COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Following a recommendation from Seattle-based consultant IXP Corporation, the Branch County Board of Commissioners approved the creation of a full time IT support position for Branch County Central Dispatch during their meeting on Tuesday.
It’s hoped the IT position would allow the 911 Director and Assistant Director to focus on operations, policy and center management.
The full-time position would have a starting wage of over $54,600 with new hire benefits.
The 911 Communications Board had recommended the position be approved.
This employee would report to the IT Director and work directly with the 911 Director and Assistant Director. The cost of the position would come from the 911 budget.
Administrator Bud Norman said during last Thursday’s work session that they would like applicants to have an associate degree or comparable work experience.
There would be no residency requirement but the employee would be expected to report to work in person and not work remotely.
Meanwhile, the Board of Commissioners formally approved the process for the hiring of the next Branch County 911 Director. The three step process would start with a screening committee for the applications followed by an interview panel and the final candidates to be interviewed by Commissioners. The entire process is expected to last until June.
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