HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.E.4. Authorization to Hire for Accounting Clerk II Position
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To: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
From: Kris Wilson, Assistant City Administrator
Date: February 1, 2007
Subject: Authorization to Hire for Accounting Clerk II Position
INTRODUCTION
The City Council is asked to authorize the hiring of Karen Macklin for the position of
Accounting Clerk II.
BACKGROUND
At its December 11,2006 meeting, the City Council accepted the resignation of Linda
Jansen and authorized staff to begin the hiring process for the position of Accounting
Clerk II. Staff has now completed the advertising and interviewing process. A total of
135 applications were received. Five candidates were interviewed by a panel consisting
of Finance Director Gregg Voxland, Sr. Accounting Clerk Eileen Klimek and myself.
The interview panel recommends that Karen Macklin be hired to fill the position. Ms.
Macklin is currently employed as the Utility Billing Coordinator for the City of Prior
Lake.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize hiring Karen Macklin for the position
of Accounting Clerk II, with a starting salary at Grade 4, Step C ($42,454 per year),
contingent upon successful completion of a background check, credit check and pre-
employment physical and drug test.
RELATIONSHIP TO VISION
The hiring and retention of qualified City employees to serve our residents contributes to
a vibrant, resilient and stable city (Goal D).
REQUESTED ACTION
If Council concurs, it should move to authorize hiring Karen Macklin for the position of
Accounting Clerk II at Grade 4, Step C of the 2007 City Pay Plan, contingent on the
successful completion of the City's required pre-employment screenings.