Item Coversheet

*4.A.5.


Shakopee City Council
January 17, 2023


FROM:Andy Hutson, IT Director
TO:Mayor and Council Members
Subject:
Information Technology IT Specialist internal employee hire Joe Ostlie.
Policy/Action Requested:
Approve the hiring and pay grade 160 step 5 ($80,704) of Joe Ostlie for the open IT Specialist role.
Recommendation:
Approve the hiring of Joe Ostlie for pay grade 160 step 5 ($80,704) for the IT Specialist role.
Discussion:
Joe was selected by staff to fill the open IT Specialist role from several rounds of panel and technical interviews including internal and external candidates. 
Budget Impact:
This is a standard hire for an open IT position within the 7 step pay range. The pay level is a lateral move for Joe Ostlie from his current role in the city.