07. Contract Ratification - AFSCME UnionCity of Kalispell
201 1" Ave E. P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997
(406) 758-7000 Fax (406)7757
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Terry Mitton, Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT: Adoption of revised AFSCME Pay Grade Definitions & Pay Matrix
MEETING DATE: April 2, 2012
BACKGROUND: In December of 2010 the City and the represented employees of the
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO reached
a three (3) year agreement. In the agreement there were no scheduled cost -of -living raises with
the exception of their scheduled longevity increases as in the past. Labor/Management meetings
language was also added to create a more "constructive and cooperative" relationship between
the Union and Management.
As consideration, the contract carries the requirement that a Labor/Management Committee
review the definitions within the grades and propose adjustments to the associated pay that is
commensurate with the required job duties. After considerable discussion and work by the
committee an agreement was tentatively reached and subsequently voted on and ratified by the
membership.
This agreement would become effective June 15, 2012 and extend until June 30, 2014 and will:
• Create a more comprehensive set of rules and defined steps required for advancement
within the various pay grades.
• Separate supervisors into their own defined pay grade structure.
• Establish a "newly hired" employee base pay which will be 90% of the entry level wage
for the first year.
• Recognize a "Lead Person" designation that will assist supervisors, on select projects.
• With management approval, allow employees to receive recognized training and
subsequent certification pay which will benefit both them and the City.
In the event every AFSCME employee meets the criteria for a new grade the financial impact to
the City would result in an estimated 2.5% increase to overall wage costs in the first year and
7% increase in the second year.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of a motion to adopt the new
AFSCME Pay Grade Definitions and Matrix with the City of Kalispell for the existing contract.
vely submitted,
Terry Mi on
Human esources Director
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Interim City Manager
BETWEEN
CITY OF KALISPELL
AFSCME MT - Council I AFL-CIO
Local 1 t;
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this day of April, 2012, by and between the City
of Kalispell [hereinafter "the CITY"] and the AFSCME MT, Council 9, AFL-CIO, Local No.
256 Labor Union [hereinafter "AFSCME"].
RECITALS
WHEREAS, on the 8th day of December, 2010, the CITY and AFSCME entered into a
Collective Bargaining Agreement [CBA] for the term of July 1, 2010 to June 30,
2013; and
WHEREAS, the above described CBA contains an Article VI, Section VI regarding additional
grades and job classifications in which the parties agreed that "A. Additional
grades, grade -placement and /or job classifications will be reviewed by a
Management/Union Committee; and B. All requirements and/or certifications,
with associated rates of pay for the upgraded job classification will be determined
by the Management/Union Committee"; and
WHEREAS, a Management/Union Committee has been meeting and discussing a matrix
system that contains additional grades, grade placement, job classifications with
requirements and/or certifications, with associated rates of pay for upgraded job
classification, pursuant to the contract; and
WHEREAS, the Management/Union Committee has reached a matrix proposal for the
consideration of the AFSCME membership and the CITY which it has determined
to be in the best interests of both parties.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
Pursuant to the terms of the CBA and in particular Article VI, Section VI, the parties have
the authority and were directed to meet, discuss and amend the CBA, during its term, for the
purpose of constructing a complete pay matrix containing and defining grades, grade
placement, job classifications with requirements and/or certifications, with associated rates of
pay of upgraded job classification.
2. Attached hereto as "ADDENDUM A" is the AFSCME Pay Matrix as proposed by the
Management/Union Committee and hereby accepted by the parties and incorporated into the
CBA.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF KALISPELL AND AFSCME MT - Council 9, AFL-CIO Page - I
3. The pay matrix shall be divided into two terms, the first beginning June 15, 2012 and running
until June 14, 2013; and the second beginning June 15, 2013 and running until June 30, 2014.
4. Attached hereto as ADDENDUM B are additional job descriptions that are incorporated into
the pay matrix and which add to or replace job descriptions that were in place at the time the
CBA was executed. These job descriptions are accepted by the parties and hereby
incorporated into the CBA.
5. For and as additional consideration for this agreement, the parties further agree that the
reopener provisions set forth in Article XV Section V. shall be amended to delete Paragraph
B of that section regarding economic reopener.
6. The parties further agree that, pursuant to the CBA, the City Manager has the authority, upon
consultation with the City Council, and the President and Secretary of the Union has the
authority, upon consultation with the membership, to execute this agreement which shall then
be binding upon the parties.
7. If any section, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or other part of this
Memorandum of Understanding is determined or declared to be contrary to or in violation of
any State or Federal Law, the remainder of this Agreement shall not thereby be affected or
invalidated.
CITY OF KALISPELL
Charlie Harball, Acting City Manager
Theresa White
City Clerk
AFSCME COUNCIL 9 AFL-CIO, No. 256
Mike Hall, Local 256 President
Local 256 Negotiations Member
Scott Lyders, Field Representative
AFSCME MT Council 9 AFL-CIO
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF KALISPELL AND AFSCME MT - Council 9, AFL-CIO Page - 2
ADDENDUM A - AFSCME PAY MATRIX 2010 - 2014
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Date:
3/16/2012
DEPARTMENT
CLASSIFICATION
Base
wage
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
June 15, 2012 - June 14, 2013
1
1.009
1.06
1.12
2
1.015
1.09
1.14
Misc. Dept.
