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of the Division. The primary duties of the Building Official position are to supervise Building Inspections staff; ensure code compliance for all new and existing structures; collect, organize, and maintain building records and information; perform administrative and community service activities, and direct the administration of the Building Division including the application of Building Codes and applicable City codes. The recommended salary range for this position is $52,800-$66,000. The position would be funded primarily by building division revenue from the general fund. Councilmember Kurak inquired if the City's current staff will be considered for the position. Human Resources Manager Reed explained that they will be posting the vacancy both internally and externally. Councihnember Kurak inquired if they were to hire from within would the City be replacing that position. Human Resources Manager Reed replied yes. Motion by Councilmember Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Kurak, to recommend that the City Council authorize staff to begin the recruitment process for a Building Official. Motion carried. ~Voting Yes: Chairperson Cook, and Councilmembers Pearson, and Kurak. Voting No: None. Case #lb: Consider Authorization to Hire a Civil Engineer II Human Resources Manager Reed stated that at the May 13, 2003 City Council meeting, the City Council authorized staff to begin the recruitment process for a Civil Engineer II position. The position was advertised and staff received four applications. Upon interviewing all four applicants, staff offered the position to a candidate who refused. After a review of the City's compensation plan and the 2003 Stanton Salary Survey, on July 22, 2003, staff recommended, and the City Council approved, a maximum salary increase to $57,500. The position was readvertised. Interviews were conducted with four of the five applicants who submitted applications (one applicant declined the opportunity to interview). Based on the results of the interview, staff is recommending that Leonard Linton be hired to fill the Civil Engineer II position at $48,300 annually, contingent upon satisfactory background and reference checks, an employment physical and a drug and alcohol screen. All other personnel polices will apply normally. Mr. Linton will be subject to a six-month probationary period. Motion by Councilmember Kurak, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to recommend that the City Council authorize the hiring of Leonard Linton as the Civil Engineer II with an annual salary of $48,300, contingent upon satisfactory background and reference checks, an employment physical and a drug and alcohol screen. All other personnel policies would apply normally. Mr. Linton would begin employment on or near September 2, 2003, and would be subject to a six- month probationary period. Personnel Committee/August 26, 2003 Page 2 of 6