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Consideration of job modification in the Water Resources Division from Meter Reader to Meter Technician
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Item Summary:
Due to the implementation of the Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) program which allows meter data to be stored and transmitted to a database for viewing by customers, staff, and for billing, there is no longer a need to physically drive around the City reading meters. With the changes, this position will be required to troubleshoot the new Meter Transmitting Units (MXUs) and transmitters directly in the field for optimum efficiency of the new system. This position will also be required to install the new meters and MXUs, calibrate the meters and, if there were a system failure, will be required to obtain meter readings for billing. The position description has been amended and assessed by Human Resources. As a result, the current pay grade of 104 has been re-graded to a 106 pay grade.
Human Resources policies provides for a 5% increase per pay grade adjustment, which totals $4,825 per year for Salaries, Social Security, Medicare, and Retirement. This is proposed to come out of undesignated Water Fund Balance for FY12.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval.
Financial Impact:
Human Resources Policy provides for a 5% increase per pay grade adjustment, which totals $4,825 per year for Salaries, Social Security, Medicare, and Retirement. This is proposed to come out of undesignated Water Fund Balance for FY12.
Presented by:
Stuart A. Moring, P.E., Director of Public Works/Environmental