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Home My WebLink About16-084 - Rose Warren - Grant Funded Employment AgreementOf City f Tukwila 16 -084 Council Approval N/A Allan Ekberg, Mayor Human Resources Department - Stephanie Brown, Director CITY OF TUKWILA Employment Agreement (Grant - Funded Employment Agreement) THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ('Agreement ") is made and entered into effective between the City of Tukwila (hereinafter referred to as "City" and Rose Warren (hereinafter referred to as "Employee "), an individual. The City and the Employee are referred to collectively herein as "the Parties." WHEREAS, the City has acquired grant funding under the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) program to hire a Lead Transportation Outreach Coordinator. This position will work with the business and residential community in Tukwila and South King County to develop and implement transportation demand management projects in the South King County areas of Tukwila, Renton, Kent, Sea -Tac, Federal Way, Auburn, Des Moines and Burien. The Lead Transportation Outreach Coordinator will help develop materials, introduce transportation solutions, assist local area employers and employees in finding alternative transportation options and develop a comprehensive marketing campaign with the jurisdiction representatives. The main geographic area of focus are the urban centers in South King County as defined by the Puget Sound Regional Council. WHEREAS, the City wishes to utilize this grant funding to hire the Employee to oversee these grant funded projects. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, the Parties agree as follows: Term. Parties understand that this position is grant- funded, and as such this Agreement shall remain in full force in effect from March 2, 2016 until December 31, 2018 the earlier of completion of the Project or exhaustion of the grant funding ( "Term "), unless sooner terminated pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. Duties Ernployee shall perform the duties set forth in Scope of Duties, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and as listed above. The Employee shall report to the CTR Coordinator for the performance of specific duties under this agreement. Compensation. In Consideration of the services rendered by the Employee, the City agrees to pay the Employee a rate of $25 per hour. Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206 - 433 -1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov Working Hours and Schedule. The working hours of the Employee shall be the equivalent of forty (40) hours per week on an annualized basis, exclusive of the meal period. The Employee and City may negotiate a mutually agreed upon work schedule. Benefits. The City shall provide the Employee with the following fringe benefits: a) Vacation — One day a month with carry over provisions for the duration of this agreement. No pay -off upon termination of this agreement. b) Sick Leave — One day a month with carry over provisions for the duration of this agreement. No pay -off upon termination of this agreement. c) Retirement — Position is eligible for retirement benefits through the State of Washington Public Employees Retirement System for the duration of this agreement d) Medical Insurance — The Employee shall receive medical insurance for herself only through Group Health Cooperative or the City's Self- Insured plan at the choice of the employee. For Group Health Cooperative coverage, the Employee shall pay any premium amount in excess of the Employer's contribution through payroll deduction that exceeds the maximum dollar amount contribution for the City's Self- Insured plan. e) ORCA Card -The City will provide a monthly transit pass throughout the duration of this agreement in accordance with the Commute Trip Reduction Program. f) Holidays — 10 holidays recognized by the City throughout the duration of this agreement. Direct Deposit — Yes. g) Taxes. All federal income tax, FICA tax, industrial insurance, retirement and other payments as they pertain to the Employee's contributions under this contract shall be deducted by the City and appropriately distributed as provided for under the grants. The City will make all required employer payments for FICA, retirement, industrial insurance and similar accounts. Termination. This is an employment at -will agreement and can be cancelled for any reason by either party. Termination will cease the obligations of both Parties under this agreement and no salary or benefits will be due the Employee past the effective termination date. General. 1.1. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and understanding of the Parties, and supersedes all prior agreements, arrangements, and understandings. 1.2. No representation, promise, or inducement has been made by either party that is not embodied in this Agreement, and neither party shall be bound by or liable for any alleged representation, promise, or inducement not so set forth. The section headings contained herein are for reference purposes only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. 