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ERMU's two locators. In early 2014, this locator who was also filling the Bore Rig Operator duties was promoted into a new Meter Technician position. The vacant Bore Rig Operator position was filled in May of 2014. The ABS module implementation's changes in inventory and work order process have created a shift of work to the field staff, in particular the previously mentioned Inventory/Maintenance position. This has also resulted in an increase of work for the Electric Superintendent. With the turnaround in the economy, the Electric Superintendent has also been overwhelmed with job planning. In addition to the job planning there has been a need to assist the Billing Specialist with bidding, quoting, and ordering of materials. To assist with this shift in work load, the new Bore Rig Operator/Groundsworker has stepped up and assisted by planning jobs, ordering materials,permitting jobs, communicating with customers, coordinating with other crews and departments, and providing bore rig crew leadership. This crew leadership includes providing work direction, safety tailgate discussions, and taking responsibility for the projects, crew, and equipment. These were responsibilities and duties that Management had not ever considered being included in this position,but have now found the Utilities in a position where these contributions are critically needed and are proposing making them a permanent part of the position. This position is currently at Pay Grade 6 of the Field Group of the ERMU Pay Plan. The increased responsibility for the proposed changes to this position would result in an increase in position points that would put this position into Step 4 of Pay Grade 8. This proposed change would result in an approximate $1,900 increase in labor cost for the balance of 2014. This position was budgeted for all of 2014 but not filled until mid-May. This delay in filling this position resulted in a savings of approximately$22,400 not including benefits. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The 2014 increased cost in labor to make all three proposed changes would be approximately $7,300. The 2014 labor savings already realized related to these positions has been approximately$35,000. ACTION REQUESTED: Staff recommends: approving the replacement of the Billing Specialist with an Accountant; approving the change for the Inventory/Maintenance Person to become the proposed Inventory Person; and approving the change for the Bore Rig Operator/Groundsworker to become the proposed Lead Bore Rig Operator. ATTACHMENTS: • ERMU Accountant Position Description—9/5/2014 • ERMU Billing Specialist Position Description—9/26/2013 • Proposed ERMU Inventory Person Position Description—9/3/2014 • ERMU Inventory/Maintenance Person Position Description—9/12/2013 • Proposed ERMU Lead Bore Rig Operator Position Description—9/4/2014 • ERMU Bore Rig Operator/Groundsworker Position Description—4/14/2014 POWERED Dr Page 3 of 3 NATURE Reliable Public Power Provider P O W E R E D T o S E R V E 30