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<br />Funding for a part-time (20-hour per week) Customer Service Specialist position was included in <br />the adopted operating budget for 2024. Staff is recommending that we utilize the budgeted funds <br />for this position to recruit a temporary Administrative Assistant position to assist with special <br />clerical projects such as scanning and records retention and front-counter management. <br /> <br />If approved, staff anticipates posting the position with the League of MN Cities for direct hire <br />and/or working with a local area staffing agency to find a placement for a short-term contract. <br />This will provide additional coverage during the remaining summer months when permitting <br />workload is increased. <br /> <br />BUDGET: <br />A total of $36,430 was allocated in the 2024 operating budget for additional customer service <br />staffing of 20 hours per week. Staff recommends utilizing the budgeted funds for a temporary <br />full-time position at 40 hours per week for the remainder of 2024. The anticipated hourly rate for <br />this position is $24.14 to $26.57 per hour. If a staffing agency is utilized, the hours of work will <br />be adjusted to remain within the budgeted allocation. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />Staff requests City Council review and approval of the draft Administrative Assistant position <br />description and recommends Adoption of a Motion the advertise and hire a full-time, temporary <br />Administrative Assistant position immediately. <br />