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Civil Engineer II: This position reclassification recognizes the achievement of successfully passing the Professional Engineer's examination and achieving a license to practice as a Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of MN. Obtaining a PE license allows the employee to legally sign engineering studies, reports, plans and documents on behalf of the city. The primary duties of the employee generally remain the same, except the employee is now eligible to sign off on behalf of the city those documents noted above, which will also enable the employee to assume additional duties with added responsibilities over time. This change works to provide better overall cross training and internal capacity and stability within the Engineering Department. Again, the staff in these positions have been working out of their job class in order to meet the public service needs in their respective areas. Notification: As stated, the reclassifications listed above were discussed as part of the 2020 budgeting process and have been included in the 2020 City budget. None of the positions require back filling to replace the original position. Observations/Alternatives: Observations/Alternatives: Option # 1: Reclassify the four positions as described. Option #2: Do not reclassify the above listed positions. The pros and cons of the above actions are tied to the Strategic Plan. The key reason to reclassify these positions is to more accurately recognize the job functions that these employees are currently performing and to proactively work to retain the City's talent --reducing the risk of turnover costs and loss of institutional knowledge. Funding Source: The 2020 funding required for this action has been accounted for in the 2020 budget at approximately $12,372 for all four reclassifications. Specific funding requirements are as follows: 1) Reclassify the Administrative Assistant to Human Resources Generalist $1423 2) Reclassify the Community Development Director to Deputy City Administrator $4305 3) Reclassify the Fire Marshal to Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal $3397 4) Reclassify the Engineering Technician III to Civil Engineer II $3247 Recommendation: Staff recommends option #1 to reclassify the four positions listed and to adopt resolution # 19-288. Action: Motion to adopt resolution #19-288 to Approve Position Reclassifications, effective as of January 1, 2020, as follows: 1) Reclassify the current Assistant Assistant, Sue Hurd, to Human Resources Generalist, at step 3 of the new wage scale, which is $28.06 per hour; and 2) Reclassify the Community Development Director, Tim Gladhill, to Deputy City Administrator, at step 6 of the new wage scale, which is $62.36 per hour; and 3) Reclassify the Fire Marshal, Carey Schiferli, to Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal, at step 3 of the new wage scale, which is $43.68 per hour; and 4) Reclassify the Engineering Technician III, Joe Feriancek, to Civil Engineer II, at step 3 of the new wage scale, which is $37.23 per hour.