6.2. SR 12-03-2007 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

REQUEST FOR ACTION To Item Number Ci Council 6.2. Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Administration December 3, 2007 Catherine Mehelich, Director of Economic Develo ment Item Description Reviewed by Authorize Hiring Process for Assistant Director of Economic Lori ohnson, Ci Administrator Development Position Reviewed by Action Requested Staff requests the City Council consider approval of the attached position description for the Assistant Director of Economic Development and authorize initiating the hiring process. Following Council approval, staff is prepared to initiate the hiring process immediately with the anticipation of filling the position within the next 3 months. Background/Discussion The position has been maintained by the City since 1999. The position description has been refined over the years to fit the goals of the EDA and HRA with the growth of activity in the Economic Development Division. The four primary functions of the position continue to be: 1) Coordinate the business retention & expansion program 2) Administer micro loan and grant programs; manage the EDA subcommittees 3) Coordinate marketing and communications for business recruitment and community image 4) Coordinate HRA activities Staff reviewed and discussed the position description and recommends adding the following function to better suit current and future goals of the EDA and HRA: • Develops, implements, and manages various EDA and HRA projects as assigned (e.g. micro loan program, housing rehabilitation, or redevelopment programs) The minimum quahfications for the position axe proposed to be the following: • 4-year degree u1 community development related field • 3-years applied experience (revised from 2-years minimum experience) Financial Impact The position salary and benefits are included in the 2008 EDA budget. No change is proposed to the salary range ($55,165 - $64,900) for the position. The salary may be adjusted within the pay scale of the position depending on qualifications of the selected individual. S:\EDA\ED Admin\Assistant\Action Requested 12 3 07.doc