Administrative Assistant / Technician /
Secretary /Clerk
$13.41
*Cert Pay
1
$13.53
$14.21
$15A2
2
$13.61
$14.62
$15.29
Parks & Recreation
Parks Caretaker
$16.25
*Cert Pay
1
$16.40
$17.23
$18.20
2
$16.49
$17.71
$18.53
Recreation Programmer
$14.38
*Cert Pay
1
$14.51
$15.24
$19.33
2
$14.60
$15.67
$19.38
Janitorial
$12.92
*Cert Pay
1
$13.04
$13.70
$14.47
2
$13.11
$14.08
$14.73
Police
Evidence Custodian
$16.01
*Cent Pay
1
$16.15
$16.25
$16.97
$17.45
$17.93
$18.25
2
Animal Control/Parking/Code Enforc. Officer
15.61
*Cert Pay
1
$15.75
$16.55
$17.48
2
$15.84
$17.01
$17.80
Parking Meter Technician ( Attendant)
$15.61
*Cert Pay
1
$15.75
$16.55
$17.48
2
$15.84
$17.01
$17.80
Public Safety Crime Analyst/Records Clerk
$13.66
*Cert Pay
1
$14.14
$14.50
$15.02
2
$14.14
$14.62
$15.24
Alternate -
$0.50
CHN Certification
$0.50
$0.25
$0.50
Weekend duty pay (Fri 1700 - Mon 0700)
$0.25
Building - Planning
Fire Inspection
Building Inspector
$16.96
*Cert Pay
1
$17.11
$17.98
$19.00
2
$17.21
$18.49
$19.33
Building Plans Examiner
1
$17.97
*Cert Pay
$18.13
$19.05
$20.13
2
$18.24
$19.59
$20.49
Building/Fire Inspector
$17.97
1
$18.73
S 19.85
521.00
$23.50
2
$18.78
$19.90
$21.05
$23.55
Building Permit Technician
$13.8z
[$14.03
*Cent Pay
1
$13.94
$14.65
$15.48
2
$I5.06
$15,75
ADDENDUM A - AFSCME PAY MATRIX 2010 - 2013
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DEPARTMENT
CLASSIFICATION
Base
wage
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Public Works
.Tune 15. 2012 - .Tune 14. 2013
1
1.009
1.06
112
2
1.015
1.09
1.14
Engineering Technician
$16.48
*Cert Pay
1
$16.63
$17.47
$18.46
2
$16.73
$I7.96
$18.79
Water - Maint 1 Repair
$16.90
*Cert Pay
1
$ I 7,05
$17.91
$18.93
2
$17.15
$1& 2
$19.27
Water Production
$16.90
*Cert Pay
1
$17.05
$17.91
$18.93
2
$17.15
$18.42
$20.08
Wastewater / Stormwater Maint / Repair
$16.49
*Cert Pay
1
$16.63
$17.47
$18.46
2
$16.73
$17.96
$18.79
Solid Waste
$16.25
*Cert Pay
1
$16.40
$17.23
$18.20
2
$16.49
$17.71
$18.53
Mechanic
$18.97
*Cert Pay
1
$19.14
$20.11
$21.25
2
$19.25
$20.68
$21.63
Traffic Signs & Signals
$17,62
*Cent Pay
1
$17.78
$20,24
$21.65
$$17.88
$20.29
$21.70
Street Maintenance
$16.25
*Cent Pay
1
$16.40
$17.23
$ 7 8.20
2
$16.49
$17.71
$18.53
Water Meter Technician
$15.67
1
*Cert Pay
1
$15.81
$16.61
$17.55
2
$15.91
$17.08
$17.86
Water Meters Maint / Repair
$16.90
*Cert Pay
1
$17.05
$17.91
$18.93
2
$17.15
$1872
$19.27
WWTP Operator
$18.75
*Cert Pay
1
$22.70
S23.38
S24.06
2
$22.75
$23.43
$24.11
SUPERVISION
Working Supervisor
*Cert Pay
1
$ 20.50
$21.00
$21.50
$22.50
2
$ 21.00
$21.50
$22.00
$23.00
MISCELLANEOUS PREMIUM PAY
Lead Person Pav
50.75
Trainer Premium Pa
$0.50
Nightshift Sweeper Operator Premium Pa
$0.25
Snow/Weather Event Between 12:00 midnight & 4:00 a.m.1
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$5.00LE]
Ej
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* As noted under general rules (Addendum B) - merit pay for certifications not specifically noted will he paid at rate of $.25/hr. Maximum
certification pay is $3.00
ADDENDUM
3/16/2012
GENERALRULES.........................................................................................................................3
AFSCME MATRIX LEVELS DEFINED
.......................................................................................4
BUILDING & PLANNING
PermitTechnician............................................................................................................................6
BuildingInspector...........................................................................................................................6
Building/Fire Specialist...................................................................................................................7
PlansExaminer................................................................................................................................8
PARKS & RECREATION
Forester/Gardner..............................................................................................................................9
Construction/Facilities Maintenance...............................................................................................9
Irrigation........................................................................................................................................10
EquipmentOperator.......................................................................................................................10
RecreationProgrammer...........................................................
Janitor.....................................................................................................
..........................11
KALISPELL POLICE DEPARTMENT
Public Safety Crime Analyst Records Clerk................................................................................12
ParkingTechnician........................................................................................................................12
Animal Warden..............................................................................................................................13
Evidence Custodian/Training Clerk..............................................................................................14
ADMINISTRATIVE
Assistant/Technici an/S ecretary/Clerk............................................................................................15
PUBLIC WORKS
WaterProduction...........................................................................................................................15
WaterMeter Technician................................................................................................................16
Water Distribution Maintenance Technician................................................................................16
WaterMeters — Maintenance & Repair Technician......................................................................17
Traffic Signs & Signals Technician...............................................................................................18
Street Maintenance........................................................................................................................18
SolidWaste Operator.....................................................................................................................19
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WastewaterTreatment Plant Operator...........................................................................................20
Wastewater/Storm Water Maintenance Technician......................................................................20
Mechanic........................................................................................................................................21
EngineeringTechnician.................................................................................................................22
SUPERVISION
Supervisor......................................................................................................................................23
NOTE: If not specifically indicated:
I. All pay grade advancements / appointments become effective upon completion of grade criteria set
for herein and;
2. Satisfactory performance history and;
3. Testing, interview(s) and a review of employee knowledge, shills and abilities (KSA's) may be
required prior to approval for specific training/certifications requested by employee.
