Commission approves refilling IT opening with higher-grade network/security role to avoid new hire request

Jul 10, 2025

IT director will refill a recently vacated position at a higher grade (proposed grade 16) rather than request a new position for 2026; commissioners approved moving forward and staff will present final job title and pay authorization at a business meeting.

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Corey Meyer, IT/GIS director, asked the commission to allow his department to refill a recently vacated position and to retitle and upgrade the vacancy to a higher-grade network/security role. Meyer said the change will meet the department’s need for increased security and technical skills while eliminating a separate new-position request planned for the 2026 budget.

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