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AGENDA ITEM Prepared By: Reviewed By: Approved By: 1. Purpose. The purpose of this action item is gain council approval of the job description and recruitment for the Public Works Superintendent Position. 2. Reorganization. With the recent appointment of Adam Edwards as the City Administrator/City Engineer, the Public Works Director position has now been vacated. This presents and unique opportunity to reorganize the department. The proposed organization would see the creation of a Public Works Superintendent in lieu of a Director position. Proposed structure: 3. Position Description. The Public Works Superintendent Position Description is attached as Exhibit A. The position retains the duties of the Public Works Director Position less the engineering, parks and the capital improvement plan responsibilities. The position will be a Grade 13 and FLSA exempt. 4. Recruitment. The Public Works Superintendent position is critical to maintaining Streets, Stormwater, Sanitary Sewer Water and Facilities. The selection process for the vacant position will involve advertising the position, application screening, an interview panel and reference checking. Upon completion of the process a candidate will be presented to the council for consideration of appointment. 5. Timeline. The timeline for the process is as follows: When What 13-30 April 2021 Advertise Position 3-7 May 2021 Review Applications 10-18 May 2021 Interviews 24 May 2021 Council Approval/Appointment NLT 14 June 2021 New Employees First Day COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Motion to approve the Public Works Superintendent position and authorize staff to initiate the recruitment process. Exhibits A. Job Description Item No.: 7 Date: April 12, 2021 Item Description: Approval of Public Works Superintendent Position and Recruitment Presenter: Adam T. Edwards City Administrator/City Engineer Agenda Section: Consent Agenda