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THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
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WEDNESDAY, March 14, 2007, AT 5:00 P.M.
A meeting of the Administration Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was held on
March 14, 2007, at 5:00 p.m., in the Sanitation District's Administrative Office.
(1) The roll was called and a quorum declared present, as follows:
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE STAFF PRESENT:
MEMBERS: Jim Ruth, General Manager
DIRECTORS PRESENT: Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance and
Mark Waldman, Chair Administrative Services
Phil Luebben, Vice Chair Jim Herberg, Director of Engineering
Steven Choi Jeff Reed, Human Resources and Employee
Bill Dalton Relations Manager
Jon Dumitru Mike White, Controller
Rich Freschi Penny Kyle, Clerk of the Board
Darryl Miller Rich Spencer
Joy Neugebauer Laurie Klinger
Chris Norby Randy Kleinman
Ken Parker Jim Burror
Sal Tinajero Juanita Skillman
Doug Davert, Board Vice Chair
OTHERS PRESENT:
DIRECTORS ABSENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel
Jim Ferryman, Board Chair
Jim Winder HIELECL H oT�{EICE qR�
(2) APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR PRO TEM
ORANGE COMv SANRA770N DISTRiCi
No appointment was necessary. MAR 28 2007
(3) PUBLIC COMMENTS BY. � .
There were no public comments.
(4) REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Chair Waldman did not give a report.
(5) REPORT OF THE GENERAL MANAGER
Jim Ruth, General Manager, recognized Jim Herberg, Director of Engineering,who briefed the
Committee on the CIP budget, and responded to their questions.
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(6) REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance and Administration, introduced Randall Kleinman, Principal
Financial Analyst(Risk Manager).
(7) REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL
Brad Flogin, General Counsel,did not give a report.
(8) CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Consideration of motion to approve all agenda items appearing on the Consent Calendar not
specifically removed from same, as follows:
a. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Approve minutes of the February 14, 2007
meeting of the Administration Committee.
b. ADM07-06 MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Recommend that the
Board of Directors: (1)Approve the amended Joint Powers Agreement of
the CSAC (California State Association of Counties) Excess Insurance
Authority which supersedes the California Public Entities Insurance
Authority(CPEIH)that provides the District's excess workers'
compensation Insurance coverage, in a form approved by General
Counsel; and,
(2)Approve the CSAC Excess Insurance Authority's amended
Memorandum of Understanding for the Excess Workers' Compensation
Program to incorporate non-county public entity membership in the
program, in a form approved by General Counsel.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
(9) INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
a. ADM07-07 2006-07 and 2007-08 District Budget Update
Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, provided
a brief overview of the FY 2007-08 budget.
b. ADM07-08 2007-08 Sewer Service User Fee Estimates
Mike White, Controller, discussed proposed high strength discharge
sewer service fee billing method adjustments. Directors discussed
whether the policy issues should be considered before or after the
completion of the next rate study. It was determined that the impact of
these policy issues beyond 2007-08 would be brought back for further
discussion at the April meeting.
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C. ADM07-09 Succession Management Program Update
Rich Spencer, Human Resources Supervisor, gave a brief report and
overview of the Succession Management Program.
(10) CLOSED SESSION
The Committee convened in Closed Session at 6:40 p.m. pursuant to Government Code Section
54957(b)(1). Confidential Minutes of the Closed Session held by the Administration Committee
have been prepared in accordance with California Government Code Section 54957.2, and are
maintained by the Clerk of the Board in the Official Book of Confidential Minutes of Board and
Committee Closed Meetings.
A. Convene in closed session.
1. Conference with designated representatives Jim Ruth, General Manager;
Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance and Administrative Services; and Jeff Reed,
Human Resources and Employee Relations Manager, re Meet and Confer
Update re contract negotiations for employees represented by 1). Orange County
Employees Association; 2). International Union of Operating Engineers, Local
501, and 3). Supervisors, Professional Management Team (part of Peace
Officers Council of California) (Government Code Section 54957(b)(1).
B. The Committee reconvened in regular session at 6:45 p.m.
C. Consideration of action, If any, on matters considered in closed session.
(11) OTHER BUSINESS,COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY
(12) MATTERS WHICH A DIRECTOR MAY WISH TO PLACE ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR
ACTION AND STAFF REPORT
Director Miller requested a report on water conservation measures that could be applied in the
treatment plant and what the projected impact would be on user fees.
Director Neugebauer requested the committee be provided updates on the North County Yard.
(13) FUTURE MEETING DATES
The next regular Administration Committee meeting is scheduled for April 11, 2007, at 5 p.m.
Minutes of the Administration Committee
March 14, 2007
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(14)ADJOURNMENT
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Submitted by:
Penny Kyl
Clerk of the Board
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Leadership Competencies
A competency is an underlying characteristic such as knowledge, skills, abilities,
motives, traits, self-concept, and behavior that allows people to effectively perform on
the job. The following leadership competencies have been identified for OCSD.
• Oral Communication
• Listening
• Integrity/ Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills (Working with Others)
• Conflict Management
• Team Leadership
• Teaching Others
• Decisiveness
• Planning and Evaluation
• Problem Solving
• Vision
• Organizational Awareness
• Career Specific Expertise
Competency Assessment
The person being assessed will be rated by multiple raters on each of the leadership
competencies using a rating scale based on proficiency levels, as shown in the
following example:
1. Oral Communication —Ability to communicate ideas, thoughts, and facts orally.
Speaking using correct grammar, appropriate body language, proper tone and
inflection, recognizing non-verbal cues, and respecting the audience to effectively
communicate ideas.
❑ Difficulty communicating ideas orally.
❑ Appropriately communicates most ideas.
❑ Effectively communicates thoughts, ideas and facts orally.
❑ Speaks in a compelling manner.
❑ Makes dynamic oral presentations.
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Scope of Impact
Scope of Impact refers to the effect or impact of the competency that is needed for
successful job performance, including the operational environment and time frame
within which one's work results are realized. It refers to the magnitude and complexity
of the information, problems, plans, tasks, projects, or resources that are successfully
handled by one's work behavior. Scope of Impact includes the scale, impact, and
extensiveness of one's results, outcomes, outputs, innovations, solutions, or decisions,
as well as the size, number, and range of different groups of people (employee,
customer, and/or stakeholder)that are affected.
Scope of Impact Assessment
The position being assessed will be rated by multiple raters using a rating scale based
on its Scope of Impact for each of the leadership competencies, as shown in the
following example:
1. Oral Communication—Ability to communicate ideas, thoughts, and facts orally.
Speaking using correct grammar, appropriate body language, proper tone and
inflection, recognizing non-verbal cues, and respecting the audience to effectively
communicate ideas.
❑ Ability to communicate only impacts personal work. Communication with
others is limited.
❑ Communication with others impacts several employees in a team, workgroup,
or task force.
❑ Communication skills impact multiple related workgroups, teams, or
customers.
❑ Ability to communicate is key and affects and influences performance at the
divisional level.
❑ Ability to communicate effectively in an effort to influence the entire
organization, public, and Board of Directors is crucial.
t Leadership Results
Leadership Results are outcomes that leaders must achieve in order for the agency
to meet its strategic goals and objectives. Key leadership results may be applicable
across all leadership levels. Leadership results have been identified in each of
four(4) specific areas.
Employee:
• High Performing Teams
• Increased Capability of Others
• High Employee Performance Levels
• Confidence in Others
• Employees that are Inspired to Perform Beyond Normal
• More Trust from Others
• Motivated Employees
Process:
• Positive Change
• Improved Business Strategies
• More Effective Implementation of Change
• Innovative Products and Services
• Work that is High in Quality
• Effective Solutions to Process Problems
Customer.
• Increased Customer Satisfaction
• Decreased Customer Complaints
Business:
• Positive Impact on Business Results
• High Value to Achievement of Results
• Objectives under Tough Conditions
• Results with Limited Resources
• Regular Results that Exceed the Typical
• Goal Completion in Less Time and with Less Cost
Leadership Results Assessment
The person being assessed will be rated by multiple raters on each of the outcome
categories using the rating scale shown in the following example:
1. High Performing Teams
❑ Most other people are better at this
❑ Below average in the bottom 30%
❑ Average in the middle of the pack
❑ Better than average, in the top 30%
❑ Among the best, in the top 10%
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training • Work to function at a greater level of coach and a mentor
• Work with a coach to achieve better results scope than current position • Seek lead roles within key assignments
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of competencies and achieve better results levels of competencies Improve efficiency levels of competencies
• Seek additional learning/development • Attend training to improve efficiency • Seek additional learningl development
opportunities at current level (e.g. levels of competencies opportunities at current level (e.g.
seminars,workshops) • Seek additional learning/development seminars,workshops)
• Seek involvement in special projects opportunities at current level (e.g. Seek Involvement in special projects
seminars,workshops)
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♦ Manual
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♦Workforce Planning Tool
♦ Multi-Rater Talent Assessment Tool
♦ Development Tools
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♦ Organization charts
• Basic
♦ Profiles
♦ Retirement probability
• Competency models
♦ Position requirements
Multi-Rater Assessment Tool
♦ Leadership competency models
♦ Scope of impact— leadership level
♦ Leadership results
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STAFF REPORT
Proposed Non-Residential Sewer Service Fee Billing Method Adjustments
Annually, the District considers the need to adjust sewer service fee rates to its
residential, commercial, and industrial customers to ensure that the appropriate fees are
captured to cover its costs, and that the fees are set proportionate to the service
received. This process is completed through the update of the District's rate ordinance
that becomes effective 30 days fallowing Board adoption. The adoption process
requires a reading at two separate board meetings and a public hearing. Staff is
targeting the April board meeting for the first reading of the newly proposed ordinance
with a tentative 9.8 percent increase in all rates. In addition, staff will be requesting a
new U. S. Post Office user fee rate and an Entertainment Venue—Open Air Facilities
rate, based on attendance, to ensure that these customers are paying their fair share.
Background
The major revenue source of the District is the sewer service fee that is assessed on
each improved parcel within the District's service area through the property tax bill of
the County of Orange (County), and then subsequently collected and remitted by the
County to the District. The sewer service fee covers the District's cost of collection,
treatment and disposal of all wastewater received from the individual parcels. The fees
are established by ordinance of the District Board and vary according to the use of the
parcel and the level of service that is required.
The District service area includes over 550,000 parcels, approximately 526,500 of which
indicate improvements and are included in the District's sewer service fee program. Of
these 526,500 improved parcels, approximately 477,500 parcels are single or multi-
family residential parcels. The remaining 49,000 parcels consist of commercial,
industrial, and governmental classifications, and have the most potential for
reclassification and additional revenue. The single family residents (SFR) are assessed
a flat rate fee, the multi-family residents are charged a flat rate fee on a per unit basis,
and commercial, industrial, and governmental parcels are assessed a fee per 1,000
square foot of building improvements based on their individual property user fee code.
Commercial user fees generate approximately$70 million each year. These properties
are billed a rate per thousand square feet which corresponds to the specific use code of
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their property. The use code and square footage have been obtained through the
Orange County Assessor Office Data Center, a main frame program, updated every 12
months. In October of 2003, the Revenue Division moved this database in-house and
designed a program specific for our use. As a result,we have more flexibility and total
control over how the database is used. For example, when construction or demolition
takes place, we can ensure square footage changes are effective immediately. Our
foremost concern is the accuracy of the use code and square footage information that
we use to calculate the fees for our customers.
During the course of the past fiscal year, staff has evaluated the use codes and billing
methods that are currently in our ordinance and have established two areas for
improvement or modification. This report outlines those areas and then a
recommended solution for billing purposes.
United States Post Offices
Currently,there is no U.S. Post Office use code in the District's sewer service fee
ordinance and the District has no way of accurately billing parcels that contain only U.S.
Post Offices. U.S. Post Offices are currently placed in the Governmental Use category
(118) and the rate is 82 percent of the SFR rate, or$135.96 per 1,000 square feet.
Based upon actual water consumption received from the U. S. Post Office on several
post offices in our service area, the Governmental Use category may result in
overcharges up to 300 percent. At the request of the U. S. Post Office, staff evaluated
the current use code for U.S. Post Offices and determined that in order to accurately bill
these parcels for their wastewater discharge, a separate use code for U.S. Post Offices
should be established. Staff has obtained the flow, chemical oxygen demand (COD),
and suspended solids (SS) assumptions used by the County Sanitation Districts of Los
Angeles County(CSDLAC)within their sewer service fee program and converted their
load measurement of COD to the District's load measurement of biochemical oxygen
demand (BOD).
Based on the proportion of flow, BOD, and SS concentrations for U.S. Post Offices used
by CSDLAC to the District's flow, BOD, and SS concentrations for Single Family
Residences (SFR), staff is recommending a new use code, U.S. Post Office (225).
which will charge 35 percent of the SFR rate per 1,000 square feet. This rate would
have been $58.03 per 1,000 square feet for FY 2006-07 compared to $135.96 per 1,000
square feet for the Governmental Use Code (118).
Entertainment Venues-Open Air Facilities
Our current ordinance bills entertainment venues such as Knott's Berry Farm, Angel
Stadium of Anaheim, Honda Center (formerly the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim), Los
Alamitos Race Course, Anaheim Convention Center and Soak City USA based upon
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the square footage of improvements that are currently listed by the assessor's office on
their secured property tax bill. Disneyland and California Adventure are currently on
Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permits that require the District to obtain flow data and
perform annual reconciliations. A subset of entertainment venues are open-air facilities.
Because open-air facilities such as Angel Stadium of Anaheim and the Los Alamitos
Race Course have minimal square footages listed by the assessor's office, the current
billing methodology does not accurately charge these venues for the wastewater that
they are discharging. Based on a study performed by Carollo Engineers, a more fair
and equitable billing methodology would be attendance rate based because of the large
number of visitors that attend these venues throughout the year resulting in an
abundance of wastewater discharged into the system. Angel Stadium of Anaheim is an
excellent example. The assessor's office lists 46,575 square feet and their sewer
service fee is only $11,199.87. The square footage captured on the property tax bill
does not fully capture the amount of wastewater being discharged because the square
footage is only for enclosed facilities. Staff has reviewed the entertainment venues and
the information that we have regarding their discharge and sewer service fees. We are
recommending that we charge open-air facilities based upon their attendance on an
annual basis. The facilities would provide their annual attendance for the prior year and
we would bill them 15gpd per attendee and place the fee on their annual secured
property tax bill. This billing method provides a more accurate fee for the actual
discharge into the system. The open-air facilities would pay a rate per MG based upon
the related flow, bod and tss charge for single family residences.
MG 2006-07
Esrd 2003 GPD Per per Rate per Attendance Actual
Entertainment Center Attendance' Attendee— year MG— Based Fee 06-07 SSF
Angel Stadium of
Anaheim 3,250,000 15 48.75 $1,795.43 $87,527.21 $11,119.87
Los Alamitos Race
Course 900,000 15 13.5 $1,795.43 $24,238.31 $2,176.29
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FY 2007-08 Budget Overview
FY 2007-08 Budget
Overview
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Highlights of the proposed budget
include:
♦ Second year update of the two-year budget
♦ Flat staffing levels—644 positions
♦ Capital Improvement Program(CIP)
♦ No significant change from last year's
$500 million reduction
♦ Strong financial positioning—maintaining
AA Bond Rating
Needed capital Improvements will
Increase expenditures and the need
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Revenues are shown in three
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FY 07-08 Revenues
Fee.a Total:$ 07 Million
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Most OCSD revenue is related
to User Fees.
FY 07-08
General User Fees $ 165 M
Permit User Fees $ 19 M
Capital Facilities Capacity $ 12 M
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Total Fees 8 Charges $ 195 M
Non-fee related General Income
represents more than one fourth
of total revenue,exceeding
$100 million.
