Fairfax council agrees to repost Public Works I job after resignation

The Fairfax City Council voted to repost a Public Works I position after an employee resigned, and directed staff to use the same hiring committee for new interviews.

Council members were told that Dallas resigned effective Wednesday the 31st and that Logan began work the prior Friday. Staff said a third application arrived after previous interviews had been scheduled; councilmembers agreed they wanted to see any additional applicants before making a final hire. A councilmember noted that Iowa law requires the posting be open for 10 days to allow for veterans' preference and that the opening would be posted on the city website.

Council moved to post the vacancy and to proceed with the same hiring committee; the motion passed. Councilmembers discussed keeping the posting open until the city finds a recommended candidate so the pool can be expanded as applications arrive.

The motion did not specify a mover or seconder in the record. The council did not set a final appointment at the meeting; members indicated they hope to have a recommendation by the next regular meeting.