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 development initiatives; and
Whereas, the initiative will permit the internal promotion of two (2) Laborers into the newly created Skilled Laborer title while defunding one (1) remaining vacant Laborer position, resulting in no budget disparity to the City; and
Whereas, the City Council recognizes that establishing the Skilled Laborer title supports the Mayoral agenda for workforce development by creating a promotional runway for qualified employees to assume higher-level operational roles and responsibilities within the Board of Water Supply; and
Whereas, sufficient funding for the creation of these positions is available within the Board of Water Supply’s 2026 Budget under Budget Code No. 001-521-54003, Salaries and Wages; and
Whereas, the salary range for the Skilled Laborer position shall be designated as Grade VI, with a minimum annual salary of Fifty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars and Eighty-Nine Cents ($58,749.89) and a maximum annual salary of Eighty Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Dollars and Seventy-One Cents ($80,870.71);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authorization to Create Positions. The Board of Water Supply is hereby authorized to create four (4) Skilled Laborer positions within the Department, subject to all applicable Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations.
Section 2. Classification and Salary Grade. 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
Section 3. Position Qualifications. The Skilled Laborer title shall require the qualifications approved by Civil Service, including possession of appropriate CDL credentials and experience in advanced mechanical and plumbing-related work.
Section 4. Internal Promotions and Position Adjustment. The Board of Water Supply is authorized to promote two (2) current employees from the Laborer title into the Skilled Laborer positions and to defund one (1) remaining vacant Laborer position consistent with this authorization.
Section 5. Budget Authorization. Funding for the positions authorized herein shall be paid from the Board of Water Supply 2026 Budget, Budget Code No. 001-521-54003, Salaries and Wages, with no resulting budget disparity to the City of Mount Vernon.
Section 6. Legislative Intent. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the creation of the Skilled Laborer title advances workforce development objectives, strengthens departmental operations, enhances employee advancement opportunities, and promotes the efficient delivery of essential public services.
Section 7. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section, or part of this Ordinance shall be adjudged invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined solely to the portion directly involved in the controversy.
Section 8. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council and subsequent approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract.