(5)AR 040307 Project Manager (Public Works)

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ITEM #5 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 3, 2007 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: AMER JAKHER, P.E., P.W. DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER SUBJECT: APPROVE RECRUITMENT AND RATIFICATION FOR ONE PROJECT MANAGER POSITION WITHIN THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT DATE: MARCH 27, 2007 BACKGROUND: During the fiscal Year 2005/2006 mid -year budget process, Council action adopted and approved a organization chart which incorporated a single Project Manager position within the Public Works Department, Engineering Division. Since this position has been filled the Project Manager has been delegated the responsibility of developing capital projects and guiding established capital projects through the design and environmental phases. This position was permanently filled in May 2006 and will now be vacant due to an internal recruitment opportunity accepted by the incumbent. The monthly salary of a Project Manager ranges from $5,538 to $6,732. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: The duties of a Project Manager include but are not limited to: planning and development of projects and grant funding. Additionally, this position provides the Public Works Department with a liaison between regional agencies and cities with whom the City of Colton works collaboratively to complete projects. This position allows the Engineering Division to streamline the preliminary phases involved in project management and separate them from the responsibilities of construction management. Staff requests approval to move forward with the recruitment process to fill this vacancy. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Approval to recruit for the vacant Project Manager position will not have an impact on the General Fund. This position is completely funded by project funds. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Not applicable. 7/10/03 City Clerk's Office Cb