires, and other emergency situations such as windstorms, earthquakes, rescue and flood. 3 Modifications to Minimum Staffing Schedule. At least sixty (60) days prior to the opening of any new fire stations, the City shall give notice to the Organization and upon request, meet and confer on the minimum staffing levels for the new stations as well as possible changes in staffing levels at existing stations. ARTICLE 1.10 CONFLICT OF MEMORANDUM AND RESOLUTION It is understood and agreed that there exists within the City, in written form, certain personnel rules, policies, practices and benefits, generally contained in the City's Civil Service Rules ahd Regulations and Ordinances. In the event of proposed changes to said rules and regulations, the Organization shall be advised for the purpose of enabling the City and Organization to meet and confer, as soon as possible, with respect to any such proposed changes. With regard to bargaining unit employees only, the City shall not have the right to change said rules and regulations where such change is expressly prohibited by specific provisions of this Memorandum of Understanding without prior negotiations with the Organization. The City does have the right to change said rules and/or regulations as they might affect other employees not covered by this Memorandum without prior meeting and conferring with the Organization. ARTICLE 1.11 VALIDITY OF MEMORANDUM 1.11.1 Should any portion Of this Memorandum or any provision herein contained be rendered or declared, invalid by reason of any existing or subsequently enacted legislation~or by any decree of a competent jurisdiction, such invalidation of such portion of this Memorandum shall not invalidate the remaining portions hereof, a~d they shall remain in full force and effect. The parties hereto mutually agree, during the term of this Memorandum, not to seek to meet and confer for the purpose of modifying any provision contained in this Memorandum unless the parties mutually agree in writing to do so. 'Should the parties mutually agree in writing to meet and confer during the term of this Memorandum, neither party shall be obligated to add to, subtract from, or otherwise modify the terms herein, but if it is the desire of both parties to institute such changes, such changes shall not be precluded by this or any other provision of this Memorandum. Nothing contained in this Memorandum shall be interpreted to preclude the parties from meeting and conferring during the term hereof with respect to the interpretation and/or application of provisions of the Memorandum, the City's provisions of the City of Bakersfield Code which deal with personnel matters, insofar as these documents affect the employees represented by the Organization under the terms of this Memorandum of Understanding. 4 1.11.2 The City shall not make changes on other matters within the Scope of Representation but not included in this Memorandum until it has first given reasonable prior notice to and met and conferred with the Organization. ARTICLE 1.12 SALARY AND WAGES The salary ranges for the classifications of the unit shall be amended as follows: 1.12.1 General Salary Increase. 4% April 10, 1989 4% April 9, 1990 1.12.2 Inequity Salary Increases. Based on a review of compensation levels for equivalent classifications in other agencies during the meet and confer process, the parties have agreed on the following inequity adjustments for the classifications of firefighter and fire engineer. Adjustments listed on the same date as general wage adjustments under section 1.12.1 above, shall occur simultaneously and not be compounded. 1% April .10, 1989 1.12.3 Retirement Contributions. The City's contribution towards employees PERS contribution shall be 9~ for those employees hired prior to July 1, 1983 and 4% for those employees hired on or after July 1, 1983. Employees hired after July 1, 1983, will be eligible Go receive the 9~ payment effective the beginning of their 7th uninterrupted year of service. Such payments by'the City shall be reported as normal contributions and shall be credited to the employees accounts pursuant to the Government Code Section 2615; this PERS pickup is done pursuant to Section 414(H)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code. ARTICLE 1.13 ACCESS TO PREMISES Reasonable access to employee work locations shall be granted officers of recognized employee organizations and their officially designated representatives, for the purpose of processing grievances or contacting members of the organization concerning business within the scope Of representation. Such officers or representatives shall not enter any work location without the consent of the department head or the City's Designated Representative. Access shall be granted so as not to interfere with the normal operations of the department or with established safety or security 5 requirements. Solicitation of membership and activities concerned with the internal management of an employee organization, such as collecting dues, holding membership meetings, campaigning for office, conducting elections and distributing literature, shall, not be conducted during work hours. If the attendance at a station exceeds the personnel on duty, the Organization shall gain approval for the meeting from the officer in charge of the Bakersfield Fire Department. ARTICLE 1.14 BULLETIN BOARDS Recognized employee organizations may use City bulletin boards for conduct of their business and social events under the following conditions: (1) All materials must receive the approval of the department head in charge of the departmental bulletin board. (In some situations, particularly where larger employee organizations are involved, centralized approval by the City Manager or his designated representative may be more appropriate.) (2) All materials must be dated and must identify the organization that published them. (3) The actual posting of materials will be done by the City as soon as possible after they have been approved. Unless special arrangements are made, materials posted will be removed thirty-one (31) days after publication date. Materials which the department head considers objectionable will not be posted, provided, however, the department head shall first discuss this denial with the City Manager. (4) The City reserves the right to determine where bulletin boards shall be placed and what portion of them are to be allocated to employee organizations' materials. (5) An employee organization that does not abide by these rules may forfeit its right to have materials posted on City bulletin boards. The parties agree that the City will allow the i.nstallation of message boards provided by the Organization at each fire station. The size and location of such boards are subject to the approval of the Fire Chief. Message boards may be utilized by the Organization and all department employees; however, nothing shall be posted of a defamatory nature. ARTICLE 1.15 NO REDUCTION It.is agreed that no member of the Organization by virtue of .adoption of this Agreement shall suffer a reduction in wages, and/or working conditions during the term of this Agreement, with the exception of those employees affected by hiring date under Article 1.12;· those employees affected by changes in retiree medical Article 1.33; or those employees affected by the elimination of longevity pay pursuant to Article 1.22. ARTICLE 1.16 AVAILABILITY OF DATA The City will make available to employee organizations such nonconfidential information pertaining to employment relations as is contained in the public records of the agency, subject to the limitations and conditions set forth in this rule and Government Code Section 6250-62-60. Such information shall be made available during regular office hours in accordance with the City's rules and procedures for making public records available and after payment of reasonable costs, where applicable. Information which shall be made available to employee organizations includes regularly published data covering subjects under discussion. Data collected on a promise to keep its source confidential may be made available in statistical summaries, but shall not be made available in such form as to disclose the source. Nothing in this rule shall be construed to require disclosure of records that are: (1) Personnel, medical and similar files, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy or be contrary to merit system principles unless authorization by the individual~ employee is obtained. (2) Working papers or memoranda which are not retained in the ordinary course of business or any public records available which clearly outweigh the public interest ·served by disclosure of the record. (3) Records pertaining to litigations to which the City is a party, or to claims or appeals which have not been settled. (4) Nothing in this rule shall be construed as requiring the City to do programming or assemble data in a manner other than usually done by the agency. 