REPORT TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Action to Extend Probationary Period of an Assistant Water and Sanitary Sewer Superintendent
Report
ACTION AND AUTHORITY
The Water & Sewer Utilities Department is requesting to extend the probationary period for an employee based on the authority of the Civil Service Rule 4.20(b), "Any permanent employee who is an applicant for promotion may have their probationary period extended by the Commission to permit the acquisition of required licenses or certificates or completion of training. Regular classified employees may have their probationary period extended by the Commission for reasons of sickness or absence."
DISCUSSION
An Assistant Water and Sanitary Sewer Superintendent (Employee No. 03917), was promoted on January 21, 2024. This position is subject to a 12-month probationary period that was originally scheduled to end on January 21, 2025.
The required certifications and licenses for the Assistant Water and Sanitary Sewer Superintendent (Job Code 229) classification assigned to the Construction and Operations Division are:
- Required at time of application and for the duration of employment:
o A valid California Class C driver's license, and
o A valid Water Distribution Operators Certificate (Grade D-2 or above), issued by the California Department of Health Services.
- Required within one (1) year of appointment for the duration of employment:
o A valid Water Distribution Operators Certificate (Grade D-3 or above),
o A valid Backflow Prevention Assembly General Tester Certificate issued by the California- Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association, and
o A valid Cross-Connection Control Program Specialist Certificate issued by the California- Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association.
The employee has been able to obtain all the required certifications and licenses, except for the Cross-Connection Control Program Specialist Certificate. The employee has actively been ...
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