4.6. SR 11-04-2013 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

/i Elk Request for Action Fiver To Item Number Mayor and City Council 4.6 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Consent November 4, 2013 Suzanne Fischer,Director, CODD Item Description Reviewed by Position Descriptions for Planner I and Jeremy Barnhart,Deputy Director, CODD Environmental Technician Lauren Wipper, Human Resource Representative Reviewed by Cal Portner, City Administrator Action Requested Approve by motion the revised position descriptions for Planner I and Environmental Technician Background/Discussion Consistent with discussion and direction received at the October 21, 2013,work session, the revised position descriptions for the planner I and the environmental technician were completed. While overall duties and responsibilities of the positions remain comparable,increased workload warrants a planner I in lieu of a planning intern as well as the establishment of the environmental technician position with better defined responsibilities. The deputy director manages Planning,Economic Development and Environmental Services. It is no longer practical to perform the daily planning functions in the same capacity. The planner I position will help provide the necessary support along with the existing planner/park planner. The environmental technician will assume many of the activities previously handled by the environmental administrator. With the desire to align programs with city objectives, this individual will handle the city's recycling and solid waste programs,which coincides with retaining the Garbage Fund in the budget. The environmental technician will oversee city ordinances on diseased trees, shoreland, floodplain and scenic rivers, and will provide support to the Lake Orono Improvement Association's Water Quality Committee. This individual will also be responsible to increase public awareness of city programs,to facilitate participation,and promote good stewardship throughout the community. Upon approval, staff proposes to go to market to fill the positions as soon as possible. The 2013 CODD personnel budget has suitable funding available due to position vacancies in the department. Financial Impact The revised positions will result in a $29,407 increase to the 2014 General Fund Budget from the proposed budget.With the position changes,the 2014 proposed budget is still less than the amount approved in September along with the preliminary levy. Attachments • Planner I position description • Environmental Technician position description UREI