7 ARTICLE 1.17 NO STRIKE OR LOCKOUT The City agrees not to engage in any lockouts of the members of the Organization during the term of this Agreement. Participation by any employee in a strike or work stoppage is unlawful and shall subject the employee to disciplinary action, up to and including discharge. No employee organization, its representatives, or members shall engage in, cause, instigate, encourage, or condone a strike, work stoppage, or work slowdown of any kind. If a recognized employee organization, its representatives, or members engage in, cause, instigate, encourage, or condone a strike, work stoppage or slowdown of any kind, in addition t© any other lawful remedies or disciplinary action, the City's Designated Representatives may suspend or revoke the recognition granted to such employee organization, may suspend or cancel any or all payroll deductions payable to such organization, and prohibit the use of bulletin boards, prohibit the use of City facilities, and prohibit access to former work or duty stations by such organizations. As used in this Section, "strike or work stoppage" means concerted failure to report for duty, the willful absence from one's position, the stoppage of work, or the abstinence in whole or in part from the full, faithful performance of the duties of employment for the purpose of inducing, influencing, or coercing a change in the conditions of compensation or the rights, privileges or obligations of employment. Any decision of the City's Designated Representative made under the provisions of this section may be appealed to the City Council by filing a written Notice of Appeal with the City's Designated Representative, accompanied by a complete statement setting forth all of the grounds upon which the appeal is based. Such Notice of Appeal must be filed within seven (7) days after the affected employee organization first receives notice, of the decision upon which its completion is based, or its complaint will be considered closed and not subject to any other appeal. ARTICLE 1.18 UNION SECURITY 1.18.1 No later than August 1, 1989, the City and Organization (utilizing the State Mediation Services) shall conduct an election amongst the Fire Unit to determine if the employees wish to implement an agency provision pursuant to Section 3502.5 of the Government Code. Upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the employees voting, the Agency Shop provision will be implemented on September 1, 1.989. The City and Organization agree: (1) Extensive effort will be made to educate employees as to the provisions and practical effect of Agency Shop agreements. (2) Extensive effort will be made to encourage all employees within each unit to vote.. (3) The Organization will indemnify and hold the City harmless from any and all liability arising out of the implementation and administration of the Agency Shop provision, should it be .implemented. If the'employees elect to implement Agency Shop, the Organization agrees to adhere to all statutory and judicial requirements, and to maintain an appropriate complaint procedure. Specifically: Service Fee (1) Organization agrees to keep an adequate itemized record of its financial transactions and shall make available annually to the City within sixty (60) days after the end of its fiscal year, a written financial statement in the form of a balance sheet and an operating statement certified as to accuracy by Organizations's Board and a Certified Public Accountant. (2) Organization further agrees to hold such disputed fees in their entirety in an Escrow account pending resolution of the dispute pursuant to the Service Fee Complaint procedure. Service Fee Complaint Procedure (1) This Complaint Procedure shall be utilized solely to resolve disputes arising out of the deduction of a Service Fee by the City pursuant to a negotiated .agreement. a. Issues subject to this Complaint Procedure shall be limited to the following: 1. That a portion of the Service Fee deduction is being utilized for nonrepresentational activities. 2. That the nonmember is a member of a bona fide religion, body Or sect which has historically held conscientious objections to joining or financially supporting public employee organizations. 9 ~ a. In the event that it is determined pursuant to this procedure that such nonmember i~s a member of a religion or body pursuant to this Section he may designate a'charitable fund exempt from taxation under Section 501, Paragraph C. Subsection 3 of the Internal Revenue Code chosen from the following: Any United Way Charity b. City agrees to deduct and to remit fees so designated in behalf of one of the above charitable organizations to said organization. (2) Any nonmember~ who objects to the deduction of the Service Fee by the Organization shall file a complaint with the Kern County Public Employees Association. The complaint shall be in writing and shall specify the reason(s) for the objection to the deduction. The complaint need not be formal but shall clearly state the basis for the objection. a. An employee who objects to the deduction of the Service Fee shall forward his written complaint to the Organization within forty-five (45) calendar days after the fee Ys initially deducted. b. Upon receipt of the written complaint the Organization shall place the entire Service Fee deduction into Escrow pending resolution of the dispute, and shall r~quest a list of arbitrators from the State Conciliation Service or the American Arbitration Service. (3) Informal Mediation - Notwithstanding Step 1. subsection b. above; either the Organization or the complainant may request the~ service of a State Conciliation Service Mediator in a preliminary effort to resolve the dispute prior to arbitration. The Mediator shall be utilized in an advisory capacity only. Following such nonbinding informal advisory mediation, if either complainant or Organization is dissatisfied either party may request arbitration. (4) Selection of Arbitrator - The Arbitrator shall be selected by mutual agreement between the Organization and the complainant. a. Date for Complaint Hearing - The Organization shall contact the selected arbitrator within ten (10) calendar days from the date of the completion of the Mediation Process, or in the event that Mediation is 10 not utilized, within ten (10) working days of receipt of the compl.aint. Upon confirmation by the Arbitrator, the Organization will forthwith contact the complainant by Certified Mail indicating the date, time and place of the Complaint Hearing. (5) Payment of Costs - In the event that the Organization prevails in said Arbitration, the Cost of Arbitration shall be shared equally between the Organization and complainant. Should complainant prevail, Organization shall pay the entire cost of the Arbitration. (6) Effect of Arbitrator's Decision - The decision of the Arbitrator shall be final and binding. Upon receipt of the Arbitrator's decision, fees being held in'Escrow shall be disbursed by the Organization in accordance with said decision. In the event that the Organization prevails, the City shall continue to deduct the Service Fees and remit them to the Organization as determined by the Arbitrator. 1.18.2 Until the Agency Shop election is held pursuant to 1.17.1 above, any/or in the event the election does not succeed, the City agrees, during the life of this Agreement, to deduct from the net amount due biweekly, the semimonthly dues of each employee in the recognized representation unit who has furnished the City with an individual written authorization, revocable and subject to the terms of Rule 2 of the Employer- Employee Relations Ordinance and Supplemental Rules and Regulations, of such deduction on a form set forth in said Ordinance. The Organization agrees to indemnify the City and defend at its expense against any liability, claim, demand, judgment or loss from any lawsuit filed by any employee or group of employees in connection with this check-off provision. The City agrees to remit such deductions to the Organization biweekly. ARTICLE 1.19 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES (A) PURPOSE OF THE RULE: (1) To promote improved employer-employee relationships by establishing grievance procedures on matters for which appeal is not provided by other regulations. 