FY 07-08
Property Tax $ 58M
Interest $ ism
Other $ 38 M
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Debt Proceeds — Certificates
of Participation (COPS) are our
primary mechanism for financing
capital projects.
1\ FY 07-08 Revenues
Total:$607 William
$300 M
48%
Most of the District's costs are
related to the Capital Improvement
Program.
FY 07-08
CIP twepoems J $407 M p.x1
Treatment and Disposal $ 77 M a.sn
Collections Costs $ 58 M erxl
Central Agency Costs $ 5 M t rx1
Total Expenditures $545 M
The Capital Improvement Program
can be divided into five distinct
areas.
FY 07-08
1.Secondary Treatment Facilities S 116 M
2.Groundwater Replenishment System $ 23 M
3.Treatment Plant Rehab/Upgrades $141 M
4.Collections Costs $ 59 M
5.Debt Service $ 65 M
Total S 404 M
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FY 2007-08 Budger Ovenvew
More than $140 million (25%)
is allocated to Operating and
Maintenance Expenses.
FY 07-08
CIP(including Debt Service) $407 M a4v
Treatment and Disposal It 74 M u4xt
Collection Costs $ So M o",Vl
Central Agency Costs- $ 5 M I m
Total Expenditures $545 M
Next Steps
♦ Additional Administration Committee
meetings
♦ Budget presentations for each Committee
♦ Budget Adoption at the June Board Meeting
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♦ 100%Secondary Standards
♦ 70 mgd Reclamation
♦ Increased System Rellability
♦ Class"A"Biosolids
♦ Less Odors
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♦ Treat Urban Runoff
♦ Fire&Safety Code Compliance
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• Identified project cancellations and scope
reductions to further reduce budget
• Cancelled two O&M studies and one
sewer upsizing project
♦ Delayed other capacity projects 1-3 years
♦ Delayetl a sewer rehabilitation project
two years
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♦ Using operational workarounds
♦ Reducing contingencies for closing projects
♦ Delayed projects for odor control and
power reliability
♦ Adjusting projected cash flows
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Capital Improvement Program
Good News
• Plant 2 Trickling filters(P2-eo)
$20M underestimate
♦ Replacement of Ellis pump station(ido)
$1M under estimate
♦ Two secondary consent decree
dates met
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Review policies Alliant X
Perform retention analysis Alliant X X
Design& finalize progmm structures Alliant X X
Select markets Alliant X X
Pre are market submissions Alliant X
Present submissions to markets - AM= X
Accompany insurers on inspections,if needed Alliant X X
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Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.2, 1 hereby certify that
the Notice and the Agenda for the Finance and Administration Committee meeting to be
held on March 14, 2007, was duly posted for public inspection in the main lobby of the
District's offices on March 7, 2007.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 7th day of March,
2007.
iliA K�Assoc. Clerk of the Board
Board of Directors
Orange County Sanitation District
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ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING DATES
Meeting Date Board Meeting Dates
March 14, 2007 March 28, 2007
April 11, 2007 April 25, 2007
May 9, 2007 May 23, 2007
June 13, 2007 June 27, 2007
July 11, 2007 'July 18, 2007
August—Dark August 22, 2007
September 12, 2007 September 26, 2007
October 10, 2007 October 24, 2007
November 14, 2007 November 28, 2007
December 12, 2007 *December 19, 2007
January 2008 — Dark January 23, 2008
February 13, 2008 February 27, 2008
March 12, 2008 March 26, 2008
-Meetings being held the third Wednesday of the month.
ROLL CALL
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology
Meeting Date: March 14, 2006 Time: 5:00 p.m.
Adjourn:
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Mark Waldman Chair
Phil Luebben ice Chair
Steven Choi
Bill Dalton
Jon Dumitru
Rich Freschi
Darryl Miller
Joy Neu ebauer
Chris Norb
Ken Parker
Sal Tina ero
Jim Winder
James M. Ferryman Board Chair
Doug Davert Board Vice Chair
OTHERS
Brad Ho in, General Counsel
STAFF
Jim Ruth, General Manager
Nick Arhontes, Director of Operations
Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager
Jim Herber , Director of Engineering
Ed Torres, Director of Technical Services
Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance and
Administrative Services
Lilia Kovac, Committee Secretary
Bret Colson, Public Information Manager
Jeff Reed, Human Resources and Employee _
Relations Mana er
Mike White, Controller
c: Lenora Crane
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2007, AT 5:00 P.M.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, California 92708
www.ocsd.com
(1) DECLARATION OF QUORUM
(2) APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR PRO TEM. IF NECESSARY
(3) PUBLIC COMMENTS
(4) REPORT OF COMMITTEE CHAIR
(5) REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER
a. 2007/08 CIP Budget Update
(6) REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
(7) REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL
(8) CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Consideration of motion to approve all agenda items appearing on the Consent Calendar not
specifically removed from same, as follows:
a. Approve minutes of the February 14, 2007 meeting of the Administration Committee.
Book Page 1
March 14, 2007 Page 2
b. ADM07-06 Recommend that the Board of Directors to:
(1)Approve the amended Joint Powers Agreement of the CSAC (California
State Association of Counties) Excess Insurance Authority which
supersedes the California Public Entities Insurance Authority (CPEIA)that
provides the District's excess workers' compensation insurance coverage, in
a form approved by General Counsel; and,
(2) Approve the CSAC Excess Insurance Authority's amended Memorandum
of Understanding for the Excess Workers' Compensation Program to
incorporate non-county public entity membership in the program, in a form
approved by General Counsel. (Book Page 9)
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
C. Consideration of items deleted from Consent Calendar, if any.
(9) INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
a. ADM07-07 2006-07 and 2007-08 District Budget Update (Book Page 11)
b. ADM07-08 2007-08 Sewer Service User Fee Estimates (Book Page 16)
C. ADM07-09 Succession Management Program Update (Book Page 19)
(10) CLOSED SESSION
Dwirg ttre course of conducting the business set forth on this agenda as a regular meeting of the Committee,
i the Chair may convene the Committee in closed session to consider matters of pending reel estate negotiations,
pending or potential litigation,or personnel matters, pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.8, 54956.9, 1
64957 or 54957.6,as noted.
Reports relating to (a) purchase and sale of real property; (b) matters of pending or potential litigation; (c) j
employee actions or negotiations with employee representatives; or which are exempt from public disclosure
under the Califomia Public Records Act, may be reviewed by the Committee dudng a permitted dosed session
and are not available for public inspection. At such time as final actions are taken by the Committee on any of
these sukects,the minutes will reflect all required tlisdosures of information. _
A. Convene in closed session.
1. Conference with designated representatives Jim Ruth, General Manager, Lorenzo
Tyner, Director of Finance and Administrative Services; Jeff Reed, Human
Resources and Employee Relations Manager, and Paul Loehr, Human Resources
Supervisor, re Meet and Confer Update re contract negotiations for employees
represented by 1). Orange County Employees Association; 2). International Union
of Operating Engineers, Local 501, and 3). Supervisors, Professional Management
Team (part of Peace Officers Council of California) (Government Code Section
54957(b)(1).
B. Reconvene in regular session.
Book Page 2
March 14, 2007 Page 3
C. Consideration of action, if any, on matters considered in closed session.
(11) OTHER BUSINESS. COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS. IF ANY
(12) MATTERS WHICH A DIRECTOR MAY WISH TO PLACE ON A FUTURE AGENDA
FOR ACTION AND STAFF REPORT
(13) FUTURE MEETING DATES
The next regular Administration Committee meeting is scheduled for April 11, 2007, at
5 p.m.
(14) ADJOURNMENT
Book Page 3
March 14, 2007 Page 4
Agenda Posting: In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2, this agenda
has been posted in the main lobby of the District's Administrative offices not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting
date and time above. All written materials relating to each agenda item are available for public inspection in the office
of the Clerk of the Board.
Items Not Posted: In the event any matter not listed on this agenda is proposed to be submitted to the Committee for
discussion and/or action, it Will be done in compliance with Section 54954.2(b) as an emergency item or because
there is a need to take immediate action, which need came to the attention of the Committee subsequent to the
posting of agenda, or as set forth on a supplemental agenda posted in the manner as above, not less than 72 hours
prior to the meeting date.
Public Comments: Any member of the public may address the Administration Committee on specific agenda items or
matters of general interest. As determined by the Chair, speakers may be deferred until the specific item is taken for
discussion and remarks may be limited to three minutes.
Matters of interest addressed by a member of the public and not listed on this agenda cannot have action taken by
the Committee except as authorized by Section 54954.2(b).
Consent Calendar: All matters placed on the consent calendar are considered as not requiring discussion or further
explanation, and unless a particular Rem is requested to be removed from the consent calendar by a Director of staff
member,there will be no separate discussion of these items. All items on the consent calendar will be enacted by
one action approving all motions, and casting a unanimous ballot for resolutions included on the consent calendar.
All items removed from the consent calendar shall be considered in the regular order of business.
The Committee Chair will determine if any hems are to be deleted from the consent calendar.
Items Continued: Items may be continued from this meeting vathout further notice to a Committee meeting held
within five(5)days of this meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(3).
Meeting Adtoumment This meeting may be adjourned to a later time and hems of business from this agenda may be
considered at the later meeting by Order of Adjournment and Notice in accordance with Government Code Section
54955(posted within 24 hours).
Accommodations for the Disabled: The Board of Directors Meeting Room is wheelchair accessible. If you require
any special disability related accommodations, please contact the Orange County Sanitation District Clerk of the
Board's office at(714) 593.7130 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Requests must specify the nature
of the disability and the type of accommodation requested.
Notice to Committee Members:
For any questions on the agenda or to place any items on the agenda, Committee members should contact the Committee Chair
or Clerk of the Board ten days in advance of the Committee meeting.
Committee Chair: Mark Waldman (714)827-1989
Committee Secretary: Lilia Kovac (714)593-7124 Ikovac®acad mm
General Manager: Jim Ruth (714)593-7110 LMh(oZocsd.mm
Assistant General Manager Bob Ghirelli (714)593-7400 rohirelli(atocsd mm
Director of Finance and Lorenzo Tyner (714)593-7550 hvnerfutocsd mm
Administrative Services
Human Resources and Employee Jeff Reed (714)593-7144 ireed@ocsd.mm
Relations Manager
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ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
AGENDA CALENDAR
Item Action
April Employee Benefits Renewals Information
April Budget Development Information
April First Reading of Rate Increase Action
Book Page 5
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Orange County Sanitation District
WEDNESDAY, February 14, 2007, AT 5:00 P.M.
A meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District
was held on February 14, 2007, at 5:00 p.m., in the Sanitation District's Administrative Office.
(1) The roll was called and a quorum declared present, as follows:
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION STAFF PRESENT:
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Jim Ruth, General Manager
DIRECTORS PRESENT: Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager
Mark Waldman, Chair Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance and
Phil Luebben,Vice Chair Administrative Services
Steven Choi Jeff Reed, Human Resources and Employee
Bill Dalton Relations Manager
Rich Freschi Mike White, Controller
Darryl Miller Lilia Kovac, Committee Secretary
Joy Neugebauer Norbert Gaia
Chris Norby Bob Gaggle
Ken Parker Juanita Skillman
Jim Winder
Doug Davert, Board Vice Chair OTHERS PRESENT:
Brad Hogin, General Counsel
Shirish Patel
DIRECTORS ABSENT: Richard Kikuchi
Jon Dumitru Ed Soong
Sal Tinajero Don McLean
Jim Ferryman, Board Chair
(2) APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR PRO TEM
No appointment was necessary.
(3) PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
(4) REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Chair Waldman did not give a report.
(5) REPORT OF THE GENERAL MANAGER
Jim Ruth, General Manager, did not give a report.
Book Page 6
Minutes of the Finance and Administration Committee
February 14, 2007
Page 2
(6) REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance and Administration, did not give a report.
(7) REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL
Brad Hogin, General Counsel, did not give a report.
(8) CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Consideration of motion to approve all agenda Items appearing on the Consent Calendar not
specifically removed from same, as follows:
a. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED:Approve minutes of the December 13, 2006
and the January 3, 2007 meetings of the Administration Committee.
b. ADM07-01 MOVED, SECONDED,AND DULY CARRIED: Approve change order
No. 1 to Purchase Order contract issued to Louis Allen International for
Management and Leadership Training services, authorizing an additional
$106,765, increasing the total contract amount not to exceed $153,015.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
(9) ACTION ITEMS
a. ADM07-02 MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED: Recommend to the Board
of Directors to:
(1) Direct staff to issue new fixed rate Certificates of Participation (COP)
debt sufficient to refund up to$280 million of COP Series 2003; and,
(2)Authorize the General Manager to negotiate and enter into a sole
source Consultant Services Agreement with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
to provide bond counsel and disclosure counsel services in an amount not
to exceed $125,000.
b. ADM07-03 MOVED, SECONDED,AND DULY CARRIED: Recommend to the Board
of Directors to approve the selection of Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., to
serve as Property, Liability, and Workers' Compensation Insurance Broker
of Record for a one-year period commencing on March 1, 2007, with the
option to renew for an additional four one-year periods at an average
commission rate per line of insurance of eight(8) percent.
Directors requested a schedule of insurance activities be available prior to
policies are renewed.
Book Page 7
Minutes of the Finance and Administration Committee
February 14, 2007
Page 3
C. ADM07-D4 MOVED, SECONDED,AND DULY CARRIED: (1)Approve a Purchase
Order Contract with Lance, Soil& Lunghard, Certified Public Accountants,
renewing the first year of a two-year option for intemal auditing services
for the period of March 1, 2007 through February 29, 2008 for the amount
not to exceed $58,670: and
(2) Direct Lance, Soil& Lunghard to perform specific internal auditing
assignments as the Finance and Administration Committee deems
necessary.
An oversight subcommittee with Directors Waldman, Luebben, and Parker
will meet with auditors and staff to give direction of focus of audit areas,
and will report to the Administration Committee.
d. ADM07-05 MOVED, SECONDED,AND DULY CARRIED: Recommend to the Board
of Directors to approve the FY 2007-08 budget assumptions and direct
staff to incorporate these parameters in preparing the FY 2007-08 budget
update.
(10) CLOSED SESSION
The Committee convened in Closed Session at 5:35 p.m. pursuant to Government Code Section
54957(b)(1). Confidential Minutes of the Closed Session held by the Finance and Administration
Committee have been prepared in accordance with California Government Code Section
54957.2, and are maintained by the Clerk of the Board in the Official Book of Confidential
Minutes of Board and Committee Closed Meetings.
(11) OTHER BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY
(12) MATTERS WHICH A DIRECTOR MAY WISH TO PLACE ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR
ACTION AND STAFF REPORT
There were none.
(13) FUTURE MEETING DATES
The next regular Administration Committee meeting Is scheduled for March 14, 2007, at 5 p.m.
(15) ADJOURNMENT
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 5:48 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kovach
Committee Secretary
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Orange County Sanitatlon District aorno7 as
FROM: James D. Ruth, General Manager
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance and Administrative Services
SUBJECT: MEMBERSHIP IN THE CSAC EXCESS INSURANCE AUTHORITY
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
(1)Approve the amended Joint Powers Agreement of the CSAC(California State Association of
Counties) Excess Insurance Authority which supersedes the California Public Entities Insurance
Authority(CPEIA)that provides the District's excess workers' compensation insurance
coverage, in a form approved by General Counsel; and,
(2)Approve the CSAC Excess Insurance Authority's amended Memorandum of Understanding
for the Excess Workers' Compensation Program to incorporate non-county public entity
membership in the program, in a form approved by General Counsel.
SUMMARY
OCSD has participated for several years in CPEIA, purchasing excess workers' compensation
insurance and pollution liability insurance. Participation in CPEIA has allowed OCSD to obtain
insurance at favorable rates at times when there were few other insurance options.
