Agenda 09/14/2010 Item # 5A
Agenda Item No. SA
September 14, 2010
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to recognize James Bablitz, Traffic Signal Technician, Traffic
Operations, as the Employee of the Month for August 2010.
OBJECTIVE: To recognize James Bablitz, Traffic Signal Technician, as the Employee of the
Month for July 2010.
CONSIDERATIONS: James Bablitz, Traffic Signal Technician, has been nominated as the
"Employee of the Month" for August 2010. James, an employee of the County for almost nine
years, works for the Traffic Operations Department in the Growth Management Division.
James is a diligent and dependable employee who consistently exceeds expectations. As a
Traffic Signal Technician he always displays foresight and sound judgment when restoring
lighting service to our roads. One example of his efforts was an innovative and cost saving
suggestion for operating our Roadway Lighting System. The lights in our system work off of 480
volts. This is a very dangerous level of electricity that requires protective clothing and
equipment. The Traffic Operations Department was recently in the process of converting to new
uniforms and equipment to protect against this hazard. This new equipment was hot, heavy and
restrictive and was not comfortable for employees working outside in our climate. James took
on the issue and came up with a simplistic approach to de-energize and lockout the system at
the source, and then temporarily charge each individual light to allow work tasks be completed.
This approach not only eliminated the major electrical hazard, but also eliminated the need for
protective clothing. Additionally, since only one light is on at a time, there will be an electrical
cost savings to the County and a reduction in the amount of time lights have to be on during the
day. This innovative suggestion was implemented and has proven to be an excellent and
proactive safety measure.
James' initiative to promote a safe and efficient workplace makes him an asset to the County.
He is truly deserving of this award.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item presents no legal issues. - JAK
FISCAL IMPACT: The selected "Employee of the Month" receives a $150.00 cash award.
Funds are available in the employee's Budget Cost Center.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with
this Executive Summary.
RECOMMENDATION: To approve the recognition of James Bablitz as the "Employee of the
Month" for August 2010.
PREPARED BY: Brittney Mahon, Human Resources Analyst, Department of Human
Resources
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Agenda Item No. 5A
September 14, 2010
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
5A
Recommendation to recognize James Bablitz, Traffic Signal Technician, Traffic Operations,
as the Employee of the Month for August 2010.
9/14/20109:00:00 AM
Prepared By
Brittney Mahon
Administrative Services
Division
Human Resources Analyst
Date
Human Resources
81271201010:45:07 AM
Approved By
Amx Lyberg
Administrative Services
Division
Director - Human Resources
Date
Human Resources
8/27120103:56 PM
Approved By
Len Golden Price
Administrative Services
Division
Administrator - Administrative Services
Date
Administrative Services Division
8/31120101:59 PM
Approved By
OMB Coordinator
County Manager's Office
Date
Office of Management & Budget
911120102:14 PM
Approved By
Therese Stanley
Office of Management &
Budget
Manager. Operations Support - Trans
Date
Office of Management & Budget
9/3120104:46 PM
Approved By
Mark Isackson
Office of Management &
Budget
Management/Budget Analyst, Senior
Date
Office of Management & Budget
9161201011:51 AM