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Board adopts ordinance setting new pay scale for licensed professional engineers
5453635 · July 22, 2025
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Summary
The board approved an ordinance July 22 creating a market‑based pay structure aimed at attracting licensed professional engineers; city staff said funds were included in the 2025 budget and the new structure becomes effective July 21, 2025.
The Fort Smith Board of Directors on July 22 adopted an ordinance establishing pay rates and procedures for licensed professional engineers after staff described recruitment and retention challenges in engineering positions.
Acting Director of Human Resources Eric Garban told the board the city has struggled to compete for licensed…
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