HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.E.5. Authorization to Promote to Police Department Secretary-Darlene Bjerketvedt
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Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council COt~SEt~T
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Kris Wilson, Assistant City Administrator;.0
SUBJECT: Authorization to Promote to Police Department Secretary
- Darlene Bjerketvedt
DATE: June 1,2007
INTRODUCTION:
The City Council is asked to approve the promotion of Police Records Technician Darlene
Bjerketvedt to the position of Police Department Secretary.
BACKGROUND:
Following the promotion ofTeri Scherer to the newly created position of Police Records
Supervisor, the Police Civil Service Commission conducted the necessary recruitment and
testing process to fill the position of Police Department Secretary. On May 22, the Commission
certified an eligible register for the position. The eligible register is composed ofthe following
two individuals, listed in alphabetical order:
Darlene Bjerketvedt
Rhonda Zajicek
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize appointing Darlene Bjerketvedt to the position
of Police Department Secretary effective June 11,2007, at Step E of Grade 4 ($37,724) ofthe
City's Full-Time Pay Plan and subject to a six-month probationary period. Due to the fact that
Ms. Bjerketvedt is a current Department employee, no pre-employment screenings are required.
VISIONING RELATIONSHIP
Having qualified individuals working for the City leads to the effective and efficient delivery of
public services, thereby contributing to a vibrant, resilient and stable city (Goal D).
ACTION REQUESTED:
If the Council concurs, they should, by motion, authorize the appointment of Darlene Bjerketvedt
to the position of Police Department Secretary, effective June II, 2007, at Step E of Grade 4 of
the City's Full-Time Pay Plan and subject to a six-month probationary period.