3.7. SR 02-04-2008J
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REQUEST FOR ACTION
To Item Number
City CouncIl 3 , 7 ,
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent Februar 4, 2008 Tun Sitnon, Finance Director
Item Description Reviewed by
Authorize to Hire Full-Time Liquor Store Clerk I Lauren Wippex, Human Resource
Re xesentative
Reviewed by
Lori ohnson, Ci. Administrator
Action Requested
Staff requests City Council approval to fill the full-time liquor store clerk I position and approve the
hiring of internal candidate Vickie Berg.
Background/Discussion
The 2008 budget for the Municipal Liquor Fund included a position fox afull-tune liquor store clerk.
The original intention was to wait until July 1, 2008 to add the position, but due to an unusual amount of
part-time clerk turnover (7 unfilled positions), Dave Potvin, Liquor Store Manager would like to move
forward with filling the full-time liquor store clerk I position on approximately March 1, 2008. Dave has
an internal candidate Vickie Bexg, who has been apart-time liquor store clerk since 1996, that he feels
would be a great fit for the position.
Financial Impact
The wages and benefits for this position axe budgeted in the 2008 Municipal Liquor Fund. The additional
cost of filling the position on March 1, 2008, will be reduced by the 7 unfilled positions, which can take
one to two months to fill. In addition, the liquor stores will only be re-staffing six out of the seven
unfilled positions. This position upon completion of the six month orientation period will be at pay
grade 1, step E, which is an hourly rate of $16.99.
Attachments
• Position description
• Memo from Dave Potvin, Liquor Store Manager
Action Motion by Second by Vote
Follow Up
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City of Elk River
ver Full-time liquor Store Clerk I
Position Description
Department/Division: Immediate Supervisor:
Finance/Li uor Store Li uor O erations Mana er
Pay Grade: FLSA Status: Last Updated: (date)
1 Non-Exem t 3/2006
Positions Supervised:
N/A
Position Summary
The Full-time Liquor Store Clerk serves as a cashier and stock handler.
Essential Functions
1. Performs cashier duties.
A. Rings up sales, receives payment, gives change, provides petty cash services.
B. Performs miscellaneous maintenance duties to maintain a clean store and orderly
merchandise appearance.
2. Performs inventory management activities.
A. Moves merchandise and stock, unloads deliveries, moves stock to and from the
storeroom; inspects and verifies incoming stock.
B. Stocks merchandise on shelves, in coolers and on displays.
3. Performs other Liquor Store duties.
A. Makes bank deposits.
B. Prepares daily cash reports.
C. Supervises Part-time Liquor Store Clerk employees in absence of Liquor Store
Manager and Liquor Store Assistant Manager.
4. Performs other essential job duties.
A. Regular and timely work attendance.
B. Follows all safety procedures.
C. Participates in safety training.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
^ Knowledge of state and local liquor laws.
^ Skill in operating a cash register and 10-key calculator.
^ Ability to lift 50 pounds.
^ Ability to quickly and accurately make change.
^ Ability to communicate with the public.
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^ Ability to attend seminars and classes as directed.
^ Ability to work a variety of hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
^ Ability to learn and operate computer based inventory management system.
Minimum Qualifications
^ High school diploma or equivalent.
^ One-year retail cashier experience.
^ Must be at least 18 years old.
Preferred Qualifications
^ Municipal Liquor Store experience.
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Full-time Liquor Store Clerk I
To: Tim Simon, Finance Director
From: Dave Potvin, Liquor Manager
Subject: Full Time Liquor Clerk Position
Date: January 28th, 2008
An unusual amount of part time clerk turnover has created an
immediate need for help, especially at Northbound. I would
like to move up the addition of a full time clerk, originally
in the budget for 7/01/08, to 3/01/08. I am recommending
Vickie Berg, a part time clerk who has been with us since
1996, for this position.