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consider creating a separate position to accomplish this task. It is likely that an individual who could effectively accomplish these tasks will be a registered or licensed engineer or architect, experienced in the design and construction of buildings and building systems (structures, electrical, plumbing and HVAC). Time Limited Status As part of staff efforts to develop recommendations relative to the Engineering Associate position's duties, staff also have evaluated the impact of the two year time limited status on recruitment for this position. Staff believes that the time limited status will significantly impact the availability and quality of candidates for this technical position. In the local labor market, filling the position most likely will require that the County attract a candidate who already is employed. The time limited status makes it much more difficult to attract a 3 candidate from an on-going position to one for which there is uncertainty as to the future. This status also makes it more likely that a time limited employee would leave County service if another non- time limited position becomes available. Staff projects that the functions of the Engineering Associate position will be on-going and the services provided by the position will continue to be needed in the future. Consequently, it is in the County's interest to attract the best qualified candidate available and seek to retain that candidate over the long term. Recommendation: The Manager recommends the Board: ^ Approve the recommended duties for the Engineering Associate position as outlined in Attachment 1. ^ Change the position from two year permanent time limited to a regular permanent (not time limited) position. ^ Amend the Classification and Pay Plan to establish the new class of Engineering Associate at Salary Grade 68. k:\elg in\classify\manager\engassoc.doc December 5, 1998