REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Amend the Salary Table of the Salary Resolution and the Classification Plan to Add the Newly Established Classifications of Principal Network Engineer, Principal Design and Construction Operator, and Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) Control Systems Integrator
Report
BACKGROUND
This report recommends amending the Salary Table of the City's Salary Resolution and the Classification Plan to add the newly established classifications of Principal Network Engineer, Principal Design and Construction Operator, and WPCP Control Systems Integrator.
EXISTING POLICY
Section 1103, Classification, of the City Charter states that additions or changes to the classification plan may be adopted from time to time by the City Council upon the recommendation of the City Manager.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
N/A
DISCUSSION
Principal Network Engineer
Through the FY 2014/15 budget process, the Information Technology Department (ITD) requested the Department of Human Resources develop a new classification of Principal Network Engineer. ITD requested this new classification due to an increased level of complexity in Network Engineering. The requirement for involvement in strategic technical decisions and need for independence of action has increased steadily in this field. This new classification differs from the classification of Network Engineer in that the latter is responsible for engineering and analysis assignments of moderate scope and complexity under oversight of the new Principal Network Engineer position. The Principal Network Engineer will be responsible for new and highly complex projects, engineering and analysis assignments including the assessment of new technologies for their use within the City and the development of processes, procedures, and standards for use of such equipment. The Principal Network Engineer will provide lead direction, support, and training to subordinate positions within the division. The Pr...
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