HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-07-02-J01I Public Works Positions_Additions, EliminationsAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: July 2, 2018
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving the addition or
elimination of certain employment positions [Waukee Public Works
Department]
FORMAT:Consent Agenda
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The organizational structures for departments within the
City of Waukee must evolve to meet the needs of the growing city. The
positions of Assistant Public Works Director – Engineering and Assistant
Public Works Director – Operations have been in place since January
2017. The Assistant Directors have the responsibility of supervising staff in
their respective divisions.
Upon review of the positions of Senior Engineering Technician, Stormwater
Coordinator and Maintenance Mechanic, it has been determined that functions
of supervision and coordination listed in these job descriptions are the
responsibility of the Assistant Public Works Directors and are no longer being
performed by the individuals in the named positions.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director and
Human Resource Director that the positions of Senior Engineering
Technician, Stormwater Coordinator and Maintenance Mechanic be
eliminated.
It is further recommended that an additional position of Equipment Services
Technician be added for a total of two; that an additional position of
Stormwater Inspector be added for a total of three; and that an additional
position of Engineering Technician be added for a total of three.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
PREPARED BY:Patricia Brown Holden
REVIEWED BY:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 17-
APPROVING THE ADDITION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT
POSITIONS [WAUKEE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT]
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized Municipal
Organization; AND,
WHEREAS, the Assistant Public Works Director – Engineering and Assistant Public Works
Director – Operations have the responsibility of supervising staff in their respective divisions;
AND,
WHEREAS, upon review of the Public Works Department positions of Senior Engineering
Technician, Stormwater Coordinator and Maintenance Mechanic, it has been determined that
functions of supervision and coordination listed in these job descriptions are the responsibility of
the Assistant Public Works Directors and are no longer being performed by the individuals in the
named positions; AND,
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director and Human Resource Director recommend that the
positions of Senior Engineering Technician, Stormwater Coordinator and Maintenance Mechanic
be eliminated; AND,
WHEREAS, it is further recommended that one (1) additional position of Equipment Services
Technician be added for a total of two (2); one (1) additional position of Stormwater Inspector be
added for a total of three (3); and one (1) additional position of Engineering Technician be added
for a total of three (3).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa on
this 19th day of September, 2016, that it hereby approves the additional or elimination of certain
Public Works Department positions as specified above.
____________________________
William F. Peard, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman
R. Charles Bottenberg
Courtney Clarke
Shelly Hughes
Larry R. Lyon