4. The employee's Director or designee will review the employee's compliance with the pay grade
criteria and approve the employee's pay grade advancement if the criteria have been met. Such
approval will not be unreasonably withheld and denials will be subject to the grievance process.
a. Note: The amount of certifications in one specific area may be limited based on the needs of
the City and department.
b. To avoid misunderstandings, there should be early communication between the employee,
supervision and the Director, as to what training and/or certifications the employee is wishing
to attain. Such communication will include, but not limited to:
i. The type of training and/or certification and relevance to current job
ii. Length of training required
iii. Associated costs/fees/tuition
iv. Time away from work to attend training
c. Merit pay for certifications will only be paid for relevant certifications applicable to the job
the employee is performing and which has been pre -approved by the Director.
5. Appropriate documentation for any and all training/certifications is required prior to advancement or
to maintain merit or pay grades.
6. Advancement to the next level will require the approval of the Department Head, HR Director and
City Manager.
7. All pay grade advancements will require the review and approval of the City Manager.
8. To continue to receive the appropriate pay grade and/or certification pay, required certifications are
to be maintained by the employee.
9. Unless specifically defined, merit pay for certifications which are not specifically noted in the pay
grade matrix will be paid at the rate of $.25/hr per certification.
10. The maximum for :merit certification pay is $3.00/hr.
11. All newly hired employees will start at 90% of base pay for 12 months - Probationary (1$t six -
months) and Entry Level (2"d six -months).
Examples of certifications:
DEPARTMENTAL
Cross -Training Certifications within the employees department, Cross -Training within or another
department or division, Supervisor's skills, DOT Vehicle Inspection
SAFETY
Division Safety Coordinator, Division Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Coordinator, Trench Safety
Coordinator/Trainer, Traffic Safety Coordinator/Trainer, Confined Space Awareness s Safety
Coordinator/Trainer.
1. BASE LEVELS
a. Probationary (6 months) Entry Level (6 months)
i. Basic knowledge and required certifications per grade level 1.
b. Grade 1
i. 1 — 2 years verifiable relevant experience
ii. Demonstrated basic knowledge, skills and abilities and required certifications (if
applicable) for that departmental division as defined by pay grade level 1 attained.
iii. Satisfactory work performance history within last 12 months.
c. Grade 2
i. 2 — 3 years verifiable relevant experience
ii. Demonstrated increased diversity (knowledge, skills and abilities) with equipment
functions and job duties of that division as defined by pay grade level 2 attained.
iii. Requires minimal supervision to successfully complete job tasks.
iv. Additional required certifications (if applicable) attained.
v. Satisfactory work performance history within last 12 months.
d. Grade 3
i. 2 — 3 years verifiable relevant experience
ii. Demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities of all job functions of that division as
defined by pay grade level 3 attained.
iii. Regularly makes routine decisions regarding day-to-day operations.
iv. Satisfactory work performance history within last 12 months.
e. Grade 4
i. 4+ years verifiable relevant experience
ii. Demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities to perform all job functions within that
division as defined by pay grade level 4 attained.
iii. Has successfully performed as a lead person.
iv. Satisfactory work performance history within last 12 months.
2. ADVANCED LEVEL — CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES
a. Recognized and agreed to by management (Inside and Outside) Certifications/training attained.
b. Cross training in other divisions.
3. ADVANCED LEVEL — SUPERVISOR
a. Basic Supervisory Skills training.
b. Cross training in other divisions /departments
c. Recognized and agreed to (Inside and Outside) Certifications/training attained.
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*Satisfactory work performance history is defined as:
1. No disciplinary actions (Oral, Written or Suspensions) within the preceding 12 months;
2. A good safety record where there were no accidents as a result of an unsafe act by the
employee;
3. Demonstrated positive working relationships with fellow employees and supervision.
(e.g. friendliness, helpfulness, courteousness) and;
4. Satisfactory record of attendance and punctuality and;
5. Demonstrated proficiency in the equipment/tools required for that pay grade.
a. This may be accomplished through testing and/or observation by supervision.
1. BUILDING / PLANNING DEPARTMENT
a. Permit Technician - Probation / Entry Level (1" year)
i. No formal certifications required
b. Permit Technician — Grade I
One year relevant experience and six (6) months as a Permit Technician for the city of
Kalispell.
c. Permit Technician — Grade 2
i. Two years relevant experience and Grade 1 level met and;
ii. ICC certification as Permit Technician and;
iii. 20 hrs job related training
d. Permit Technician — Grade 3
i. Permit Technician 2 requirements met and;
ii. Three years relevant experience as a Permit Technician with one year as a Permit Tech
for the City of Kalispell met and;
iii. ICC certification as a Zoning Inspector and;
iv. 30 hrs additional job related training
e. Permit Technician — Grade 4
i. Grade 3 requirements met and;
ii. Four years relevant experience as a Permit Technician with two years as a Permit Tech
for the City of Kalispell and;
iii. ICC Certification as a Building Inspector and;
iv. 40 hrs additional job related training
f. Permit Technician Merit Pay
i. Merit Pay for Permit Technicians will be paid for relevant ICC certifications. Special
Inspection categories will be paid at the rate of $.25/hr per certification. Building,
Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire and Electrical Plans Examiner or similar Inspection
categories will be paid at $.50/hr per certification. The Building Official may approve
other certifications for merit pay. The maximum merit pay is $3.00/hr.
g. Building Inspector — Probation / Entry Level (1" year)
i. Must be able to obtain ICC Certification as a Building Inspector within six (6) months
from date of hire.
h. Building Inspector — Grade I
i. One year relevant experience including six months as a City of Kalispell Building
Inspector and;
ii. ICC certification as a Mechanical Inspector and UPC Plumbing Inspector.
i. Building Inspector —Grade 2
i. Grade I requirements met and;
ii. Two years relevant experience as a City of Kalispell Building Inspector I and;
iii. ICC certifications for Residential Building Inspector
j. Building Inspector — Grade 3
i. Grade 2 requirements met and;
ii. Three years relevant experience as a City of Kalispell Building Inspector and;
iii. ICC certifications for Accessibility Inspector/Plans Reviewer and Fuel Gas Inspector.
k. Building Inspector — Grade 4
i. Grade 3 requirements met and;
ii. Four years relevant experience including one year as a City of Kalispell Building
Inspector 3 and;
iii. ICC certification as a Commercial and Residential Energy Inspector, Commercial Plans
Examiner and Disaster Response Inspector.
1. Building Inspector Merit Pay
i. Merit Pay for Building Inspectors will be paid for relevant ICC certifications. Special
Inspection categories will be paid at the rate of $.25/hr per certification. Building,
Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire and Electrical Plans Examiner categories will be paid at
$.50/hr per certification. The Building Official may approve other certifications for merit
pay. The maximum merit pay is $3.00/hr.
m. Building/Fire Specialist Grade I — Probation/Entry level (I" year)
i. ICC Certification as a Fire Inspector I and;
ii. Required to obtain ICC certification as a Building Inspector within six months of date of
hire and;
iii. May be extended an additional six (6) months upon approval of the Building Official.
n. Building/Fire Specialist Grade 2
i. One year relevant experience as a Building/Fire Specialist Grade I and;
ii. ICC certification as a Mechanical Inspector or Fire Inspector 11
o. Building/Fire Specialist Grade 3
i. Two years relevant experience as a Building/Fire Specialist Grade II and;
ii. ICC certification as a Building Inspector, Mechanical Inspector and Fire Inspector I & II
p. Building/Fire Specialist Grade 4
i. Two years relevant experience as a Building/Fire Specialist Grade III or combination
thereof and;
ii. ICC certification as a Building Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Fire Inspector I & II and
Fire Plans Examiner
q. Building/Fire Specialist Grade 5
i. Five years relevant experience as a Building/Fire Specialist Grade IV or combination
thereof which shall include three years as a City of Kalispell employee in building
inspections or fire prevention inspections and;
ii. ICC certification as a Building Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Fire Inspector I & 11,
Fire Plans Examiner and ICC Certified Fire Marshal
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r. Building/Fire Specialist Merit Pay
i. Merit pay for Building/Fire Specialist will be paid for relevant ICC/NICET certifications.
ii. ICC Pre-engineered Kitchen Fire Extinguishing System Technician, Pre-engineered
Industrial Fire Extinguishing System Technician, Building Plans Examiner, Mechanical
Plans Examiner, Plumbing Plans Examiner, Plumbing Inspector, Spray -applied
Fireproofing Special Inspector, NICET Level I and Level II. Merit pay will be paid at
$.50/hr per certification. The Building Official may approve other certifications for merit
pay at $.25/per hrs per certification. The maximum merit pay is $3.00 hr.
s. Plans Examiner — Probation / Entry Level (Ist year)
i. Must be able to obtain ICC certification as a Building Plans Examiner within six (6)
months from date of hire.
t. Plans Examiner — Grade I
i. One year relevant experience including six months as a City of Kalispell Building Plans
Examiner and;
ii. ICC certification as a Mechanical Plans Examiner and UPC Plumbing Plans Examiner.
u. Plans Examiner — Grade 2
i. Grade I Level met and;
ii. Two years relevant experience as a Plans Examiner including one year as a City of
Kalispell Building Plans Examiner and;
ill. ICC certifications for Residential Plans Examiner
v. Plans Examiner — Grade 3
i. Grade 2 Level met and;
ii. Three years relevant experience as a plans examiner including one year as a City of
Kalispell Building Plans Examiner 2 and;
iii. ICC certifications as Accessibility Plans Examiner and Commercial and Residential
Energy Plans Examiner
w. Plans Examiner — Grade 4
i. Grade 3 Level met and;
ii. Four years relevant experience as a plans examiner including one year as a City of
Kalispell Building Plans Examiner 3 and;
iii. ICC certifications as a Plans Examiner and Fire Plans examiner and Disaster Response
Inspector.
x. Plans Examiner Merit Pay
i. Merit Pay for Plans Examiners will be paid for relevant ICC certifications. Special
Inspector categories will be paid at the rate of $.25/hr per certification. Building,
Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire and Electrical Inspector categories will be paid at $.50/hr per
certification. The Building Official may approve other certifications for merit pay.
Maximum merit pay is $3.00 /hr.
a. Parks Caretaker (Forester/Gardener) - Probation / Entry Level (V year)
i. Commercial Driver's License CDL w/airbrake endorsement within 30 days of hiring
b. Parks Caretaker (Forester/Gardener) -- Grade 1
i. One year relevant experience in park maintenance and;
ii. 20 hrs job related training
c. Parks Caretaker (Forester/Gardener) -- Grade 2
i. Two years relevant experience in park maintenance and;
ii. Grade 1 requirements met and;
iii. Equipment operator qualified and;
iv. Master Gardener Certification and;
v. 20 hrs additional job related training courses attended
d. Parks Caretaker (Forester/Gardener) — Grade 3
i. Three years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 2 requirements met and;
ill. Pesticide Applicator's License and;
iv. 30 hrs additional job related training courses attended
e. Parks Caretaker (Forester/Gardener) -- Grade 4
i. Four years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 3 requirements met and;
iii. Arborist Certification and;
iv. 40 hrs additional job related training courses attended including "Train the Trainer"
course
f. Parks Caretaker (Constrnetion/Facilities Maintenance) - Probation / Entry Level (1�`
year)
i. Commercial Driver's License CDL w/airbrake endorsement within 30 days of hiring
g. Parks Caretaker (Construction/Facilities Maintenance) — Grade 1
i. One year relevant experience in park maintenance and;
ii. 20 hrs job related training courses attended
h. Parks Caretaker (Construction/Facilities Maintenance) — Grade 2
i. Two years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 1 requirements met and;
iii. Equipment Operator Qualified and;
iv. 20 hrs additional logged training in relevant certifications (electrical, plumbing,
construction, HVAC, locksmith or other approved trade)
i. Parks Caretaker (Construction/Facilities Maintenance) — Grade 3
i. Three years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 2 requirements met and;
iii. Certified Playground Safety Inspector and;
iv. 30 hrs additional logged training in relevant certifications (electrical, plumbing,
construction, HVAC, locksmith or other approved trade) and;
v. 40 hrs job related training courses attended
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j. Parks Caretaker (Construction/Facilities Maintenance) — Grade 4
i. Four years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 3 requirements met and;
iii. 40 hrs additional logged training in relevant certifications (electrical, plumbing,
construction, HVAC, locksmith or other approved trade)
k. Parks Caretaker (Irrigation) - Probation / Entry Level (1st year)
i. Commercial Driver's License CDL w/airbrake endorsement within 30 days of hiring
1. Parks Caretaker (Irrigation) — Grade 1
i. One year relevant experience in park maintenance and;
ii. Confined Space Awareness within six (6) months of hire and;
iii. 20 hrs job related training
m. Parks Caretaker (Irrigation) — Grade 2
i. Two years relevant experience in parks maintenance and;
ii. Grade 1 requirements met and;
iii. Equipment Operator Qualified and;
iv. Certification in Confined Space Awareness entry and trench safety and;
v. 20 hrss additional job related training courses attended
n. Parks Caretaker (Irrigation) — Grade 3
i. Three years relevant experience in parks maintenance and;
ii. Grade 2 requirements met and;
iii. Certification in backflow preventer:s (testing, operation & repairs) and;
iv. 24 hrs plumbing /irrigation design and/or maintenance and;
v. 30 hrs additional job related training courses attended
o. Parks Caretaker (Irrigation) — Grade 4
i. Four years relevant experience in parks maintenance and;
ii. Grade 3 requirements met and;
iii. Certified Arborist and;
iv. 40 hrs additional job related training courses attended
p. Parks Caretaker (Equipment operator) - Probation / Entry Level (1st year)
i. Commercial Driver's License CDL w/airbrake endorsement within 30 days of miring
q. Parks Caretaker (Equipment operator) -- Grade 1
i. One year relevant experience in parks maintenance and;
ii. 40 hrs logged on backhoe and boom truck and;
iii. 20 hrs job related training courses attended
r. Parks Caretaker (Equipment operator) — Grade 2
i. Two years relevant experience in parks maintenance and;
ii. Grade 1 requirements met and;
iii. 40 hrs logged on backhoe and boom truck and;
iv. 40 hrs training in relevant certifications (boom truck, backhoe, front-end loader, dump
truck, fork lift, grader, excavator) and;
v. 20 hrs additional job related training courses attended
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s. Parrs Caretaker (Equipment operator) — Grade 3
i. Three years relevant experience in parks maintenance and;
ii. Grade 2 requirements met and;
iii. Pesticide Applicator's license and;
iv. 30 hrs additional jog related training courses attended
t. Parks Caretaker (Equipment operator) — Grade 4
i. Four years relevant experience in parks maintenance and;
ii. Grade 3 requirements met and;
iii. 40 hrs additional job related training courses attended
u. Recreation Programmer - Probation / Entry Level (15t year)
i. Recreation programming experience and;
ii. Two year degree — recreation programming or related field
v. Recreation Programmer - Grade
i. One year recreation program experience and;
ii. 20 hrs job related training courses attended
w. Recreation Programmer - Grade 2
i. Two years recreation program experience and;
ii. Grade 1 requirements met and;
iii. 20 hrs additional job related training courses attended and;
x. Recreation Programmer - Grade 3
i. Three years recreation program experience and
ii. Grade 2 requirements met or;
iii. 30 hrs additional job related training courses attended (leadership, marketing,
programming and youth development)
y. Recreation Programmer - Grade 4
i. Four years recreation program experience and;
ii. Grade 3 requirements met and;
iii. Four year recreation degree or related field and;
iv. 40 hrs additional job related training (leadership, marketing, programming and youth
development)
z. Janitor Probation / Entry Level (V year)
i. Completion of bloodborne pathogens and hazard communications training within 30 days
of hire.
aa. Janitor — Grade I
i. One year relevant experience in custodial and janitorial practices and;
ii. 20 hrs job related training courses attended
bb. Janitor — Grade 2
i. Two years relevant experience in custodial and janitorial practices and;
ii. Grade 1 requirements met and;
iii. Two years relevant experience working with related vendors and;
iv. 20 additional hrs job related training courses attended
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cc. janitor — Grade 3
i. Three years relevant experience in custodial and janitorial practices and;
ii. Grade 2 requirements met and;
iii. 30 additional hrs job related training courses attended include basic mechanical &
electrical systems.
dd. janitor — Grade 4
i. Four years relevant experience in custodial and janitorial practices and;
ii. Grade 3 requirements met and;
iii. Two years relevant experience working with related vendors and;
iv. 40 additional hrs job related training courses attended which include basic mechanical &
electrical systems.
3. KALISPELL POLICE DEPT. PUBLIC SAFETY ANALYST/CLERK
a. Analyst/Clerk — Probation / Entry Level (Is' year)
i. Computer use and application involving word processing, spreadsheet and data base
functions and;
ii. Typing and ten key applicable
b. Analyst/Clerk — Grade I
i. One year relevant experience and;
ii. CJIN/NCIC Certification successfully completed and;
iii. 20 hrs job related training courses attended
c. Analyst/Clerk — Grade 2
i. Two years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 1 requirements met and;
iii. 20 additional hrss job related training courses attended
d. Analyst/Clerk — Grade 3
i. Three years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 2 requirements met and;
iii. 30 additional hrs of additional professional development courses, which must include
training in crime analysis and records keeping and;
iv. Completion of Property and Evidence Management Class
e. Analyst/Clerk — Grade 4
i. Four years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 3 requirements met and;
iii. Completion of Evidence Collection and Preservation Class and;
iv. 40 additional hrs job related training courses attended
4. KALISPELL POLICE DEPT. PARKING TECHNICIAN
a. Parking Technician — Probation / Entry Level (V year)
i. Possess basic computer skills and;
ii. Within six (6) months must complete customer service and defensive driver training.
