Agenda 02/24/2015 Item # 5An
2/24/2015 5.A.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to recognize Kurt Vega, Instrumentation & Electrical Technician as the
Employee of the Month for January 2015.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the Employee of the Month program is to recognize the efforts
and accomplishments of employees who have made significant contributions to the organization
and to our community.
CONSIDERATIONS: Kurt Vega, Instrumentation & Electrical Technician, has been nominated
as the "Employee of the Month" for January 2015. Kurt, an employee of the County for 2 years,
works for the Wastewater /Power Systems Department, Public Utilities Division.
Kurt is an exceptionally knowledgeable employee specifically in the areas of variable frequency
drives, instrumentation, and electrical trouble shooting in the Wastewater facilities. He has taken
it upon himself to develop and train other team members and departments in Arc Flash and
Electrical Safety which is now a countywide program. Kurt has extended himself into the
Wastewater Treatment Plants and has learned how to maintain, adjust and program the SCADA
system which now allows changes and upgrades to be tested without affecting daily operations.
Kurt takes the initiative to follow through on projects, often working closely with Project Managers
and Design Engineers, saving many thousands of dollars by repairing equipment rather than
replacing if at all possible, and by utilizing his extensive knowledge to troubleshoot issues before
they become serious problems.
All of the Power System staff admires Kurt's organizational skill, his ingenuity and perseverance,
his easy going demeanor and his exceptional knowledge of technical issues. He is an asset to
the County and community and very deserving of the Employee of the Month Award.
FISCAL EVWACT: The selected "Employee of the Month" receives a $150.00 cash award.
Funds are available in the employee's Budget Cost Center.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with
this Executive Summary.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approves the recognition of
Kurt Vega as "Employee of the Month" for January 2015.
Prepared By: Katie Whittier, Human Resources Generalist, Department of Human Resources
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2/24/2015 5.A.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 5.5.A.
Item Summary: Recommendation to recognize Kurt Vega, Instrumentation & Electrical
Technician as the Employee of the Month for January 2015.
Meeting Date: 2/24/2015
Prepared By
Name: WhittierKatherine
Title: Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources
2/3/2015 8:47:46 AM
Approved By
Name: pochopinpat
Title: Administrative Assistant, Administrative Services Department
Date: 2/3/2015 9:17:11 AM
Name: LybergAmy
Title: Director - Human Resources, Human Resources
Date: 2/3/2015 10:16:24 PM
Name: PriceLen
Title: Administrator - Administrative Services, Administrative Services Department
Date: 2/12/2015 5:21:36 PM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 2/13/2015 8:40:12 AM
Name: KimbleSherry
Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Senior, Office of Management & Budget
Date: 2/13/2015 8:48:47 AM
Name: DurhamTim
Title: Executive Manager of Corp Business Ops,
Date: 2/15/2015 8:25:23 AM
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