11 (2) To afford employees individually or through recognized employee organizations a systematic means of obtaining further considerations of problems after every reasonable effort has failed to resolve them through discussion. (3) To provide that grievances shall be settled as near as possible to the point of origin. (4) To provide that the grievance procedure shall be as informal as possible. (B) MATTERS SUBJECT TO GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE: For the purpose of this rule, a grievance shall be considered as any matter for which appeal is not provided for, or prohibited, in the Personnel Ordinance concerning: (1) A dispute about the interpretation or application of any ordinance, rule or regulation governing personnel practices or working conditions. (2) A dispute about a decision on wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment, other than a fundamental management decision. (C) INFORMAL GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE: An employee who has a problem or complaint must first try to get it settled through discussion with his immediate supervisor without undue del~y. If, after this discussion he does not believe the problem to be satisfactorily resolved, he shall have the right to discuss it with supervisor's immediate'superior, if any, in the ~administrative service. Every effort must be made to find an acceptable solution by informal means at the lowest level of supervision. If employee is not in agreement with the decision reached by discussion, he shall then have the right to file a formal grievancelin writing within ten (10) calendar days after receiving~the informal decision of his immediate superior. An informal grievance shall not be taken above the department head. (D) FORMAL GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE: (Levels of review through chain of command.) (1) First Level of Review: A grievance shall be presented in writing to the employee's supervisor, as designated in the administrative rules,, who shall render his decision and comments in writing and return them to the employee within ten (10) days after receiving the grievance. If the employee does not agree with his supervisor's decision, or if no answer has been received within ten 12 (10) days, the employee may present the appeal in writing to his supervisor's immediate superior. Failure of the employee to take further action within ten (lO) days after receipt of the written decision of his supervisor, or within a total of twenty (20) calendar days if no decision is rendered, will constitute a withdrawal of the grievance. (2) Further Level or Levels of Review as Appropriate: The supervisor receiving the grievance shall review it, render his decision and comments in writing, and return them to the employee within ten (10) days after receiving the appeal. If the employee does not agree with the decision, or if no answer has been received within ten (10) days, he may present the appeal in writing to the department head. Failure of the employee to take further action within ten (lO) days if no decision is rendered, will constitute a withdrawal of the grievance. (3) Department Review: The department.head receiving the grievance, or his designated representative, should discuss the grievance with the employee, his representative, if any, and with other appropriate persons. The department head shall render his decision and comments in writing, and return them to the employee within ten (10) days after receiving the appeal. If the employee does not agree with the decision reached or no answer has been received within ten (10) calendar days, he shall have an additional ten (10) days to submit his grievance to the City Manager. Failure of the employee to take further action within ten (10) days after receipt of the decision or within a total of twenty (20) days if no decision is rendered, will constitute withdrawal of the grievance. (4) City Manager Review: The City Manager, upon receiving the grievance, or his designated representative, should discuss the grievance with the employee, his' representative, if any, and with other appropriate persons, or upon written request by the employee, the City Manager shall hold a hearing with the employee. The City Manager may designate a fact-finding committee or an officer not in the normal line of supervision to advise him concerning the appeal. The City Manager shall respond in writing to the employee within ten (10) calendar days after receiving the grievance. 13 ARTICLE 1.20 GRIEVANCES - REVIEW Grievance which may be processed through the procedure set forth in this Article shall be limited to those which (1) have not been settled under ~he provisions set forth in Article 1.18 above and (2) the determination of which is not vested in either the City Manager, Chief of the Fire Department, Civil Service Commission or City Council by the City Charter. By way of example, disciplinary matters involving suspension of thirty (30) calendar days or less are vested by Charter in the City Manager, disciplinary matters involving suspensions of more than thirty (30) calendar days up to and including discharge are vested'by CitY Charter in the Civil Service Commission, and matters involving the expenditure of City funds are vested by Charter in the City Council. Grievances which are not settled pursuant to the grievance procedure herein shall be resolved in the following manner: (a) Upon written notice received by either party and within ten (10) days thereof the parties shall each select one representative for the purpose of forming a Review Board. The two representatives selected shall, within seven (7) days, select a third party who shall be a resident of the City of Bakersfield. (b) The Review Board shall, as soon as practicable, hold hearings on the grievance, said hearing to be held in conformity to normal hearing procedures. (c) Either the City or the Organization may call any employee as a witness from work if he is on duty. Any employee called as a witness by the City shall not be debited for.any hours not worked while on ~such call. Employees called by the Organization may be reimbursed by the Organization for any loss of pay for time off. (d) The Review Board shall have no power to alter, amend, change, add to, or subtract from any of the terms of the Memorandum. The decision of the Board shall be based solely upon the evidence 'and arguments presented to them by the respective parties in the presence of each other. (e) Either party may be represented by legal counsel. (f) The parties shall pay their own expenses except for the third member of the Board whose expenses shall be shared equally. (g) T'he decision of the review panel shall be final and binding upon the parties to the dispute. 14 (h) No decision of the panel shall require the exercise of the Legislative authority of the City Council nor shall it contravene any existing City ordinance, the City Charter, or State Law. The decision of the panel shall be made in writing within twenty (20) days from the close of the hearing. ARTICLE 1.21 NOTICES Except as otherwise provided herein, notices required pursuant to the provisions of the Resolution or the Act, shall be given by United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the recipient by his last known address. In lieu of mailed notices required to be given by a recognized employee organization, personal delivery of such notices may be made on the City's Designated Representative. Notice shall be deemed for all purposes to have been given upon physical delivery thereof, or upon its deposit in the custody of said postal service. ARTICLE 1.22 HIGHER JOB CLASSIFICATION PAY (A) TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT TO DUTIES IN A HIGHER CLASSIFICATION: Any employee who is assigned duties of a higher job classification for more than twelve (12) continuous hours in a single workshift, shall be paid the wage rate of the higher classification. (B) BIDDING AND PROMOTIONS:, The parties agree that the past practice on bidding and the filling of vacancies shall continue, providing that all actual vacancies shall be filled within two (2) weeks of the occurrence of the actual vacancy. (C) LONGEVITY PAY: 1. All employees covered by this agreement hired prior to its execution who have completed fifteen (15) years of seniority with the City, shall receive additional pay that'is equal to but not more than that amount of educational incentive pay that those employees covered by this agreement receive who qualify for incentive pay based upon an Associate Arts degree in Fire Science. No employee shall be permitted to pyramid' the fifteen (15) years seniority and the AA degree incentive pay. However, the payment of this longevity pay shall in no way eliminate any other pay the employee is entitled. 15 2. Effective with the execution of this agreement, newly hired employees shall not be eligible to receive longevity pay. ARTICLE 1.23 IMPROVEMENT IN QUALITY OF SERVICE It is the intent of the parties to improve the quality of service that the Fire Department provides the citizens of Bakersfield. It is agreed that the Employee and the Organization shall implement such steps that are necessary to bring about such improvements. ARTICLE 1.24 BEREAVEMENT LEAVE In case of death within the immediate family of an employee, the employee may, upon approval of the department head~ use up to two shifts of any accumulated sick leave, vacation leave or compensatory time off due him for overtime worked, to attend the funeral or memorial services. Additional time off for travel may be granted upon recommendation of the department head and approval of the City Manager. The immediate family shall consist of spouse, parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, children, grandchildren~ mother-in-law and father-in-law. Employees electing to charge~ bereavement leave to either vacation leave or compensatory time off shall receive no reduction in sick leave conversion rights as provided in Article 1.30. ARTICLE 1.25 LEAVES OF ABSENCE (1) Leave of absence without pay: Leaves of absence without pay, up to a period of six (6) months, may.be granted to an employee upon the recommendation of the department head with the approval of the City Manager. ~No leave of absence shall'be granted to allow an employee to accept other employment on a trial basis. Leaves of absence for periods of time longer than six (6) months must be approved by the City Council. Employees on authorized leave of absence without pay shall not accrue vacation, holiday, or sick leave benefits during such leave. (2) Unauthorized leave of absence: