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Authorization to hire an Information Technology Architect above the pay range minimum.
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Background:
The starting salary for an IT Architect is $63,107. The department conducted a search for a qualified applicant for their vacancy and would like to extend an offer of $78,000 to the selected candidate.
Analysis: The candidate has extensive experience working at the level the County expects for IT architect. The recommended salary is commensurate with the candidate's level of experience. Hiring a highly experienced individual is key to the long-term viability of the County's technology infrastructure.
Alternatives: Continue search for qualified candidates; however, this may result in delayed project work County-wide.
Financial Considerations: Salary and benefits for the minimum of the range annualize to $89,914. The requested salary of $78,000 falls between the midpoint ($77,658) and the maximum ($92,209) of the pay range and increases the annualized salary and benefits to $107,124. The difference between the requested salary/benefits and the salary/benefits at the range minimum is $17,210.
Policy Considerations: Policy 4.2001 states:
The hiring wage rate is normally at the minimum of the position's salary range. A hiring wage rate up to ten (10) percent above the minimum may be paid with the County Manager's approval. Hiring wage rates more than ten (10) percent of the range minimum will require approval from the Sedgwick County Board of Commissioners.
Legal Considerations: N/A