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#13-05-086 authorize Staff to recruit and hire a temporary Building Inspection Intern from the existing Intern pool, or if necessary, conduct a new recruitment; the hiring range is $9.00 to $11.00 per hour, D.O.Q. The case was presented as follows: Building Permit levels have consumed existing staffing and contracted service levels to the point where Staff cannot address non -permit administrative tasks without impacting response times to an unacceptable level. Staff is seeking a more cost-effective solution to addressing entry-level, routine administrative needs. One such administrative task is the administration of the Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS). Per Minnesota Rule 7800, these private septic systems must be visually checked for evidence of leaks and measure and/or remove certain accumulations no less than once every three (3) years. The purpose of this provision is to ensure that systems are adequately maintained and do not pose a threat to public safety, water supplies, and soil conditions. The City has additional background on-line at www.cityoframsey.com/septic. The City has over 4,200 private septic systems that the City is responsible for ensuring compliance with Minnesota Rules 7800. In conjunction with current permit levels and the number of systems that must be monitored, Staff does not have the capacity with existing staffing levels to even begin the process for 2013. In order to remain in compliance with Minnesota Rules, Staff is seeking authorization to recruit a temporary Building Inspection Intern. Notification: This evening's Personnel Committee packet is attached. Case 1 of 4: For additional detail regarding the Economic Development Manager position, please see the attachments. Staff will continue to use the development consultant, Mr. Mulrooney, on an as -needed basis. Case 2 of 4: No notification is required. Observations: Case 1 of 4: Council may approve, reject or modify this proposal as desired. The rationale for hiring a full time Economic Development Manager has been previously demonstrated. The internship position provides a good value, and a needed staffing supplement, for the summer season. Staff will also continue to use the development consultant, Mr. Mulrooney, on an as -needed basis. Recommendation: Case 1 of 4: The Personnel Committee recommended the City Council adopt resolution #13-05-085 to authorize staff to extend the recruitment process for an Economic Development Manager and to hire one additional Administrative Intern. Case 2 of 4: The Personnel Committee recommended the City Council adopt Resolution #13-05-086 to authorize Staff to recruit and hire a temporary Building Inspection Intern from the existing Intern pool, or if necessary, conduct a new recruitment; the hiring range is $9.00 to $11.00 per hour, D.O.Q. Funding Source: