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upon successful completion of background investigations of driving records and criminal histories, reference checks, and physical examinations. Motion by Mayor Garnet, seconded by Council_member Anderson, to recommend that City Council authorize staff to offer a full-time Public Works Maintenance Worker position to Jori Pearson and to Chad Christian effective April 12, 2000, and name Levi Dargis as an alternate in the event one of the candidates declines the offer, contingent upon successful completion of background investigations of driving records and criminal histories, reference-checks, and physical examinations. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec and Chairperson Anderson. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Case//2: Consider Establishing the Temporary Position of Public Works Lead Person Human Resources Manager Heryla explained that each year a number of seasonal employees are employed to deal with increased services required by spring and summer seasons. These activities include park and trail maintenance for all residents, along with athletic field maintenance for RYAA and other groups. Because of the location and number of areas to maintain, seasonal employees are utilized throughout the City, many times spreading the group out in different locations. Due to the variety of locations and activities, adequate supervision and direction can be difficult to maintain. Public Works staff is recommending establishing a trial position of "Public Works Lead Person." The primary objective of this position will be the normal responsibilities of a Public Works Maintenance Worker plus another layer of responsibility centered around the needs of the inexperienced seasonal workers and to assist the Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos in that effort. Human Resources Manager Heryla reviewed the knowledge and experience expected of the Lead Person and noted this position will not decrease the responsibilities of the supervisor, and Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos will still be expected to supervisor ali activities. However, the Lead Person will be able to assist with problem solving to best utilize seasonal labor. Councilmember Anderson stated her concern is that there is a vacancy in another department so an employee is being asked to pick up that extra work which resulted because someone is missing. In this case, there is additional work due to the need of additional supervision but it still results in the need for additional work for a temporary period. Councilmember Anderson stated she is having a difficult time in considering this since the other employee requested additional pay for picking up the additional work activities. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that in addition to the seasonal complement of eleven employees, there is additional activity within the Public Works Department so they need to get the most out of these seasonal employees plus address employee development in the Public Works Department. He noted that six Public Works employees have left employment with the City over the last five to six years. Mr. Boos explained there are a number of different aspects to Personnel Committee/April 11, 2000 Page 2 of 5 I I I Ii I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I