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Recommended Position & Wage Changes In recognition of added responsibilities, to promote retention, and to maintain equitable wages based job functions, staff recommends the following positions/wages be updated to reflect actual job duties: Senior Planner, Human Resources Representative, and Senior Accountant. Senior Planner Tim Gladhill has full responsibility of managing the Planning Division, the Building Division, and serves as the division head for Community Development. Tim works under the general direction of City Administrator Ulrich. In February of 2011, the Community Development department reorganized, eliminating the Planning Manager position, along with other changes. In August of 2011, Tim was asked to complete his master's degree in Geographic Information Science (with a minor in Public Policy) and to complete a leadership certificate program. His degree is complete and the certification is on track, pending the scheduling of the final session. It was anticipated (subject to City Council approval) that Tim's wage would increase (effective February of 2012) contingent upon his successful completion of schooling and effectiveness in his new role; this was put on hold due to budget concerns. In light of Tim's new responsibilities, division head status, and academic accomplishments, a title change to Development Services Manager is recommended and a wage adjustment as budgeted for in the 2012 budget. Human Resources Representative Colleen Lasher has full responsibility for managing the city's HR function while working under the general direction of City Administrator Ulrich. Colleen oversees the work of three administrative employees (2 FT & 1 PT) and serves as division head in Administrative Services. It is important to note, in September of 2010, following the resignation of the previous HR Manager, the decision was made not to rehire an HR Manager. Instead, in preparation for anticipated professional growth, Colleen was asked to complete her degree in Human Resources Management and is on track to graduate in August after completing 45 credits (15 classes) and earning a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources Management. To more accurately reflect Colleen's actual role within the City, the City Administrator recommends a title change to Human Resources Manager, along with a wage change. (It should be noted that since the city last employed an HR Manager, the wage scale was lowered to mirror that of the IT Manager and Assistant Finance Director.) Senior Accountant Denelle McAlpine has full responsibility for managing many Finance Department functions while working under the general direction of Finance Director Lund. It is important to note, in August of 2010, upon the resignation of the Assistant Finance Director, the Finance Director recommended that the position of Assistant Finance Director not be filled due to budget constraints and recommended that a lower level position of Senior Accountant be utilized. At that time, Ms. Lund stated that it was her recommendation that the Assistant Finance Director position would be brought back at a later date giving time for the current Senior Accountant, Denelle McAlpine, to demonstrate the required job & supervisory skills. Then, the Senior Accountant position would be eliminated. After nearly two years, Denelle has successfully performed the duties that were previously performed by the Assistant Finance Director. Moreover, the additional demands placed on the Finance Director (due to the departure of Heidi Nelson and Aaron Backman, etc.) have made Denelle's role in the Finance Department even more critical. Recommended Possible Title Change and Wage Change The recommendation listed below regarding the Lieutenant is not tied to the recent organizational changes; rather, it is being brought forward for consideration due inequitable compensation, as is described in the first bullet point near the top of this report "Maintenance of equitable relationship between classes, based on relative duties, responsibilities, and educational requirements". Lieutenant In February of 2010, the City Council updated Jeff Katers' title to reflect his actual role in the Police Department. Jeff s previous title was Administrative Sergeant, which did not accurately reflect his rank or level of work performed. At that time, Jeff did not receive an increase in pay and he remains at step 6 of the sergeant's pay scale;