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CITY COUNCIL <br />AGENDA ITEM 4D <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: John Swenson, Public Safety Director <br />MEETING DATE: June 23, 2014 <br />TOPIC: Authorization to Post New Public Safety Positions <br />VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 <br />INTRODUCTION <br />Staff is requesting authorization to post three new positions to augment the incorporation and <br />operation of fire services in the Public Safety Department. <br />BACKGROUND <br />The fire department analysis included a reorganization model for the Public Safety Department <br />that included a Deputy Public Safety Director—Police Operations, a Deputy Public Safety <br />Director—Fire Operations, and an Administrative Assistant. To augment the incorporation of <br />fire services in the department in 2014 and 2015, staff would to begin the hiring process to fill <br />these positions as quickly as possible. <br />Since the deputy director positions create another level of management, Springsted was asked <br />to evaluate their job descriptions and determine the point value for each position. Based on the <br />results, the maximum annual salary for both positions would be $101,641 under the current <br />non-union compensation plan, which is 7% higher than the captain position. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Authorize staff to post the three new positions. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />Job Descriptions <br />