Unauthorized leave of absence shall be considered to be without pay and reductions in the employee's pay shall be made accordingly. Unauthorized leave of absence for more than two (2) consecutive working shifts shall result in ~ 16 automatic termination of employee unless the employee can demonstrate that such absence was due to circumstances beyond his control. (3) Military leave of absence:' Military leave shall be granted in accordance with the provisions of State and Federal laws. All employees entitled to military leave shall give the department concerned an opportunity, within the limits of military regulations, to determine when such leave shall be taken. (4) Community Service -- Leave of absence: Leave of absence with pay, not to exceed one (1) full working day, may be granted an employee upon the recommendation of the department head and the approval of the City Manager if such leave is determined to provide a community service and is in the best interests of the City. (5) Discretion of the City Council: The City Council may, at its discretion, upon good cause shown, grant leaves of absence other than as provided for herein. ARTICLE 1.26 JURY DUTY Employees required to report for jury duty on a scheduled work day shall be granted a leave of absence from their assigned duties until released by the court. While on jury duty, such employees shall receive compensation from the City equal to the difference between their regular salaries and the amount received from the court for jury duty service, less mileage. Employees released from jury duty must report for work as soon as possible the same day. ARTICLE 1.27 HEALTH AND WELFARE The City and Organization have agreed that all future meeting· and conferring and decisions regarding the structure of medical/dental insurance coverages shall take place through the Joint City/Employee Medical Insurance Committee. The Committee shall consist of representatives from each Unit and the City. There shall be a good faith effort to make all decisions by October 31 of each year. Discussions as to the City's contribution toward medical/dental insurance shall continue to be determined through the formal meet and confer process between the City and the individual units. 17 Medical, Vision, and Dental Benefits. Effective April 1, 1989, the City shall provide biweekly contributions toward a medical, vision, and dental plan for all officers and employees of the City, subject to the following contributions: Employee City Biweekly Biweekly Maximum* Single coverage $2.31 $ 48.23 Two-party coverage 4.62 96.47 Family coverage 6.92 146.82 * The City will pay up to maximum amount depending upon plan chosen by employee. For the period beginning January, 1990, the City shall increase its contributions to maintain the existing proportion of payments based on the average of all plan options by category (i.e., if the City payment for employee only averaged amongst the four possible plan combinations is 95%, the City shall amend its. dollar contributions to maintain the 95% proportion). The City contribution shall vary by plan category to result in an equal employee deduction for all plan options~ The accrued medical reserve fund shall remain in existence until it is depleted through the payment of increased employee medical insurance premiums or other agreed upon expenditures. All increases paid pursuant to this section shall be deducted from the medica1 reserve fund until it is depleted. ARTICLE 1.28 VISION INSURANCE The City shall maintain in effect the existing vision insurance coverage for all employees and their family members. Plan coverage shall be as agreed by the medical insurance committee. The City shall pay the full premium for the term of this agreement. ARTICLE 1.29 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE It is agreed that each employee covered by this agreement~ shall have a uniform allowance as follows: payable on or before July 1 and December 1, 1989, Two Hundred, Fifty Dollars ($250.00). Payable on or before July 1 and December 1, 1990, Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00). The total uniform allowance in the first year of this agreement is Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00); the total uniform allowance in the second year of this agreement is Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00). 18 ARTICLE 1.30 SICK LEAVE AND VACATIONS Vacation and sick leave accrual shall remain the same. Employees in the unit accrue sick leave at the rate of fi~e point six (5.6) shifts per year, with a maximum of fifty-six (56) shifts. Commencing, with the calendar year 1981, an employee who has accrued the maximum of fifty-six (56) shifts of sick leave and who does not use any sick leave for the entire calendar year, will receive one-half of his five point six (5.6) shifts on his vacation and the other half will be paid to him the following January. An employee who uses part of the five point six (5.6) shifts shall have seventy-five percent (75%) of the unused sick leave shifts added to his vacation time. All vacation pay that results from converted sick leave shall be paid no later than January 15 of each year. Employees who accumulate seven (7) or more shifts of vacation per year shall be entitled a split of vacation periods. Seniority shall determine the allocating of available vacation periods with all employees' first choices being considered before the consideration of the second half of a split vacation request. ARTICLE 1.31 HOLIDAYS All employees covered by this agreement shall accrue holiday pay at the rate of six (6) shifts per year to be paid as follows: One-half (1/2) for three (3) shifts on or before December 1 of each year and the other one-half (1/2) Or three (3) shifts on or before June 30 of each year. ARTICLE 1.32 DEFERRED COMPENSATION AND SAVINGS PROGRAM Deferred Compensation. The City agrees to make available to the employees covered by this Agreement a deferred compensation program. Savings program. The parties agree to establish a cost savings-sharing program. The procedures for implementing this Plan will be worked out by mutual agreement of the parties. ARTICLE 1.33 RETIREE MEDICAL Eligibility for and contributions toward retiree medical insurance shall be as set forth in the Supplemental Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Fire Unit regarding health benefits dated November 23, 1988. 19 Effective immediately, any employee eligible to receive retiree medical insurance coverage who is eligible for Med'icare coverage, whether through the City of Bakersfield, other employers, spouse coverage, or for any other reason, shall be required to obtain and utilize such coverage as a condition for receiving coverage under the City's plan. ARTICLE 1.34 FLSA OVERTIME Effective the signing of this agreement, ~employees on jury duty shall no longer have that time deducted from their work hours for the purpose of calculating Fair Labor Standards Act overtime. ARTICLE 1.35 VACATION The vacation accrual schedule shall provide for accrual of the fourth (4th) week of vacation beginning'with the sixteenth (16th) year of service instea'd of the twentieth (20th) year of service. ARTICLE 1.36 RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT The residency requirement shall be forty-five minutes (45) normal driving time from City Hall. Normal driving time shall be defined as driving at 'the posted speed limit, absent any accidents, traffic jams, etc. ARTICLE 1.37 DRUG TESTING The Organization and City agree to implement a drug testing program. The goal and intent of this program shall be rehabilitation and assisting first-time offenders with drug problems. Action taken against employees shall be determined by the individual circumstances of each case, and disciplinary action up to and including termination is possi.ble. The administration of this program shall be as agreed to kY the Organization and City and shall continue unchanged for term of this agreement. ARTICLE 1.38 SMOKING REGULATIONS 1.38.1 Employees hired after January 1, 1987, must be non- smokers. Prospective employees shall be required to sign an affidavit indicating that they have not smoked during the twelve (12) month period prior to hiring by the City. 2O Further, they shall agree that they shall not smoke, either on.or off duty, during the term of their employment with the City. Violation of the nonsmoking agreement shall result in disciplinary action. 