Committee recommends classification change to create certification-based step for wastewater operators
Aug 6, 2025
The finance committee voted to recommend Resolution 25-19, which revises wastewater operations classification so new hires start at a lower grade and receive a two-grade increase after attaining required certifications, creating clearer career progression.
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The Skagway finance committee voted to recommend Resolution 25-19 to the full assembly, a personnel-policy change that reworks wastewater-operator classifications to tie pay grades to experience and certification. The proposal sets Operator 2 at grade 15 and Operator 1 at grade 17, so new hires can be hired at the lower grade and receive a two-grade bump after becoming certified.
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