City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the Revised Classified Classification Specification for
Sanitation Crew Supervisor.
BACKGROUND:
The Sanitation Crew Supervisor classification has not been recruited for in the past
as the current incumbents were reclassified in 1998. The recent vacancy in this
classification prompted the Personnel Department staff to review the existing
classification specification in preparation for recruitment.
DISCUSSION:
The Personnel Department is proposing to change the number of years to obtain the
required certification listed in the “License and Certificate” section of the
classification specification (Attachment 1, page 2). The original classification
specification allotted five (5) years for the reclassified incumbents to receive the
required certification; however, it is reasonable to expect a new incumbent to receive
the required certification within one (1) year of the date the new employee is
appointed to the classification of Sanitation Crew Supervisor. In order to receive any
of the below listed professional certifications, a participant must attend a one (1)
week training class followed by a written examination evaluating their knowledge.
Meeting Date: 07/11/05 Item Number: A-4
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of Approval of the Revised Classified
Classification Specification for Sanitation Crew Supervisor.
Contact Person/Dept.: Amy Webber Phone Number: 310-253-5652
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [x] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: [x]
Public Notification: Master Notification List and Culver City Employees Association
07/06/05
Department Approval:
Serena Wright 6/30/05
CAO Approval:
Deborah Fancett for Jerry Fulwood 7/5/05
City Controller Approval:
N/ACity of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
The following is a listing of the acceptable certification areas:
1. Solid Waste Management and Operations; or
2. Refuse Collection; or
3. Refuse Transfer Station Operations; or
4. Industrial Supervision
In addition to the above, minor changes have been made throughout the
classification specification updating the language and creating consistency with
terminology used in the City’s classification specification across all classes.
On June 15, 2005, the Civil Service Commission approved the revised classified
classification specification for Sanitation Crew Supervisor.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Revised Classified Classification Specification for Sanitation Crew Supervisor
2. Sanitation Division of the Public Works Department Organizational Chart
MOTION:
That the City Council:
Approve the Revised Classified Classification Specification for Sanitation Crew
Supervisor.
MEETING DATE 7/1 1 /05
AGENDA ITEM
Consideration of Approval of the Revised Classified
Classification Specification for Sanitation Crew Supervisor
ATTACHMENTS
Pages
1 Revised Classified Classification Specification for Samtation Crew 1 —2
Supervisor
2 Sanitation Division of the Public Works Department Organizational 3
ChartCity of Culver City
November 1998
Title SANITATION CREW SUPERVISOR
Definition
Occupants of this first line supervisory classification are in the classified service Positions in this
classification are responsible for planning, supervising, and coordinating refuse collection and disposal
Supervision Received and Exercised
This position assigned to this classification reports to sanitation management Responsibilities may
include supervision of Heavy Truck Dnvers, Heavy Equipment Operators, Sanitation Drivers, Salutation
Collectors, Laborers, and contract crews
Essential Job Duties
The following tasks are essential for this position Incumbents in this classification may not perform all of
these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed here
1 Ensures the attainment of objectives set by sanitation management for the collection, separation and
disposal of solid wastes
2 Coordinates the operation and maintenance of the refuse transfer station facilities
3 Maintains a competent, motivated work force by selecting, training, disciplining, developing, and
evaluating crews Objectively and constructively evaluates the performance of crews
4 Evaluates the quality and efficiency of samtation crews by making regular and frequent inspections of
work in the field, reviewing daily work reports, and advising and directing salutation crews in the
improvement of work production and methods
5 Responds to citizen inquiries and complaints promptly, completely, and courteously
6 Develops a work schedule for refuse collection, establishing the priorities of work, developing route
schedules, assigning drivers and crews to trucks and routes Makes daily assignments to sarutation
crews in accordance with the priorities set by sanitation management
7 Supervises, and when necessary, performs the work of sanitation employees to assure assigned tasks