8.3 This Agreement may be amended, modified, superseded, cancelled, renewed or extended, and the terms or covenants may be waived, only by a written instrument executed by both of the Parties, or in the case of a waiver, by the party waiving compliance. The failure of either party at any time or times to require performance of any provisions hereof shall in no manner affect the right at a later time to enforce the same. No waiver by either party of the breach of any term or covenant contained in this Agreement, whether by conduct or otherwise, in any one or more instances, shall be deemed to be, or construed as, a further or continuing waiver of any such breach, or a waiver of the breach of any other term or covenant contained in this Agreement. 8.4 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of the State of Washington. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement as of the date first above written. CIT OF TU IL A Ian E berg, Mayor Date: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Rachel Turpin, City Attorney cc: Rose Warren Jack Pace, DCD Director Maggie Lubov, CTR Coordinator Craig Zellerhoff, Fiscal Coordinator Human Resources EMP. OYEE Rose 4arren Date: 1 (�% Ste hanie Brown, PHR Human Resources Director .( ty ot I ukwila - (!lass Specitication bulletin Nage 1 ot 2 CTR - Lead Transportation Outreach Coordinator* (Grant Funded Contract Position) CITY OF TUKWILA Established Date: Jun 19, 2015 Revision Date: Jun 19, 2015 Bargaining Unit: Not Applicable Class Code: 9052 SALARY RANGE $0.00 Hourly FLSA: Non - Exempt DESCRIPTION: The Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Lead Transportation Outreach Coordinator is a full time grant funded limited term position with an office location at the City of Tukwila. This position will end December 2018. The CTR - Lead Transportation Outreach Coordinator works with the business and residential community in Tukwila and South King County to develop and implement transportation demand management projects in the South King County areas of Tukwila, Renton, Kent, SeaTac, Federal Way, Auburn, Des Moines and Burien. The CTR - Lead Transportation Outreach Coordinator will help develop materials, introduce transportation solutions, assist local area employers and employees in finding alternative transportation options, and develop a comprehensive marketing campaign with the jurisdiction representatives. The main geographic area of focus are the urban centers in South King County as defined by the Puget Sound Regional Council. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Establish effective relationships with commuters, employers, residents, agencies, businesses, community groups and promote alternative transportation options. • Analyze and evaluate TDM programs. • Develop detailed work plans, develop user guides and other marketing materials to attract new customers, retain users and expand the TDM program to employers and employees. • Implement public outreach and marketing efforts and participate in developing and implementing promotional and advertising campaigns and events. • Work with City Representatives to complete outreach to employers, employees and residents and assist with transportation assessments. • Participate in planning, publicizing, attending and evaluating of events. • Schedule and implement trainings for businesses and employees. • Prepare and distribute press releases, newsletter and community information; track community comments; and coordinate public relations and other marketing activities pertaining to transportation alternatives. • Other duties as assigned such as customer service, work plan preparation and public speaking. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: https: // agency. governmentjobs. com /tukwilawa /default.cfm ?action= specbulletin &ClassSpecl D= 10771... 3/3/2016 airy or i ukwua - Mass apecirication tsuuetin rage 2 of 2 • General knowledge of business and public administration practices including record keeping and tracking, office procedures, office equipment, and English usage spelling, grammar and punctuation. • Principles of budgeting. • Data collection and report preparation. • Knowledge and interest in transportation issues. • Understanding of TDM programs and techniques. • Proficiency in use of personal computers and common office software programs (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). • Physical ability sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position. EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REOUIREMENTS: Minimum Qualifications: (A) Graduation from a four -year college or university with a degree in marketing, planning, communications, business administration, or a field or discipline related to the assigned area; AND (B) 3 to 5 years of increasing responsible outreach and community relations experience; (C) Any equivalent combination of experience and education that meets the minimum requirements may be substituted. Special Requirements: Valid Washington State Driver's License. Selection Guidelines: May include formal application; review of education and experience; oral interview by a selection panel; reference check; final selection. These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. https: // agency. governmentjobs. com /tukwilawa /default.cfm ?action= specbulletin &ClassSpecl D= 10771... 3/3/2016