Board of Estimate and Contract:
RESOLVED, that an Ordinance adopted by the City Council on May 27, 2026, and signed by the Mayor on May 27, 2026, authorizing the Creation of four (4) Skilled Laborer Positions within the Board of Water Supply of the City of Mount Vernon - (the Skilled Laborer position shall be designated as Grade VI and compensated in accordance with the following salary schedule:
* Minimum Salary: $58,749.89
* Maximum Salary: $80,870.71
; be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
CREATION OF FOUR (4) SKILLED LABORER
POSITIONS WITHIN THE BOARD OF WATER
SUPPLY OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON
Whereas, by correspondence dated May 19, 2026, the Commissioner of the Board of Water Supply of the City of Mount Vernon requested to create four (4) Skilled Laborer positions within the Department, subject to applicable Civil Service rules and regulations; and
Whereas, the Board of Water Supply of the City of Mount Vernon has determined that there is an operational need to establish four (4) Skilled Laborer positions in order to strengthen and support the maintenance, repair, and operation of the City's water infrastructure systems; and
Whereas, the proposed Skilled Laborer title has been reviewed and approved by Civil Service, including approval of the official job specification for said position; and
Whereas, the Skilled Laborer position differs from the existing Laborer classification in that it requires Commercial Driver's License (CDL) credentials and demonstrated experience in advanced mechanical and plumbing-related skills necessary to perform higher-level operational duties and responsibilities; and
Whereas, the creation of the Skilled Laborer title will provide a promotional pathway and career advancement opportunity for employees currently serving in the Laborer classification, thereby supporting employee retention and workforce develo...
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