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AGENDA ITEM Prepared By: JSL Reviewed By: A. Carlson Approved By: 1. Purpose. The purpose of this action item is seek approval to create a new position within the Parks Department and to begin the process of recruiting the new employee. The position is a full-time Parks Maintenance Worker. 2. Recruitment. The Parks Maintenance Worker position is critical to meet maintenance needs of the parks system, trails, and outdoor public spaces. 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 for appointment. 3. Position Description. The position description has been revised based on lessons learned over the past few years. The position description details a wide range of tasks to maintain the city parks, trails, natural/open space, grounds, playground equipment, and lake access points. The position will be a Grade 7 position in the Orono Employee Compensation Plan. 4. Timeline. The timeline for the process is as follows: When What 26 October 2021 Advertise Position 8-12 November 2021 Review Applications 15-19 November 2021 Interviews 22 November 2021 Council Approval/Appointment 29 November 2021 New Employees First Day 5. Funding. The position was vetted by the City Human Resources committee and budgeted for in the 2022 Parks Operating Budget. For December 2021 we plan to use uncommitted seasonal worker salary funds. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Move to approve the new Position description and authorize initiation of the recruitment process. Exhibits A. Job Description (Created October 2021) Item No.: 11 Date: October 25, 2021 Item Description: Approval to Solicit for Parks Full-time Maintenance Worker Presenter: Joshua Lemons Parks and Golf Superintendent Agenda Section: Parks and Golf Course Report