5.7.
CC Regular Session
- Meeting Date:
- 05/24/2022
- By:
- Katie Schmidt, Administrative Services
Information
Title:
Authorization to Hire a Zoning Code Enforcement Officer Backfilling a Vacant Position
Purpose/Background:
The purpose of this case is to authorize hiring a Zoning Code Enforcement Officer in the Community Development Department.
In February, the Zoning Code Enforcement Officer resigned, which created a vacancy in the Community Development Department. The primary objective of this position is to provide support duties to the Community Development department in the area of code enforcement. This position performs code enforcement inspections and follow-up on zoning and public nuisance related activities, but more importantly improves case management and conflict dispute resolution. Primary service goals include providing cost-effective means of enforcing city code as it relates to violations of the City's nuisance and zoning ordinances. This staffing is necessary in order to keep up with the current volume of workload generated by complaints within the system currently established by the City Council.
Following the application period, staff conducted 16 first interviews and five second interviews. The interview panel included senior staff in Community Development.
Based on a written practical exam and other qualifications, Mr. Craig Swalchick was selected as the top candidate. Staff advanced him to the background process which included the following pre-employment checks: professional reference check, employment verification, driving record check and a drug screen. Mr. Craig Swalchick has successfully passed the City’s background process.
In February, the Zoning Code Enforcement Officer resigned, which created a vacancy in the Community Development Department. The primary objective of this position is to provide support duties to the Community Development department in the area of code enforcement. This position performs code enforcement inspections and follow-up on zoning and public nuisance related activities, but more importantly improves case management and conflict dispute resolution. Primary service goals include providing cost-effective means of enforcing city code as it relates to violations of the City's nuisance and zoning ordinances. This staffing is necessary in order to keep up with the current volume of workload generated by complaints within the system currently established by the City Council.
Following the application period, staff conducted 16 first interviews and five second interviews. The interview panel included senior staff in Community Development.
Based on a written practical exam and other qualifications, Mr. Craig Swalchick was selected as the top candidate. Staff advanced him to the background process which included the following pre-employment checks: professional reference check, employment verification, driving record check and a drug screen. Mr. Craig Swalchick has successfully passed the City’s background process.
Funding Source:
The funding for back-filling this position is included in the 2022 budget.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends hiring Mr. Craig Swalchick as a Zoning Code Enforcement Officer, effective on or near June 23, 2022 at $36.186 per hour, which is Step 5 of the 2022 Zoning Code Enforcement Officer wage scale, with a credit of three (3) vacation days.
Outcome/Action:
Motion to hire Mr. Craig Swalchick as a Zoning Code Enforcement Officer, effective on or near June 23, 2022 at $36.186 per hour, which is Step 5 of the 2022 Zoning Code Enforcement Officer wage scale, with a credit of three (3) vacation days.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Colleen Lasher | Colleen Lasher | 05/19/2022 08:02 AM |
| Brian Hagen | Brian Hagen | 05/19/2022 09:02 AM |
- Form Started By:
- Katie Schmidt
- Started On:
- 05/19/2022 07:26 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 05/19/2022