To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
From: Heather Ruiz, Human Resources Director
Prepared By: Gabrielle Swanson, Management Analyst II
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Public Works Department Classification Specifications - Electrician I and Electrician II
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommendation
Adopt a resolution amending the City Classification Plan by Adopting Classification Specification Revisions for Electrician I and Electrician II.
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DISCUSSION:
The Public Works Department (“Department”) requested that Human Resources conduct a study to review the classifications of Electrician I and Electrician II within the General Services Division to research the certifications and licensures required for the position. The Human Resources Department assessed the roles and licensures based on the needs of the Division and determined it was necessary to revise the classifications to align with operational needs.
Prior to bringing these classification recommendations forward to the Civil Service Commission, additional research was needed to ensure that the salary aligned with the external market. The City of Napa completed a comprehensive compensation study in 2021 for classifications represented by Napa City Employees’ Association (NCEA), with the support of Bryce Consulting. Salary adjustments based on that compensation study were made effective September 18, 2021. The City and NCEA agreed to the salary recommendations based on market data, which resulted in one-time salary adjustments for various classifications. The Electrician series was included in the one-time salary adjustments and received salary increases of varying percentages: Electrician III received 10.06%, Electrician II received 4.54%, and Electrician I received 2.84%. Based on these recent equity adjustments that were made, there is no additional salary adjustment recommended at this time.
The Human Resources Department interviewed management in the General Services Division to determine a recommendation that would align with their operational needs. The discussions indicated that previously, the Electrical work unit regularly used equipment that required a California Class B commercial driver’s license, such as driving a Boom Truck. However, the Division is no longer regularly utilizing equipment that requires the Class B license and therefore do not need that licensure requirement for either the entry-level or journey-level positions at time of hire, but rather within six (6) months of hire for the journey-level. Additionally, Human Resources has encountered a uniquely challenging labor market and would be more inclusive in the selection process if the Class B license was required within six (6) months of hire. The Electrician I classification currently requires a Class C license and there is no recommended change to this requirement at this time. The Electrician II, however, requires the Class B license at time of hire. Pending approval, the Electrician II will require that employees receive the Class B within six (6) months of hire to allow staff time to obtain the license. The language added to this classification aligns with others in Public Works Operations that have the same requirement.
The affected employees’ bargaining representatives were provided an opportunity to review and provide input on the recommendations, and have accepted the recommendations for the attached classifications. The Civil Service Commission approved the recommendations as attached.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
No additional funding is required beyond that already allocated and approved in the City budget.
CEQA:
The Human Resources Director has determined that the Recommended Action described in this Agenda Report is not subject to CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c).
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - Proposed Classification Specifications for Electrician I and Electrician II
NOTIFICATION:
Department Managers and Bargaining Groups