are completed dailyi assuring personnel operate equipment safely, and perform collection
duties to minimize the litter on streets and alleyways
8 Coordinates and schedules the timely removal of solid wastes delivered to the transfer station
9 Maintains various work records related to development reports informing management on a weekly
basis of the performance of crews and operations Keeps various work records related to crews and
operations, and maintains various work scheduling records
10 Assures the proper maintenance and repair of refuse handling vehicles and equipment Reviews
maintenance and repair work orders along with related records and brings discrepancies or problems
to management
11 Identifies better methods for meeting service demands through streamlining and improving work
methods Tests possible improvements to insure their efficiency and productivity
12 Accurately calculates the fee for special refuse collection pickups based on fee schedules, and
provides such estimates to the public Schedules the dates of special pickups
13 Assists in the more difficult and complex work tasks to ensure worker safety and those proper work
methods are used
14 Coordinates with office In personnel for the ordering of materials and supplies for samtation crews
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15 Supervises the issuance of tools, materials, and sui lies
16 Works with management and other supervisory personnel to establish standard operating procedures
for sanitation work activities to include safety guidelines and quality of performance standards
17 Supervises the city contracted street sweeping operations
Minimum Knowledge, Skill and Ability
Knowledge of
Principles, practices, methods, and equipment used in the collection and disposal of refuse
Procedures used in scheduling and routing a number of sanitation collection crews and related equipment
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations relating to safe
and proper collection of refuse
Methods used in supervising, training, and evaluating personnel
Functions, characteristics, and proper care of tools, equipment, and materials used in collection of refuse
Skill and Ability to
Plan, coordinate, and supervise a refuse collection program
Schedule, route, and assign personnel and equipment to a variety of refuse collection activities
Identify safety hazards encountered in the work or with assigned equipment and recommend methods for
correction of those problems
Investigate and respond to complaints in a tactful, courteous, and effective manner
Communicate clearly and concisely in both verbal and written form
Develop and maintain a variety of written records, reports, logs, and statistics
Supervise, train, and evaluate sanitation crews
License and Certificate
Possession of a valid California Class A driver's license when assigned to supervise the collection operation,
and a Class A driver's license when assigned to supervise the disposal operation Certification by an
accredited institution of successful completion of a professional training course covering one of the following
solid waste management and operations, refuse collection, refuse transfer station operations, or industrial
supervision shall be obtained within five years of being assigned to this position
Training and Experience
Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge,
skills, and abilities would be qualifying A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be
graduation from high school and five (5) years of experience in solid waste operations
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Require the mobility to stand stoop, reach, and bend Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of
hands to grasp and manipulate small objects
Perform work which involves the frequent lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects which may
approximate 50 pounds and may occasionally weigh up to 100 pounds
May be required to work in inclement weather without effective protection from sun, cold, and rain
May be required to work around foul odors
May be required to work around loud noise
May be required to work around moving mechanical parts May be required to work around electrical
current
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COORDINATOR
ADMINISTRATIVE
SECRETARY
TRANSFER STATION
(CONTRACT)
HEAVY EQUIPMENT HEAVY EQUIPMENT
SANITATION
SCOUT VEHICLE ROLL OFF
OPERATOR OPERATOR/RPT
DRIVER (5)
WAREHOUSE WORKER/ SANITATION DRIVER (6)
OPERATION (3) DRIVER (2)
RESIDENTIAL
COLLECTION
DELIVERY DRIVER/ RPT COMMERCIAL COLLECTION
HEAVY TRUCK
LABORER/RPT (6)
DRIVER/RPT (6)
SANITATION
COLLECTOR (4)
WELDER/RPT
SANITATION
COLLECTOR/RPT (2)
1 SANITATION CREW SUPERVISOR
COMMERCIAL
SANITATION CREW SUPERVISOR
_STREET SWEEPING
PUBLIC WORKS SANITATION DIVISION
SANITATION
MANAGER
STAFF ASSISTANT/SOLID
WASTE OPERATIONS
SANITATION DISPATCHER|1010|ADMINISTRATIVE
CLERK/RPT
CLERK TYPIST/RPT (2)
SENIOR SANITATION
SUPERVISOR
H
SANITATION
DRIVER/RPT (3)
FISCAL YEAR 2004 2005