Authorization to Hire a Part-time Planning Division Administrative Assistant 

The purpose of this case is to authorize filling the vacant part-time Administrative Assistant position.  

On April 1, 2024 the City Council approved promoting Ms. Dana Verbeek to the position of Rental Housing Inspector.  As a result, the part-time Administrative Assistant position required filling. In order to fill the vacant position, a recruitment was conducted. Staff conducted the necessary pre-employment background checks and recommends Mr. Sahal for the position.  Mr. Sahal will be subject to the terms of the City's Personnel Policy and AFSCME union contract, including a six-month probationary period.  

The Administrative Assistant position provides a variety of responsible administrative support functions for the Community Development Department, especially the Planning Division.  Position responsibilities include providing excellent customer service to residents, contractors, staff and others; routing phone calls, attending city events, scheduling meetings, writing business letters and documents, and counter help at the Community Development / Economic Development windows. 

This is a part-time twenty-five (25) hours per week position; working Monday - Friday. 

The funding for this position is included in the approved 2024 budget.

To hire Mr. Abdi Sahal as a part-time Administrative Assistant, effective on or near June 17, 2024 at $24.679 per hour, which is step 1 of the 2024 wage scale.

Motion to hire Mr. Abdi Sahal as a part-time Administrative Assistant, effective on or near June 17, 2024 at $24.679 per hour, which is step 1 of the 2024 wage scale.