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Staff seeks direction to add three full-time positions to 2025 budget
Summary
Staff proposed three new full-time positions — utilities operations, senior accounting and full-time HR support — citing higher personnel costs, workload from system acquisitions and upcoming retirements. Board asked for more detail but generally directed staff to finalize recommendations.
Staff asked the board for direction on three proposed 2025 positions: a full-time classified utilities operations role, a full-time accounting position to support increased accounts and acquisitions, and conversion of a part-time HR administrative assistant to full time to manage onboarding and compliance work. "The 3 positions that we're proposing, we added our 1 full time classified utilities operations positions... additionally, I would recommend they go in full time accounting position," Andrew said while outlining workload drivers and regulatory needs.
Directors pressed for classification detail, how the positions would be funded, and how new customers and acquisitions affect workload. Staff said the new accounting role helps process accounts receivable and payroll as customer counts grow, and noted cross-over costs for upcoming retirements. The board gave staff direction to finalize the personnel recommendations and include them in the packet for approval at the next board meeting.
