Consider Hiring a Part-time Recreation Specialist Backfilling a Vacant Position 

The purpose of this case is for the City Council to consider filling the vacant part-time Recreation Specialist position.

The City's former Recreation Specialist, Ms. Kayleigh Sonterre, submitted a letter of resignation, effective October 19, 2021.  As a result, staff conducted a recruitment process to fill the position.  Staff interviewed many candidates, including Ms. Marla Martinez, who was selected to advance in the recruitment process.  Ms. Martinez completed the necessary pre-employment background checks and staff recommends Ms. Martinez for the twenty hour per week part-time regular position of Recreational Specialist. Ms. Martinez is aware of staff's proposal to increase this position to 29 hours per week later in 2022; Ms. Martinez stated she does have flexibility in her schedule if that were to be the case. Ms. Martinez will be subject to a 6-month probationary period, the City's Personnel Policy and AFSCME union contract.  

The Recreation Specialist works under the general guidance and direction of the Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent. This position facilitates the development and ongoing administration of diverse annual recreational programs serving all ages and demographics.  In addition, this position develops programs, organizes content, and engages public and private providers, as well as creates and maintains methods for evaluating offerings for consideration in future programming. 

The funding for back-filling this position is included in the 2022 budget. 
 

To hire Ms. Marla Martinez as a part-time Recreation Specialist, effective on or near January 11, 2022, working twenty hours per week at $23.26 per hour which is step 1 of the 2022 wage scale.

 

Motion to hire Ms. Marla Martinez as a part-time Recreation Specialist, effective on or near January 11, 2022, working twenty hours per week at $23.26 per hour which is step 1 of the 2022 wage scale.