Resolution - 8832•
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RESOLUTION NO. 8832
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 7223 RELATING TO CLASSI-
FICATION AND COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS, AS
AMENDED, AND APPROVING THE NEW CLASSIFICATION
FOR UTILITY ACCOUNTS TECHNICIAN.
WHEREAS, the Finance Department has revised its
organizational structure to utilize the position of Utility
Accounts Technician; and
WHEREAS, the Personnel Commission has reviewed and
recommends approval of the new class specification for Utility
Accounts Technician;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of West
Covina, California does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. That the class specification for Utility
Accounts Technician, attached and marked "Exhibit All, is hereby
adopted.
SECTION 2. That a salary range for Utility Accounts
Technician of $2202 - $2676 is hereby adopted.
SECTION 3. Resolution 7223, as amended, relating to
classification and compensation of positions, is hereby further
amended by this resolution.
SECTION 4. The effective date of this resolution is
June 2, 1992.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the
adoption of this resolution.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 2nd day of June 1992.
City CleE
Mayor—T
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly
adopted by the City Council on the 2nd day of June 1992.
AYES:
Councilmembers:
Manners,
NOES:
Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
None
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers:
None
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
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Jennings, Herfert, McFadden, Wong
City Cle
Exhibit "A"
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City of West Covina CLASS SPECIFICATION
APRIL 1992
UTILITY ACCOUNTS TECHNICIAN
JOB SUMMARY
Under general direction, performs a variety of complex duties involving the review,
recording and reconciliation of utility billing and financial records; maintains detailed
accounting records of customer accounts using sophisticated computer programs and
equipment; performs a variety of duties so as to monitor and control the operation of the
City's central computer system; and performs a variety of technical and skilled tasks in the
operation of data processing equipment; and does related work as required.
Representative Duties
1. Processes water usage data utilizing an established computer system for billing
purposes; calculates water bills; posts payments into the computer; and maintains the
city's Master Water Files.
2. Processes applications to set up new accounts; verifies accuracy; and enters data into
the computer.
3. Processes orders for service discontinuance; verifies accuracy; and enters data into the
computer.
4. Maintains and adjusts financial, fiscal and computer records; posts cash receipts,
adjusts and reconciles accounts; and prepares the Monthly Journal for Water.
5. Supervises and participates in the ordering, printing, and mailing of the various types
of water billings.
6. Documents meter exchanges; orders water reports and verifies meter reads from
billing register reports.
7. Follows operations procedures specified in City and vendor manuals, and
troubleshoots and diagnoses hardware and systems problems in City Hall and outlying
City facilities.
8. Schedules and records computer runs; performs system backups; and operates data
entry and data processing equipment.
9. Responsible for the bursting, decollating and distribution of all printed reports;
maintains all operating records and logs.
10. Performs minor maintenance of equipment and reports the need for major repairs; and
files and distributes materials.
11. Meets required schedules and deadlines; maintains magnetic tapes and library;
maintains HP3000 printer; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Utility Accounts Technician
Class Specification
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QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE
• Training and Experience
Any combination of experience and/or education that would likely provide the required
knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities
would be:
*college level coursework in computer operations, programming and software
applications,
*two years experience in customer service, bookkeeping, and the preparation,
maintenance and processing of detailed records,
*two years recent increasingly responsible experience in the operation of various
Hewlett Packard data processing equipment, and IBM compatible equipment, and
related peripheral devices, preferably in the public sector, using equipment similar to
that utilized by the City to allow effective job performance.
*trade school or college education including computer sciences may be substituted for
the above experience requirements on the basis of 1 year additional education being
equivalent to six months experience.
Knowledge
Knowledge of the standard methods and practices involved in basic accounting principles and
bookkeeping procedures and methods; record maintenance systems; and knowledge of the
standard methods and practices involved in operating data processing equipment, including
computers, peripheral devices, burster and data entry devices.
Abilities
Ability to perform a variety of accounting duties related to utility billing; perform related
mathematical calculations; accurately count, record and balance cash transactions; operate
data processing equipment, including computers, peripheral devices, burster and data entry
devices; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; and establish and
maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and fellow employees.
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