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STAFF REPORT
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Date: August 6, 1996
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Mohammad R. Mostahkami, Acting City Engineer /11/"
SUBJECT: REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO FILL VACANCY WITHIN THE
ENGINEERING DIVISION
Summary
As part of the approved 1996-97 Operating Budget, a full-time
Senior Engineering Aide position was eliminated from the
Development Services Department/Engineering Division. Since
budget approval, a full-time Assistant Engineer position has also
become vacant due to retirement. Staff is seeking City Council ' s
approval to fill the vacant Assistant Engineer position through
promotion.
Discussion
The Assistant Engineer position provides the Engineering Division
with professional office and field engineering work in the
design, investigation, and construction of public works projects.
This position is responsible for handling various traffic
engineering requests, management of engineering consultant
services, preparation of engineering design drawings and
specifications, final cost estimates and reports for public works
projects, and reviewing bids for conformance with City Standards.
Additionally, this position is responsible for checking
engineering plans, supervising and inspecting City construction
projects in progress, and preparing technical engineering reports
and special traffic and other engineering related activities and
studies. This position is also responsible for reviewing Federal
and State laws and regulations related to various public works
activities, and ensures monitoring and compliance.
Filling this position is recommended to meet the above mentioned
objectives.
Fiscal Impact
The Assistant Engineer position is included in the Fiscal Year
1996-97 Operating Budget.
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Mayor and City Council
August 6, 1996
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Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Development
Services Department/Engineering Division to fill the vacant
Assistant Engineer position.
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WILLIAM R. KELLY
City Manager
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