LTC 545-2018 Incentivization Plan Update /V\IAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
Tel: 305-673-7010, Fax: 305-673-7782
NO. LTC# 545-2018 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of I
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FROM: JimmyL. Morales, CityManager vi
DATE: October 11, 2018
SUBJECT: Incentivization Plan Update
The purpose of this LTC is to update the Commission about the progress of the Public Works
Incentivization Plan for Licensed/Certified Occupations.
The Incentivization Plan, which was approved by the City Manager and Personnel Board on
January 26, 2016, incentivizes employees in the Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Divisions to
advance their careers through education and the attainment of various certifications from the
Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) and the applicable
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) licenses in addition to meeting other
qualifications.
Through the Plan, employees receive Department-sponsored training to attain the necessary
qualifications to promote through one (1) of four (4) career tracks. Additionally, as each
employee advances and ascends to "A" status, he or she is eligible to receive a 10% pay raise.
The career tracks are as follows:
• Water Distribution System Operator (A, B, C, D) — requires FDEP license and
certification
• Water Meter Technician (A, B, C, D) — requires FDEP license and certification
• Wastewater Collection System Operator (A, B, C, D) — requires FWCPOA certification
• Stormwater Operator (A, B, C, D) — requires FWCPOA certification
In turn, the Public Works Department cultivates highly-skilled and licensed water distribution
professionals and certified wastewater collection and stormwater professionals who can better
serve City of Miami Beach utility stakeholders.
We are pleased to report that since the Plan's implementation in 2016, 34 individuals,
comprised of new hires and existing employees, have willingly participated in the Plan. During
Fiscal Year 2016-2017, there were 23 enrollees, and during Fiscal Year 2017-2018, there were
of 26 employees in the program. At the start of Fiscal Year 2018-2019, there are 24 enrollees
and three (3) vacancies. Please note that the decrease in enrollees are result of those who are
no longer employed with the City or have been promoted to Supervisor. Furthermore, with the
Plan's implementation employees, including Supervisors and Superintendents, have obtained at
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least 93 FWPCOA certifications and FDEP licenses, as of October 11, 2018. The following
charts indicate the status of Incentivization Plan enrollees by fiscal year:
FY 2016-2017
INCENTIVIZATION PLAN ENROLLEES
Position Name #of Enrolled
Employees
Water Distribution System Operator A
Water Distribution System Operator B
Water Distribution System Operator C
Water Distribution System Operator D 6
Water Meter Technician A
Water Meter Technician B
Water Meter Technician C 1
Water Meter Technician D 4
Wastewater Collection System Operator A
Wastewater Collection System Operator B 1
Wastewater Collection System Operator C
Wastewater Collection System Operator D 6
Stormwater Operator A
Stormwater Operator B
Stormwater Operator C 2
Stormwater Operator D 3
TOTAL ENROLLEES 23
FY 2017-2018
INCENTIVIZATION PLAN ENROLLEES
Position Name #of Enrollees
Water Distribution System Operator A
Water Distribution System Operator B 1
Water Distribution System Operator C 2
Water Distribution System Operator D 5
Water Meter Technician A 1
Water Meter Technician B 2
Water Meter Technician C 2
Water Meter Technician D 1
Wastewater Collection System Operator A 1
Wastewater Collection System Operator B 2
Wastewater Collection System Operator C 4
Wastewater Collection System Operator D
Stormwater Operator A 1
Stormwater Operator B 1
Stormwater Operator C 2
Stormwater Operator D 1
TOTAL ENROLLEES 26
If you have any questions regarding the Incentive Plan, please feel contact Roy Coley, Public
Works Director, at 305-673-7380.
JLM/RWC
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