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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICE: $2,722,495 2 Personnel Change Requests <br /> Adopted 2025: $3,010,957 / 2026 Pro forma: $3,126,690 No Capital Expenditure Requests <br /> What potential impacts or challenges could arise if this request is not approved? <br /> If this request is not approved,potential impacts or challenges could include the following: <br /> Inconsistent front counter operations <br /> Lack of consistent training for front counter staff <br /> Added workload onto current staff,including management of front counter operations and daily supervision of Permit Technicians <br /> Loss of valuable employee(s)who may feel they have no way to progress within the department/position <br /> Permitting efficiency slows down when correctable issues aren't identified and remedied early in the process by those who thoroughly understand the multi-faceted permitting processes. <br /> Have alternative solutions or strategies been considered to meet this need without adding a new position?(If so,please describe) <br /> Alternate solutions and strategies have been considered,implemented,and ultimately vetted out,including Permit Tech staff falling under the Building Official,Assistant Building Official, <br /> and Chief Administrator.These strategies added workload to positions that are not capable of supporting the Permit Technicians on day-to-day operations without falling short in other areas <br /> of theirjob descriptions. <br /> This request will not be adding a new position but reclassifying a current Permit Technician position. <br /> If approved,how will success or effectiveness of this position be measured?(Include specific metrics,outcomes,or evaluation methods) <br /> This position includes a 6-month probationary period where the employee will be evaluated using the standard evaluation method provided by CDS and Kittitas County. <br /> After meeting the 6-month probationary period,the employee will be evaluated on a yearly basis using the standard evaluation method provided by CDS and Kittitas County. <br /> Success or effectiveness will be measured bythe employee's level of ability to meet the"Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities"section of the Lead Permit Technician job description. <br /> Feedback from the public,CDS staff,and other County Departments will also help gauge success and effectiveness of the employee. <br /> Total <br /> Lead Permit Technician Current Reclassification of current staff 8,825.14 <br />