AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Proposed changes to the city’s human resources department were a focal point of discussion at the recent Airway Heights City Council meeting held on February 26. Stanley Schubert, the finance director, highlighted the agreement reached on a 3.75% cost of living increase, which had been introduced the previous week.
Albert Tripp, the city manager, expressed concern about the departure of the human resources specialist.
“We’re asking for a one-time increase for a period of one month,” he explained, citing a cost of $5,956 associated with this request.
Tripp elaborated on the challenges faced by the human resources department, emphasizing the need for restructuring.
“We threw everything and the kitchen sink into one single job description,” he noted.
In response, the proposal includes the creation of a new part-time human resources position dedicated to recruitment, training, and other responsibilities.
Furthermore, the plan involves elevating the existing specialist to a supervisory role over the part-time position, facilitating knowledge transfer and ensuring continuity in departmental operations. The annual compensation for the part-time position is estimated at $8,795, contributing to an overall budget amendment of approximately $26,384.
Moving forward, the city anticipates implementing these changes by March, aiming to address the workload demands and enhance the effectiveness of its human resources initiatives.
Clare is an Eastern Washington University graduate and a reporter at Free Press Publishing.
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