5.3.
| CC Regular Session |
| Meeting Date: | 03/24/2026 |
| Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: | {ud_pd7} |
Title
Authorization to Hire an Engineering Technician II
Purpose/Background:
The purpose of this case is to request the City Council's authorization to hire an Engineering Technician II.
As the City Council will recall, during the 2026 budget discussions, adding an Engineering Technician II was discussed, approved and the funds were included in the 2026 budget for an April 1, 2026, start date.
Therefore, a recruitment was conducted. Mr. Joseph Woltmann met the requirements of the position and was included in the recruitment process. Staff completed the necessary background checks and is recommending that he be hired as a full-time Engineering Technician II. With the City Council's authorization, Mr. Woltmann will start as the City's new Engineering Technician II on or near April 1, 2026. Mr. Woltmann, as with all City employees recognized by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) bargaining unit, will serve a six-month probationary period and will be subject to the City's Personnel Policy and the AFSCME Labor Agreement.
The primary objective of this position involves both office and field work, supporting the application of civil engineering principles, methods, and technical practices. This role will perform routine and entry-level technical engineering work for environmental, sewer, stormwater, street, and water systems, and other public works projects and programs, including computer-aided drafting and maintenance of the City’s GIS database. This role will also perform support engineering work including construction inspection and materials testing, land surveying, plan and permit reviews, and public service duties related to public works. The position will report to and work under the general guidance and direction of the City Engineer/Public Works Director.
As the City Council will recall, during the 2026 budget discussions, adding an Engineering Technician II was discussed, approved and the funds were included in the 2026 budget for an April 1, 2026, start date.
Therefore, a recruitment was conducted. Mr. Joseph Woltmann met the requirements of the position and was included in the recruitment process. Staff completed the necessary background checks and is recommending that he be hired as a full-time Engineering Technician II. With the City Council's authorization, Mr. Woltmann will start as the City's new Engineering Technician II on or near April 1, 2026. Mr. Woltmann, as with all City employees recognized by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) bargaining unit, will serve a six-month probationary period and will be subject to the City's Personnel Policy and the AFSCME Labor Agreement.
The primary objective of this position involves both office and field work, supporting the application of civil engineering principles, methods, and technical practices. This role will perform routine and entry-level technical engineering work for environmental, sewer, stormwater, street, and water systems, and other public works projects and programs, including computer-aided drafting and maintenance of the City’s GIS database. This role will also perform support engineering work including construction inspection and materials testing, land surveying, plan and permit reviews, and public service duties related to public works. The position will report to and work under the general guidance and direction of the City Engineer/Public Works Director.
Funding Source:
The funding required to fill this position is included in the approved 2026 budget.
Recommendation:
Authorize hiring Mr. Joseph Woltmann as a full-time Engineering Technician II, effective on or near April 1, 2026, at $33.504 per hour, which is step 1 of the 2026 wage scale.
OutcomeAction:
Motion to hire Mr. Joseph Woltmann as a full-time Engineering Technician II, effective on or near April 1, 2026, at $33.504 per hour, which is step 1 of the 2026 wage scale.
Attachments
No file(s) attached.
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Hagen | Brian Hagen | 03/19/2026 02:47 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Colleen Lasher
- Started On:
- 03/19/2026 11:09 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 03/19/2026