Consider Hiring an IT Support Technician Backfilling a Vacant Position Please Note:  This case was removed from the agenda.

The purpose of this case is to authorize filling the vacant full-time IT Support Technician position. 

In August, the IT Support Technician resigned, which created a vacancy in the IT Division.  Staff conducted a recruitment process which included first and second interviews.  Mr. Michael Kinghorn was selected for the position and has passed the City's pre-employment testing. The City extended a contingent job offer which is pending City Council approval. If hired, Mr. Kinghorn will be subject to a six-month probationary period, the personnel policy and the AFSCME labor agreement.

The IT Support Technician position responsibilities include assisting the Information Technology Division (IT) with all matters of Information Technology, such as: desktop computers, mobile devices, desktop peripherals, server, network security/infrastructure, telephone systems, audio/visual equipment, door access and document imaging.  In general, the IT division's role is to maintain computers, software and systems, which allow staff to perform effectively and citizens to have access to up-to-date City conference room space, website information, etc.; as well as to improve current technologies and to add new technology in order to facilitate efficient and effective government services. 

The funding for back-filling this position is included in the 2021 budget. 

To hire Mr. Michael Kinghorn as a full-time IT Support Technician, effective on or near October 13, 2021, at $28.46 per hour which is step 3 of the 2021 wage scale.

Motion to hire Mr. Michael Kinghorn as a full-time IT Support Technician, effective on or near October 13, 2021, at $28.46 per hour, which is step 3 of the 2021 wage scale.