Civil Service Meeting 8/14/26 at 2:30 p.m.

The City of Minot Civil Service Commission meeting on August 14, 2026, focused on several personnel and compensation-related procurement matters. The commission approved downgrading the Fleet Management Services Superintendent position to a Fleet Services Manager role, reducing the job grade from 74 to 65 by revising supervisory and budgeting responsibilities. Additionally, the commission discussed and approved the inclusion of Voluntary Separation Incentive Plan (VSIP) language in the 2026 pay plan, allowing the city to offer voluntary separation incentives as an alternative to reductions in force, pending City Council authorization. The discussion included eligibility criteria, confidentiality concerns, pension impacts, and application procedures. Lastly, the commission approved a pay grade adjustment for the Water Treatment Plant Instrumentation Technician position to better align with market rates and attract qualified candidates, increasing the salary range from $50,000-$75,000 to $58,000-$87,000 due to the specialized technical skills required. These actions reflect the city's efforts to manage workforce costs and recruitment challenges through strategic job reclassification and incentive programs.