HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-12-02 PACKET 04.C.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL AC710N CdUNCIL AGENDA
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DATE 12l2l98 �L
PREPARED BY Administration Michelle Wolfe
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR
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COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Approve Conditional Offer of Employment to David Liermann for the Position of Public Safety
Dispatcher
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Conditional Offer of Employment to David Liermann for the Position of Public Safety
Dispatcher
BUDGET IMPLICATION $ $
BUDGETED AMOUNT ACTUAL AMOUNT FUNDING SdURCE
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
� MEMO/LETTER: Memo from Michelle Wolfe dated November 21, 1998
❑ RESO�UTION:
❑ ORDINANCE:
❑ ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATION:
❑ LEGAI RECOMMENDATION:
❑ OTHER:
ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS
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COUP�GIL AGTION TAKEN: � APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER
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To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Ryan R. Schroeder, City Administrator
From: Michelle A. Woife, City Administrator
Date: 11/23/98
Re: Conditional Offer: Position of Dispatcher to David Liermann
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Currently, we have a vacancy in the Communications Center created by the
resignation of Amy Leuck. We aiso have one full-time dispatcher on an extended
leave. Therefore, the Communications Center is currently down two positions.
We initiated a recruitment effort this past summer. A number of candidates were
invited to test for the position. Those with the highest test scores were invited to
interview.
The first round of interviews was held in August. Acting Captain Mickelson,
DispaEcher Kathy Buss, and I interviewed candidates. At that time, we decided to
proceed with two candidates for background investigations. Neither candidate
successfuily campleteci Phase Two of the background investigatiun process.
We posted the position a second time in August. Candidates meeting the
minimum qualifications were tested. Those meeting the cut-off scores were
invited to interview. Interviews were held October 26, and were conducted by the
same panel of three. From those interviews, three candidates were selected to
proceed to Phase One of the background investigation.
DISCUSSION
Mr. David Liermann has successfully completed Phase One of the background
investigation. In order to proceed to Phase Two, which includes a physicai, drug
test, and psychological evaluation, we need to make a conditional offer of
empioyment.
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Mr. Liermann is a graduate of Apple Valiey high School. Ne has an Associates
Degree from Minneapolis Community and Technical College, and an Associates
Degree from Normandale Community College. He is a Certified HazMat
Responder, listed in the National Registry of 1 Responders, and is trained in
Skywarn.
Mr. Liermann is currently employed as a loan representative with United
Companies Funding. Prior to his current position, he was employed by
Checkpoint Security as a dispatcher and by Mystic Lake Casino as a security
officer. His work at the casino included dispatch responsibilities. Mr. Liermann
also completed an internship with the City of Cottage Grove, in the
Communications Center.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends appointment of Mr. David Liermann as a Public Safety
Dispatcher. This appointment is effective only with satisfactory completion of a
drug test, psychological examination, and physical examination. Once those
conditions are met, a start date can be set. The�, Mr. Liermann wili serve a one-
year probationary period. The dispatcher position is covered by tne Dispatcher's
bargaining unit agreement.
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