Adopt Resolution #15-069-222 to Hire Temporary Housing Intern

The purpose of this case is to request authorization to hire an intern to work in the Community Development Public Safety Departments as a Housing Intern.  
 
The process to fill these positions includes an open competitive recruitment process, interviews, background checks, pre-employment testing, City Council approval to hire and on-boarding. 

As a result, staff selected a qualified student intern/recent graduates candidate looking for experience.   The candidate has passed the pre-employment screenings and staff recommends hiring the selected candidate.

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Option #1  To hire the selected 2015 Temporary Housing Intern

Option #2:  Not moving ahead with hiring the Temporary Housing Intern. Staff does not recommend this option due to the much needed support provided by the temporary Interns in the Community Development and Public Safety Departments. Additionally, this intern will provide key support in the following broad categories:
 

1. Review effectiveness of the City's current Rental Licensing Program and Code Enforcement Program related to housing developments.
2. Updates to the Comprehensive Plan/Housing Chapter.
3. Assist with daily administrative tasks in the Community Development Department due to high seasonal workload.

The funding required to fill these positions is included within the approved 2015 budget.

Staff recommends option #1 above, hiring the following  2015 Temporary Housing Intern:

1. Housing Intern:  Michael Healy at $12.00 per hour effective on or near September 9, 2015

Motion to adopt resolution #15-09-222to hire the following employees:

1. Housing Intern:  Michael Healy at $12.00 per hour effective on or near September 9, 2015