Title
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PAY CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR REORGANIZATION OF THE STREET DEPARTMENT
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The Street Department requests consideration to amend the Pay Classification Plan to support reorganization of the department to 1) formally establish an Urban Forestry Division, 2) to accurately reflect higher-level supervisory responsibilities, and 3) to elevate the qualifications of the Construction Division positions requiring a class B CDL. Since January 2025, the Street Department has developed an Urban Forestry Division utilizing existing street maintenance personnel to establish a dedicated tree maintenance crew with a cost savings of approximately $370,000 in contractor costs. In order to properly recognize the distinct functions, technical expertise, and responsibilities associated with this work, it has been determined that the existing positions should be reclassified within a structured, tiered framework specific to the Urban Forestry Division.
A comprehensive job analysis has been conducted for each position to ensure alignment between the scope of duties performed and the corresponding compensation level. Based on the findings of this analysis, it is recommended that the Pay Classification Plan be amended as follows:
Upgrade one Street Maintenance Worker I (Grade 60) to Urban Forestry Technician I (Grade 80); Upgrade two Street Maintenance Worker Is (Grade 60) to Urban Forestry Technician IIs (Grade 100); Upgrade one Street Maintenance Worker II (Grade 70) to ROW/Urban Forestry Technician Crew Leader (Grade 120); and Upgrade one Street Maintenance Crew Leader (Grade 120) to Street Department ROW/Maintenance Supervisor (Grade 170) to accurately reflect higher-level supervisory responsibilities overseeing multiple crews.
For the Construction Division, there are 3 remaining Equipment Operator I (Grade 70) positions that should be upgraded to Heavy Equipment Operator I position...
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