Because the CSAC Excess Insurance Authority had originally allowed only counties as
members, CPEIA was originally created as a sister Joint Powers Authority in 2001 to allow non-
county public agencies access to the CSAC Excess Insurance Authority's programs. CPEIA
has been considered a component part of the CSAC Excess Insurance Authority. Due to
CPEIA's growth and the desire of CPEIA members to have a greater voice in CSAC Excess
Insurance Authority decisions, a restructuring has occurred whereby CPEIA members will
become members of the CSAC Excess Insurance Authority and will be given a voice in the
business affairs of the CSAC Excess Insurance Authority. CPEIA will then cease to exist as of
July 1, 2007.
The CSAC Excess Insurance Authority is the largest property/liability insurance risk pool in the
country. It is able to provide the high limits that OCSD requires. Its membership includes 54 of
California's 58 counties, as well as more than 140 non-county public entities. OCSD desires to
participate as a member in order to consider insurance quotes from the CSAC Excess
Insurance Authority as one of its options for insurance renewals in 2007.
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PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
In July 2003, the Board approved the Joint Powers Agreement creating the California Public
Entity Insurance Company and the CPEIA MOU for the Excess Workers Compensation
Program.
PROJECT/CONTRACT COST SUMMARY
This action has no specific cost connected with it. Any decision to purchase insurance in the
future will be a separate decision.
BUDGETIMPACT
Not applicable.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
None
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James Ruth, General Manager
Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance and Administrative Services
SUBJECT: 2007-08 DISTRICT BUDGET UPDATE
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Informational item.
SUMMARY
This report will provide an overview of the Sanitation District's 2007-08 Budget. The Proposed
Budget will be presented to the full Board for adoption on June 27, 2007.
Highlights of the 2007-08 Budget Include:
1) Sustained Growth
As anticipated when the budget was adopted, total resource requirements are estimated to
increase to $545 million, an increase of 19 percent over FY 2006/07. The majority of the
growth is due to increased capital requirements as part of the Capital Improvement
Program. This expected level of expenditures allows the Sanitation District to maintain a
projected rate increase of 9.8 percent over FY 2006/07.
2) A revised Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Staff has completed a comprehensive review of the Sanitation District's long-term CIP and
recommends a $341.5 million outlay for the year; an increase of 26 percent over FY
2006/07. This level of expenditure was validated through a series of workshops and
Committee meetings that were held in FY 2006-07.
3) Strong Financial Position
The budget assumes ongoing revenues and reserve levels that are sufficient to maintain the
District's AA Bond Rating. Bonds rated AA are judged to be of high quality by all standards.
4) Flat Staffing Levels
The budget includes the same number of Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) positions (644) as
authorized in FY 2005-05 and FY 2006-07. Due to minor reorganizations, some positions
have been changed or transferred between divisions and departments.
5) Two-Year Budget
FY 2007-08 will be the second year of the two-year budget that was adopted in June 2006.
The budget document will provide an update on all major expense categories for FY
2007-08.
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BUDGETSUMMARY
FY 2007-0B %Of
(in millions) I(
Revenues:
Fees & Charges $ 196 33%
General Income 111 18%
Debt Proceeds 300 49%
Total $ WU
Expenditures:
CIP, including Debt 407 74%
Treatment& Disposal 74 14%
Central Agency Costs(including Self-Insurance) 84 12%
Total $
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Second Year of the Two-Year Budget
The 2007-08 District Budget is approximately$545 million. The District's Capital Improvement
Program and Treatment and Disposal Program represent 75% ($407M) and 14% ($74M) of the
budget respectively. These two activities represent the largest portion of the budget(89%) and
are vetted through a separate and established approval process. Of the remaining 12%,
approximately half is related to staffing costs. The General Manager has recommended no
increase to the current authorized staffing level.
Because FY 2007-OS is the second year of the two-year adopted budget, the full budget does
not need to be adopted for FY 2007-08. Instead, staff will report on the CIP, the Collection,
Treatment and Disposal program, and all staffing changes.
The Budget Development Process
For the second year of the two-year budget, staff updated the comprehensive list of
assumptions that were used in the preparation of the two-year budget. These assumptions
were applied in developing the adopted budget for FY 2007-08 relating to costs, revenue, rates,
inflation etc. The updated assumptions were subsequently recommended by the Administration
Committee and approved by the Board.
With these guidelines in mind, Sanitation District Finance staff reviewed all major District
resources and expenditures. Staff and the General Manager are in the process of meeting with
each department to review, discuss, and prioritize each department's major activities.
These activities were also reviewed to ensure alignment with the Sanitation District's goals. A
formal process for reviewing these goals will be established as a part of the development of the
District's Strategic Plan and will be updated annually.
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Revenues and Expenditures
Revenues
The Sanitation District obtains it revenues from three main sources:
FY 2007-08 % of
(in millions) Total
Revenues:
Fees &Charges $ 196 33%
General Income 111 18%
Debt Proceeds 300 49%
Total 64Z
A) Fees—$196 Million(33%)
1) General User Fees $165 million
User fees are ongoing fees for service paid by customers connected to the sewer
system. A property owner, or user, does not pay user fees until connected to the sewer
system and receiving services. Once connected, a user is responsible for his share of
the system's costs, both fixed and variable, in proportion to his demand on the system.
These fees are for both Single-Family Residences (SFR)and Multiple-Family
Residences (MFR).
2) Permit User Fees $19 million
Permit fees are paid by large industrial and commercial property owners connected to
the sewer system. These fees are for the owner's share of the system's costs, both
fixed and variable, in proportion to his demand on the system.
Since the inception of the Permit User Fee program in 1970, users of the District's
system that discharge high volume or high strength wastewater have been required to
obtain a discharge permit and pay extra fees for the costs of service. The fees are
initially calculated on the basis of actual flow, Biochemical-Oxygen Demand (BOD), and
Suspended Solids (SS) discharged to the sewer and are subsequently reduced by the
actual property taxes they have paid to the Sanitation District. This practice is intended
to ensure that these users pay their actual cost of service through a combination of user
fees and property taxes.
3) Capital Facilities Capacity Charge(CFCC) $12 million
The Capital Facilities Capacity Charge is charged to newly connected customers and to
customers with facility expansions which indicate a potential for increased flows. It is
intended to pay for costs of future plant growth that is necessitated by the additional
capacity needed as customers connect or increase their flow capacity.
The recent independent study of the Sanitation District's rate structure indicates that
these rates should be adjusted upward. Residential CFCC will increase at a greater that
sewer service fees because the CFCC have remained flat for several years and must
also be adjusted to reflect the increased Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
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B) General income—$111 million(18%)
1) Property Taxes $58 million
The County is permitted by State law(Proposition 13) to levy taxes at 1 percent of full
market value (at time of purchase) and can increase the assessed value no more than
two percent per year. The District receives a share of the basic levy proportionate to
what was received in the 1976 to 1978 period less $3.5 million; the amount that
represents the State's permanent annual diversion from special districts to school
districts that began in 1992-93. The District's share of the one percent ad valorem
property tax is dedicated for the payment of COP debt service. The apportionment of
the ad valorem tax is pursuant to the Revenue Program of the Environmental Protection
Agency and the State Water Resources Control board and in accordance with COP
documents and Board policy.
2) Interest $16 million
Interest earnings are generated from the investment of accumulated reserves consisting
of a cash flow/contingency, a capital improvement, a renewal/replacement, and a self-
insurance reserve.
3) Other $36 million
The Other General Income category is comprised of a variety of smaller dollar items.
Charges to Irvine Ranch Water District for Revenue Area 14's share of the treatment
plant's operating costs, capital costs, and equity are approximately $25M in FY 2007-08.
C) Debt—$300 million(49%)
1) Certificates of Participation (COP)
Certificates of Participation (COPS) are the Sanitation District's primary mechanism for
financing capital projects. COPs are repayment obligations based on a lease or
installment sale agreement. COPS are not viewed as "debt by the State of California,
but rather a share in an installment arrangement where the District serves as the
purchaser.
Expenditures
The Sanitation District spends it funds on three activities:
FY 2007-08 % of
(In millions) Total
Expenditures:
CIP, including Debt $ 407 74%
Treatment and Disposal Costs 74 14%
Central Agency Costs (including self-insurance) 64 12%
Total $ H5
A) Capital Improvement Program (CIP) —$407 million (740A)
The District's CIP can be divided into five distinct areas:
1) Secondary Treatment Facilities
2) Ground Water Replenishment
3) Treatment Plant Rehabilitation and Upgrades
4) Collections
5) Debt
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Related to the CIP are the Sanitation Districts debt service payments. Primarily, debt is issued
to support the capital program because the program is too large to be supported by a "pay-as-
you-go" basis. Additionally, if the Sanitation District were able to fund these projects on a"pay-
as-you-go" basis, there would be an equity issue to be addressed, as current rate payers would
fund all of the costs of projects for which future rate payers would receive a portion of the
benefits.
As previously mentioned, the Sanitation District issues debt in the form of Certificates of
Participation (COPS). COPS are a form of lease revenue bond that permits the investor to
participate in a stream of lease payments, installment payments or loan payments relating to the
acquisition or construction of specific equipment, land, or facilities.
B) Treatment and Disposal Costs—$74 million (14%)
The Sanitation District allocates $74 million and 250 positions annually to perform the
operations at its two treatment plants and other related treatment activities. Activities
include wastewater treatment processes, biosolids disposal, disinfection, and odor control.
Expenditures for the purchase of chemicals represent the largest non-salary related
component of the budget.
C) Other Central Costs—$64 million (12%)
The Sanitation District allocates $61 million or 11% of its resources to support activities not
directly charged to the CIP or Treatment and Disposal (Regional Assets, Technical Services,
and Administrafion).
Most central cssts are for non-labor expenditures, such as property and general liability
insurance,training, materials and supplies, and service agreements.
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ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Meetlng71 TOBd 0r0U
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Ruth, General Manager
Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance and Administrative Services
SUBJECT: 2007-08 SEWER SERVICE USER FEE ESTIMATES
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Informational Item.
SUMMARY
The Directors adopted a plan in 2003 that included debt financing for$1.4 billion of the
$2.8 billion capital improvement and rehabilitation, refurbishment and replacement
program. By authorizing this amount of borrowing, the Directors were able to limit
projected annual sewer user fee increases to approximately 16% (approximately$19
per year) each year through 2007-08. The Board agreed with this five-year sewer
service fee rate plan and asked that the proposed fee increases be considered annually
by the Board for implementation. FY 2007-08 will be the fifth year of this five-year plan.
2003-04 2004-06 2005-06 2006-07 2007-M
Prop. 218 Notice $105 $126 $151 $181 $217
Pro . 218'%' Ina. 2D% 20% 20% 20% _20_°A
Actual �Pf .�: Rate Incr. $100 $115 $151 $165.80
Actual`Pfo "_. "W Incr. 14.3% 15% 31.3% 8.8°k C4$.
Staff has re-evaluated every project in the Validated Capital Improvement Program and
many newly proposed projects as a part of the 2006-07 and 2007-08 budget preparation
process. Approximately$474 million of budgeted construction costs were identified for
deferral. In addition, the Sanitation District contracted with Carollo Engineers to
complete a Revenue Program and Rate Analysis study. The result of these efforts was
to reduce projected 2006-07 and 2007-08 single-family residential rate (SFR) increases,
the basis for all sewer service charges, from 20.0%to 9.8%.
PROJECT/CONTRACT COST SUMMARY
Without a Board action (by 213 majority), the SFR rate for 2007-08 will remain at
$165.80 per year. The $182.05 SFR rate recommended for 2007-08 will generate
approximately$183.5 million of user fee, an annual increase of$17.0 million over the
prior year.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Schedule for Implementing Sewer Service Fee Increase
1s' Reading of Fee Ordinance April 25, 2007
2ntl Reading, Public Hearing, &Adoption of Fee Ordinance May 23, 2007
Ordinance is Effective in 30 days, or in the New F.Y. July 1, 2007
Fees per parcel due to County Auditor-Controller August 11, 2007
Rate Increase Chronology
June 2003
1) 1n June 2003, the Board approved a revised Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
2) To support this CIP, staff recommended a five-year plan which included rate
increases averaging 20%.
3) The Board directed staff to issue a Proposition 218 public notice stating the rates
would increase by an amount not to exceed a total of 20% annually increase over
the next five year period.
4) While the increases were tentatively approved and noticed, the Board chose not to
implement the full 20% increase for 2003/04.
5) The Board did discussed alternatives between 10-20%.
6) Ultimately, the Board acted to implement a 15% increase in 2003/04.
7) Staff reset the budget and long-term cash flow model to reflect the annual increases
of 15% for the subsequent five-year period.
8) Board policy stated that 50% of all future capital improvements (approximate
percentage of non-capacity related projects), would be funded from current revenues
and the remaining 50% through debt financing. However, reducing the projected
annual rate increases to 15% required as deviation from that policy in order to
support the capital program. As of July 2003, the ratio of CIP funded debt increased
to 62 percent. By July 2005, this ratio decreased to 58 percent. The debt fiscal
policy has subsequently been changed to provide additional flexibility when
addressing this District's capital program and debt issuances.
9) While the five,year plan was still in place, the Board directed staff that to bring back
the rate schedule for annual adoption.
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June 2004
1. Through the adoption of the 2004/05 Budget, the Board acted to implement a portion
of the 20% rate increase included in the five-year plan.
2. The Board acted to implement a 15% rate increase for 2004/05.
June 2005
1. The CIP increased by $400M, from $1.9413 to 2.38B.
2. Additionally, Operations costs increased by $400M, from $1.313 to $1.76.
3. To support these increased costs, rates needed to be increased above 15%.
4. The Board approved a 31% rate increase for 2005-06, instead of 15%.
5. The additional increase was based on only 15% increases in each of the previous
two years.
6. Both the 2005-06 Adopted Budget and the existing ordinance include 20% rate
increases for06-07 and 07-08.
7. Proposition 218 notices were issued based on the 20% figure.
8. As the Board must act to implement any rate increase, it reserves the option to
approve any rate increase, under the existing Proposition 218 notice, that does not
exceed 20% in fiscal year 2006-07, or 40% over the next two years.
June 2006
1. The CIP decreased by $549M, from $2.38B to $1.83B as budgeted construction
costs were delayed or deferred.
2. The Sanitation District contracted with Carollo Engineers to complete a Revenue
Program and Rate Analysis study. The result of these efforts reduced projected
2006-07 and 2007-08 single-family residential rate (SFR) increases, the basis for all
sewer service charges, from 20.0% to 9.8%.
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ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Nlee"Date To Bd.or or.
03/14/07
AGENDA REPORT UeM Numhe 14m Number
ADM07-09
Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James'D. Ruth, General Manager
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance and Administrative
Services
SUBJECT: Succession Management Program Update
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Information only.
SUMMARY
The General Manager initiated the development and implementation of a Succession
Management Program that will support the organization in its evolution, determine
future needs and ensure people are ready to step into leadership positions when
needed. The idea of establishing a formal succession management program becomes
more important when OCSD considers additional factors that influence its future labor
needs and the trends that were discussed at the November 2006 FAHR meeting. The
Succession Management Program has been designed to proactively address the
challenge of ensuring continuity of future leadership.
OCSD has developed tools to support its succession management efforts and is ready
to launch the program. In their totality the program documents establish the program
and related policy by summarizing the organization's status, identifying appropriate
individuals to participate in the program, and providing structure and direction for
employees' development.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Background
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a shortfall of 10 million workers by 2010 as
Baby Boomers (ages 43 to 59) head into retirement. The public sector is projected to
experience the impact of this shortage more quickly and significantly since the average
age of public sector employees is higher than that of employees in the private sector.
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Also, the public sector has proportionally fewer younger workers. A significant
percentage of employees at all levels are approaching retirement eligibility. Water and
wastewater industry statistics indicate that 50 percent of employees will be eligible for
retirement in the next 10 years, and 25 percent within the next five years. It is essential
that the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) plan for the future staffing needs of
the organization by implementing a succession management program. The Succession
Management Program will become OCSD's passport to the future.
For municipal agencies, these changing demographics have even more profound
impacts. Not only is the average age of a worker higher than in other industries, but also
future job positions will call for more skilled workers, increasing the competition for the
limited labor pools required to fill those positions. These issues reinforce the need for
practical guidance, specific tools and procedures to convert this challenge of the
changing workforce into an opportunity to proactively develop a highly effective
prepared future workforce.
The idea of establishing a formal succession management program becomes more
important when OCSD considers additional factors that influence its future labor needs.
As the labor pool shrinks, competition for skilled talent increases. As competition
increases, employees with strong skill sets become more valuable. This has the ability
to create real retention issues at OCSD as current employees are sought after by other
companies. Retention issues can be examined through detailed turnover reports.
OCSD, for example saw an increase in turnover from 2.70% in FY 04/05 to 8.61% in FY
05/06. OCSD expects this trend to continue as more of its staff becomes eligible for
retirement. In addition to the shrinking labor pool and increasing turnover, OCSD must
look at one additional external factor that will influence the organization's workforce—
college graduates and their fields of study. For example, universities are producing
fewer engineering graduates, which is a predominant career path at OCSD. Finding
qualified engineers is already becoming difficult at the organization, as well as others.
OCSD will continue to face challenges associated with the 'War for talent" if a system is
not developed to address these issues. That system is Succession Management.
What is Succession Management?
An effective succession management program enables an organization to identify need
and prepare the right people for the right positions at the right time. Succession
management involves managing a process of identifying and preparing suitable
employees to replace key players within an organization as their terms expire through
mentoring, training, and job rotation. It helps identify, secure, and grow the
organization's knowledge base and leaders. It ensures a continuous pipeline or bench
strength for key positions. It is important that potential successors be identified early
and given appropriate training so that disruption is minimized and success is maximized
when the time comes for their move to more senior roles. It is an ongoing process.
OCSD can enhance retention and development of key employees by creating a
succession management program that actively and successfully aligns employee career
development with the organization's strategic goals and employee competencies with
the organization's vision, mission, and values.
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Benefits of Succession Management
There are numerous benefits to both the employee and the employer associated with a
strong succession management program. The benefits to OCSD include stable
performance; continuity of leadership; organizational viability into the future; pools of
skilled workers; maximized employee potential; attraction of prospective employees;
retention through growth; development and advancement; and enhanced knowledge
transfer.
The benefits to employees include improved communication skills, morale, and
effectiveness; stability, loyalty and commitment; skills development and directed
training; career development; challenges; growth; increased self-confidence; improved
working relationships; promotions from within the organization; and recognition.
Key Findings
There are numerous key findings uncovered through recent industry research.
1. OCSD must have an adequate supply of well developed staff that can fill
positions at all levels. This requires the integration of future leader selection,
training and development, incentives, and rewards.
2. OCSD must create personal ownership and motivation for training and
development. To the extent that the organization promotes development, the
more likely it will be to develop a culture of leadership.
3. OCSD's leadership development must be a dynamic process. Tomorrow's
successful leaders will be different from today's successful leaders. OCSD will
have to define its future leadership needs and then internally develop and
implement processes and programs to build the necessary skills and experiences
that will fill those needs.
4. OCSD must define the required competencies by conducting assessments and
aligning competencies with the organization's strategic goals, vision, mission,
and values. Competencies are an effective tool for identifying future leadership
needs.
5. OCSD's employees will be more motivated to achieve career goals through self-
development when specific career paths are clearly defined and training
opportunities align with career goals.
6. OCSD's future leaders will need stronger financial skills, greater emotional
Intelligence, and the capacity to build and bridge relationships across the
organization.
7. OCSD's partners (Labor Management Committee, Executive Management
Team, Board of Directors, and employees) will receive early identification and
inclusion to help minimize potential barriers to policy and program
implementation and assist in making the program more effective and efficient.
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8. OCSD must design a robust succession management process from both the
employees' and employer's points of view. Each perspective must be considered
and included in the process to create a balanced and equitable approach.
9. OCSD must ensure that several success factors are in place to ensure effective
development and implementation of a succession management program:
1) priority for Executive leadership; 2) employees committed to self-development;
3) integration into OCSD Strategic Goals; 4) integration into the organization's
long-term business; 5) analysis of organizational workforce data and accessibility
of critical knowledge, processes, and resources.
10. OCSD must ensure continuous communication throughout the implementation
process, which is essential to ensure organizational support and effective use of
the program.
11. OCSD must provide structured training programs, which provide focus for all
employees to achieve goals and develop core competencies.
12. OCSD's defined career paths will guide employees who seek to become future
leaders of the organization.
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
(714) 962-241.1
www.ocsd.com
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 8127
Fountain Valley, California
92 7 2 8-812 7
Street Address:
10844 EMS Avenue
Fountain Valley, California
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r Preface- James D. Ruth, General Manager...................................................................4
ExecutiveSummary......................................................................................................5
Backoround..........................................................................................................................--...........--.5
What Is Succession Manaaement?..........................................................................................................5
r Benefits of Succession Management........................................................................................................6
KeyFindings.............................................................................................................................................6
OCSODemographics....................................................................................................8
rThe Workforce...........................................................................................................................................8
EmployeeGrouos.....................................................................................................---...........................8
Definingthe Challenge................................................................................................10
WhatIs the Problem?-............................................................................................................................10
^+ Where Does OCSD Stand?....................................................................................................................11
Impactof Retirements.............................................................................................................................13
The Four Generations in the Work arce..................................................................................................17
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The Depression Generation....................................................................................................................22
TheBaby Boomers.................................................................................................................................23
GenerationX...........................................................................................................................................23
GenerationY...........................................................................................................................................23
.. Existing Programs that Support Succession Management.....................................25
Tratnina and Development......................................................................................................................25
Pertormance Manaoement.....................................................................................................................25
StaHin ....................................................................................................................................................26
r Compensation and Classificafbn............................................................................................................26
Benefi ...................................................................................................................................................27
Integra(ion...............................................................................................................................................27
r Succession Management Strategies .........................................................................28
WorkforcePlannina.................................................................................................................................28
Competency Models and Assessment....................................................................................................28
SkillsAssessmenls.................................................................................................................................29
Aporenticeships.......................................................................................................................................29
Internships...............................................................................................................................................29
Strengthening the Workforce.....................................................................................31
Attractino. Developino.and Retaining a Quality Worklorce....................................................................31
Buildino an Internal Talent Pool..............................................................................................................31
LeadershipDevelopment........................................................................................................................31
Context of Succession Management.........................................................................33
Emploverand Employee Perspective.....................................................................................................33
Balancing Merit System Concepfs..........................................................................................................33
Implementing a Succession Management Program.................................................35
Succession Management Overslaht Committee.....................................................................................35
Succession Management EQkt.............................................................................................................37
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Communication Plan...............................................................................................................................38
JobCompetendes..................................................................................................................................39
Formal Skills Assessments.....................................................................................................................40 L
StrategicGoals........................................................................................................................................41
Succession Manaaenw&Devebnment Plan.........................................................................................41
CareerPaths...........................................................................................................................................42
Know/edge Manaaement........................................................................................................................43
CriticalPositions......................................................................................................................................45
Building on Existing Pronrame................................................................................................................46
TalentPipeline........................................................................................................................................50
Aoprenticeships.......................................................................................................................................51
Intemshigs...............................................................................................................................................52
Resources....................................................................................................._..........._...........................53
Continuous Improvement...........................................................................................57 6v
Trackirw...................................................................................................................................................57
Monitodno................................................................................................................................................57
Measurino..............................................................................................._...............................................57
Reoortina.................................................................................................................................................57 it
Implications.............................................................................................................................................58
Conclusion...................................................................................................................59
Sources........................................................................................................................61 L
Acknowledgements.....................................................................................................62
Appendix......................................................................................................................63
Sample Employee Skills Inventory........................................................................................._...............64
Sample Succession Manaaement Davebpment Plan............................................................................66
Sample Microsoft Proiect Plan................................................................................................................68
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Preface
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This document represents the Orange County Sanitation District's (OCSD) roadmap to
the future. OCSD anticipates significant changes in the workforce over the next
decade, and this Succession Management Program is OCSD's strategy for ensuring a
relatively smooth transition from its current state into the future.
Succession management will support the organization in its evolution, ensuring people
are ready to step into leadership positions when needed. This program will provide
opportunities for self-motivated staff to shape their own careers and to strengthen
r OCSD as they grow. Employees will have equal access to the program. Since
participation in the program is voluntary, it is up to staff to take the initiative to volunteer,
making a personal effort to develop with no guarantees. Staff will receive from the
program what they put into it.
During my term at the Orange County Sanitation District, I have placed focus on the
r importance of establishing a succession management program. There is too much at
stake for OCSD not to take action. Workforce demographics, economic factors, and the
changing job market compel OCSD to strengthen its approach to workforce issues.
r This document summarizes what OCSD will do to implement best practices, build on
existing programs, and address areas for improvement. We already do many things
well, but better integration of related elements and the inclusion of additional strategic
,., components will allow OCSD to strengthen its own talent and continue to remain a
leader in the industry.
OCSD's Succession Management Program has the full support of the organization.
This document has been reviewed and critiqued by the Board of Directors, Executive
Management Team, Managers, and the Labor Management Committee. Feedback
from OCSD's general workforce has been sought and incorporated. Every one of us is
a stakeholder in this organization, and we all have an interest in ensuring OCSD's
Succession Management Program is implemented to the best of our abilities.
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James D. Ruth
General Manager
Orange County Sanitation District
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Executive Summary
Background
.. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a shortfall of 10 million workers by 2010 as
Baby Boomers (ages 43 to 59) head into retirement. The public sector is projected to
experience the impact of this shortage more quickly and significantly since the average
age of public sector employees is higher than that of employees in the private sector.
Also, the public sector has proportionally fewer younger workers. A significant
percentage of employees at all levels are approaching retirement eligibility. Water and
wastewater industry statistics indicate that 50 percent of employees will be eligible for
retirement in the next 10 years, and 25 percent within the next five years. It is essential
that the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) plan for the future staffing needs of
the organization by implementing a succession management program. The Succession
Management Program will become OCSD's passport to the future.
.. For municipal agencies, these changing demographics have even more profound
impacts. Not only is the average age of a worker higher than in other Industries, but also
future job positions will call for more skilled workers, increasing the competition for the
limited labor pools required to fill those positions. These issues reinforce the need for
practical guidance, specific tools and procedures to convert this challenge of the
changing workforce into an opportunity to proactively develop a highly effective
r prepared future workforce.
The idea of establishing a formal succession management program becomes more
important when OCSD considers additional factors that influence its future labor needs.
As the labor pool shrinks, competition for skilled talent increases. As competition
increases, employees with strong skill sets become more valuable. This has the ability
r to create real retention issues at OCSD as current employees are sought after by other
companies. Retention issues can be examined through detailed turnover reports.
OCSD, for example saw an increase in turnover from 2.70%in FY 04/05 to 8.61% in FY
05/06. OCSD expects this trend to continue as more of its staff becomes eligible for
retirement. In addition to the shrinking labor pool and increasing turnover, OCSD must
look at one additional external factor that will influence the organization's workforce—
college graduates and their fields of study. For example, universities are producing
fewer engineering graduates, which is a predominant career path at OCSD. Finding
qualified engineers is already becoming difficult at the organization, as well as others.
OCSD will continue to face challenges associated with the "war for talent"if a system is
not developed to address these issues. That system is Succession Management.
What Is Succession Management?
An effective succession management program enables an organization to identify and
prepare the right people for the right positions at the right time. Succession
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management involves managing a process of identifying and preparing suitable
employees to replace key players within an organization as their terms expire through
mentoring, training, and job rotation. It helps identify, secure, and grow the i.,
organization's knowledge base and leaders. It ensures a continuous pipeline or bench
strength for key positions. Succession management is insurance for when key people
leave. It is important that potential successors be identified early and given appropriate L
training so that disruption is minimized and success is maximized when the time comes
for their move to more senior roles. It is an ongoing process. OCSD can enhance
retention and development of key employees by creating a succession management
program that actively and successfully aligns employee career development with the
organization's strategic goals and employee competencies with the organization's
vision, mission, and values. V
Benefits of Succession Maneaement
There are numerous benefits to both the employee and the employer associated with a
strong succession management program. The benefits to OCSD include stable L
performance; continuity of leadership;organizational viability into the future; pools of
skilled workers; maximized employee potential; attraction of prospective employees;
retention through growth; development and advancement;and enhanced knowledge
transfer.
The benefits to employees include improved communication skills, morale, and L
effectiveness; stability, loyalty and commitment; skills development and directed
training; career development; challenges;growth; increased self-confidence; improved
working relationships; promotions from within the organization; and recognition. L
Key Findings
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There are numerous key findings uncovered through recent industry research.
1. OCSD must have an adequate supply of well developed staff that can fill positions at 6,
all levels. This requires the integration of future leader selection, training and
development, incentives, and rewards.
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2. OCSD must create personal ownership and motivation for training and development.
To the extent that the organization promotes development, the more likely it will be
to develop a culture of leadership. r
3. OCSD's leadership development must be a dynamic process. Tomorrow's
successful leaders will be different from today's successful leaders. OCSD will have
to define its future leadership needs and then internally develop and implement
processes and programs to build the necessary skills and experiences that will fill LW
needs.
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4. OCSD must define the required competencies by conducting assessments and
aligning competencies with the organization's strategic goals, vision, mission, and
values. Competencies are an effective tool for identifying future leadership needs.
5. OCSD's employees will be more motivated to achieve career goals through seff-
development when specific career paths are clearly defined and training
opportunities align with career goals.
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intelligence, and the capacity to build and bridge relationships across the
organization.
7. OCSD's partners (Labor Management Committee, Executive Management Team,
Board of Directors, and employees) will receive early identification and inclusion to
r help minimize potential barriers to policy and program implementation and assist in
making the program more effective and efficient.'
8. OCSD must design a robust succession management process from both the
employees' and employer's points of view. Each perspective must be considered
and included in the process to create a balanced and equitable approach.
9. OCSD must ensure that several success factors are in place to ensure effective
development and implementation of a succession management program: 1)priority
for Executive leadership; 2) employees committed to self-development;3)
integration into OCSD Strategic Goals;4) integration into the organization's long-
term business; 5) analysis of organizational workforce data and accessibility of
_ critical knowledge, processes, and resources.
10.00SD must ensure continuous communication throughout the implementation
process, which is essential to ensure organizational support and effective use of the
program.
11.00SD must provide structured training programs, which provide focus for all
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12.00SD's defined career paths will guide employees who seek to become future
�+ leaders of the organization.
'OCSD recognizes that many of the features of the Succession Management Program
will, of course, be subject to the meet and confer process with the representatives of the
recognized employee organizations. Therefore, potential exists for features described
within the Succession Management Program document to be implemented differently
than originally conceived.
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The workforce
The Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) is a publicly owned treatment works v
(POTW) agency that was originally formed in 1954. OCSD employs approximately 644
approved full-time employees with a current service area of 471 square miles, servicing
a population of 2.4 million people. Twenty-five (25) members comprise OCSD's Board .,
of Directors, with representatives from cities and agencies throughout the county.
OCSD's employees perform a wide variety of jobs. OCSD functions and personnel can L
be categorized into the following departments: Engineering, Administrative Services,
Information Technology, Operations & Maintenance, Regional Assets & Services, and
Technical Services. The tables below list the authorized workforce distribution: L
BY Department Stamina BY GrouP staffing
General Manager 26 Executive Management 8 L
Administrative Services 69.5 management 19
Technical Services 119 Supervisors 64
Engineennii 98.25 Confidential 15 L
Operations&Maintenance 249.25 Professionals 209
Information Technology 31 Operations& Maintenance 206
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applicable bargaining unit pursuant to OCSO's Employer-Employee Relations
Resolution. Each employee organization has an assigned Business Agent who
consults with bargaining unit representatives. The table below outlines represented
employees.
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part-time employees are unrepresented groups. EMT members are bound by the terms
and conditions of individual at-will employment agreements. Managers, Confidential,
and part-time employees are bound by the terms and conditions of employment outlined
in OCSD's policies and procedures. The table below outlines the unrepresented
employees.
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Managers 19
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Defining the Challenge
What Is the Problem?
The future is projected to bring shortages of highly skilled workers and top talent in —
almost every profession and many crafts. Additionally, organizations are beginning to
employ four generations of employees in the workplace at the same time. These two
trends will create a work environment that has not been experienced in recent history.
In the past, organizations have experienced shortages in specific occupations for short
periods of time. Currently, the U.S. Department of Labor predicts that the United States
will experience a severely tight labor market, especially in the area of highly skilled and
professional workers.
Figure 1 shows the estimated percentage change in population from 2000 to 2010 for —
the U.S. and California by age group. For example, the age group of 55 to 59 will
increase in California by about 51 percent and in the U.S. by about 45 percent, while the
age group of 35 to 44 will decrease by about 8 percent in California and 12 percent in —
the U.S. Based on such data, projections reflect a severe shortage in Prime Workers
between the ages of 27 and 42. This shortage will continue until those in Generation Y
(ages 26 and under) mature and prepare themselves for skilled and professional ee
positions.
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part-time employees are unrepresented groups. EMT members are bound by the terms
and conditions of individual at-will employment agreements. Managers, Confidential,
and part-time employees are bound by the terms and conditions of employment outlined
in OCSD's policies and procedures. The table below outlines the unrepresented
employees.
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Defining the Challenge
What Is the Problem?
The future is projected to bring shortages of highly skilled workers and top talent in
almost every profession and many crafts. Additionally, organizations are beginning to
employ four generations of employees in the workplace at the same time. These two
trends will create a work environment that has not been experienced in recent history.
In the past, organizations have experienced shortages in specific occupations for short
periods of time. Currently, the U.S. Department of Labor predicts that the United States
will experience a severely tight labor market, especially in the area of highly skilled and
professional workers.
Figure 1 shows the estimated percentage change in population from 2000 to 2010 for
the U.S. and California by age group. For example, the age group of 55 to 59 will
increase in California by about 51 percent and in the U.S. by about 45 percent, while the
age group of 35 to 44 will decrease by about 8 percent in California and 12 percent in ..
the U.S. Based on such data, projections reflect a severe shortage in Prime Workers
between the ages of 27 and 42. This shortage will continue until those in Generation Y
(ages 26 and under) mature and prepare themselves for skilled and professional •r
positions.
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2006. As with the state and national predictions, OCSD is also projecting an increase in
retiring Baby Boomers and a shrinking pool of Prime Workers between 27 and 42 years
of age.
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Additional factors are anticipated to compound the issue for the water and wastewater
industry. These include the declining appeal of public sector employment; competition
for talent with the private sector; lower criteria for retirement eligibility than other sectors;
regulations that do not help public agencies to retain older workers or rehire retirees;
and past employment patterns of periods of growth and downsizing, hiring freezes,
retirement incentives, and buyouts.
Where Does OCSD Stand??
According to a 2005 study of 125 of the largest water utilities by the American Water
Works Association (AWWA), the average age of a utility retiree is 56 with 24 years of
service. AW WA concluded that employees generally retire shortly after they become
eligible for retirement, especially if they have worked most of their eligible years for one
organization. Applying this finding to the wastewater industry, the expected average
age of retirees for OCSD would be 55 with approximately 22 years of service. Over the
past five years, though, OCSD employees retired at an average age of 60 with 23 years
of service. However, in 2005 the Orange County Employee Retirement System
(OCERS), of which OCSD is a member, increased the retirement benefit to 2.5%per
year of service at age 55, with the option to retire early with reduced benefits after age
50 with 10 years of service. OCSD anticipates that this may have the effect of lowering
the age at which employees consider retirement.
According to a 2005 AWWA study, the average age of a public utility worker is higher
than the national average and is increasing. This is due in part to the high average
length of service of the water and wastewater industry workforce. The study showed
the average employee age for all utilities to be 44.2. The current average age of OCSD
employees is 46.27. The average age of OCSD's management employees is 50.1, and
non-management is 46.01.
The data in Figures 3 and 4 validates that OCSD's workforce is gradually aging, and
based on the average tenure of 12 years for all employees— 11 years for non-
management employees and 16 years for management—OCSD's employees are
choosing to continue employment with OCSD as they near retirement.
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Impact of Retirements
It is important to understand OCSD's potential human resources shortage. In OCSD's
retirement system, employees who are 50 or older with 10 or more years of service are
eligible to retire. Consider the impact of the FY04-05 retirement formula change to
2.5% @ 55: OCSD retirements increased from 4 to 33, a 725% increase. Based on
OCSD's current average age of 46 with 12 years of service, a 10 year projection would
place current staff at age 56 and 22 years of service, which is consistent with the
AW WA utility average for retirement. Employees age 60 or older with 23 years of
service (OCSD's average for retirements in the last 5 years) are considered eligible for
retirement now. This relationship between eligibility, the AW WA utility average, and
those who will retire helps the organization understand the potential loss and impact to
the OSCD workforce.
Figure 5 reflects all employees eligible to retire by employee group.
According to Figure 5, the number of employees eligible to retire over the next 10 years
is significant. The average over the nine-year period is about 45 percent of staff (289
employees), impacting every segment of the organization.
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Figure 6 demonstrates the percentage of staff that likely will retire, assuming the
average retirement age of 60 with 23 years of service. Carving out this segment of the
organization allows for more accurate loss calculations over the nine-year projection.
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The groups of eligible retirees were narrowed down to determine OCSD's critical areas
requiring planning for the future based on four groups: Management (EMT, Managers,
and Supervisors), O&M (Operations and Maintenance), Professionals, and
Paraprofessionals (Clerical and Technical Staff).
Figures 7 through 10 provide more detailed information related to demographics of
specific employee groups and potential impacts to the OCSD workforce compared to
the AWWA (industry average) projected retirements. This data allows the organization
to better understand areas facing the greatest impact, and consequently know where
and when to focus efforts. Also, it is equally important to maintain and update the data
annually to facilitate accurate planning and forecasting.
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As mentioned earlier, the emphasis will be on growing OCSD's future leaders.
Employee programs such as Tuition Reimbursement, Computer Purchase, Leadership
Academy, Management Training, Clerical Training, and cross training must be actively
supported and monitored.
Establishing a process to mentor and prepare successors for highly specialized and
critical management positions is a priority. Of equal importance is the need to document
and pass on knowledge that is understood but not currently documented for use by
management replacements and the organization as a whole. The long tenure of
OCSD's employees is an important factor in the "brain drain"problem in the water and
wastewater industries. When people work together for a long time, they are more likely
to rely on work patterns developed over many years than on written procedures.
Passing on knowledge through written procedures (where possible), verbal
_ communication and training will be increasingly important in the future due to the large
number of retirees. During the training of candidates, sufficient time must be allowed for
the transfer of valuable historical institutional knowledge and information. This may
create short-term workplace inefficiencies for the purpose of long-term stability. Since
new employees are not being hired in at rates as high as in the past, OCSD must find
ways to accomplish core business during knowledge transfer.
The Four Generations in the Workforce
The current labor force can be divided into four basic demographic workforce groups.
As discussed previously, the Baby Boomers currently make up approximately 40
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Boomers retire and leave the labor market, their absence will severely impact the talent
pool of available workers and will create employee retention challenges. In addition to v
this problem, organizations will be left to recruit, manage, and retain four different
generations of workers with differing motivators.
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Each of the four generations now in the workforce was influenced by the society in
which it was raised. The critical events of 'their time" influenced the generations'
lifestyle characteristics, social values and workplace characteristics. In much the same
way, their resulting lifestyle characteristics and social values will influence the structure,
management style and needs of organizations in the future. As the Baby Boomers
leave the workplace to enjoy their retirement years, a potentially critical shortage of
y skilled and professional workers will take place, causing organizations to compete
increasingly for talented and skilled employees. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
predicts that by 2010, 60 percent of new jobs will require skills possessed by only 20 L
percent of the workforce. Management must be prepared to lead a diverse workgroup
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Figures 12 to 14 break down the OCSD workforce into the four different generational
groups. Overall, 54 percent of all OCSD employees are members of the Baby
Boomers. These members hold 11 percent of management positions (EMT, Managers,
and Supervisors) and 44 percent of non-management positions. It is interesting to note
that the Baby Boomer managers It percent) are currently managing a workforce that is
mostly Generation X (33 percent). These two generational groups are motivated by
different factors and enjoy differing work environments and challenges. The current and
future managers and leaders will be charged with the responsibility of motivating,
communicating, and retaining a workgroup of employees with different needs.
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A brief description of each generation of workers—who they are and what motivates
them — is helpful in better understanding the workforce situation.
The following tables provide a summary snapshot of each of the four generations
employed in the workplace today. The tables help identify and compare the
generational markers for each of these groups in order to better understand the varying
lifestyle and workplace characteristics of each of the four generations. (Sources: Human
Resource Institute, St. Petersburg, Florida; and American Management Association,
"The New Workforce"):
Typical Generational Markers
Depression Baby Boom Generation X Generation Y
Generation Generation
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Keeping one job for life is not uncommon for this generation, as these employees are
extremely loyal to "the company." They survived through hard work, sacrifice and self-
discipline. Following World War 11, they created a steadily increasing affluence and
enjoyed it conservatively as they worried about what the future might hold. These
senior employees make good "natural leaders." They are often the "go to" employees in
the organization and often take Generation Y employees under their wing and mentor
them. This has given the overlooked Depression era employees a new sense of value
in the organization as they become important members of the organization's team.
The Baby Boomers
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During the Baby Boom years there were more than 75 million births. The economy
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enjoyed greater opportunities than their parents. They are driven and selt-absorbed,
and introduced the 80-hour work week. Boomers are highly competitive and focus on
personal achievement. They would be unhappy sitting around without a purpose.
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begin to value a better balance between work and home life, and will trade higher
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kids and the children of divorced homes. Most employees in this group were from
homes where both parents worked, and they were expected to take care of and
entertain themselves. Based on this early childhood lifestyle, these employees
developed a strong sense of independence and are extremely adaptable. Employees in
the Generation X group saw their parents face company layoffs and, therefore, have a
difficult time remaining loyal to a company or organization. Loyalties lie with their
teammates and with the bosses for whom they work. They do not see the need for
management to look over their shoulder and monitor their work closely. They thrive on
feedback and have the ability to give feedback as well.
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76 million strong and emerged when the Baby Boomers decided to have children. The
people of Generation Y are a product of the overachieving parents of the Baby Boomer
generation. They are accustomed to accomplishing multiple tasks simultaneously and
time management. This group is seen as a highly confident group who are great
multitaskers and team players. They prefer to work in groups and sometimes have a
difficult time working with others who have an independent, hands-off working
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philosophy. More will be learned about this group and their work habits as they become
more intertwined in the workforce.
Organizations have always contained a mixture of ages and generations. Due to the
projected shortage of workers, leaders will be asked to pay closer attention to the
factors involved in motivating the employees of each generation in an effort to —
encourage maximum productivity and to attract and retain valuable human resources.
Figure 15 highlights the distribution of the four demographic workforce groups from a
national, state, and local perspective.
Population Demographics
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Existing Programs that Support Succession Management
It is important to take a step back and understand the existing programs within the
organization that currently support succession management: 1)Training and
Development; 2) Performance Management; 3) Staffing; 4) Compensation and
Classification; 5) Benefits.
Trainlna and Development
A variety of developmental learning opportunities are offered by OCSD to encourage
employees to build their knowledge, skills, and abilities. OCSD staff regularly utilizes
the available programs for continuous growth. The large number of internal promotions
r highlights the success of the organization's training and development programs. The
organization budgets an amount equal to 2.0 percent of salaries annually to training and
development programs. As a result, employees have access to a variety of
opportunities, and OCSD maintains a workforce that is well trained and current.
Training is a large component of the employee development program. The organization
r offers numerous onsite training classes in several categories: administrative, technical,
technology, regulatory, and legal. Structured programs—with a series of training
classes for a specific audience (e.g. Supervisor Training Program, Clerical Training
Program)—and offske classes make appropriate training available for all staff levels.
r Offsite training and conferences supplement onsite offerings to fill individualized training
needs. The organization's training needs are identified through periodic discussions,
meetings and surveys; budget planning;and employee requests. Additional needs are
r identfied for staff during performance evaluation discussions between management and
employees. The Employee Development Division supports budgeted and non-
budgeted training requests to ensure identified training needs are met. Training funds
are centralized and administered by the Human Resources Division to allow the
maximization of available resources and economies of scale.
Additionally, OCSD employees are supported in further developing their skills via
OCSD's reimbursement programs. The Certification Reimbursement Program was
established with this intent. Financial reimbursement is available for fees associated
with acquiring and maintaining OCSD-approved technical and professional licenses,
certifications and registrations. The Tuition Reimbursement Program provides financial
support for employees to pursue self-development through job-related educational
courses at accredited colleges, universities, and approved institutions. This program
provides educational opportunities that help staff update their professional or technical
capabilities or prepare for future roles in the organization.
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activities; documenting and evaluating performance to determine achievement of goals;
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communicate whether objectives are met. The system helps motivate and retain key
employees and coach employees who are performing below expectations. OCSD's L
Performance Management Program was developed to meet these objectives and to
support the organization's vision, mission, and values. The program affects
organizational processes from employee compensation to training requests. L
Performance reviews provide a tool for discussing performance and goals. All OCSD
employees receive performance reviews twice annually, and probationary employees
are reviewed more frequently. Supervisors are responsible for supporting employee
efforts to maximize potential, and use the performance review discussion as an
additional opportunity to assist employees to continue to increase job knowledge, skill
and ability.
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such as training that support the workforce. OCSD has organized Its staffing function to
support promotion from within the organization. Policy states that all positions are
posted first for internal candidates. This is in direct alignment with a strong succession
management philosophy. Internal candidates are a "known commodity", understand the
organization's business, and therefore should be better positioned to step into higher
level positions that become available. Qualified internal candidates compete for posted L
positions through a behavioral panel interview process designed to evaluate knowledge,
skills, and abilities.
OCSD's staffing function further supports succession management through the use of a L
recently implemented applicant tracking system. The system —complete with a resume
database—stores internal applicant information, skills, applications, and resumes.
Internal candidates have easy access to update resumes and job related information.
The Human Resources Division, in turn, is quickly able to search for and determine
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Compensation and Classification
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OCSD's compensation system attempts to provide salaries that are competitive with the
relative labor market and the organization's Board-established comparison agencies.
The result of having competitive salaries is that the organization is able to retain
employees who possess critical knowledge and skills needed in a high performing
organization. This provides the opportunity for knowledge and skill transfer to the next
level of the employee population. In concert with competitive salaries, general
descriptions of job responsibilities are part of the job classification structure.
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Benefits
OCSD offers a retirement program through the Orange County Employees Retirement
System (OCERS). OCSD employees do not pay into Social Security, with the exception
of 1.45 percent of gross income, which is paid into the Medicare portion of Social
Security. All employees contribute to OCERS. OCSD pays an amount equal to 23.65
percent of employees'salary into the retirement system. OCERS has established
reciprocity with the majority of retirement systems within our geographic area.
