Part-time Highway Office Clerk IV – Temporary
Why? Our Senior Highway Clerk will be out having a child in early 2027
What hourly rate would be set for this temporary position? I confirmed with HR
and think it would be appropriate to start someone at $18/hour
o How many hours would you anticipate for this temporary position to
work? An average of 30 hours/week
o What can you anticipate cost associated with this position for 2026? No
increase in budget. The following cost would be reallocated from other
vacant staff positions already in the 2026 Budget. Reallocation amount October hire, 9 weeks left in the year. 9*30 hours = 270 hours
*$18/hour= $4,860.00
What is the estimated service duration? Approximately 6 months.
What can you anticipate spending for this position for 2027? No increase in
budget. The following cost would be reallocated from other vacant staff
positions already in the 2027 Budget. Reallocation amount - 15 weeks. 15*30
hours = 450 hours *$18/hour= $8,100.00
Are you considering the potential for the full-time employee not returning? No,
however with the loss of some critical senior staff and a steady increase in
resident inquiries there is potential for a long-term need in this area. We will
take this into consideration when interviewing candidates and reassess the
long-term need for the position when the proposed duration outlined here is up.
Can we utilize existing employees from other departments to fulfill the highpeak collection season? There is no availability within other departments for
this level of commitment and training.
Can the department's current part-time employees be utilized to support the
gap? Not currently.