HomeMy WebLinkAbout#06 - Part Time Fire Fighter Hiring STAFF REPORT
DATE: December 1, 2020
CONSENT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jake Dickson, Assistant City Administrator
REVIEWED BY: Dustin Kalis, Fire Chief
AGENDA ITEM: Approve Hire of Part Time Firefighters
BACKGROUND:
The City authorized the creation of a Part Time Firefighter wait list on November 5, 2019 to vill
vacancies that may arise in the Part Time Firefighter staff. As of September 21, 2020 there are 2
vacancies in the Part Time Firefighter staff. Staff received appplications in the fall and interviewed
candidates from November 19 to November 24.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
Should the Council make a conditional job offer to Chris Mellen and Tim Oachs?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
Staff is recommending the Council approve the offer to applicants.
The applicants have met the minimum requirements of the hiring process as well as the interview process.
Upon approval of this Conditional Job Offer, applicants will move forward in the process. Pending
successful completion of the Psychological Evaluation, Medical Evaluation, Abilities Test, Background
Screening, and Drug Screening, the applicants will be placed on the department as Part Time Firefighters
under a six month probationary period.
The addition of two Part Time Firefighters will bring Part Time Fire staff to 7 members, which is fully
staffed and will allow for seven days a week coverage.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Wage of $17.99/hour when shift coverage starts. Wage and benefits are provided within the 2020
adopted budget. Cost to equip both Firefighters with turnout gear is $6,450.
OPTIONS:
1) Make conditional job offer to continue with process.
2) Do not approve conditional job offers
RECOMMENDATION:
If removed from consent agenda:
“Motion to hire Chris Mellen and Tim Oachs as Part Time Firefighters at a wage of $17.99/hour.”
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