Updates

Semcac is accepting bids to update the agency’s current pay structure and wage rates. Scope of Services: Provide for a review of 100+ jobs within the agency for the establishment of pay ranges and step progressions within the ranges. Review all current job classifications, confirm, and recommend changes. Identify potential pay compression issues and provide potential solutions. Analyze and recommend changes to the present compensation structure to meet market analysis. This recommendation may include recommendations for individual positions as well. Semcac’s objectives: Attract and retain qualified employees; Ensure positions performing similar work with essentially the same level of complexity, [...]

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 Mike Moen, Producer The U.S. is in the midst of a housing crisis, with a shortage of affordable homes and concerns about people facing homelessness. Minnesota is using extra aid recently approved by lawmakers, and community groups hope it helps meet the demand. This spring, the state adopted a $1 billion housing omnibus bill, which has several provisions aimed at creating more housing stability for those who struggle with access. Emma Schmit, housing director for Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership in northwestern Minnesota, said the funding boost is timely, as her team can only help [...]

Semcac's Transportation program, Rolling Hills Transit, is seeking RFQ's for purchasing landscaping maintenance vehicles Semcac Rolling Hills Transit is considering the following project; the purchase of a fleet & facilities maintenance vehicle that is capable of supporting building and landscaping maintenance of the transit facility. In order for a vendor to be qualified for this project, the following requirements must be addressed and considered in the submittal of the Request For Quote form. Either ¾ or 1 ton pickup Regular cab 8 ft box Gas V8 engine 4 wheel drive 8 ft hydraulic V-plow Total price for both items [...]

Summer Energy-Saving Tips in the Resources on our Client Education page of the Energy program.