Reciprocal benefits are designed to allow employees who transfer retirement systems to
preserve and enhance their total retirement benefits, thereby increasing OCSD's ability
to recruit from other government agencies with similar retirement programs. OCSD's
current retirement formula is 2.5 percent for each year of service at age 55.
OCSD's benefits program is designed to help maintain wellness and protect employees
r and their family members from major financial hardship in the event of illness or injury.
OCSD offers a choice of an HMO or POS medical plan through Blue Cross and an
HMO plan through Kaiser Pennanente. In addition to medical benefits, OCSD offers
dental, vision, life and disability insurance for the workforce. Employees may also
r select from a wide variety of voluntary benefits, including healthcare and dependent
care flexible spending accounts (FSA), universal/term life insurance, cancer insurance,
supplemental disability, pre-paid legal, and identity theft shield services. In an effort to
reduce the cost of commuting to the workplace, OCSD offers a vanpool program and
rideshare matching services for the benefit of employees in some areas, and these
options assist in attracting and retaining employees from outside the County of Orange.
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One critical element for a succession management program is the integration of the
above five key programs: training and development; performance management;
staffing and selection; compensation and classification; and benefits. These programs
must be integrated with a single purpose: succession management. The absence of
one activity creates instability and weakness in the whole succession management
— program. The Human Resources Division will manage these program components due
to its role and expertise in these areas.
r The key to program integration is to understand the current impact of the five programs
and which elements of succession management each supports, and to develop future
enhancements that support integration and program success. Changes in these
existing programs become part of the organization's transition towards succession
management.
OCSD recognizes that many of the features of the Succession Management Program
will, of course, be subject to the meet and confer process with the representatives of the
recognized employee organizations. Therefore, potential exists for features described
within the Succession Management Program document to be implemented differently
than originally conceived.
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In the efforts to bridge the gap between OCSD's current programs and future staffing
needs, the organization must establish strategic links between the two. The following
systems will allow for OCSD's current staff to meet future workforce demands.
Workforce Planning .+
Workforce planning is a practice that analyzes the present and future talent needs for
the organization and identifies the best possible ways to meet these needs in both its
short and long term planning. The plan must be anchored to the organization's
strategy, vision, values, and direction. It must also take into account larger national,
state, and local labor trends, economic trends, and internal and external workforce �.
demographics. Workforce planning is the foundation of a strong succession
management program.
OCSD must determine which positions are critical to the success of the organization.
Once these positions are identified,job competencies and skill competencies must be
assessed, both for the positions and the individuals occupying those positions.
Comprehensive turnover forecasts must be performed on an ongoing basis to predict
future vacancies of key positions. Detailed organizational charts, or replacement charts,
with targeted retirement dates for people in key positions can be developed, L,
categorizing individuals by the probability of retirement. These replacement charts will
contain competency profiles for critical positions and the people occupying them.
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Competencies are defined as areas of capability that enable people to perform
successfully in their jobs by achieving specific outcomes or completing tasks effectively.
A competency can be knowledge, skills, attitudes, values, or personal characteristics. V
When these key criteria of job performance are repeated again and again in the
workplace, they become engrained in behavior, or a competency. A key component of
workforce planning is clarity of requirements and competencies for major job categories.
Without this level of clarity, the workforce plan cannot properly match supply with
demand. There are several different ways to perform and convey job analyses.
Competency models are popular in organizations because they portray the knowledge, 6w
skills, and abilities that lead to successful performance. Competency models are useful
for several purposes and provide a common language to convey job requirements and
expectations. Competencies should be linked to organizational strategy, vision, and
values. Among the specific purposes for competency models are:
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Skills Assessments
It is imperative that the organization have the most qualified individuals working in
critical positions. Once job and skill requirements have been established for positions,
.. OCSD can develop skills assessments to evaluate competencies. Skills assessments
are useful in many instances, but particularly in two areas: to evaluate candidates who
apply for a job, and for candidates to evaluate progress towards their self-development
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Skills assessments help the leaders of an organization develop profiles to identify high
potential candidates who may be ready to succeed an individual in a key role for the
organization. They can be used in both the internal and external recruitment processes
when someone applies for a job. Evaluating skills as part of the interview process is
also beneficial to internal candidates, as it helps them understand any skill deficiencies
they may have.
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Annrenticeshlns
r An apprenticeship is a relationship between an employer and an employee during which
the apprentice learns a specific trade. The training lasts a specified length of time. An
apprenticeship program covers all aspects of the trade and includes both on-the-job
training and related formal classroom instruction. The instruction covers the techniques
of the trade, as well as the theory behind the techniques. It includes detailed discussion
of how typical tasks are performed and the safety precautions that must be taken.
Instruction is facilitated by journey level workers and other skilled persons, requiring
apprentices to study trade manuals and educational materials.
Apprenticeship can range from one to five years in duration. During this time,
r apprentices work under journey workers. Under the journey worker's guidance,the
apprentice gradually learns the mechanics of the trade and performs the work under
less and less supervision. The entire process of an apprenticeship helps the knowledge
transfer from an experienced employee to a new employee Many labor unions have
dropped these valuable programs due to their cost.
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Internships continue to be of great value to OCSD. OCSD's internship program serves
as part of a student's educational plan to explore a given career path that integrates
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explore opportunities at OCSD, establish professional relationships, receive mentoring, I
and provide OCSD with innovative ideas and a motivated, low cost workforce. L
Internships are a cost effective method for OCSD to augment the workforce, and they
afford the organization an excellent time period to evaluate new talent for entry-level
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OCSD recognizes that many of the features of the Succession Management Program
will, of course, be subject to the meet and confer process with the representatives of the ,.
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Strengthening the Workforce
Attracting. Developino. and Retaining a Quality Work/orce
Before OCSD can develop the specifics of succession management, the organization
must be able to answer some broader questions that will determine how it will approach
workforce management and, ultimately,the specific strategies it will employ.
r Succession management is a powerful tool that can be used to attract and develop the
skills that OCSD requires. The ultimate goal is to ensure an adequate supply of well-
trained employees who can fill positions at all levels within the organization.
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Achieving this objective requires the integration of five key activities: 1)Training and
Development;2) Performance Management;3) Staffing; 4) Compensation and
Classification;and 5) Benefits. These activities should be integrated with a single
purpose: succession management. The absence of one component weakens the
whole succession management program.
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Building an Internal Talent Pool
A comprehensive succession management program that integrates recruitment,
development, employee performance appraisals, individual potential assessments,
succession management development plans, and retention programs helps ensure that
an organization has the talent pool it needs to achieve its mission, provide workforce
sustainability, and ensure a talent pipeline. The specific vision of that program,the
approach taken, and the tools employed all guide the organization's actions in
" recruitment, development, and retention.
Developing interested employees ensures that potential candidates have strong
" knowledge, skills, and abilities critical to key positions. As positions become available,
several individuals will be qualified to apply and will be better positioned to compete
based on merit system principles with other applicants. The improvements achieved
through development activities will benefit the organization, whether candidates are
promoted or remain longer in their current positions.
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skills of individuals who will become the future leaders of the organization's strategy,
future stewards of its culture, and key stakeholders in the organization's overall
success. Leadership is an expression of how employees and employers manage their
mutual relationship with a sense of pride, loyalty, ownership, and respect.
Creating personal ownership and motivation for training and development is a key to
succession management. The more an organization promotes development and
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develop a mindset and culture of leadership throughout the organization. A culture of
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larger mission of the organization. Leadership is no longer connected to a position of
authority or power, but rather creates an environment where employees feel a great
sense of responsibility for what happens and how it happens.
The concept of the leadership pipeline is often confused with leadership development.
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in the pipeline are candidates for a succession management program. The pipeline is
made up of employees identified for potential strategic roles across the organization I
who are being groomed to perform leadership roles.
First, the organization must define its future leadership needs and the various
leadership competencies that match those needs. Next, OCSD must build the 6,
necessary skills and experiences that will produce the desired competencies.
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what the strategic goals indicate will be required for leadership success.
OCSD recognizes that many of the features of the Succession Management Program
will, of course, be subject to the meet and confer process with the representatives of the
recognized employee organizations. Therefore, potential exists for features described
within the Succession Management Program document to be implemented differently
than originally conceived.
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context of the organization is essential to the development and implementation of
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the employee, as well as the perspectives of the employer. This also includes the
potential constraints within which the organization must operate.
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What is OCSD's perspective? The most obvious issue is how the organization views the
process. Succession management is OCSD's passport to the future via integration and
expansion of programs. Succession management ensures a plentiful supply of talent
for key roles in the organization and develops a process that can grow existing talent to
have the skills required for those roles. The organization expects the process to be a
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knowledge transfer, and for guiding future staffing requirements.
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guide the development of its human resources strategies, programs and initiative, and
inspire staff to take personal ownership of their own training and development. As a
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each bargaining unit's Memorandum of Understanding.
From the employee's perspective, the succession management process should be one
that is clear, flexible, and fair. Employees who have drive and ambition should see the
process as inspiring their training and development. For employees who want to find
their niche, produce good work and be rewarded without pressure to climb the ladder,
the succession process must not punish or demotivate them. The succession
management process must, therefore, be positioned as optional and voluntary.
" Employees need to view the process as providing an opportunity to grow, learn and
evolve. From the employee's perspective, the process should help attract the best and
brightest candidates and retain the most effective contributors, creating a sense of
equity and the feeling of being part of a team. It should not create a competitive or
adversarial environment that could reduce productivity or lower commitment to the
organization.
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As many wastewater utilities are required to comply with merit system requirements, so
is OCSD. Effective succession management requires organizational flexibility that is
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organization's ability to recruit due to the time required to hire new staff
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successor to a position prior to the submission of a formal application and
standard posting of a vacancy
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job classifications, and work descriptions
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and engage in succession management. Doing this requires that leaders work to
prepare the organization in advance to ensure continuity during the implementation of
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within the organization. Therefore, it is critical that the program's initial development
and implementation take place from a ground-up perspective. This will be achieved by
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Committee (SMOG) provides an organizational perspective to the program. It helps
guide the process, makes recommendations and ensures that the program becomes a
part of the OCSD culture.
It is important to understand the purpose of a group such as the Succession
Management Oversight Committee. The committee generally consists of a group of
high-level stakeholders who are collectively responsible for providing guidance on
overall strategic direction. It does not take the place of a sponsor, but helps to spread
the strategic input and buy-in to a larger portion of the organization.
The SMOC will be the primary driver of OCSD's succession management program, and
will be composed of representatives, organizational peers, from all departments and
divisions. It will be responsible for communication with the EMT and the organization,
as well as bringing information and ideas to and from each individual's respective
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The SMOG will consist of twelve representatives from staff, a Public Information Office
representative, and one department director as a sponsor and program champion. The
twelve representatives will be appointed by their corresponding department directors,
and will be distributed to ensure there is proportional representation across all
departments and represented employees. The following table provides an example of
` SMOC staffing and distribution.
Department 501 SPMT Management OCE4
Regional Assets and Services 1
General Management 1
Administrative Services 1 1
Technical Services 1 1
Engineering 1 1
Operations & Maintenance 2 1
Information Technology 1
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empowering the staff to step into leadership positions within the organization and
preparing the next generation of employees to successfully tackle future challenges and
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Vision
As the committee charged with developing and implementing a winning succession
management plan, our vision is to:
• Create a clear, realistic roadmap for all employees to pursue higher positions or
increased responsibility within the organization and maintain a world-class talent u
pool.
• Prepare staff to access leadership challenges within the organization.
• Create a culture within the organization that desires on-going self-development, `
and increasing internal leadership capacity.
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As a group of dedicated volunteers who are intent on success, we desire a culture that:
• Respects everyone's opinion and is open to challenging the existing norms and
practices.
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• We trust that every member of the team is looking out for the best interest of
OCSD and creating a winning succession management strategy.
• No Idea will be pushed aside because it is different or because we have or have
not tried it before. '
Handling Conflict
• When conflict arises, we will discuss the differences as a group until we agree on
a third great idea or common ground.
• Honoring our values, we will allow the group to adequately communicate various
points and opinions.
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Making Decisions
. When decisions need to be made, we will ask for consensus among the entire
group. Consensus is defined as "able to support the decision,"though it may not
necessarily be a member's first choice or desire.
.. • We will seek to ensure decisions fit within our mission, vision and culture.
. Our decisions will be based on the principle that the Board and management are
looking to us for solutions and a roadmap; rather than us looking to them for
guidance.
Succession Manaaement Policy
In order for succession management to become a legitimate part of the management
and operations of OCSD, the organization must develop and adopt a formal Board of
Directors policy. The policy must encompass the fundamental elements of a
comprehensive succession management program. Also, it will serve the purpose of
institutionalizing the program and will emphasize its valve and the organization's
commitment to the program's success.
The responsibility for succession management rests with the full leadership of OCSD.
Collectively and individually, the General Manager, the Assistant General Manager and
each Department Head, Manager, and Supervisor should be directly responsible for
ensuring the policy's implementation organization-wide and in their immediate areas of
responsibility.
Other OCSD policies should be considered when implementing a succession
management policy. It is important to address and change existing policies that may
inhibit or limit the organization's succession management efforts. A succession
management policy will be drafted, along with other recommended policy changes, to
ensure succession management program continuity and validation.
Certain policies may require consideration during the policy development phase. These
include, but are not limited to, the following:
. 13100.00— Employee Separation
. B1 10.00—Layoff Procedure
. B130.00—Operator Certification Maintenance and Renewal
. 13150.00— Recruitment
• C10.10 —Classification and Compensation
. C30.00 —Appraisal of Performance
. C1 10.00—Travel Policy
. C170.00— Plant Operators Grade V Certification Pay
. D70.00— Retirement
. D90.00—Tuition Reimbursement Program
. D100.00—Certification Reimbursement Program
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management, a separate and distinct policy must also be developed and Implemented.
This will ensure training fully supports the program. .,
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changes would be implemented with a successor Memorandum of Understanding.
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One of the key aspects essential to the succession management process is maintaining
open and transparent communications within the organization, which includes
employees, recognized employee organizations, management and the Board of
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In this respect, the Public Information Office will be instrumental in driving the
communication efforts throughout the development and implementation phases. A
communication strategy will be developed in conjunction with the succession
management plan to ensure maximum buy-in, support and proper use of the plan.
There are a number of communication vehicles that will be utilized to provide OCSD's
stakeholders with a comprehensive overview of the plan. The messages delivered will
be timely, informative and consistent. The sharing of information will be encouraged,
and feedback will be requested to make improvements to the plan as necessary. The
following communication plan example is a starting point, as the communication plan
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process. The implementation methods include:
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2. Regular updates on MyOCSD
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5. Regular updates provided in staff meetings and at the General Manager's All
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The successful implementation of the plan will require the collaborative effort of various
departments, each focused on their area of expertise.
Target Audience
1. Employees
2. Recognized Employee Organizations
3. Board of Directors
4. Management
Goals
1. Maintain open and transparent communications with all OCSD employees.
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3. Elicit and report feedback during the development and implementation phases.
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Job Comoetendes
Strategic vision from a company's leaders is what guides all individuals to a common
set of goals set forth for an organization. It should permeate all levels within the
organization. In order to align individual goals and objectives with the strategic vision of
the organization's leadership, the organization must establish competencies. These
competencies include, but are not limited to: job competencies, character
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competencies, leadership competencies, and core competencies. Competencies for
successful job performance must be established not only for each position, but for the
individuals occupying those positions as well. it
Training and employee development become a major component of succession
management once OCSD establishes these competencies. Training classes will be e.
developed around the competencies required for specific job classifications and job
families. An employee's development and growth can then be targeted for more senior
or leadership positions within each job family through the assistance of the Employee 61
Development Division and the use of succession management development plans and
skills inventories.
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Due to the inherent time required to perform this complex task internally—for
approximately 138 job class classifications, many distinct job families, four different job
categories (management, professionals,paraprofessionals and trades), for over 600 1"
individuals—OCSD will utilize, at least initially, outside consultant services that
specialize in competency studies, analysis, and modeling. Once the organization has
identified and documented all competencies for individuals to be successful in various
jobs, OCSD can strategically link its skills assessment; performance management;
training; and recruitment and selection processes to these competencies, thus ensuring
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An organization needs to identify critical knowledge, skills, and abilities for each
position. Formal and informal skills assessments are important tools because they L
measure key skills and analyze skill gaps, determining strengths and where
improvement is needed. Assessments may be used by both the individual and the
organization. Individuals use them to understand their current skill levels, and the
organization uses assessments to identify performance gaps and then provide
appropriate training and development opportunities. When an organization identifies
key skills for each position and provides assessment tools, employees may complete
pre-tests or self-assessments to determine their skill level.
OCSD's job classification presently list qualifications for each position: knowledge, L
ability, education, and experience. This is a general basis on which to build, having
identified the required knowledge and skills. However, the job classifications will not
align with the organization's competencies, which will be formed during the
development of the succession management program. OCSD's competencies will
subsequently be included in the organization's skills assessments. Employees will be
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useful information for focusing their development efforts. Skills assessments may also
be administered as pre-tests in succession management training programs to establish
participants' baseline skill level, to be followed with post-tests after completion of the
program.
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In some cases, such as Operations & Maintenance, assessments are currently in
development. The organization will utilize software to support skills assessments.
Online and machine-scored assessments will be considered. Assessments will be
available to employees.
Additionally, OCSD will conduct skills inventories to gather information on employee
experience and education. Employees will be asked to complete an information form
annually, and new hires will submit the form upon hire. The information provided by
employees will be entered into a searchable database that allows the organization to
identify individuals who meet desired criteria. In this way, potential candidates may be
identified by the Human Resources Division and for the succession management
program, potentially increasing the candidate pool for an open position. A sample
Employee Skills Inventory form can be found in the Appendix.
Strategic Goals
OCSD has established a strategic plan to define organizational goals, responsibilities,
and requirements for the future. The plan is revised periodically to ensure that it meets
the changing needs of the organization. The organization's vision, mission, and values
were developed to help support this strategic plan, and they represent the
organization's long-term commitment to excellence, establishing the necessary
framework to maintain world leader status. They also provide OCSD with direction for
the development of department and division goals.
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The strategic planning process is important to succession management because it
identifies organizational priorities. The priorities provide a framework for developing
individual employee objectives and identifying the critical positions, as well as the
necessary competencies that individuals must possess to achieve organizational
objectives.
Currently the way that individual goals are developed varies among staff. There are
several employee groups that use standardized goals, while other staff members assign
employee goals on an individual basis. The goal development process can foster
succession management if it is further organized. A standardized approach to goal
application will support both succession management and strategic planning efforts.
Such an approach includes the assignment of tasks which have direct impact on
strategic planning and succession management development plans that enhance critical
employee competencies.
Succession Management Development Plan
Organizations consist of unique individuals with various aspirations, experiences, and
skills. To support employee growth, organizations need to offer skill-building
opportunities, both formal and informal. Those development opportunities may include
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a variety of training sessions, self-study, education, coaching, mentoring, on-the-job
training,job shadowing,job enrichment, and rotation.
A Succession Management Development Plan (SMDP) is a written schedule or plan
designed to meet an employee's developmental goals. Contrasted with a haphazard
approach to identifying opportunities, an SMDP provides a method of systematically
planning for training and experience in order to develop the specific skills and
knowledge the employee needs. The SMDP specifies the activities for the development
and learning objectives, establishing a time frame, any needed resources, and
evaluation criteria for each activity. It bridges the gap between present ability and
requirements for future positions. Identifying the key positions for which the individual
will be developed provides focus to development efforts. The SMDP allows supervisors
and employees to identify strengths and interests, establish reasonable goals, and
determine where the employee can best contribute and grow in the organization.
Because the SMDP is the result of input from the employee and the supervisor, it is
realistic and achievable. It is a living document that is reviewed frequently and revised
occasionally by the supervisor and employee.
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The SMDP program will be implemented by the Human Resources Division. A sample
SMDP form is included in the Appendix. Training on how to prepare and monitor a
SMDP with staff will be provided for Managers and Supervisors by the Human
Resources Division. All OCSD departments will establish SMDP's for staff. After that,
supervisors will work with staff to develop and revise the SMDP annually within 30 days
of the annual performance review, and within the first three to four months for new
employees. Once OCSD's competencies are established, those will be incorporated
into the SMDP process. This has impacts with regard to the time associated with the
performance management program.
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Employees aspire to progress in an organization, seeking a variety of experiences and
higher levels of responsibility. Defined career paths provide a roadmap to the positions
and skills within a function that an employee could potentially follow. Career paths offer
a flow of recommended next positions, so employees at any level who desire to move
into positions of additional skill and responsibility may focus their sights on a reasonable
next position goal and prepare accordingly. Career path options may include 6'
supervisory and alternative career paths. Historically, many organizations have relied _
on an individual's own personal initiative and the mentoring of supervisors at various
levels to reach the next level. Human Resources Division staff is available to assist
employees with career planning.
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employees may prepare for future options—whether a lateral position (a lateral
transfer), a promotion or growth in place—such opportunities for employees to progress
are a valuable retention strategy.
Career paths provide clearly defined skills criteria for advancement: personal attributes,
core competencies of the organization and job function, and technical skills. With
established career paths,training and development activities may be selected
especially to fit each employee's unique goals, thereby allowing staff to achieve greater
levels of technical ability and project responsibility. The Succession Management
Development Plan of an employee may be guided by the career path that person
wishes to pursue. The following are sample career paths from the Engineering
Department:
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Engineer I Engineer II Engineer III
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supporting information, plus competencies, OCSD will implement career paths utilizing
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a template for the departments' use, and departments will develop the career
progression and information on professional skills required for each level of the job
family. In this way, specific skill sets for each job group and level within the job group
will be formally identified and standardized.
Knowledge Management
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knowledge from an individual employee and retaining it at the organizational level.
Training and developing employees to fill critical positions will be insufficient without
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Formal and informal processes are useful in capturing the knowledge of experienced
workers before they leave. Knowledge management strategies include apprenticeships,
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processes and procedures;standard operating procedures; contingency procedures;
expert interviews;job aids; maps; charts; knowledge audits; knowledge fairs; knowledge
maps and inventories; learning games; lessons learned debriefings; mentoring; on-the-
job training; storytelling; and training.
Some best practices specifically from the utility industry include documenting what has .,
gone right and wrong in the past; hiring the successor sufficiently early so that there is
overlap of at least three months for training and knowledge transfer before the departing
employee leaves; rehiring retirees on a part-time basis to train and mentor new
employees; videotaping people doing their work and discussions of experience and
knowledge; procedural manuals, standardized recordkeeping, archiving and data
systems; and cross-trained staff.
OCSD's Recruitment policy B150.00 allows for planned recruitment, the process of
recruiting a candidate for a position held by an existing OCSD employee who plans to fir,
retire or leave the agency. The policy states that the objective is to ensure an adequate
amount of time for cross-training. This provides the opportunity for knowledge transfer
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when designing and implementing this program.
Policies and procedures are also an essential tool for transferring valuable operating
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lessen the effects of seasoned and experienced employees leaving the organization
over a relatively short period of time. Due to OCSD's responsibilities in public health
and the environment, policies and procedures are fundamental to responsible
management and operations. Additionally, the more that fundamental activities, -
systems, and programs are formally documented and trained on, the less management
and staff will need to focus on inconsistencies, mistakes and emergencies caused by
non-existent, obsolete or undisclosed procedures. Currently, OCSD's departments
differ in regard to preparation of policies and procedures for core functions and systems,
with some having very strong systems and others having few or none. Departments with
low overhead may need support from outside services or department's with existing
expertise.
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create a template for these documents and a working list of procedures to be
documented based on discussions with divisions. Each department will then be _
responsible for producing, validating, implementing, and updating a comprehensive
reference manual of its departmental and divisional processes and procedures. This t"
will include lists of learning points for new employees, who will be provided with the
checklist by their supervisor and empowered to pursue the knowledge and skills they
need to acquire for their positions.
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By the very nature of the work at a wastewater collection, treatment and disposal
facility, some positions will be viewed as more critical than others. There are a number
of factors that may be included in determining just which positions are more critical.
These factors may include: permit compliance, regulatory compliance, leadership,
management, supervisory, time sensitivity, retirements, etc. Whatever the valid reason,
OCSD must identify which positions it deems critical to organizational success.
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The Succession Management Oversight Committee will work to identify critical positions
within the organization as soon as possible, analyzing retirement forecast data and
statistical data from OCERS to assist with this task. The data will allow the SMOC to
look at retirement patterns and forecasts for specific groups such as the Executive
Management Team (EMT), Managers, Supervisors, or even by job classification. In
addition the data may be sorted by department or division. OCSD, for example,will
look at how many supervisors are predicted to retire in the Operations & Maintenance
Department over the next five years (Figure 16).
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(Figure 17) will be developed that identify these positions and outline when retirements
are likely to occur. As OCSD's job competency analysis is completed, competency data
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will be required to be successful in each of the critical positions. Once critical positions
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Filling key positions that open up due to attrition (retirement, resignations) and changing
business needs is an ongoing necessity. For this reason, it is important to focus on
training and development for the purpose of preparing replacements.
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staff through training sessions, self-development, certifications, tuition, coaching, and
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such as job shadowing, rotations, and/or cross-training. OCSD will devote the
necessary time and resources to ensure all employees have the necessary knowledge
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job openings and opportunities
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Additional tools that may support individual training and development:
• Skills Assessments are used to evaluate developmental plan progress and
ensure that a transfer of knowledge has occurred. The Operations and
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utilizing skills assessments to evaluate staff abilities. These assessments are
incorporated into the performance management program as evaluation criteria.
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knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees on development plans. The results
can be linked with individual goals through the performance management
program.
• 360 Degree Feedback will be used to obtain information about employee
.. performance from a variety of stakeholders. In order for performance evaluations
to be utilized effectively, it is important that they are objective and honest. A
more thorough and less biased evaluation can be obtained by using a number of
., observations from a variety of relevant sources to evaluate employee
performance. The current performance review system includes a feature for
obtaining multiple reviewer comments. This feature could be implemented as
part of the current performance review process.
The organization's training will be linked to developed job competencies, succession
management development plans, organizational goals and objectives, cross-training
objectives, and performance management. This establishes and validates career paths
and talent pools. This relationship provides for the development of staff.
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Performance Manaaement
A performance management program is an important aspect of any succession
management program because it identifies top talent within an organization and
evaluates individual progress against established competencies and performance plans.
High performers are identified through evaluation results. Individual strengths are
enhanced and improvement areas are addressed by establishing plans for future
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The OCSD Performance Management Program provides a foundation for future
performance management needs. The program supports succession management
objectives through the performance evaluation process and Performance Improvement
Plan (PIP) program to help close gaps that exist. Employees are rated on performance
competencies and goals through performance evaluations. High performers are
identified by their overall ratings at the end of each review cycle. Improvement areas ..
identified through the performance evaluation process are addressed through the PIP
program if needed.
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While the current performance management program offers support to succession
management efforts, there are areas that could be enhanced to align these efforts
further. The following items will assist with the successful implementation of OCSD's 6.
succession management program:
• Succession Manaaement Development Plans provide a framework to foster the
knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees. Potential job successors are placed
on specific plans to obtain the competencies that are needed for a future vacancy.
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It is important to consider any employer obligations associated with implementing
changes to the performance management program. OCSD has agreed, through the
meet and confer process, to utilize the current performance management program 4
through June 2007. In order to make changes to the performance management
program, it would be necessary for OCSD to present the proposed changes through the
meet and confer process. Any changes to the agreed upon process would be
implemented with subsequent Memorandums of Understanding (MOU's), effective
sometime after June 2007.
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Recruitment, selection, and employment strategies include actions to recruit, hire, and L
retain qualified candidates. The organization supports promotion from within the
organization, seeking to provide interested individuals with growth and development
opportunities. Enhancing OCSD's current staffing process will strengthen the
organization and help OCSD to migrate toward best practice recruitment strategies.
Implementation of new technologies, retiree re-employment, temporary work, and
limited-term staffing can further enhance the system.
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Equally important is a retention strategy. Once OCSD has hired the best available
candidates at that time, it must develop and implement strategies to keep them. This
will include the development of a formal retention plan, which incorporates effective
orientation programs, skills to ensure frontline supervisors can facilitate transition into
the organization (training, etc.), assignment of interesting and challenging work, I
reduction of negative workplace practices, competitive compensation and benefits, and
opportunities for growth and development.
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Organization interventions are another technique that will be utilized in this effort. They
include permanent redeployment of staff to other business units or plant locations
(current practice in Divisions 850 and 860);temporary assignment of staff; new or
modified organization structures; the establishment, implementation, and necessary
training associated with a mentorship program; and mandatory training for employees in
identified key positions.
Alternative approaches may need to be considered. For example, the Sanitation
Districts of Los Angeles County participates in a funding program for students in
master's of science in environmental engineering programs, funding up to$20,000 for
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year employment commitment with one of the member agencies.
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and support retaining existing staff. This includes the establishment of competencies,
workforce planning strategies, talent pipeline, skills assessments, linkage to
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Comoensation and Benefits
An organization's compensation and benefit plan is one of the foundations of its human
resources system, and is a core element to recruitment, retention, and a succession
management plan. The manner in which OCSD compensates its employees is viewed
as an investment in its people, such that the organization attracts the right people, and
influences and motivates their performance and contributions in a manner that aligns
with OCSD's mission, vision, and values.
Classification
Effective and accurate job classifications support a succession management
environment. Existing job classifications and class specifications will be evaluated in
the context of competency-based model. Considerations are the streamlining of job
duties for greater efficiency, establishing of clear job competencies, modifying job
classifications to incorporate new duties, creating new job classifications as needed,
redesigning job classifications to accommodate new work patterns or processes, and
reallocating job classifications to meet changing business needs. The level of
knowledge and skills required should be clearly articulated in each group of OCSD job
families. This clarity will provide the succession management program with a sound
basis from which to operate.
An important mechanism for addressing position requirements is the reclassification
process. There are established guidelines utilized by Human Resources for the
purpose of evaluating management-initiated reclassifications. Also, employees have an
avenue to initiate a reclassification evaluation, which is discussed in the Memorandum
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applied in concert with required competencies and skills assessments. Care must be
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succession management environment, yet still provides the organization with the ability
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The key to a great succession management program is maintaining strong talent
pipelines for a variety of positions throughout the organization that may be exposed to a u
high rate of retirement such as upper management, trades, and professional positions.
Talent pipelines consist of groups of individuals who have worked to prepare
themselves to be competitive for future positions as the organization experiences L
attrition and retirement. Once identified,these groups of individuals are presented with
opportunities for formal development through organization-sponsored training; seH-
development through the use of tuition and certification reimbursement; personal L
growth; coaching and organization mentorship programs, and formalized cross-training
between departments.
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In order to maintain talent pipelines, it is essential that employees' knowledge, skills,
and abilities (KSA's), and competencies are documented, tracked and assessed.
Employees will record their current KSA's and competencies using a skills inventory. L
The skills inventory will be maintained in a talent management database and updated at
least once per year by the employee and validated by their supervisors where required.
