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Committee advances reclassifications for animal shelter and IT, seeks job descriptions

New Haven Finance Committee · November 10, 2025
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Summary

The committee endorsed multiple classification changes: converting a vacant building attendant role to a kennel worker for the animal shelter (budget neutral) and reclassifying a vacant public‑safety applications supervisor to a general applications supervisor in IT to broaden duties and save payroll dollars.

The finance committee voted to forward several personnel reclassifications after department leaders described operational needs and projected budget impacts.

Animal shelter staff and the CAO asked the committee to reclassify a vacant building attendant to a kennel worker, citing rising shelter caseloads and the need for direct animal care and enrichment to reduce kennel stress. Staff said the change is budget neutral for the current fiscal year and that the vacant post…

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