1.38.2 The City and Organization have met and conferred on the implementation of smoking regulations for fire stations. The parties have agreed to amend the draft smoking regulations by allowing smoking on the apparatus floor only. ARTICLE 1.39 PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM 1.39.1 At least once during the term of this agreement, the City will offer each unit employee the opportunity to receive a comprehensive physical assessment and follow-up counseling session. When indicated by initial results, follow-up testing will be performed. The assessment will measure: cardiovascular fitness, blood pressure, blood composition(cholesterol, etc.), body composition, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Results of the assessment shall be for the individual employees use only. The City will receive composite data to be used in evaluating the need for training seminars,.etc. 1.39.2 The City and Organi.zation have formed a joint committee to study further modifications/development of a physical fitness program. The committee shall report its finding no later than September 1, 1989. Mutually acceptable findings of the committee shall be implemented as soon as practicable. ARTICLE 1.40 LIGHT DUTY When due to injury or illness, whether or not the injury or illness is work related and the employee is unable to perform his or her usual duties, the. employee may work in a light duty capacity based on the following conditions: (1) An employee may work light duty only upon approval of the properly appointed City Physician and Fire Chief, and only to the extent that the employee's illness or injury is not further aggravated by working in this capacity, nor is a hazard created for other employees. (2) Each applicant for light duty status must be evaluated on a case by case basis. 21 (3) Individuals are not assigned to light duty if there is a chance that doing so might result in liability against the City. (4) It is not possible to list the specific tasks assigned to light duty personnel. Task assignments depend on physical limitations, as.well as project needs; which fluctuate on a dailY basis. Some individuals might enter run reports into the computer, others might assist in filing, making copies collating, etc. (5)~ Employees shall accept light duty assignments if offered if their illness/injury is job related. (6) Employees denied a requested light duty assignment will be provided a written explanation, if requested. Every effort is made to make the light duty assignment a pleasant learning experience for each individual involved. ARTICLE 1.41 HEPATITIS-B INOCULATIONS As soon as practicable, the City shall make available to all unit employees, Hepatitis-B inoculations. EmPloyees shall receive the inoculations on a voluntary basis. The City will consult with the Organization as to the detailed implementation of this program. ARTICLE 1.42 BREATHING APPARATUS During fiscal year 1989-90, the City shall provide individual breathing apparatus masks for each unit employee engaged in fire suppression activities.~ ARTICLE 1.43 VACATION SCHEDULING 1.43.1 Effective immediately, up to five (5) employees (Firefighter through Captain classifications), shall be allowed to schedule vacation at any one time. 1.43.2 Employees who accumulate seven (7) or more shifts of vacation periods shall be allowed to request a split in vacation periods. Seniority shall determine the allocating of available vacation periods with all employees' first choices being considered before the consideration of the second of a split vacation request. One shift of vacation will be the smallest split. 22 1.43.3 Employees who have eight (8) or more vacation shifts must schedule eight (8) ~acation shifts during the annual vacation signup, but may carryover (leave unscheduled) up to four (4) vacation shifts. These shifts may be taken off during the year subject to: a. Paragraph 1.43.1 above. b. Forty-eight (48) hours advance request and department approval. c. Requests will be processed on a first-come, first- serve basis. d. At no time may the number of shifts being carried over exceed four (4). ARTICLE 1.44 OVERTIME CARDS Effective immediately, overtime caras shall be moved only when the employee has actually worked a continuous 12-hour period or longer of overtime. ARTICLE 1.45 CALLBACK Effective with the execution of this agreement, ~callback shall be on a rank for rank basis excluding callbacks to fill vacation and compensatory time off. ARTICLE 1.46 TERM OF AGREEMENT The term of this Agreement is from April 1, 1989 to March 31, 1991. Proposals for the contract period beginni, ng in April of 1991 shall be submitted by January 15, 1991, and negotiations shall commence n.o later than February 5, 1991, unless the parties mutually agree otherwise. This Memorandum is entered into and effective upon ratification and acceptance by the City Council of the City of Bakersfield. FOR THE ORGANIZATION: FOR THE CITY: DATE: DATE: 23 MEMORANDUM March 31, 1989 TO: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEMBERS ~- FROM: SUE WHITFIELD, PERSONNEL MANAGER SUBJECT: NEW/REVISED JOB SPECIFICATIONS Attached are the job specifications for the following classifications to be discussed at our meeting scheduled for April 4, 1989 at 5:00 p.m.: 1) Development Associate 2) Development Assistant 3) Trades Assistant (Equipment) 4) Trades Assistant 5) Maintenance Craftworker I 6) Engineer II The job specifications have been reviewed and approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board. nmw/ NEW CLASS TITLE: DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE 506 CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: Under general direction, is responsible for performing complex specialized planning work in the area of economic development, redevelopment or housing and community development. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: OPTION I. Economic Development/Redevelopment Plans, organizes and performs assignments pertaining to economic development, redevelopment and historic preservation, including adaptive reuse; provides detailed financial analysis on proposed projects; assist in coordinating with other City Departments involved with industrial and commercial development, and coordinates submittal by developers with legal counsel and redevelopment consultants; may provide assistance in project implementation including site acquisition and relocation; provides relevant information to appropriate agencies for environmental review determination; establishes and maintains effective linkage with private, non-profit development corporations; does background work for sPecial planning and economic development studies; provides staff support to the Historic Preservation Commission and their related function; and assist in updating the Redevelopment and Economic Development Element. OPTION II: Community Development Plans, organizes and performs assignments pertaining to certain phases of planning activities for Community Development Program; investigates difficult or complex planning problems; serves as liaison between City Department and various community organizations; conducts community meetings, forums, etc.; serves as advisor to Department Head on community relations and affairs. DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Traininq and Experience: Option I: Graduation f~om a accredited college with a degree in Business, Public Administration or a related field and three years of professional experience preferably at the local government level. ExPerience in real estate and/or real estate lending is helpful. A Master's Degree in business or public administration may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Option II: Any combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of college education in planning, public administration or a related field, and preferably some technical experience at the local gover.nment level. Experience in the Community Development Block Grant Program desirable. NEW CLASS TITLE: DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE 506 Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Option I: Considerable knowledge and understanding of the overall organization and operation of City government; considerable knowledge of the fiscal, social and economic implications that are involved in economic development and redevelopment including acquisition procedures, relocation, and financial analysis as it relates to real estate and commercial development; considerable knowledge of the principles, methods and procedures of economic development. Good knowledge of Federal and State programs relating to industrial attraction/business retehtion; good knowledge of research and statistical analysis methods, data collection and statistical techniques; familiarity with California Redevelopment Law; knowledge of historic preservation; knowledge of the legal requirement of planning, in particular General Plan adoptions and updates. Ability to work effectively with the general public and the public agencies concerning economic development, redevelopment and historic preservation; ability to present findings and conclusions clearly in written and graphic form; ability to converse with the general public on a one-on-one basis and give oral presentations to citizen groups, the Citizen Advisory Committees, the Historic Preservation Commission, and the Central District Development Agency. Option II: Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of Community Development planning, including the fiscal, social and economic implications of such planning; good knowledge of the Federal and State regulations governing the program; good knowledge of statistical and other research methods; working knowledge of the Community Development Block Grant Program, particularly in the areas of housing and economic development. Ability to make independent investigations of social and economic problems, and to draw useful conclusions from a variety of data and information; ability to organize research findings in written form; ability to work effectively with the general public and the community agencies; ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations to individual projects, ability to present findings and conclusions clearly in written form. Approved by the City Council: Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board: 3-28-89 CLASS TITLE: DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT 507 CLASS"CHARACTERISTICS: Under supervision is responsible for performing general redevelopment work, including specific development-projects tasks and general planning tasks; assist in historic preservation. Performs other work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Performs basic review of financial data as it relates to proposed development projects; assembles preliminary real estate information for proposed projects; assists in environmental review process; provides support for historic preservation activities; prepares reports for the Central District Development Agency and the Historic Preservation Commission; does background work for special studies; conducts field studies and surveys. DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Traininq and Experience: Graduation from a accredited college with a degree in Business or Public Administration. Two years experience in planning, redevelopment or historic preservation, preferably at the local government level; or any combination of training and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Knowledge of the principles and practices of redevelopment and/or historic preservation; knowledge of the fiscal, social and economic implications of redevelopment and historic preservation; good knowledge of governmental organizations as they relate to redevelopment and historic preservation. Ability to work effectively with the general public and on a one-on-one basis and give oral presentations to citizen groups and the Historic Preservation Commission and the Central District Development Agency. Approved by the City Council: Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board: 3-28-89 NEW CLASS TITLE: TRADES ASSISTANT (EQUIPMENT) 446 CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: Under general supervision, performs work of less than journeyman level in the maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel automotive and related equipment; makes routine inspection, testing and maintenance on automobiles, motorcycles, heavy-duty trucks, bulldozers, road sweepers, and other City automotive equipment; assists journeyman mechanics in overhaul and repair of equipment and performing some general repair work as well as changing worn parts on vehicles of all types and performing lubrication on heavy equipment; maintains stock of equipment or material; assists skilled workers as required; and performs other work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Performs preventative maintenance and makes minor repairs to automotive equipment, including motorcycles, automobiles, trucks and heavy equipment; installs lights; adjusts brakes; makes minor electrical repairs; reports major defects; assists mechanics in the overhaul of engines, brakes, clutches, hydraulic systems, and transmissions; repairs or assists in the repair of generators, starters, upholstery, and suspension systems; changes wheel bearings; installs starters and lights; paints equipment; cleans and maintains shop, tools, and shop equipment. DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Training and Experience: One year experience as a helper or apprentice in one of the trades. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Some knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and techniques used in the repair of light and heavy-duty automotive equipment; some knowledge of the operating principles of gasoline and diesel engines; knowledge of the greasing and lubrications requirements of light and heavy public works equipment. Ability to carry out routine and minor repairs; ability to work effectively with minimum supervision. Skill in the use of standard tools and equipment of the trade. License or Certificates: Possession of a valid Class 3 California Driver's license. Approved by the City Council: Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board: 3-28-89 CLASS TITLE: TRADES ASSISTANT 447 Revised CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: Under general supervision, and supervision of a Maintenance Craftworker, assists in the performance of skilled work in construction, maintenance and repair of municipal facilities and properties; -~e~m~-~-e~-~e~-~c4~a~-~e~m~-~e~e~--i~-~he ~e ~ a~e~-- ~~me~e~-- ~~-- ~~- ~~,-- ~~--~ ~- ~~~- ~~- ~k~{~e~- ~- a s- ~~ performs other work as required. E~PLES OF DUTIES: Assists Maintenance Craftworkers in construction, cabinet work, plumbinG, weldinG, fabrication and paintinG; operates a variety of power and hand tools; assists in the installation and maintenance of playground e~iDment, sprinkler systems, automatic valves and controllers, repairs and maintains swimming pools, restrooms and other municipal facilities~ perfo~s other work as re~ired. ~ ~--p~%~%b~--m~b~m~ --~ --m~--m ~ DESI~BLE MINI~ QUALIFICATIONS: Training and Experience: One years' experience as a helper or apprentice in one of the trades. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Some knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and techni~es used in paintinG, plumbinG, weldinq, fabrication and general construction %~- r~,~ ~-heawy-~~~r~-e~4~e= ~ility to assist and carry out routine minor repairs, ability to work effectively with minimum supe~ision. Skill in the use of standard tools and' e~ipment of the trade. Licenses and 'Certificates: Possession of a valid Class 3 California driver's license. Revised Promotion to Maintenance Craftworker: Promotion to Maintenance Craftworker from Trades Assistant is made on a merit basis, without examination, subject to recommendation by the department head and approval of the Personnel Manaqer. Under normal condition, an employee will be considered for promotion one year following appointment to the fifth salary step, and upon meetinq traininq and experience qualifications for Maintenance Craftworker. 3/89 Approved by City Council: Approved by Miscellaneous Civil Service Board: 3-28-89 CLASS TITLE: MAINTENANCE CRAFTWORKER I REVISED (420) CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: Under general supervision, performs skilled work in the construction, maintenance and repair of municipal facilities and properties, and equipment painting; performs other work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Operates a variety of power and hand tools in construction, cabinet work, plumbing, and painting; performs ~-~--a~ equipment painting, other than automotive equipment; installs and maintains sprinkler systems, automatic valves, and controllers; maintains restroom and playground equipment; operates, maintains, and repairs swimming pools; requisitions materials and supplies; leads a small crew in related work as required. DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Traininq and Experience: Four years' experience in general maintenance work involving more than one of the skilled trades. Knowledqe, Abilities and Skills: Considerable knowledge of the methods and practices used in general building trades; considerable knowledge of the tools and equipment used in general building maintenance work; good knowledge of tools and equipment used in equipment painting. Ability to supervise and lead the work of a crew engaged in construction, maintenance or repair work; ability to work from oral and written instruction, and to read plans and diagrams. Skill in the use and care of various types of equipment and tools, including power tools and light automotive equipment. Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid Class 3 California driver's license. Promotion to Maintenance Craftworker: Promotion to Maintenance Craftworker from Trades Assistant is made on a merit basis without examination, subject to recommendation by the department head and approval of the Personnel Manaqer. Under normal conditions, an employee will be considered for promotion one year followinq appointment to the fifth salary step, and upon meeting Traininq and Experience. qualifications for Maintenance Craftworker. 3/89 Approved by City Council: Approved by Miscellaneous Civil serVice Board: 3-28-89 CLASS TITLE: ENGINEER II 515 CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: Under supervision, this class performs work of average difficulty involving technical and professional work making design layouts, engineering calculations, and miscellaneous studies in the City Engineering Department; work involves the preparation of design layouts, sketched details for construction work, and the performing of engineering calculations for areas, loads, stresses, flows, and other technical criteria; tasks include the inspection of construction or maintenance work on public streets and other facilities; work is performed under the general supervision of an advanced engineering position that reviews accomplishments through conferences and inspections; and performs other work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Executes original design layouts from sketched details for incorporation in completed construction drawings; performs engineering calculations to determine measurements and areas of ground, loads, and stresses of structures, and gradients and flows of pipes; directs or carries out inspections of construction, maintenance, and repair operations in public streets and alleys, sewers, and other public facilities; supervises survey parties; collects fields data for a variety of construction and maintenance projects; performs or checks routine quantity calculations and makes or checks engineering estimates. