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McFarland council creates Public Works Operations Manager position with salary range up to $106,000
Summary
The council approved creating an exempt mid‑management Public Works Operations Manager position (range 41) with a proposed salary range of $83,283 to $106,000 and an estimated annual fully loaded cost of $110,000–$140,000; staff will proceed with recruitment.
City staff recommended and the council approved a new exempt mid‑management position titled Public Works Operations Manager to strengthen oversight of day‑to‑day public works operations including streets, facilities, landscaping and transit. Serena McEwen presented the job description and proposed compensation, saying the salary range is “range 41, which is exempt at $83,283, to a $106,000 annually,” with total annual cost including benefits estimated at $110,000–$140,000 depending on placement.
Staff said funding will be allocated across multiple public works divisions and incorporated into a midyear budget adjustment; council members expressed support, noting the department’s heavy project workload and the need for day‑to‑day oversight. The council approved the job description and authorized recruitment by unanimous roll call.
