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TO: Aurora City Council
FROM: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
DATE: February 28, 2014
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Recommending the Appointment of Joseph E. Jones as Emergency Management Coordinator.
Background
The Emergency Management Coordinator position was first advertised on November 18, 2013. In order to attract the most qualified candidates for this specialized role, the position was posted on the City of Aurora's website, the Blueline (a public safety website) and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) website. A total of thirty-nine individuals applied for the position, none of whom were Aurora residents.
Following the screening of the initial thirty-nine applicants by Human Resources, Fire Chief John Lehman and Police Commander Joseph Groom, four were selected for first-round interviews. The interviews were conducted by Chief Lehman, Commander Groom and Assistant Director of Human Resources, LaDonna Carr. Of the four, two final candidates were selected for a second interview.
The second interviews were conducted by Mayor Weisner, Chief Management Officer Carie Anne Ergo, Chief Lehman, Commander Groom and Chief Administrative Services Officer, Alex Alexandrou. Following the second interview, both candidates also completed a job assessment created specifically for the Emergency Management Coordinator position, in order to ascertain the candidate's compatibility for the position.
Discussion
The decision to recommend Mr. Joseph Jones for the position of Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Aurora was unanimous. The entire span of Mr. Jones' thirty-year career has been based in the emergency management and public safety arena. He is highly degreed and has acquired numerous certifications in the field of emergency management.
During the interview process, Mr. Jones consistently demonstrated knowledge and understanding of best practices within the field. He also exhibited the ability to be proactive in implementing necessary processes and procedures to take the city's Emergency Management department to the next level. Staff agreed the combination of Mr. Jones' education and experience will serve the residents of Aurora well. A copy of Mr. Jones' resume is attached for your review.
Recommendation
I would appreciate your favorable consideration of this recommendation. If there are any questions related to this appointment, please do not hesitate to contact me.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Appointing Joseph E. Jones to the position of Emergency Management Coordinator.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora is in need of and Emergency Management Coordinator; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Weisner, Fire Chief John Lehman, Police Commander Joseph Groom and the Aurora City Council have unanimously determined that Joseph E. Jones meets the qualifications to fill said position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, that effective upon passage of this resolution, Joseph E. Jones is hereby appointed to the position of Emergency Management Coordinator at Job Code 221, Salary Grade 15, Step 2, $45.55 per hour, $94,744.00 annually.
PASSED AND APPROVED on ______________.
AYES ____ NAYS ____ NOT VOTING ____ ABSENT ____
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Alderman Bohman, Ward 1 Alderman Garza, Ward 2
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Alderman Mesiacos, Ward 3 Alderman Donnell, Ward 4
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Alderman Peters, Ward 5 Alderman Saville, Ward 6
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Alderman Hart-Burns, Ward 7 Alderman Mervine, Ward 8
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Alderman Bugg, Ward 9 Alderman Johnson, Ward 10
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Alderman Irvin, At Large Alderman O'Connor, At Large
ATTEST:
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City Clerk Mayor
Attached:
Joseph E. Jones, Resume