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Item No.: 5 Date: July 24, 2023 <br />Item Description: Authorization to Hire Utility Worker – James Nelson <br />Presenter: D.J. Goman <br />Public Works <br />Superintendent <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Consent Agenda <br /> <br />AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose. The purpose of this action item is to appoint James Nelson to the position of Utility Worker. <br /> <br />2. Background. On January 20th the Council accepted the resignation of Barry Rathbun from the <br />position of public works maintenance worker, effective April 23rd, 2023. Staff met with the HR <br />committee on April 5th and the Council authorized a reorganization of the public works department at its <br />April 24th council meeting; authorizing a utility division within the public works department with two <br />designated utility workers under the existing supervisor. Previously the work was done by the <br />maintenance workers. This council action would appoint James Nelson to one of the open positions of <br />utility worker. <br /> <br />3. Recruitment. An internal selection process was used to recruit for these positions. James is 1 of 2 <br />employees that applied. The City PW Superintendent and Utility Supervisor interviewed the candidate <br />and concluded that based on demonstrated abilities and knowledge, that James is an excellent fit for one <br />of the positions. <br /> <br />4. Recommended Candidate. James has been with the city for eight months. During his time with the <br />city, he has worked as a maintenance worker. James has also proven to be a valuable member of the <br />Public Works Department with responsibilities including: Water and Sewer operations, including Water <br />Plant testing and maintenance, on call rotations, and emergency callouts. James has been able to master <br />responsibilities and improve existing processes. Based on his qualifications and performance for the <br />department, I recommend promoting him to the position of Utility Worker. <br /> <br />5. Recommended Compensation. I recommend promoting James Nelson to the position of Utility <br />Worker. Based on his experience and qualifications, I recommend that he be placed at Grade 8 Start Step <br />($31.15) of the Local 49 pay scale with a date of July 25th, for calculating step increases, and eligibility <br />for a step increase after Water and Sewer certification are obtained, with combined satisfactory <br />performance. <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to approve the hiring of James Nelson as Utility Worker at Grade 8 Start Step of the Local 49 wage <br />scale and to initiate the hiring process to fill the open Public Works Maintenance Worker this action creates. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Prepared By DJG Reviewed By: AMC Approved By: