Title
Addition of a Power Plant Operations Manager and Power Plant Maintenance Manager to the Occupational Index (B)
Split the Power Plant Operations Manager and Power Plant Maintenance Manager into two separate positions based on operational needs.
Explanation
Currently, the J.R. Kelly Generating Station has a combined classification for a Power Plant Operations/Maintenance Manager. The Deerhaven Generating Station has also had this combined classification; however, there have always been functional differences. Namely, one position at Deerhaven has functioned as an Operations Manager and another position has functioned as the Maintenance Manager.
Deerhaven manages a diverse type of generating equipment which is more complex to operate than the Kelly Plant. Deerhaven also manages ash handling and coal handling equipment which has to be maintained along with a water treatment process plant. In addition, Deerhaven currently employs 102 employees compared to 34 at the Kelly Plant. Management has decided to split the Power Plant Operations/Maintenance Manager classification at Deerhaven into two distinct classifications: Power Plant Operations Manager and Power Plant Maintenance Manager. The split of positions at Deerhaven simply formalizes the practice, but also provides a mechanism for management to expand the Operations Manager responsibilities to improve efficiencies in the plant and assist with recruiting efforts.
Fiscal Note
The combined Power Plant Operations/Maintenance Manager and the Power Plant Maintenance Manager are in the same Pay Grade; therefore, there is no fiscal impact. The fiscal impact of the Power Plant Operations Manager is approximately $10,311.
Recommendation
The City Commission approve adding the Power Plant Operations Manager and Power Plant Maintenance Manager job titles to the Occupational Index at Pay Grades M-12 and M-11 respectively.