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MEMORANDUM
Date: January 31, 2013
To: Mayor and Councilmembers
From: Darin Atteberry, City Manager �--
RE: Contractual Conversions
During the 2013-2014 budgeting process requests were made to convert several contractual
positions to classified jobs. In order to assess these.requests, I asked staff to develop a
systematic approach to determine appropriate criteria for contractual vs. classified positions. I
have evaluated staff recommendations and this memo outlines my findings and planned actions.
The outcome of this work is a modified definition of contractual positions based on specific
business needs including:
• Special projects or positions of a limited duration,
• Projects funded by grants,
• Budgeted internships,
• Evaluation of a position or incumbent, or
• Temporary replacement for other categories of employees
There is a business need for contractual positions that are temporary in nature and which require
more flexibility in the recruitment, discipline and termination processes. After applying this
definition to the existing 61 contractual positions, 28 positions'meet the criteria outlined above
and will remain contractual. The remaining 33 positions will be converted to classified jobs by
March 1.
Because contractual positions are already included in the total FTE for the 2013-2014 Budget,
there is no impact to overall headcount. Added costs (retirement, minimal additional leave
accrual, disability) associated with this change total approximately $94,000 and will be covered
within existing department budget resources. An outline of the types of positions being
converted from contractual to classified is provided below:
Community & Operations Services - Publicity Marketing Specialist, Customer Service
Representative, Maintenance Technician, Publicity Marketing Specialist, Admin Aid
Planning. Development & Transportation - Equipment Operator, Traffic Signal
Technician, Pavement Engineer, Building Inspector, Admin Secretary, Traffic Control
Supervisor
Police Services - Victim Advocate
Sustainability Services - Environmental Planner, Redevelopment Specialist, Program
Administrator
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Utilities Services — Line Groundworker, Business Outreach Specialist, Electric Utility
Worker
This systematic review and proper classification of employees provides fair and consistent
treatment of employees and demonstrates prudent management of the City's financial resources.