(a) Beginning in January 2024, the City will pay an annual incentive stipend in order to further both the employee's individual interest in improving his or her professional development and education, as well as the public interest in the improved operation of the particular plant and a more qualified workforce.
Not Required for Current Position | Job Requirement |
Not Required for Current Position | Job Requirement | |
Class 1 | $1,050.00 | $1,250.00 |
Class 1 Treatment | $1,250.00 | $1,475.00 |
Class 2 | $1,800.00 | $2,100.00 |
Class 2 Treatment | $2,100.00 | $2,500.00 |
Class 3 | $2,600.00 | $3,650.00 |
Class 4 | $4,175.00 | $5,200.00 |
Operator in Training | $525.00 | $625.00 |
Operator in Training/Treatment | $625.00 | $725.00 |
(b) The stipends listed in the chart above will be paid to any exempt employee and executive exempt employee who possesses the certification, whether it is required for his or her position or not. The employee's certification must be valid when the stipend is paid in January in order to receive it. Employees who become certified after the stipend is paid are ineligible to receive it until the following calendar year. Part-time employees who are eligible for the stipend will receive half the amount listed above for the certification(s) obtained.
(c) Employees who are designated as the primary Operator of Record for their Division by the Director of the Department of Public Utilities will also receive a stipend. The primary Operator of Record for Distribution and the primary Operator of Record for Collection will receive $5,725.00. The primary Operator of Record for Treatment will receive $6,250.00. Employees who hold one of these certifications but are a backup for the Operator of Record are ineligible for this stipend.
(d) Employees may be paid for multiple different types of certifications; however, once an employee obtains an advanced certification in a particular specialty, he or she will only be compensated for the highest level achieved. The City will observe all Ohio EPA regulations regarding certification priority.
(e) Operators in Training are to obtain proper contact hours approved by the Ohio EPA. Individuals must renew their certification every two years to maintain their incentive pay status.
(Ord. 599-23. Passed 11-21-23.)