Sparks City Council Meeting 5/26/2015 2:00:00 PM

    Tuesday, May 26, 2015 2:00 PM
    Council Chambers, Legislative Bldg, 745 4th St., Sparks

General Business: 9.3

Title: Consideration, discussion and possible approval of a complement change to add one Geographic Technology Specialist.
Petitioner/Presenter: Chris Syverson, Administrative Services Director and Brian Allen, Police Chief/Chris Syverson, Administrative Services Director and Brian Allen, Police Chief
Recommendation: The City Council approve the complement change adding one position of Geographic Technology Specialist I/II - GIS.
Financial Impact: N/A
Business Impact (Per NRS 237):
     A Business Impact Statement is not required because this is not a rule.
Agenda Item Brief:

The Police Department obtained funding reimbursement to cover the costs of a Geographic Technology Specialist I – GIS position for fiscal year 2015-2016.



Background:

This additional position will allow critical mapping for the emergency response software that City of Sparks and regional dispatch utilize when answering emergency calls.  This is a highly specialized task necessitating a GIS skill set and educational background.  Therefore, obtaining the funding to hire a full time individual with the requisite experience to complete the project is particularly valuable to the department and our community.



Analysis:

Job Title

Geographic Technology Specialist I/II - GIS

Salary Range for Job Series is $42,286.40 – 59,404.80



Alternatives:
  1. The City Council may approve the complement change.
  1. The City Council may not approve the complement change.
  1. The City Council may not approve the complement change as presented by staff, and may provide other direction to the City Manager.


Recommended Motion:

I move to approve to increase the complement at the Police Department to include a Geographic Technology Specialist I/II - GIS.



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