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REPORT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From the City Manager September 11, 2000 Subject Appointment to Public Works Superintendent Position above Bottom of Salary Range Recommendation That the City Council, by motion, approve the appointment of Marilyn Harang to the position of Public Works Superintendent at a salary above the bottom of the salary range. Background The Human Resources Department conducted an open recruitment and assessment process for the vacancy created when Terilyn Anderson resigned her position on April 10, 2000. Due to current market conditions and the need to find highly skilled candidates, the recruitment required extraordinary efforts and a rigorous assessment process with five candidates was held. Two candidates, including Marilyn Harang, were placed on the hiring list by Human Resources after the assessment process. In the final departmental analysis, Marilyn Harang was determined to be the best-qualified candidate for the position and has accepted an offer contingent on Council approval of the salary beginning higher than the bottom of the salary range. The current salary range for Public Works Superintendent is $6042 to $7252 per month. Marilyn Harang has agreed to a beginning base salary of $6907 per month. This is approximately 8.5% below the base compensation of $7550 per month that she is receiving in her current contract position of Special Projects Coordinator for the City of Redwood City. Ms. Harang brings to the organization over 20 years of experience in positions involving program management, regulatory compliance and contract negotiations, including ten years in city government. Ms. Harang holds a Bachelor's of Arts in Business Administration from Howard University, and a Masters of City Planning, also from Howard University, as well as numerous certificates in the fields of management and project planning. Alternative. Do not approve appointment and provide alternative direction to staff. Fiscal Impact The annual cost difference between the bottom of the salary range and the proposed beginning base salary is $10,380. Funds to pport this cost are available in the FY 2000/2001 Public Works Services bud et. \.~< ç .~. a¡tL Ed Everett City Manager Patrick Alvare Sm. Human Resources R Peter Ingram Public Works Services Director Attachment (None) ..-.....- .- 'W"