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I I I I I I I i I I I I I I I I I PC CASE REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO REOPEN HIRING PROCESS FOR ONE FULL-TIME PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE WORKER Rhonda Heryla, Human Resources Manager Background: In late February staff began a process to recruit and hire a full-time Public Works Maintenance Worker. The number of needed workers was increased 'to two when Brian Swanson resigned from his position as a Public Works Maintenance Worker on March 23, 2000. On April 11, 2000, Council authorized the hiring of two Public Works Maintenance Workers and naming one alternate. The positions were offered to two applicants; one accepted and has begun full-time employment while the other applicant declined the offer. The alternate also declined the position. Therefore the Public Works department is still down by one full-time position. After reviewing the list of applicants once again, staffis concerned that going deeper into the list to hire for the second position will not give the City an employee that has the skills, abilities, and experience necessary to do the job tasks of the position in an effective and efficient manner. By reopening the hiring process, staff feels they may have another opportunity to recruit more qualified applicants. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that City Council authorize staff to reopen the hiring process for one full-time Public Works Maintenance Worker position. Committee Action: Motion to recommend that City Council authorize staffto reopen the hiring process for one full-time Public Works Maintenance Worker position. Reviewed by: City Administrator Assistant City Administrator Director of Public Works PC: 5/23/00