Oils should be placed in approved containers such as a milk jug with a screw on cap . The Public Works Department wanted to improve the services both to citizens and employees and from this the Continuous Improvement Process was started. From this process came a Skills Training Committee to look at job skill programs and possible certification for some of the tasks that were presently being done. The purpose of STP is to further individual skills, professionalism and teamwork by allowing non-supervisory personnel an opportunity to improve themselves through advancement. When the employee gains skills in any of the six designated work areas along with participation in other activities, the employee can advance in step or grade.
Specialized training is required in each work area.
The employee must get written qualification or certification for an assigned task. Qualification is obtained when an employee has received basic training, understands the procedures, can perform with supervision and is willing to perform when necessary. Certification is obtained when an employee has complied with the required skills, thoroughly understands the procedures, has the ability to perform without supervision and is willing to perform when necessary. The employee must also accumulate credits by learning new pieces of equipment or tasks, or by community service. The criteria for each step or grade increase is determined by the position desired.