HomeMy WebLinkAbout#07 - Building Inspector HireSTAFF REPORT
DATE: October 6, 2020
CONSENT
AGENDA ITEM: Hiring Building Inspector
SUBMITTED BY: Jake Dickson, Assistant City Administrator
BACKGROUND:
One of two Building Inspector positions has been vacant since July. The City advertised for the Building
Inspector Position from August 5th to August 21st. Staff conducted interviews on September 25th.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
Should Christopher Chandler be hired as the Building Inspector at the terms described below?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
Staff is recommending the Council hire Christopher Chandler as Building Inspector, contingent on drug
and background screening. Staff is further recommending a wage of $37.06/hour.
Chandler has worked for multiple metropolitan area cities for nearly 10 years and holds a Building Official
License. His start date would be October 13th.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Wages, taxes, and benefits for the remainder of the year are $54,623. Wages, taxes, and benefits for this
position are budgeted.
OPTIONS:
1) Hire Chandler as Building Inspector at the terms described above
2) Offer the job to Chandler under different terms
3) Offer position to another candidate
4) Re-advertise the position
RECOMMENDATION:
If removed from the consent agenda:
Motion to hire Christopher Chandler as a Building Inspector at a wage of $37.06 per hour contingent
upon passing a background check and drug screen.
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