Legislation Details

File #: 24-6964    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Position Status: Passed
File created: 10/22/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 10/29/2024 Final action: 10/29/2024
Title: Request for approval of four positions effective November 2, 2024 in the Development and Infrastructure Division.

Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1

 

Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis, Commissioner Precinct One

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Position

 

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request for approval of four positions effective November 2, 2024 in the Development and Infrastructure Division.

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Background and Discussion:

 

(Data Analyst X 2) is required to provide additional support to the Data Analytics team to transform raw data into actionable insights that inform and guide business strategies by using a blend of analytical skills, business acumen, and technical expertise with a solid understanding of data management principles.

(Manager Engineering)- This position is required to supervise, coordinate, and manage a variety of engineering activities and personnel to identify, evaluate, manage, and rehabilitate various facilities and systems and provide technical guidance and training to technical staff within Commissioner Precinct One.

(Manager of Planning) position is required to assist the Development and Infrastructure division with the implementation of all planning project efforts and the five-year Capital Improvement Plan for Precinct One’s Road and Bridge subdivision, which includes prioritizing operational needs to maintain and operate the Road and Bridge subdivision.

 

 

 

 

 

Expected Impact:

 

The Data Analyst positions (times 2) will support the Data Analytics team by designing and implementing data collection processes to gather relevant information and ensure data accuracy and completeness. It will also analyze complex datasets, perform data cleansing and validation, and present data findings to stakeholders through the development of interactive dashboards that provide clear and actionable insights.

 

The Manager of Engineering position will assess current systems and oversee the modernization of outdated infrastructure, reducing operational risks and increasing reliability, in addition to promoting environmentally sustainable engineering solutions for physical infrastructure, including transportation systems, water management, or energy-efficient building projects.

 

The Manager of Planning position will develop and operationalize the Road & Bridge framework for maintenance and operations of infrastructures that feed as an input to the 5-year CIP program. The Manager of Planning will monitor quality control project efforts of staff and external consultants, conduct various planning studies keep an inventory of assets, and create improvement plans that feed scoped projects to the five-year CIP program of Precinct One.

 

Alternative Options:

 

The court could choose not to approve the new position.

 

Alignment with Goal(s):

x Justice and Safety

_ Economic Opportunity

_ Housing

_ Public Health

X Transportation

x Flooding

x Environment

_ Governance and Customer Service

 

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Address (if applicable): Commissioner Precinct One geographical area.

Precinct(s): Precinct 1

 

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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form)

 

1070 - Mobility Fund

$14,797.46

$5,623.03

$20,420.49

$229,788.62

1000 - General Fund

$52,223.60

$19,844.96

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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs)

 

Current Position Count for Service

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Anticipated Court Date: 10/29/2024

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 11/02/2024

 

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Nicole Gilbert, Human Resources Business Partner, Commissioner Precinct One

 

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