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lour 1111.1siion: To work together to reiposibty grow our community, and to provide quality, coat -effective, and efficient government ierrlcas. CC Regular Session 4. 8. Meeting Date: 12/09/2014 By: Colleen Lasher, Administrative Services Information Title: Adopt Resolution #14-12-259 to Hire an Engineering Technician III Purpose/Background: The purpose of this case is to request authorization to hire a fulltime Engineering Technician III. In an effort to meet the applicable goals of the strategic plan the City conducted an internal and external recruitment for an Engineering Technician III. There were no internal applicants; which lead to an external recruitment where four external candidates were considered. The City extended a contingent job offer to Mr. Joe Feriancek. This offer is contingent upon City Council approval, as well as successfully passing the city's background checks, reference checks, and pre -employment drug screen and physical exam. Mr. Feriancek has successfully passed all of the requirements and is now recommended for approval by the City Council. Notification: The business reason to fill this position fits within the City's Three-year Strategic Action Plan and is essential from the City's financial perspective, allowing the Engineering Department to complete the following tasks in-house: 1) Preparing construction plans, specifications and engineer's estimates, 2) Preparing as -built plans, 3) Providing primary and/or back-up construction inspection, 4) Providing primary and/or back-up topsoil inspections, and 5) Providing primary and/or back-up storm -water infrastructure inspections for compliance with the city's Storm -water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP). In addition, this position has been identified as being essential to allowing the city to meet the "Enhancing the State, County and City's transportation system" Strategic Initiative. If this position is not filled, the city will not be able to meet this strategic initiative --meaning the implementation of the long-term road maintenance program will be further delayed. Observations/Alternatives: Option # 1: To hire a fulltime Engineering Technician III. Staff recommends hiring this position to help fulfill the public service needs of the City and to meet the goals of the strategic plan as it relates to this position, including pros such as the in-house ability to 1) Preparing construction plans, specifications and engineer's estimates, 2) Preparing as -built plans, 3) Providing primary and/or back-up construction inspection, 4) Providing primary and/or back-up topsoil inspections, and 5) Providing primary and/or back-up storm -water infrastructure inspections for compliance with the city's Storm -water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP). Cons to this option include fixed personnel costs.