4.6 SR 04-15-2024City of
Elk -
River
To
City Council
Meeting Date
April 15, 2024
Item Description
Hire Fire Department Administrative Assistant
Request for Action
Item Number
4.6
Prepared By
Lauren Wipper, Human Resources Manager
Reviewed by:
Mark Dickinson
Cal Portner
Tina Allard
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, the hiring of Kaitlyn Hennes to the position of administrative assistant for the fire
department effective April 29, 2024.
Background/Discussion
We went to market to fill this position left vacant in January. We received 151 applications and interviewed
12 candidates. Following second interviews, and background reference checks, we recommend Kaitlyn
Hennes for the position.
Ms. Hennes is currently working for Sherburne County as a legal administrative assistant. Her background
includes scene investigation for the Midwest Medical Examiner, as a police records technician in Brooklyn
Center, and as a compliance director for the selling and transferring of firearms. She has a bachelor's degree
in criminal justice, and is FEMA ICS 100, CJIS, and Death Investigation Academy Certified. Ms. Hennes is also
currently attending the Anoka County Fire Training Academy.
Ms. Hennes will start at step C for this position. All pay and benefits will be consistent with city policy.
Financial Impact
This is a budgeted position.
Mission/Policy/Goal
The Elk River Mission
Attachments
None
The Elk River Vision
A avelcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community p p W E R E U A Y
engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
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