PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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APPROVAL FOR AN ADDITIONAL POSITION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
executive summary
Staff is requesting the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approve the addition of one Full-Time-Equivalent (FTE) for a Public Information Officer for public safety communications to be added to the fiscal year 2020 (FY20) budget.
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DEPARTMENT: Administration
PREPARED BY: Name: Taryn G. Kryzda
Title: County Administrator
REQUESTED BY: Board of County Commissioners
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
On April 3, 2020 the Board had a special meeting to discuss the coronavirus (AKA COVID-19) and its impacts specifically to Martin County (County). Communication efforts and communicating with residents and the general public was a topic of discussion. It was recommended that the County consider hiring a specific public safety position to assist current staff with messaging through various means.
A job description was developed and recruitment began the week of April 6, 2020. The posting will be open through the week and closed accordingly. Staff is requesting approval by the Board to add an additional FTE to the FY20 budget. The starting salary as advertised is $60,140 and is consistent with similar positions within the County that perform communication and marketing duties and have the same level of training and skillset.
ISSUES:
None
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
Move that the Board approve the addition of one FTE for a Public Information Officer that will be assigned specifically to public safety communications and assist with overall communications within the County.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Pull this item from the Consent Agenda and direct staff accordingly.
FISCAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION
Funding will be split between the Fire Rescue and General Fund.
Funding Source
County Funds
Non-County Funds
Fire Rescue MSTU
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