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Resolution to approve alternative recruiting options for the next recruitment for Electrical Mechanic position in Public Works.
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WHEREAS, the recruitment for trades positions has become exceedingly difficult both in the public and private sector, and the City of West Allis is not immune to these challenges; and
WHEREAS, the last few recruitments have not resulted in any qualified candidates, and the last recruitment had one applicant who withdrew their application prior to the commencement of the interview process; and
WHEREAS, staff from Public Works, Human Resources, Communications, and Administration met to discuss various options to mitigate the challenges; and
WHEREAS, at the July 17, 2017 Administration and Finance Committee meeting, staff provided alternative recruiting options for consideration and Committee direction, and the Administration and Finance Committee gave the direction to pilot alternative methods for the next Electrical Mechanic position recruitment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of West Allis that the following actions are authorized for the Electrical Mechanic recruitment for 1-2 of the open positions:
1) Position(s) will be recruited as "Electrician".
2) Salary approval and information in the recruiting collateral shall be: "Starting hourly wage for this non-exempt position may be paid up to $35.53 per hour ($73,902.40 annually) dependent upon qualifications and experience. An additional 2% of the base pay for the position classification (currently $1077.86 annually) will be paid bi-weekly for those who possess verifiable Master Electrician licensure and as approved by the Director of Public Works.*
3) A sign-on bonus up to $2500 is authorized and shall be included in the recruitment collateral. The sign-on bonus will be modeled after the State of Wisconsin's sign-on bonus for Nurse Clinicians and Revenue staff. Details of the sign-on bonus are: "At the sole discretion of t...
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