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b. Parking Technician — Grade 1
i. One year of relevant experience in position and;
ii. Completion of entry-level training including maintaining time logs, identifying city grid,
memorizing traffic codes, and learning parking records management system and other
tasks as described in job description and;
iii. Basic animal control training
c. Parking Technician — Grade 2
i. Must have Grade 1 rating and;
ii. Two years relevant experience and;
iii. 20 hrs additional job related experience including police department certified records
management training and;
iv. Complete NACA Level I training and;
d. Parking Technician — Grade 3
i. Must have Grade 2 rating and;
ii. Three years relevant experience and;
iii. 20 hrs additional job related training and;
iv. Demonstrated knowledge of meter repair and maintenance and;
v. Demonstrated knowledge of ticket dispenser repair and maintenance and;
vi. Basic City Codes and enforcement training completed and;
vii. Must complete NACA Level 11 curriculum
e. Parking Technician — Grade 4
i. Must have Grade 3 rating and;
ii. Four years of relevant experience and;
iii. 40 hrs additional related training and;
iv. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of City Codes and enforcement and;
v. Must complete NACA Level III curriculum
5. KALISPELL POLICE DEPT. ANIMAL WARDEN
a. Animal Warden — Probation I Entry Level (1st year)
i. Possess basic computer skills
ii. Within six (6) months must complete customer service and defensive driver training and;
ill. Within six (6) months must complete NACA Level I Training
b. Animal Warden -- Grade 1
i. Entry Level Complete and;
ii. Basic Parking Attendant entry-level training and;
iii. One year of relevant experience in position
c. Animal Warden — Grade 2
i. Two years relevant experience and;
ii. 20 hrs additional job related experience including police department certified records
management training and;
iii. Must have Grade I rating and;
iv. Must complete NACA Level II curriculum
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d. Animal Warden — Grade 3
i. Must have Grade 2 rating and;
ii. Three years relevant experience and;
iii. 20 hrs additional job related training and;
iv. Demonstrated knowledge of meter repair and maintenance
v. Demonstrated knowledge of ticket dispenser repair and maintenance
e. Animal Warden — Grade 4
i. Must have Grade 3 rating and;
ii. Four years of relevant experience and;
iii. 40 hrs additional of related training and;
iv. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of City Codes and enforcement and;
v. Must complete NACA Level III curriculum
6. KALISPELL POLICE DEPT. - EVIDENCE CUSTODIAN / TRAINING CLERK
a. Evidence Custodian — Probation / Entry Level (1st year)
i. Possess basic computer skills
b. Evidence Custodian — Grade I
i. One year of relevant experience in position and;
H, Possess Dispatch Basic Certification and;
iii. 20 hrs of job related training
c. Evidence Custodian — Grade 2
i. Two years of relevant experience and;
ii. Grade I requirements met and;
iii. Complete Property and Evidence Management CIass and;
iv. Complete Evidence Collection and Preservation Class and;
v. 20 his additional of job related training courses attended
d. Evidence Custodian — Grade 3
i. Three years of relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 2 requirements met and;
iii. Possess Certified Property & Evidence Specialist Certification and;
iv. 30 hrs additional of job related training courses attended
e. Evidence Custodian — Grade 4
i. Four years of relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 3 requirements met and;
iii. 40 hrs of job related training courses attended and;
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7. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT / TECHNICIAN / SECRETARY / CLERK (AATSC)
PARKS — Administrative Assistant
PUBLIC WORKS - Administrative Assistant
FINANCE - Utility Billing Technician, Accounts Payable Technician
COURTS — Clerk / Administrative Assistant
POLICE — Administrative Assistant
a. AATSC -Probation / Entry Level (ISM year)
i. If applicable, typing and ten -key test required.
b. AATSC -Grade 1
i. One year of relevant experience and;
ii. 20 hrs of job related training courses attended
c. AATSC - Grade 2
i. Two years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 1 requirements met and;
iii. 20 hrs of additional training courses attended
d. AATSC - Grade 3
i. Three years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 2 requirements met and;
iii. 30 hrs of additional training courses attended
e. AATSC - Grade 4
i. Four years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 3 requirements met and;
iii. 40 hrs of additional training courses attended
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a. Water Production Technician - Probation / Entry Level (1st year)
i. Obtain CDL with airbrake endorsement within 30 days of hiring and;
ii. Trench Safety and Confined Space Awareness within six (6) months of hire and;
iii. Traffic Control Work Zone Safety within six (6) months of hire
b. Water Production Technician - Grade 1
i. One year relevant experience and;
ii. 2 A Water Distribution and 3B Water Production Certification attained and;
iii. 20 hrs job related training courses attended and;
c. Water Production Technician - Grade 2
i. Two years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 1 requirements met and;
iii. Training in Backflow prevention and;
iv. Confined Space Entrant training attained and;
v. 20 hrs additional job related training courses attended and;
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d. Water Production Technician - Grade 3
i. Three years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 2 requirements met and;
iii. 20 hrs training in electrical/electronic systems and controls; or completion of equivalent
certified training from an accredited institute
iv. 20 hrs additional of additional job related training
e. Water Production Technician - Grade 4
i. Four years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 3 requirements met and;
iii. 40 Hrs training in electrical/electronic systems and controls; or completion of equivalent
certified training from an accredited institute and;
iv. 20 hrs of additional job related training
a. rater Meter Technician - Probation / Entry Level (1s` year)
i. Trench Safety and Confined Space Awareness within six (6) months of hire.
