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AGENDA ITEM <br />Prepared By: AMC Reviewed By: ALH Approved By: <br />1.Purpose. The purpose of this action item is to appoint Joseph Ruthenberg to the position of <br />Administrative Assistant with a starting date of October 3, 2023. <br />2.Background. The Administrative Department currently has three full time employees and two part <br />time/temporary scan clerk positions. Administrative positions provide essential support and customer <br />service to visitors, contractors, staff, and other stakeholders. A newly updated Administrative Assistant <br />Job Description has also been provided at Exhibit A to reflect the latest administrative practices. <br />3.Recruitment. The selection process for the Administrative Assistant position has been completed. A <br />total of 39 applications were received. After an initial review of the applications, three applicants were <br />selected to be interviewed. These interviews were conducted by the City Clerk and Community <br />Development Director, Management Assistant, and Public Works Administrative Assistant. <br />4.Recommended Candidate. The top candidate for the position is Joe Ruthenberg. Joe has over nine <br />years of experience working as a Front Office Manager/Office Specialist for the City of Chesapeake Bay, <br />VA in their Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Joe also has a Bachelor’s degree, <br />demonstrated customer services skills, and will be a great asset to the city. <br />5.Recommended Compensation. I recommend to hire Joe Ruthenberg as the Administrative Assistant <br />with a start date of October 3, 2023, following the completion of the City’s background check processes. <br />a.Compensation. Starting at Grade 5, Step 2 at $ 26.69 per hour as shown on the Compensation Plan <br />for Local 12 Employees. <br />b.Benefits. This is a full-time position and is eligible for city benefits as outlined in the OPEIU <br />Local 12 Agreement and personnel handbook. This includes the Coordinated Plan of the <br />Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to approve the appointment of Joe Ruthenberg to the position of Administrative Assistant at the <br />Start Step of Grade 5, Level 2 with an hourly wage of $26.69. with the effective date of October 3, 2023 <br />following the completion of the City’s background check processes. <br />Exhibit <br />A.Administrative Assistant Job Description <br />Item No.: 5 Date: September 25, 2023 <br />Item Description: Approval to Administrative Assistant – Joseph Ruthenberg <br />Presenter: Anna Carlson <br />City Clerk <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Consent Agenda