4.8 SR 09-18-2023�,
Elk s �-
River
Request for Action
To Item Number
Ma Tor and CinT Council 4.8
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent A enda Se tembeY 18, 2023 LauYen Wi eY, Human ResouYces Mana eY
Item Description Reviewed by
Hire DeputyT Chief of Training and Logistics Mark Dickinson, Fire Chief
Reviewed by
Cal Pormer, City Administrator
Action Requested
Approve, byT motion, the hiring of Casey Neumann to the position of DeputyT Chief of Training and Logistics
effective September 26, 2023.
Background/Discussion
We received 24 applications for this position and intervie`ved 11 candidates. Follo`ving second intervie`vs and
leadership assessments, staff recommends CaseyT Neumann for this position.
Mr. Neumann was hired as a paid on-call firefighter for us in 2014. He `vas trained in our veryT first AcademyT and
has provided training at every Academy since then. He also develops and provides tYaining for our department
staf£ His current full-time job is a LAN/WAN NetwoYk Manager for the State of Minnesota where he has worked
since 2012. He also served in the Minnesota National Guard for 16 years.
Mr. Neumann holds a bacheloY's degree in business and an associate's degYee in computer science. He has
Yeceived a magnitude of certifications in the field of fire safetyr.
Due to his experience,1��. Neumann will staYt at step C foY this position. He will begin woYking for us part-time, 3
days a week, and will begin full-time on Mondayr, October 16, 2023. InsuYance benefits will begin NovembeY 1,
2023. All other pa�T and benefits �vill be consistent with city- policyT.
Financial Impact
This is a budgeted position.
Mission/Policy/Goal
The Elk River Mission
Attachments
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The Elk River Vision
A 2a�elcolning co�nlnunity 2a�ith T evolutiona� y and spizzted T esou� cefulness, exceptional
se�vice, and coln�nunity engagelnent that encou�ages and ins�iz•es pTo�pe�zty.
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Update�l• January 2023