Succession Management Development Plans (SMDP's) will assist and guide
employees in developing the necessary competencies to be successful in future
leadership positions. The SMDP will be incorporated into the performance
management system. Skills inventories will then be used by the Human Resources L
Division and management as a tool to identify and track prospective internal staff
through the talent pipeline. As the respective positions become vacant, individuals -
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based on their KSA's and a pre-determined score on a skills assessment.
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organization and maintain ready talent pools, OCSD executives, management, and the
Succession Management Oversight Committee must monitor the system. In any
recruitment for advancement, there will be a successful candidate and unsuccessful L
candidates or applicants. Regardless of the recruitment outcome, it is essential to
provide a professional, merit-based recruitment process and to allow that process to run
to completion for the sake of system effectiveness. If not, developing talent pools is L
jeopardized due to a lack of participation.
In addition to maintaining internal talent pipelines, OCSD will move to a proactive model
of recruiting to supplement the succession management process when necessary.
Traditionally, the organization has relied heavily on job postings to attract applicants.
With the projected shrinking of the labor pool, however, it will become necessary to
actively source candidates through other avenues. The key to a proactive model of L
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so that when positions open up at OCSD, that talent is ready to come to work for the
organization.
The following are some examples of a proactive recruiting model:
• Internet sourcing
• Direct sourcing of current employees from other public agencies or firms
• Campus networking including recruiting
• Networking through user groups or professional associations
Tradeshows and conferences
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In an effort to ensure that OCSD is able to maintain a constant pipeline of qualified
talent within the trades, OCSD will embark on a comprehensive apprenticeship
program. This program will involve partnering with local community colleges or trade
schools for educational requirements while providing apprentices the hands-on work
experience needed. This program is intended to work hand-in-hand with the employee
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to demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities through skills
assessments and the interview process may be considered for full time employment.
An apprenticeship program must be viewed with similarity to an internship program, with
the major difference being that the focus is in the trades. OCSD has an established
internship program, which assists with the development of professionals. Operations &
Maintenance, which includes the Regional Assets and Services Department (refer to
Figure 6), is one of the departments most impacted by projected retirements over the
r next 10 years. Currently, Operations utilizes the Operator-in-Training classification as a
mechanism of staffing that business function with non-certified plant operators.
Similarly, this concept must be integrated into the Maintenance trades within the
organization. It is important to provide the trades with a program that produces trained
replacements. Through the establishment and updating of competencies and skills
assessments that provide the customer with information on the level of each
apprentice's knowledge, skills, and abilities, OCSD will produce a pool of qualified
applicants from which to replace the workforce.
Apprenticeship programs will run for a specific duration of time and will include
structured formal education. Apprenticeship planning will be based on three to five
years attrition and retirement projections, and the appropriate number of positions must
be considered during the budget planning process. The organization may consider
approaches like limited-term employment. Similar concepts are currently used with the
contractor Integrated Project Management Consultants (IPMC). This will allow the
organization to develop a talent pool without increasing the overall FTE count.
Additionally, a policy will be developed to assist in the administration of an
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apprenticeship program. The administration of an apprenticeship program should be
the primary responsibility of the respective business units utilizing the resources.
OCSD recognizes that many of the features of the Succession Management Program
will, of course, be subject to the meet and confer process with the representatives of the
recognized employee organizations. Therefore, potential exists for features described r
within the Succession Management Program document to be implemented differently
than originally conceived.
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Internships
Over the years OCSD has maintained an active internship program designed to provide
students an opportunity to enhance their schooling with real-world work experience.
OCSD currently allots 13 internships throughout the organization. These internships -
are generally performed in the areas of Engineering, Public Administration/Policy, and
the Environmental Sciences; and report to several different divisions of the organization.
Figures 18 and 19 provide summaries of the current numbers from OCSD's internship -
program.
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students to explore opportunities at OCSD, establish professional relationships, receive
mentoring, and provide OCSD with innovative ideas, and a motivated low cost
workforce.
As the skilled labor pool continues to shrink, intems will become more and more
valuable to OCSD. There are several benefits to having a strong internship program:
The program allows OCSD to shape, mold, mentor, and train college students to
gain the experience required to perform the entry-level jobs at the organization
• Provided that proper budgeting is done, the internship program acts as a well-
qualified talent pool for entry-level positions
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them as regular employees
• Students that perform well and enjoy their internships at OCSD are more likely to
spread that information to other students on campus, helping to create a larger
talent pool
To improve the current internship program, OCSD will create structure within several
areas to ensure that students are being utilized, educated, trained, and mentored in the
manner that supports their educational goals. The following will be implemented:
t. An outline of specific projects intended for the intern will be provided at the
beginning of the internship. This will allow the intern to understand the
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2. A formal or informal feedback system will be established so that supervisors can
track progress, coach, mentor, and educate interns. This allows intems to know
exactly where they stand and ask for guidance when needed.
3. The Human Resources Division will create a tracking database or spreadsheet to
ensure that all students maintain full-time active enrollment in college. This
database will be updated twice per year when students will be required to submit
verification of enrollment forms from their universities.
4. OCSD will maintain a greater campus presence than it has in the past. OCSD
will attend one to two campus career day events per year at major accredited
universities in the area.
5. The Human Resources Division will partner with the Public Information Office
(PIO) when applicable to promote OCSD's intern program as part of the PIO's
educational outreach activities.
6. OCSD will offer internships in several categories, including management
internships, technical internships, and engineering internships.
7. Program administration details will be addressed, such as recruitment and job
fairs costs, headcount and monetary compensation.
6. Program performance metrics will be established.
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As the succession management program is developed and initial project plan activities
begin to take place, it is important to project and plan for the associated costs. Some of
the tasks that have been identified will be accomplished through the use of external —
resources. These tasks were identified based upon OCSD not having the internal
resources or expertise to accomplish. Figure 20 demonstrates some of the components
of the project plan that will raise the need for external resources, such as consultant
services, software, and training. Planning and developing a comprehensive succession
management program will require activities that would be most successful with
professional input and direction. —
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In addition to the external costs for the succession management program, it is critical to
understand the potential internal time impacts associated with the program. Many of
the initial project development activities will require significant time from all departments to plan, develop, and implement. This is an organizational endeavor.
Figure 21 illustrates the amount of estimated time that the initial project development —
activities will require of the Executive Management Team (EMT), the Succession
Management Oversight Committee, and Human Resources (HR). It is estimated that a
total of 1,048 hours will be needed to complete the initial startup of the succession r
management program.
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Figure 22 displays the estimated amount of time that the initial project development
activities, sorted by task, will require of the departments and divisions of OCSD. It is
anticipated that a total of 14,950 hours will be required of OCSD employees to complete
the initial startup of the succession management program over a two year period. This
recurring commitment will be less. It is important to note that much of the time
illustrated is for tasks that are currently being done—for example, performance
management and training. Portions of the anticipated project hours will occur during
FY07/08, for example Knowledge Management.
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It is important that the organization and its Board of Directors fully understand and
commit to the time and money needed to facilitate a productive succession r
management program.
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Continuous Improvement
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continuation of the program. Therefore, the process of monitoring, evaluating, and
revising the program and process must be continuous. Without tracking data and
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it is likely that the program will become a passive and reactive solution, which may not
have a lasting impact or yield the desired results.
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Tracking
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The organization currently has experts in tracking, measuring, and reporting on projects
—the Project Management Office (PMO) in Engineering. The use of existing assets and
resources provides a balance between program success and the reduction of
unnecessary expenditures or misallocation of labor. Utilizing the PMO to project
manage the program supports the notion of distributing the tasks and responsibilities of
this program throughout the organization.
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Monitoring
With executive management being the key stakeholder in the process, the Executive
Management Team must take the role of monitoring the program to ensure progress,
departmental and divisional participation and compliance, and manager and supervisor
support. An instrumental approach would be the inclusion of goals and objectives into
the project management process that are directly linked to the organization's
succession management program.
�' Measuring
The primary responsibility for measuring and evaluating the success of the program falls
with the Human Resources Division. It is here that the organization can accurately
measure in areas such as turnover rates (increase, decrease, or stabilization),
retirements, quality of candidates competing for positions, skills assessment outcome,
performance management, training and development, and costs.
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The Succession Management Oversight Committee is the primary tool for analyzing and
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management. This will be accomplished in concert with the tracking phase of the
program via quarterly comprehensive updates to the Executive Management Team.
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In many organizations, Human Resources is the primary owner of succession L,
management programs. This is a mistake. The program requires multiple owners—not
only Human Resources, but the Executive Management Team, Managers and
employees at all levels. Just as OCSD involved all employees in the vision, mission, L
and values, it must also involve all employees in the succession management program.
It is not realistic or desirable for management or the Human Resources Division to have 6w
sole responsibility for the development of succession management. There is simply
insufficient time for either group to be able to accomplish this. The Human Resources
Division provides standards, tools, and processes; and business units must play an L,
important role in the implementation and continuation of the program. The Executive
Management Team monitors the program and ensures accountability from managers
and supervisors.
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Conclusion
As mentioned in the Executive Summary, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a
shortfall of 10 million workers by 2010. The public sector is projected to experience the
impact of this shortage more quickly and significantly, since the average age of public
sector employees is higher than that of employees in the private sector. Water and
wastewater industry statistics indicate that 50 percent of employees will be eligible for
retirement in the next 10 years, and 25 percent within the next five years. It is essential
that OCSD plan for the future staffing needs of the organization by implementing a
succession management program.
An effective succession management program will enable OCSD to identify and prepare
the right people for the right positions at the right time and to identify, secure, and grow
,r the organization's knowledge base, leadership, and staff. The program will ensure a
continuous flow of qualified labor. Succession management is insurance for the future.
Potential successors will be identified early and given appropriate training so that
disruption is minimized and success is maximized when the time comes for their move
to roles within the organization. OCSD can enhance retention and development of key
employees by creating a succession management program that actively and
successfully aligns employee career development with the organizational strategic
goals.
r There are numerous benefits to both the employee and the employer associated with a
strong succession management program. The benefits to OCSD include stable
performance, continuity of leadership, pools of skilled workers, maximized employee
potential, attraction of prospective employees, retention through growth, development
and advancement, and enhanced knowledge transfer.
The benefits to employees include improved communication, morale, and effectiveness;
" loyalty and commitment; skills development and directed training; challenges; growth;
increased self-confidence;and improved working relationships.
OCSD recognizes that many of the features of the Succession Management Program
will,of course, be subject to the meet and confer process with the representatives of the
recognized employee organizations. Therefore, potential exists for features described
within the Succession Management Program document to be implemented differently
than originally conceived.
Key strategies for implementation of OCSD's Succession Management Program:
Succession Management Oversight Committee
Workforce planning
• Competency models and assessment
• Skills assessments
Succession management development plans
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implement and maintain a succession management program. This Succession
Management Program is OCSD's passport to the future.
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Sources
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Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) and National Association of Clean
Water Agencies (NACWA), The Changing Workforce... Seizing the Opportunity.
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Eastern Municipal Water District, Professional Career Development Plan. 1998.
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Hastings, Sandra, Succession Planning: Take Two. ASTD Infoline, May 2004.
Irvine Ranch Water District, IRWD Succession Plan. Draft, 2006.
Kraft Foods North America, Human Resources Planning Guide. November 2001.
OCSD, IDP Handbook(Individual Development Plan). OCSD, September 1996.
Public Resource Consultants, Orange County Sanitation District: Succession Plan and
Career Investment Program (Phase 1), July 2005.
Wolfe, Rebecca Luhn, Systematic Succession Planning: Building Leadership from
Within. Menlo Park, California: Crisp Publications, 1996.
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Acknowledgements
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This project is the result of much research and consideration, and the Orange County
Sanitation District (OCSD)wishes to recognize those who have made significant
contributions to its accomplishment. •+
Richard Spencer inspired and guided staff to create this document. Thanks to James
D. Ruth, OCSD's Interim General Manager, for providing focus and direction to the ..
project and ensuring organizational commitment.
OCSD appreciates the willingness of fellow public agencies to share information. v
East Bay Municipal Utilities District, Columbus Water Works, and Irvine Ranch Water
District have provided successful models for OCSD's consideration. AMWA and
NACWA produced a manual that sparked many of the ideas for OCSD's proposed u
program.
Public Resource Consultants (PRC) contributed to the evolution of OCSD's Succession
Management Program with foundational work conducted in 2004 and 2005. Marilyn
Leuck of PRC made OCSD aware of its own existing programs that support succession
management and potential barriers to implementing a successful program.
The following OCSD staff contributed to this document:
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• Erika Diaz, Office Assistant
• Kim Erickson, Human Resources Analyst
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• Laurie Klinger, Senior Human Resources Analyst L
• Laura Maravilla, Human Resources Analyst
• Denise Martinez, Senior Human Resources Analyst
• Andrew Nau, Senior Human Resources Analyst y
• Jeff Reed, Human Resources and Employee Relations Manager
• Richard Spencer, Human Resources Supervisor—
Succession Management Project Leader
• Ann Sullivan, Principal Human Resources Analyst
December 2006
Human Resources
Orange County Sanitation District
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Employee Name:_ Emp. No.:
Hire Date: Current Job Title:_
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Education
Highest Level of Education Completed: (Select from list.)
If"Other", please list: _
Major(for bachelor's degree or above.):
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Degree in Progress: (Select from list.)
Anticipated Graduation Date
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Professional Certifications
Examples include, but are not limited to, the following:
CWEA (Collections and Mechanical Maintenance), Registered Professional Engineer
(PE), Engineer in Training (EIT), Microsoft Certified Software Engineer(MCSE), id
Professional in Human Resources (PHR), National Association of Purchasing
Management, National Institute for Automotive Excellence, American Payroll
Association, Certified Computer Examiner (CCE)
Please list all current professional certifications below, including level/grade where
appropriate. _ L.
Licenses or Certificates
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Examples include, but are not limited to, the following: Class B Driver's License, Class
A (endorsements), Forklift
Please list all current professional certifications/licenses below, including level/grade
where appropriate.
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Trade or Occupational Program Certificates
Examples include, but are not limited to, the following: .a
Heavy Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Drafting, General Office, Word Processing,
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Special Trainina and Experience
❑ Supervisory Training Program
❑ Lead Role Training Program
❑ Clerical Training Program
❑ Other Training Program(s)
❑ Welding Experience
❑ Other
Work Experience
Please list prior positions held, beginning with the most recent.
Job Title Organization
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Personal Career Goals
1. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?
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2. Would you be interested in becoming a supervisor, manager or director?
3. What are you doing now to help you reach your career goals?
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Sample Succession Manaaement Development Plan
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Employee Name: _ Emp. No.: Department:
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Succession Management Development Plan Required For:
❑ Individual Career Development ❑ Newly Promoted Supervisor
❑ Target Position
Short Range (1-2 Years) Career Goals:
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On-Job-Training (OJT) Assignments:
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Cross Training Recommended:
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Length: Target Completion Date:
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Proposed Future Developmental Tarnet Areas
(Identify areas in which you would like to develop in the future.)
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Supervisory and Managerial Employees:
.. ❑ Communication skills ❑ Problem solving
❑ Motivational techniques ❑ Decision making
❑ Delegating ❑ Documenting employee performance
.. ❑ Managing resources ❑ Organization's policies/ procedures
❑ Time management ❑ Dealing with difficult people
❑ Team building ❑ Project management
❑ Other areas (please specify)
All Other Employees:
❑ Communication skills ❑ Coordinating work projects
❑ Technical expertise/job procedures ❑ Quality assurance
❑ Problem solving ❑ Diversity in the workplace
❑ Dealing with conflict ❑Team building
❑Time management ❑ Security procedures
❑ Leadership skills ❑ Resource acquisition
❑ Planning and organizing work ❑ Safety awareness
❑ Other areas (please specify)
Review and Signature
I have reviewed this succession management development plan and I am in agreement
with this training program.
Employee Signature: Date:
Immediate Supervisor: Date:
Department Head: Date:
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