File #: 2015-1385   
Type: Consent Calendar Item
Body: City Council
On agenda: 3/17/2015
Title: Adoption of Resolution Amending the Electric Utility Professionals of Alameda (EUPA) Salary Schedule Establishing the Classifications of Utility Information Technology Manager, Utility Information Technology Business Analyst, Utility Database Analyst, Utility Geographic Information Systems Analyst, and Computer Service Technician-Alameda Municipal Power. (Human Resources 2510)
Attachments: 1. Resolution - EUPA
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Adoption of Resolution Amending the Electric Utility Professionals of Alameda (EUPA) Salary Schedule Establishing the Classifications of Utility Information Technology Manager, Utility Information Technology Business Analyst, Utility Database Analyst, Utility Geographic Information Systems Analyst, and Computer Service Technician-Alameda Municipal Power. (Human Resources 2510)

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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

From: John A. Russo, City Manager

Re: Adopt a Resolution Amending the Electric Utility Professionals of Alameda (EUPA) Salary Schedule Establishing the Classifications of Utility Information Technology Manager, Utility Information Technology Business Analyst, Utility Database Analyst, Utility Geographic Information Systems Analyst, and Computer Service Technician-AMP

BACKGROUND

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Alameda and the Electric Utility Professionals of Alameda (EUPA) was adopted on May 20, 2014 and covers the period from February 23, 2014, through December 26, 2015. The proposed resolution establishes the salary rates, salary ranges, salary steps and benefits for the new classifications of Utility Information Technology Manager, Utility Information Technology Business Analyst, Utility Database Analyst, Utility Geographic Information Systems Analyst, and Computer Service Technician-AMP.

DISCUSSION

Over the past several years, the General Manager and Public Utility Board at Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) have introduced a series of initiatives to facilitate workforce development. In support of these goals and to meet the direction and trends of the electric utility industry, staff continues to analyze and make recommendations to ensure that its workforce is appropriately classified and compensated.

AMP has begun implementing advanced technology programs which put a greater emphasis on advanced technology skills and competencies. With the deployment of automated meter...

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