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John Polansky Closing
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 8. Is there anything else you would like to add?
12:17 PM
John acknowledges his weaknesses and addresses them by learning as much as he can in areas he feels he needs
more understanding. He thinks his current areas of weakness include his areas of technical computer skills. This
General Questions includes only a basic understanding of typing, however he is very familiar with TrackIt.
1. Why are you open to or actively looking for a new position?
Overall Comments:
John is looking for a new position because he has no room for advancement in his current role.

2. Please tell me about your current position and its day-to-day responsibilities. What is some of the overlap you John Polansky
see between your current position and this one? - Looking for a new position b/c where he is, he cannot go further. There is no opportunity to move up.
- Currently works the counter, answers public questions, interprets codes and the application of them so the best
John currently does anything from working the counter to working the field and enforcing codes. He answers ques- determination is made in recommending the interpretation. Handles anything that comes down the pike in terms of
tions for the public, interprets codes and the application of them so the best determination is made in terms of the projects. Answers technical questions. Has cannabis experience. John is very familiar with a wide variety of code ap-
financials of the situation. John is currently multi-tasking by juggling about 3 dozen large projects. He has cannabis plication across commercial and residential. Prides himself on timely answers. Currently multi-tasking about 3 dozen
experience and is very familiar with a wide variety of code application across residential and commercial projects. large projects. Runs parallel paths with his current boss (Building Official).
- The move would be a career advancement. He is looking to be rewarded for his lengthy experience. Has been to
Arcata many times and would love to be part of the community.
Position Specific Questions - Currently manages these various communications with his position in Eureka. He understands both the language of
3. What excites you most about the City of Arcata? the position and how to communicate it to the public and investors. Works with fire department to enforce overlap-
ping codes, works with public works to make sure projects are performed to code, and works with waste manage-
John is excited to have the opportunity to finally move his career forward. He would also love to be a part of the ment on various ordinances that apply to out flow of waste into the wastewater facility. Gets investor calls (mostly
community. with cannabis businesses) regularly. John communicates exactly what is needed in terms of investment of capital and
how it affects return on investment and the budget needed.
4. This position includes communication with both the public, other city departments, and investors. How do you - Greatest strength: Ability to earn trust from coworkers and public. Would like to improve his formal training. He is
manage these various communications? more self-taught due to lack of access to professional training in his current position.
- When John worked with Trinity County in California, he had to interact with the county sheriff regarding a deck he
John currently manages these various communications in his role with Eureka. He understands the language of the built without permits. John offered his help in processing the necessary permits. He had to finesse the situation to
industry when speaking with other departments and is able to translate that to the public and investors. John works make sure that everyone within the county was still abiding by the building codes. John is proud of how he com-
with the fire department to enforce overlapping codes, he works with the public to ensure that projects are planned municated the need for permitting to the sheriff and recognized the sensitivity of the situation. The outcome was
to code, and works with waste management on various ordinances that apply to the outflow of waste into the waste- positive.
water facility. He gets investor calls (mostly from the cannabis investors) regularly. John communicates exactly what - John has been through life-changing situations with his family and he is using his new lease life to find the career he
is needed in terms of investment of capital and how it affects the return on investment and the budget expectation. believes he deserve. He wants to build his retirement back up and seeks to use this position and opportunity as the
final stop in his career.
5. What do you consider to be your greatest professional strength? What is something you would like to improve? - John acknowledges his weaknesses and addresses them by learning as much as he can in areas he feels he needs
more understanding. He thinks his current areas of weakness include his areas of technical computer skills. This
John's greatest strength is his ability to earn trust from coworkers and the public. John would like to improve his includes only a basic understanding of typing, however he is very familiar with TrackIt.
formal training. He is self-taught due to the lack of access to professional training in his current position.

6. Please describe an experience you've had with navigating a politically sensitive situation.

While working in Trinity County in California, John had to interact with the county sheriff regarding a deck he had
built without permits. John offered his help in processing the necessary permits. He had to finesse the situation to
ensure that everyone within the county was still abiding by the building codes. John is proud of how he communicat-
ed the need for permitting to the sheriff and recognized the sensitivity of the situation. The outcome was positive.

Professional Goals & Long-Term Fit
7. The City of Arcata is looking for a long-term fit. How do you ensure that you get the message across that you are
that long-term solution?

John has been through a few life-changing situations over the last few years and is using his new lease on life to find
the career he deserves. He wants to build his retirement back up and seeks to use this position and opportunity as
the final stop in his career. He wants to be with the City of Arcata in a long-term capacity.