HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09222015 - C.24RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21739 to ADD one (1) full-time Senior Hydrographer (N9SD),
(represented) position at salary plan and grade level KL5 1634 ($5,612 - $6,822) and CANCEL one (1) full-time
Hydrographer (N9SC),vacant position No. 12197 (represented) at salary plan and grade level KL5 1480 ($4,818 -
$5,857) in the Public Works Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon approval, this action has an annual cost of approximately $11,577.72, including approximately $3,242 in
pension costs. The additional costs will be offset by Flood Control District Ad Valorem Tax Revenue, Grants, and
Zone Funds. (100% - Billed as Charges to Specific Work Orders)
BACKGROUND:
Upon retirement of the previous incumbent, an assessment of this position was conducted. The analysis determined
that a Senior Hydrographer is the appropriate class as the duties of this position requires an individual to handle the
information identified above and make independent decisions. The individual will also be responsible for training
and assisting staff in the application of hydrologic models. Each of these duties and responsibilities are higher level
functions that should be performed by a Senior Hydrographer.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2015 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Julia R. Bueren (925)
313-2201
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2015
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: James Hicks
C. 24
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:September 22, 2015
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:ADD one Senior Hydrographer Position and CANCEL one Hydrographer Position in the Public Works Department
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
The Flood Control (FC) District currently operates twenty-nine (29) rain gages and four (4) stage gages. The FC
District anticipates installing ten (10) more stream gages this year. All of these gages are or will be connected to
remote data collection units that allow transmission of data via Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
(SCADA) radio or cell phone. The SCADA network connects to a centralized computer at the FC District’s office
via the County microwave system. The data is stored, backed up, and regularly uploaded to the California Data
Exchange Center (CDEC) for use by the National Weather Service and public. The FC District recently purchased
an upgrade that added greater flexibility in communicating and transferring data. This new system opens
additional opportunities for flood emergency communication that can provide better, timelier data for decision
makers during flood or flood control channel related emergencies.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, the Department will not have the appropriate level of staff to perform work
associated with this classification.
ATTACHMENTS
P300 No.21739