Title
Adoption of Resolution Amending the Electric Utility Professionals Association of Alameda (EUPA) Salary Schedule to Establish the Classification of Media Coordinator; and
Adoption of Resolution Approving Workforce Changes at Alameda Municipal Power. (Human Resources 2510)
Body
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Elizabeth D. Warmerdam, Interim City Manager
Re: Adoption of Resolution Amending the Electric Utility Professionals Association of Alameda (EUPA) Salary Schedule to Establish the Classification of Media Coordinator; and
Adoption of Resolution Approving Workforce Changes at Alameda Municipal Power
BACKGROUND
Over the past several years, the General Manager and Public Utility Board at Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) have undergone a series of initiatives to facilitate workforce development. In support of these goals and to meet the direction and trends of the electric utility, staff continues to analyze and make recommendations to ensure that AMP's workforce is appropriately classified and compensated.
The proposed resolution recommends establishment of one System Operator position and one Media Coordinator position, and the elimination of one System Operator Trainee position and one Customer Program Coordinator position.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Alameda and Electric Utility Professionals Association (EUPA) covers the period of February 23, 2014 through December 26, 2015. The proposed resolution establishes the salary range for the Media Coordinator classification and its designation in EUPA.
On January 25, 2016, the Public Utilities Board will be reviewing a resolution recommending City Council approval of the aforementioned workforce changes.
DISCUSSION
System Operator
For the past several years, recruitments for journey level system operators have had mixed results to consistently attract and hire qualified personnel. The Engineering and Operations, Syst...
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