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Training and Experience: Graduation from an ........ ~ accredited college or university with major courscwork a degree in civil engineering and EIT and minimum one yea~ experience in the practice of civil engineering, or possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate from the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and minimum two years experience in the practice of civil engineering. Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Considerable knowledge of modern principles and practices in civil engineering; considerable knowledge of modern methods and techniques in the construction and maintenance of public works. Ability to make or check complex engineering computations quickly and accurately; ability to plan, coordinate, and- supervise the work of technical subordinates. Skill in the use and care of drafting and surveying instruments, and in the use of mathematical tables required in professional engineering work. Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid Class 3 California driver's license. Possession of an Engineer-in-Training certificate is dcsirable required. Possession of a pro~essional engineers registr'atlon is desirable. Approved by the City Council: '"..~CI~S~I~LE::"3:kIR.~CONDI~IONINGi.'/:TECHNICIAN.I '4114 CLASS CHARACTERISTICS': Under general supervision performs semi-skilled work assisting in the operation and maintenance of air conditioning units, heating ~...:boilers ~and 'ventilating..~ystems~,~."using~'electrical..tools and .instruments;.reads and understands electricat:blueprints:;-performs .other:work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Operates and maintains the air conditioning and heating units at city-owned facilities as directed, including changing filters, cleaning condensers, and maintaining the water treatment in both open and closed systems; assists in the operation and maintenance of ice making equipment at the Civic Auditorium; assists int he repairs or replacements of electrical relays, switches, contractors, wiring, and motors. Drives and operates a three- quarter(3/4) ton pickup, operates crane truck, tests and troubleshoots refrigeration systems using related instruments. Installs air conditioning units and ductwork in remodeled facilities. Maintains and operates pneumatic control systems and equipment. Performs annual maintenance on large water chilling equipment. DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Trainin~ and Experience: Graduation from high school or vocational school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a GED test and 3 years of experience at apprenticeship-skill level in air conditioning and heating plant maintenance and operation; or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties. Knowledqe, Abilities and Skills: Good knowledge of the principles and techniques of air conditioning andheating equipment~operation . and .~.maintenance; .some .~knowl~dge .~ ~f .~el~ct~i~al !installations, ::~and motors.. -:Ability -:%'o':':opermte >:dril~ing,."weldTng and :g~inding '<e'quipment;; ::ability to :.carry.:out 'routine repairs and maintenance ~ith a minimum of supervision. Licenses or' Certificates: Possession of a valid Class 3 .California driver's license; must pass a color vision test. Promotion to Air Condition Technician II: Promotion to-Air 3..Conddtioning~Technician II'from Air conditioning Technician·~I .is · ~ecommendati~n.:-".:by .:..the.:~partm, ent .~.~e'.ad..~and..-~.alpprovat ":of :the Person.neT Manager. ~Under :normal conditions, an employee will be .conSidered .for 'promotion' following appointment ::~'to Ihe 'fifth .:sal-ary step.. 4/.89 ::A. pproved. Jby 't.he .City 3Council: -..-App~oved~by 'the.MiScellaneous 'Civil~.Service Boar'd: :4-1'8i89 ~ eLASS TITLE.: AIR~.CONDITIONING. ~TECHNICIAN~ II 757 cU s CHARA ER STi CS,: ,' Under '~.i general supervision~ i~.perf~orms, -'~kit~ed · ~'technical -~ork ~.in ~the ~aintenance land' 'operation of..~air,, conditioning..'units.,. 'bOilers, large .Vwater chilled systems and Circulating . systems, involving the maintenance and repair of air conditioning plants, kitchen equipment · including boilers, and operation of electrical system and ice making .~equipment~; .'H.U,.~A,.C..equipment.,~'"she'etmetal,,.ductwork, a~nd new 'unit .plumbing :installation; operation of computer operated controls; operation 'of light and heavy equipment; performs other work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Supervises the maintenance and operation of air conditioning and heating plants, including water treatment in closed systems and cooling towers; supervises the operation of electrical equipment; supervises the operation and maintenance of ice making machinery and the operation of resurfacing equipment; performs installation of air conditioning equipment, duct work, and control systems; operates crane truck and operates and maintains pneumatic controls; reads and uses electrical diagrams to facilitate troubleshooting; evaluates circuits using electrical test instruments. Performs annual maintenance on large water chillers. DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Traininq and Experience: Graduation from high school or vocational school and four years experience in air conditioning, heating, plant maintenance , operations and general building equipment maintenance ncluding supervisory experience. Knowledqe, Abilities and Skills: Considerable knowledge of the principles and techniques of air conditioning, heating, building maintenance and water treatment; considerable knowledge of electrical installations, equipment and electrical maintenance machinery. Ability to operate drilling, welding, and grinding equipment; ability to ope=ate a crane truck; ability to~ operate~pneumatic controls ~and .... :~¢arry.~ .out .~. ~,rou=i,n'e. maintenance ~>and.~ :repair ~p'arts ,..w~thout .. supervision; ' <~abi't~'ity ':.'~o .~,~nt~rp'ret-..bl~u.eprints ?~'nd.,~:.work' "from sket'ch~s,, penci'I.ed diagrams, 'or verbal instructions;.ability to train'subordinate.staff as required. ~Skill'in'-.the';~se-and..,care olf~ools-.andequ,ipment.of .the refrigerationtrade. .'Licenses ~o'r Certificates: '~Possession.~:of-a-:valid~·C~lass '3 ~.California .Driver's .License;-must.pas~s.~a_col.or.·vision'test. "~:~C°nditi'°n'ing'~echnician'II"."from~Air Conditi:oning ~Te~chnician ';I is m'ade ~ona merit basis, without examination, subject to recommendation by the ' department head'and approval of the Personnel Manager. Under normal ~.conditions.,. an ',employee..~ill be ,conside=ed' for promotion follo~'ing -~app.o~intment..'toi%he.:fifth. salary..step.. '4/.89 -:.Approved~by.the-.,CityCouncil~: ~'~'App~o~ed..~by 't~he~iMiscel.~aneous¥Civit.~.S.ervice..~.~o.ard: .4-~8-89 CLASS TITLE: BUILDING MAINTAINER I 306 CLASS,C~CTERI~STICS: ~'Under general supervision, maintains interiors of'City buildings and immediately adjacent areas in a clean, sanitary and orderly condition. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Cleans, sweeps, mops and waxes floors, including linoleum, tile, terrazzo, and cement; dusts and polishes furniture and furnishings; washes windows; moves and arranges office furniture and equipment; cleans woodwork, walls and shades; polishes metal work; sweeps hallways and stairways; cleans receptacles, ashtrays, wash bowls, toilet room fixtures and equipment; replenishes toilet room supplies; observes safety rules and regulations; vacuums and shampoos rugs; performs other related work as required. May be required to work nights. DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Traininq and Experience: One year of recent experience in custodial and building maintenance work. Knowledqe, Abilities and Skills: Considerable knowledge of modern methods, materials and equipment used in cleaning and caring for floors, walls, fixtures and furniture; good knowledge of practices, tools, and materials involved ±nt he performance of semiskilled tasks related to general building maintenance; good knowledge of the operation of motorized equipment required for building~maintenance work. '~!Ab~i'lity"~°'~c~rry'~'°ut~'~°~a~l"~and"'"wr~±~ten ~in~struct~ns~i~n.~performing ~general'~itasks; '~ability~'t'o l~'ead 'the work-maintenance~¥cr~ews wh~en required; ability to~perform-,.labor for extended periods; ability .'to~perform'~semiskilt'ed .tasks ~without close supervision; ability to-prepare !simple records ~'~'and r.eports. .,~Licen'ses or Certificates: 'iRossessi~on 'of ~a ~vaLid '~Ctass 3 i. California driver's license. 'Approved by the'Ci-ty Council: :Appnov, ed.,,by the Miscellaneous Civil Service~Board: 4-18-89 CLASS TITLE: .BUILDING~MAIN~AINER II .Supervises .a :participating- in the. work '.