b. 'rater Meter Technician — Grade 1
i. One year of relevant experience with ability to:
1. Install, replace, test, trouble shoot water meters and;
2. Complete final readings and;
3. Trouble shoot meter reading computers and electronics and;
ii. 20 hrs job related training courses attended
c. Water Meter Technician - Grade 2
i. Two years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 1 requirements met and;
iii. Training in Backflow prevention and;
iv. Confined Space Entrant training attained and;
v. 20 hrs additional job related training courses attended
d. Water Meter Technician — Grade 3
i. Three years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 2 completed and;
iii. 30 hrs additional job related training courses attended
e. Water Meter Technician — Grade 4
i. Four years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 3 requirements irfet and;
iii. 40 hrs additional job related training courses attended
10. PUBLIC WORKS - WATER MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
a. Water Distribution Maintenance Technician - Probation / Entry Level (lit year)
i. Obtain CDL with airbrake endorsement within thirty (30) days of hire and;
ii. Trench Safety and Confined Space Awareness within six (6) months of hire and;
iii. Traffic Control Work Zone Safety within six (6) months of hire
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b. Water Distribution Maintenance Technician - Grade 1
i. One year relevant experience and;
ii. 2A Water Distribution and 313 Water Production Certification attained and;
c. Water Distribution Maintenance Technician - Grade 2
i. One year of relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 1 requirements met and;
iii. Training in Backflow prevention and;
iv. Confined Space Entrant training attained and;
v. 100 hrs logged on backhoe and;
vi. 20 hrs additional of job related training courses attended
d. Water Distribution Maintenance Technician - Grade 3
i. Three years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 2 completed and;
iii. 100 hrs logged on backhoe and;
iv. 30 hrs of additional job related training courses attended
e. Water Distribution Maintenance Technician - Grade 4
i. Three years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 3 requirements met and;
iii. 60 hrs additional job related training courses attended.
11. PUBLIC WORKS - WATER METERS - MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
a. Water Meters — Maintenance & Repair Technician - Probation / Entry Level (V year)
i. Obtain CDL with airbrake endorsement within thirty (30) days of hire and;
ii. Trench Safety and Confined Space Awareness within six (6) months of hire and;
iii. Traffic Control Work Zone Safety within six (6) months of hire.
b. Water Meters — Maintenance & Repair Technician - Grade I
i. One year relevant experience and;
ii. 2 A Water Distribution and 313 Water Production Certification attained and;
iii. Training in Backflow prevention and;
iv. 20 hrs of job related training courses attended
c. Water Meters — Maintenance & Repair Technician - Grade 2
i. Two years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 1 requirements met and;
iii. 20 hrs additional job related training courses attended
d. Water Meters -- Maintenance & Repair Technician - Grade 3
i. Three years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 2 requirements met and;
iii. 200 hrs logged on backhoe and;
iv. 30 hrs additional job related training courses attended
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e. Water Meters — Maintenance & Repair Technician - Grade 4
i. Three years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 3 requirements met and;
iii. 40 hrs additional job related training courses attended
12. PUBLIC WORKS - TRAFFIC SIGNS & SIGNALS
a. Traffic Signal Technician -Probation / Entry Level (1" year)
i. Obtain CDL with airbrake endorsement within thirty (30) days of hire and;
ii. Basic Traffic Control Work Zone Safety within six (6) months of hire
b. Traffic Signal Technician - Grade 1
i. One year related experience and;
ii. Basic Flagging & Traffic Control Certification Level 1 and;
ill. Sign computer training and;
iv. 5 hrs logged boom truck operation and;
c. Traffic Signal Technician — Grade 2
i. Two years related experience and;
ii. Grade 1 requirements met and;
iii. Must obtain one of the following: IMSA Traffic Signals Level 1, IMSA Signs and
Marking Level 1, IMSA Roadway Lighting Level 1 or Traffic Signals Electrician Level
1, and;
iv. 10 hrs logged boom truck operation, and;
v. 20 hrs additional job related training courses attended
d. Traffic Signal Technician — Grade 3
i. Three years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 2 requirements met and;
iii. Must obtain an additional IMSA Level I Certification (as noted under Grade 2) than one
previously obtained, and;
iv. Signs & Pavement Markings I & II and;
v. Airless Painter Thermo Plastic training, and;
vi. 10 hrs additional job related training courses attended
e. Traffic Signal Technician - Grade 4
i. Four years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 3 requirements met and;
iii. Must obtain an additional IMSA Level 1 Certification (as noted under Grade 2) than one
previously obtained, and;
iv. Traffic Signal Electrician Level I and 11 and;
v. 20 hrs job additional related training courses attended
13. PUBLIC WORKS - STREET MAINTENANCE
a. Street Maintenance - Probation / Entry Level (V year)
i. Obtain CDL with airbrake and tanker endorsements within thirty (30) days of hire and;
ii. Trench Safety and Confined Space Awareness within six (6) months of hire and;
iii. Basic Traffic Control Work Zone Safety within six (6) months of hire
b. Street Maintenance - Grade 1
i. One year relevant experience and;
ii. Basic Flagging & Traffic Control Certification Level land;
iii. 40 hrs logged on loader, roller, blade
iv. 20 hrs job related training courses attended
c. Street Maintenance - Grade 2
i. Two years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 1 requirements met and;
iii. 20 hrs logged on backhoe and;
iv. 40 additional hrs each logged on loader, roller, blade
d. Street Maintenance - Grade 3
i. Three years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 2 requirements met and;
iii. 30 hrs logged on backhoe and;
iv. 30 hrs each logged on loader, roller, blade and;
v. 30 hrs additional job related training attended
e. Street Maintenance - Grade 4
i. Three years relevant experience and
ii. Grade 3 requirements met completed and;
iii. 40 hrs additional job related training courses attended
14. PUBLIC WORKS - SOLID WASTE DIVISION
a. Solid Waste Operator - Probation / Entry Level (1" year)
i. CDL with air brake endorsement within thirty days of hire and;
ii. Hazardous Materials Awareness training within six (5) months of hire.
