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I PC# ~ I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION TO BEGIN RECRUITMENT PROCESS FOR A CIVIL ENGINEER II By: Givonna Reed, Interim Human Resources Manager Background As part of the Town Center Fiscal Impact Study, late last year departments were asked to assess personnel needs over the next 13 years as the City experiences significant growth. The assessment by staff indicated that there would be an immediate need for additional civil engineering and planning staff to respond to the workload associated with implementing Town Center development plans. As the Town Center workload began to increase during the first months of this year, it became very apparent that the need to increase staffing in the areas of engineering and planning was imminent. At the April 29, 2003 budget meeting City Administrator, Jim Norman, introduced a proposal to the City Council to begin the recruitment process for a Civil Engineer II position. There was consensus that this item should be brought forward for consideration by the Council. At this time, staff is requesting authorization to begin the recruitment process for a Civil Engineer II position. Duties and Responsibilities The Civil Engineer II position would be responsible for civil engineering work that is moderately complex to very complex. Typical duties include performing professional civil engineering work in the design, construction or maintenance of engineering projects. Specifically, this position would assist with or be responsible for contract administration and plan review of the Town Center project and other miscellaneous subdivisions. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field plus 3-5 years of engineering experience in the public sector. Funding Sources The 2003 salary range for this position would be $44,000-55,000. As we are halfway through the year, this position will cost approximately $30,000 which includes salary, benefits and workers' compensation insurance. Funding will be from the General Fund. It is anticipated that this position will be funded in part by franchise fees from the fourth quarter of 2003 and also from billable time as work is performed on the Town Center and other billable projects. An amended, balanced budget reflecting all changes approved by consensus at the April 29, 2003 meeting will be presented for adoption at a future meeting. Committee Action: G:~Adminislration~HumanResources\Recruitment\PW~Engineedng\authorization to recruit civil engineer II 05-13-03.doc -291-