~of ' the.. crew. maintaining 'interiors ' of 'City buildings., ~and 'ad.jacent areas 'in a clean, sanitary and orderly ':condition;' performs other work as required. [.EXAMPLF-S .OF DUTIES.: 'Performs ~- and "supervises maintenance of interiors', of City buildings. =Provides direct lead supervision to the crew-with .whom they work, insuring that safety rules are observed, communicating necessary information to subordinates, hearing subordinates problems,, consulting with the Supervisor; instructs new employees in the ProPer use of equipment and cleansing agents; inspects work completed; inspects the building generally to report necessary repairs and improvements; observes and enforces safety and security regulations;, performs specialized jobs where supervision of other may not be required; issues supplies; vacuums and shampoos rugs. May be required to work nights. DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Traininq and Experience: Two years' experience in custodial and building maintenance work. Knowledqe, Abilities and Skills: Considerable knowledge of modern methods, materials, and equipment used in cleaning and caring for floors, walls, fixtureS, and furniture; good knowledge of the practices, tools and materials involved in the performance of semiskilled tasks related to general building maintenance; good knowledge of the operation of motorized equipment required for building maintenance work. Ability to carry out oral and written instructions in performing general tasks; ability to lead the work maintenance crews when required; ability to perform labor for extended periods; ability to performs semiskilled tasks without close supervision; ability to prepare simple records and reports. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid Class 3 .California driver' s license. 4/.8'9 Approvedby the City 'Council: '~.,~ppro~:e'd-by .,the~.M±~sc.ellaneouslCivil.'.S~erviceBo~amd~.: '4-I8~89 .. '?~CLASS ~ITLE.:.?i-HEAVY~:~EQUIPM~NT?OPERATOR._~i~SANiT~T10N 323 .'iCLASS~CHARACTERISTICS: Under general supervision, performs manual and semi-skilled work ~ in?the-~operation,~of ,~heavy'.?and.~complex automated refusecollection ~equipment; performs'other work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Operate a one-man automatic loading refuse truck, used in the collection of 90 gallon or 300 gallon containers. Operates truck- tractor, semi-trailer equipment used for drop off box type refuse containers and other related work as required; drives a refuse collection vehicle and crew to an assigned route; leads crew work; directs the collection of refuse from residences and commercial buildings along the route; moves truck as necessary; assists in the collection process; drives full refuse truck to the sanitary landfill for disposal; places, truck'in the required area; operates the necessary mechanisms for unloading; drives truck and crew back to assigned route or to city yard; maintains simple time records; reports on defects in the refuse truck being used; assists in attaching , dumping, detaching, and replacing detachable bins on assigned route; assists and directs assigned crew in tagging illegal refuse containers and improperly prepared refuse. Supervises Sanitation employees in all areas of refuse collection, in the absence of a Sanitation supervisor. DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: .Training and Experience: Two years' experience in driving a heavy-duty vehicle. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Ability to read and write at a level for successful job performance; ability to lead a small crew in the collection of~refuse;.ability to follow oral or written ~nst~ructions; ability'to.,dr~ve~:~a~.heavy-duty~v,ehi~cile;.:abili.ty ~to ~s~erved,~.~hySical ."condition and"strength.sufficientto-doheavylifting and carrying for extended~iperiods. Licenses or 'Certificates: Posses'sion of .a valid Class II California driver..s~license.:~asTequ~iredbylaw.~or, equipment .used in perf~ormance of..duties. 4/:8 9 .... .~%pp'roved'?by :~C'i,ty ',i:C o.unc il ~: ' ::ApprDved-' ,~by ::?Mi.s:cel,l~aneous· ':,Civil ~S erv, ice .-:Board: 4-1.9-89 'CLASSCHARACTERISTICS-: Under general supervision, performs skilled work in the 'construction, maintenance ~ and repairs'of municipal facilities and ~p~oper~ies, ·~and equipment~' painting; ' performs '~other .work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Operates a variety of power and hand tools in construction, welding, cabinet work, plumbing, and painting; performs equipment painting, other than automotive equipment; installs and maintains sprinkler systems, automatic valves, .and controllers; maintains restroom and playground equipment; operates, maintains, and repairs swimming pools; requisitions materials and supplies; leads a small crew in related work as required. DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Traininq and Experience: Four years' experience in general maintenance work involving more than one of the skilled trades. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Considerable knowledge of the methods and praCtices used in general building trades; considerable knowledge of the tools and equipment used in general building maintenance work; good knowledge of tools and equipment used in equipment painting. Ability to supervise and lead the work of a crew engaged in construction, maintenance or repair work; ability to work from oral and written instruction, and to read plans and diagrams. Skill in the use and care of various types of equipment and tools, including power tools and light automotive equipment. ~-~License~ ~rlC~rtif~cates:~-~ossess~on..~of-a~alid"C~a~ss~3Ca~l~ifolrn~a ~,driver's license. ~.~Promotion ~to ~Maint~nance .Craftworker: Promoti~n.~to~ Maintenance ~Craftworker from Trades,Assistant is made on a. merit basis without examination,~ subject.~to~recommendation by the department head and .approval' of the Personnel Manager. Under,normal conditions, an ..employ~ee '/will b'e considered~ for promotion lone year following .~appaintment ~to~,the~.i fifth ~sala~y step,, ~and upon meeting ~aining ~' ~and ~ ~Experien~ce~,qual~:~i~iic~tions~ .~for~ ~Maintena~nce ~C~aftworker~. .~Approved~"'byCity'Council: ,~,Approved~by. Miscelilaneous Civil Service Board:,'4/IS/89 CLASS TITLE: TRAFFIC ENGINEER 837 "~of varied and'-difficult professional engineering .work .of ..the ·more dvanced level,· inclUding-:iresearch, design :and..construCtionof traffic ontrol facilities and''other, engineering projects; performs other ·work as required.. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES% '.Conductsl ,a:<.wide variety of ·'traffic studies including origin and destination, travel time, accidents, transit, volume, capacity, parking, and pedestrian surveys or operational or planning application; confers with technical groups on traffic problems; gives information to the public; analyzes traffic accident tabulations and makes recommendations for accident prevention; develops plans for major civil engineering projects~ designs and theorizes a wide variety of projects related to municipal improvements; makes work estimates, figures quantities, and makes a variety of decisions requiring technical and professional knowledge of engineering principles, methods and techniques; supervises in the drawing of plans, writing specifications, making preliminary or constructional layouts; and inspects construction work in progress and upon completion. DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Training and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelors degree in engineering, and five years of responsible professional engineering experience, including professional ~xperience in traffic engineering and municipal public works activities, and including two years in supervising other engineering personnel; or an quivalent combination of training and experience which provides the apabilities to perform the described duties. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering; considerable knowledge of fundamentals of traffic engineering control and regulation, including the various methods and devices used in modern traffic control; knowledge of traffic control and safety devices; knowledge of the California Vehicle Code; ability to conduct traffic engineering studies, prepare reports with recommendations; considerable knowledge of modern methods and techniques applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of public works.;'.~ood'knowledge .'of the strength, properties and uses of construction '.~materia~s';.:igood .~knowl~dge of .!effective supervisory 'techniques. Ability'to'perform.technical research work'.and provide supervision and '.~advise. on.difficultenginee~ing problems; ability to design a variety of .... public :works structures with .'skill and accuracy; ability..to, use -~engine'ering and.:.drafting instruments; ability to make. accurate.drawings :'and:maps.,.'-and'..to~.prepare technical reports; iability.~o"make::difficult .~math~emat~¢a~::~a~¢u~ati~ns..~and..:keep.~neat~nd.~¢ura~e~.~fie~d~..n~tes. ..Licenses or Certificates: 'Possession of -a. 'v~lid certificate of registration as a Professional- Engineer issued by the California State .~oard':~f:~:-'Reg..istrati~n ::f:or ~Ciuil~:and..-P~fessional~ngin~ers.,._or Traffi~ :.Enginee~s,..is .~elquired. ·4/:8·9 '. "Approved 'by 'City Council: ~.'~!Approved':by:. ~the. Misce~l:a.neous .:Civil .~.Service Commission: ~-~8-89