HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.D.3. Authorization to Hire Paid-on-Call Firefighters �� Consent Business 4. D. 3.
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TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Kris Wilson, Assistant City Administrator
DATE: 08/07/2013
SUBJECT: Authorization to Hire Paid-on-Call Firefighters (E)
Action Sought
The Council is asked to authorize the hiring of two paid-on-call firefighters.
Background
Staff is currently working on the selection process to fill four paid-on-call firefighter positions.
Two candidates have completed all phases of the process (oral interview, background check,
pre-employment physical and drug test, physical agility test, and pre-employment psychological
evaluation). Results of the pre-employment psychological evaluation, which is the final step in
the process, are expected late Friday afternoon. If the results are positive, the names of both
candidates will be brought forward for hire at the Council meeting.
Two other candidates are also in the process, with the goal of bringing them forward for hire at the
August 20 City Council meeting.
Budget Impact
Funding for these positions is available within the adopted 2013 budget for the Fire Department.
Relationship to Vision
This items relates to Goal E: Deliver effective and efficient public services by a staff of
well-trained, caring and professional employees.
Requested Action
A request to authorize the hiring of two paid-on-call firefighters is expected to be on the table
Wednesday evening.
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