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Human Resources Department recommending the Board:
1) Approve the new department specific class specification of Air Quality Engineer I/II; and
2) Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 021-2025 to approve the following:
a) The job class number, bargaining unit, and salary range for the Air Quality Engineer I/II;
b) Due to lateral reclassification, the deletion of 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) Air Quality Engineer positions and the addition of 2.0 FTE Air Quality Engineer I/II positions where the competitive recruitment and selection process is being waived by the Director of Human Resources at the request of the appointing authority in accordance with Personnel Rule 507.1.1; and
c) Abolish the Air Quality Engineer classification.
FUNDING: Permit fees, State surcharge fees, Grants.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Air Quality Management District requested additional pathways for candidates to possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Air Quality Engineer classification due to a historically low number of qualified candidates in the recruitment process. As a result of the analysis performed by Human Resources, in collaboration with the Air Quality Management District, Human Resources developed the newly proposed class specification and reclassifications, and subsequent allocation changes, to the Air Quality Engineer classification to establish an entry-level classification in the Air Quality Engineer series. The entry-level classification will provide an opportunity for incumbents to learn and perform a variety of duties under general supervision, such as assessments to minimize and control air pollution, air pollution precursors, and toxic air contaminants to protect human health and the environment while completing the required trainings and certifications. It is anticipated that the new entry-level classification will attract a larger, yet qualified applicant pool which will allow the Air Quality Management District to fill future vacancies and provide appropriate training to incumbents.
The following is being brought to the Board for consideration and approval:
New Department Specific Classification
-Air Quality Engineer I/II
Reclassifications
-Lateral Reclassification of 2.0 FTE (1.0 unfilled, 1.0 filled) positions from Air Quality Engineer to Air Quality Engineer II in the Air Quality Management District.
-Pursuant to Personnel Rule 507.1(1) as listed above, the competitive recruitment and selection process will be waived, since the incumbent of the filled position meets the conditions required under Section 507.1(1) of the Personnel Rules. The reclassification is the result of the class study affecting all employees in an occupational field, and the incumbents meet the minimum qualifications of the new class. Additionally, the appointing authority has requested that the Director waive the competitive recruitment and selection process for this position.
-In accordance with Personnel Rule 507.1, a waiver of the probationary period of the incumbent is granted by the appointing authority with approval from the Director on the grounds that the employee has already satisfactorily performed the duties of the new classification for the length of the probationary period of the new class.
-The salary is proposed to be set consistent with Personnel Rule 612.1, Lateral Reclassification.
Abolish Classification
Additionally, Human Resources is requesting that the Air Quality Engineer classification be abolished once all allocations become vacant due to the lateral reclassifications.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could choose not to adopt the new class specification, approve the proposed lateral reclassifications, or subsequent allocation changes and direct Human Resources and the Air Quality Management District to make revisions or conduct additional analysis.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
N/A
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
Air Quality Management District
El Dorado County Employees' Association, Local 1
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact associated with this item since the salary range for the Air Quality Engineer II is the same as the salary range for the former Air Quality Engineer classification and the incumbent’s salary will not change. There could be salary savings recognized if the unfilled allocation is filled at the Air Quality Engineer I level instead of the Air Quality Engineer II level.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Upon Board adoption and approval, please provide a copy of the executed Resolution to Heather Andersen in Human Resources.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Workforce Excellence
Priority: Enhance Employee Retention
Action Item: Attract and retain the best employees by providing competitive compensation, training, and advancement opportunities, and creating a positive and thriving culture.
CONTACT
Joseph Carruesco, Director of Human Resources