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Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Kris Wilson, Assistant City Administrator
SUBJECT: Authorization to Hire Administration Department Secretary
DATE: June 1, 2012
Introduction
The City Council is asked to authorize hiring Edna Nicholas for the position of Secretary in the
Administration Department.
Background:
As part of the administrative reorganization that followed the City Clerk's retirement, the
administrative support position in the Administration Department was increased from a part-time
Office Service Worker to a full -time Secretary position. The position is currently vacant due to
the transfer of Carmela Nascene to a position in the Engineering Department several months ago.
Recommendation
Staff recommends hiring Edna Nicholas for the position of Secretary in the Administration
Department, contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre - employment
physical /drug -test. Ms. Nicholas holds an Associate's Degree in the secretarial field and has
nine years of secretarial experience in a university setting. It is recommended that her starting
wage be Step E of Grade 4 of the 2012 Non -Union Pay Plan ($19.92 per hr.).
Relationship to Vision
This agenda item relates to Goal E: Deliver effective and efficient public services by a staff of
well - trained, caring and professional employees.
Action Requested
If the Council concurs, it is asked to authorize the hiring of Edna Nicholas for the position of
Secretary in the Administration Department, at Step E of Grade 4 of the 2012 Non -Union Pay
Plan, subject to successful completion of the required pre - employment screenings.