3.3. SR 10-08-2001MEMORANDUM
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TO:
Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator
DATE:
October 8, 2001
SUBJECT: Authorization to Hire Building Permit Technician
3.3.
Forty-four applications were received for the position of Building Permit Technician
with the Building and Zoning Department. Many well qualified people applied. Six
applicants were interviewed and two received a second interview.
Staff is recommending that the city hire Jennifer Harmer for the position of
Building Permit Technician. Ms. Harmer is an Elk River resident. She has a two-year
degree from Anoka Ramsey and has worked for the past 12 years at Cemstone Ready-
mix as a dispatcher. Ms. Harmer's former employers gave her an excellent
recommendation. Her experience with contractors makes her a good fit in the Building
and Zoning Department.
Staff further recommends the following conditions of hiring:
starting wage of $11.82 per hour (pay grade 7, step A),
starting date 10/15/01,
completion of orientation period April 15, 2002,
normal cost of living increase in January 2002,
first step increase July of 2002.