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La Verne raises Public Works salary ranges as director departs; recruitment launched
Summary
Council adopted resolutions resetting salary ranges for Public Works director ($172,767–$210,000) and creating a Public Works City Engineer class ($189,221–$230,000) after Director Meg McWade announced she is leaving; staff launched recruitment and plans interviews, with options to adjust retainer agreements if a dual‑qualified candidate is found.
The council adopted resolutions that adjust the salary range for the Public Works Director and add a class specification for a Public Works City Engineer as staff prepare to replace Director Meg McWade, who announced she is leaving for a position in Pomona.
City Manager Ken Domer said the Public Works Director range would be set at $172,767 to $210,000 and the proposed Public Works City Engineer range at $189,221 to $230,000, based on a review of comparable cities. The city launched an open‑until‑filled recruitment on Dec. 2, scheduled a first review on Dec. 9 and planned interviews starting Dec. 18; staff reported multiple applicants, including several highly qualified candidates.
Domer said the city may hire a candidate who holds both managerial and city‑engineer qualifications; if so, the city could reduce retainer spending on outside engineering (RKA) and reassign that retainer budget to the employee. Staff emphasized continuity is critical because sewer and water work is ongoing and a deputy director position cannot remain vacant for long.
Why it matters: The salary adjustments and job‑spec additions are intended to make the city competitive in recruitment for a technical managerial role. Council members thanked McWade for her service and emphasized finding the right candidate; the resolutions passed by council vote.