b. Solid Waste Operator - Grade 1
i. One year relevant experience and;
ii. Experience of Rear -Loader and Side -arm and;
iii. Knowledge of Rear -Loader, 90 & 300 gallon routes and;
iv. 20 hrs job related training
c. Solid Waste Operator - Grade 2
i. Two years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 1 requirements met and;
iii. 20 hrs additional job related training courses attended
d. Solid Waste Operator - Grade 3
i. Three years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 2 requirements met and;
in. Extensive knowledge of the Solid Waste Collection System and;
iv. 30 hrs additional job related training courses attended
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e. Solid Waste Operator - Grade 4
i. Four years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 3 requirements met and;
iii. 40 hrs additional job related training courses attended
15. PUBLIC WORKS - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR
a. Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator - Probation / Entry Level (lst year)
i. Obtain CDL with airbrake endorsement within thirty (30) days of hire and;
ii. Trench Safety and Confined Space Awareness within six (6) months of hire and;
iii. Montana IC Operation -in -training Certification within six (6) months of hire
b. Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator - Grade 1
i. One year relative experience and;
ii. Montana 1C Operator Certification and;
iii. 20 hrs job related training courses attended
c. Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator - Grade 2
i. Two years relative experience and;
ii. Grade I requirements met and;
iii. Training in Backflow prevention and;
iv. Confined Space Entrant training attained and;
v. 20 hrs additional job related training courses attended
d. Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator - Grade 3
i. Three years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 2 requirements met and;
iii. 30 hrs training in electrical/electronic systems and controls; or completion of equivalent
certified training from an accredited institute
iv. 20 hrs additional job related training courses attended
e. Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator - Grade 4
i. Four years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 3 requirements met and;
iii. Certified in Backflow Prevention, or Low Pressure Boiler Certification (FVCC, or equal)
and;
iv. 40 hrs training in electrical/electronic systems and controls; or completion of equivalent
certified training from an accredited institute and;
v. 20 hrs additional job related training courses attended
16. PUBLIC WORKS - WASTEWATER/STORM WATER MAINTENANCE
a. Waste Water/Storm. Water Maintenance Technician - Probation / Entry Level (Vt year)
i. Obtain CDL with airbrake endorsement within thirty (30) days of hire and;
ii. Trench Safety and Confined Space Awareness training within six (6) months of hire and;
iii. Traffic Control Work Zone Safety within six (6) months of hire
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b. Waste Water/Storm Water Maintenance Technician - Grade 1
i. One year relevant experience and;
ii. Successful passage of the Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems
— Volume 1 and;
iii. 20 hrs job related training courses attended
c. Waste Water/Storrs Water Maintenance Technician - Grade 2
i. Two years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 1 requirements met and;
iii. Training in backflow prevention and;
iv. Confined Space Entrant training attained and;
v. 20 hrs additional job related training courses attended
d. Waste Water/Storm Water Maintenance Technician - Grade 3
i. Three years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 2 requirements met and;
iii. 100 hrs logged on backhoe and;
iv. 30 hrs additional job related training courses attended
e. Waste Water/Storm Water Maintenance Technician - Grade 4
i. Four years relevant experience and;
ii. 100 hrs logged on backhoe and;
iii. 40 hrs training in electrical/electronic systems and controls; or completion of equivalent
certified training from an accredited institute and;
iv. 20 hrs additional job related training courses
17. PUBLIC WORKS - MECHANICS
a. Mechanic - Probation / Entry Level (1" year)
i. Obtain CDL with airbrake endorsement within thirty (30) days of hire
b. Mechanic -Grade 1
i. One year relevant experience and;
ii. 4 `ASE Automobile Series Certifications or 4 ASE Certifications for the
Medium/Heavy/Truck Series; Or equivalent training and experience and;
iii. 20 hrs of job related training courses attended.
c. Mechanic -Grade 2
i. Two years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 1 requirements met and;
iii. Any combination of S ASE Certifications or equivalent training and experience and;
iv. 20 hrs additional of job related training courses attended.
d. Mechanic -Grade 3
i. Three years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 2 requirements met and;
iii. Any combination of 12 ASE Automobile or Truck Certifications; or equivalent training and
experience and;
iv. 30 hrs additional of additional training courses attended.
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e. Mechanic - Grade 4
i. Four years relevant experience and;
ii. Grade 3 requirements met and;
ill. Any combination of 15 ASE Automobile or Truck Certifications; or equivalent training and
experience and;
iv. 40 Hrs of additional training courses attended.
''ASE Certifications for Mechanics
1. Automobile Series - 2. Medium/Heavy Truck Series
18. PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
a. Engineering Technician - Probation / Entry Level (0 year)
i. Two years relevant experience as a Grade II Surveyor's Aide or other equivalent experience
and;
ii. Knowledge of County Land Information System and Arc View GIS
b. Engineering Technician - Grade I
i. One year relevant experience in entry level position and;
ii. 20 hrs of training courses attended.
c. Engineering Technician - Grade 2
i. Two years relevant experience as a Grade I Engineering Technician and;
ii. Grade 1 requirements met and;
iii. 20 hrs of additional training courses attended.
d. Engineering Technician - Grade 3
i. Three years relevant experience as Grade I Engineering Technician and;
ii. Grade 2 requirements met and;
iii. 30 hrs of additional training courses attended, including Arc View, GIS Systems, AutoCAD,
and MS Office/Access/Excel — to include basic programming Access
e. Engineering Technician - Grade 4
i. Four years relevant experience as Grade 1 Engineering Technician and;
ii. Grade 3 requirements met and;
ill. 40 hrs of additional training courses attended, including Are View, GIS Systems, AutoCAD,
and MS Office/Access/Excel — to include basic programming Access
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a. Employee's Supervised Points
i. 1-4 employees 1
ii. 5-9 employees 2
iii. 10+ 3
b. Dumber of Divisions Supervised
ii. 2 2
iii. 3 3
c. Complexity of Work and those Supervised
i. Basic knowledge required to meet and coordinate job requirements
with crew Normally requires basic problem solving /coordinating skills. 1
ii. Greater knowledge required to meet and coordinate job requirements
with crew May have some interaction with other divisions / departments.
Moderate knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical equipment. 2
iii. Extensive knowledge required to meet and coordinate job requirements
with crew and other divisions / departments to accomplish tasks.
Extensive knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical equipment. 3
d. Supervisor Grades
i. Grade 1 = 3 — 4 points
ii. Grade 2 = 4 ---- 5 points
iii. Grade 3 - 5 — 6 points
iv. Grade 4 = 7 - 9 points
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