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034-22 - Ordinance - Positions of PW Director and IT ManagerDocuSign Envelope ID:2B271B12-F34D-4397-985A-F66D18B567BE ORDINANCE NO. 034-22 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, TO AUTHORIZE POSITIONS OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER, TO ESTABLISH GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES OF POSITIONS, AND SET THE SALARY RANGE FOR PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PUBLICATION; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the current Public Works Director/City Engineer has resigned, effective August 5, 2022; and WHEREAS, in light of the current market, the City anticipates significant difficulty in recruiting for the combined role of both Public Works Director and City Engineer; and WHEREAS, the roles of both the Public Works Director and City Engineer are critical to the operations of the City; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that separating the duties of City Engineer from the Public Works Director will be beneficial to the City; and WHEREAS, the City must set the salary range for the proposed new position of Public Works Director; and WHEREAS, based on a review of comparable positions it has been determined that a Public Works Director without a Professional Engineering license would receive a salary five percent (5%) less than a Public Works Director/City, Engineer; and WHEREAS, on the 2022 City of Port Orchard pay scale, a salary of 5% less than the current Public Works Director/City Engineer pay range equates to $61.91 to $71.81 per hour or $128,772 to $149,365 per year; and WHEREAS, the Network Administrator in the Information Technology division of the Finance Department has announced a retirement date of December 31, 2022; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that the needs of the City's Information Technology Division will be best met by the creation of an Information Technology Manager position; and WHEREAS, by the amendment to the 2021-2022 Biennial Budget, adopted on July 26, 2022, contained the addition of the newly created position of Information Technology Manager and sets the range of pay for that position; and WHEREAS, Ordinance 008-20 delegates authority to the Mayor to establish and amend job DocuSign Envelope ID:2B271B12-F34D-4397-985A-F66D18B567BE Ordinance No. 034-22 Page 2 of 5 descriptions provided they are consistent with the general qualification and duties assigned by the council; and WHEREAS, a statement of the general qualifications and duties of the two new positions is attached hereto as Appendix A, and incorporated herein by reference; now, therefore, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the creation of the position of Public Works Director with qualifications and duties as generally provided for in Appendix A. SECTION 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the creation of the position of Information Technology Manager with qualifications and duties as generally provided for in Appendix A. SECTION 3. The City Council hereby sets a salary range for the position of Public Works Director between $61.91 and $71.81 per hour on the 2022 pay scale, to be reflected in a forthcoming amendment to the 2021-2022 budget. SECTION 4. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance should be held to be unconstitutional or unlawful by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance. SECTION 5. Publication. This Ordinance shall be published by an approved summary consisting of the title. SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect five days after publication as provided by law. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 9th day of August 2022. ned byy: G,�„ lj1RT�a1j1, � �� , �'s' FrZ Q` O� � � ?t(J. rZCO F-d'1�'�89'�'317UE7�'E Robert Putaansuu, Mayor �. ~� SEAL /!/!!!llll illH51� DocuSign Envelope ID: 2B271 B12-F34D-4397-985A-F66D18B567BE ATT aS,T5igned by: F cu Brandy Wallace, MMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: DocuSigned by: Charlotte A. Archer, City Attorney PUBLISHED: August 19, 2022 EFFECTIVE DATE: August 24, 2022 Ordinance No. 034-22 Page 3 of 5 SPONSOR Y: J n Clauson, Councilm ember DocuSign Envelope ID:2B271B12-F34D-4397-985A-F66D18B567BE Appendix A Proposed New Positions Position Public Works Director Department Public Works Major Job Function and Purpose This position is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the construction, maintenance and operations of the following municipal activities: water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage utilities; streets; parks and City property; vehicle maintenance; municipal facilities (including City Hall, and other municipal buildings); and coordination of procurement for Public Works projects. Develops and implements department policies, planning and executing both short and long-range programs and goals. General Function Directs and manages the planning, scheduling and execution of operations of the department. Establishes public works strategies for addressing the needs of the city in collaboration with city management, staff and consultants. Manages personnel, materials, facilities, equipment, time and other resources to achieve organization and department goals. Coordinates with other departments, managers private or civic organizations on projects related to City utilities, facilities, streets and infrastructure. Prepares and manages the department's budget. Minimum Qualifications Include* Associate's degree is required. Bachelor's degree in construction management, Business Administration or related field is preferred. Eight (8) years of experience in utilities, roadway construction, and facilities maintenance and three (3) years of supervisory experience is required. Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license. Preferred qualifications include Water Distribution Manager II certification; Water Treatment Plant Operator I certification, and Cross Connection Control Specialist certification. Certification as a Certified Public Works Professional -Management by the American Public Works Association is desirable. Ordinance 008-20 delegates azrthority to the Mayor to establish and amend job description as needed provided they are consistent with general qualifications and duties assigned by the City Council at the time the position is created by Council. DocuSign Envelope ID:2B271B12-F34D-4397-985A-F66D18B567BE Appendix A Page 2 Position Information Technology Manager Department Finance Major Job Function and Purpose The position provides highly technical, professional and operating support for the City's information technology system. Ensures the function and reliability of the information technology system while keeping the system appropriately updated, modernized, and secure. Works with leadership to develop innovative solutions to information services challenges. General Function Under the general supervision of the Finance Director, manage the development and implementation of information technology systems and strategies to meet the City's goals and objectives. Ensure the integrity, security and effective performance of the City's information technology systems. Direct the division's planning, budgeting, purchasing, development, innovation, and software and hardware implementation. Provides ongoing information technology support for all City departments. Minimum Qualifications Include* A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field; five (5) years of experience related to the area of assignment; and demonstrated supervisory skills are required. A valid WA driver's license is required. * All position descriptions allow the hiring manager to consider any combination of experience and training that provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities.