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Human Resources Department recommending the Board appoint Olivia Byron-Cooper to the position of Director of Health and Human Services Agency, effective September 23, 2023, at Step 5 of the salary range (approximate annual salary of $236,246.40).
FUNDING: Costs reimbursed by HHSA programmatic funding, allocated to programs through an annually approved indirect cost rate plan.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
An open, competitive recruitment was held to fill the vacant position of Director of Health and Human Services Agency, yielding Olivia Byron-Cooper as the top candidate.
The recommendation is that Olivia Byron-Cooper be appointed to Step 5 of the salary range, as Director of Health and Human Services Agency, along with benefits and compensation per Section 5 of the Salary and Benefits Resolution for Unrepresented Employees. Ms. Byron-Cooper is currently at Step 4 of the salary range as Interim Director of Health and Human Services. The recommendation for Step 5 is pursuant to Section 508 of the Salary and Benefits Resolution for Unrepresented Employees.
ALTERNATIVES
If not approved the Board will be required to consider other candidates or conduct another recruitment for the position of Director of Health and Human Services Agency.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
08/29/2023 Legistar Item 23-1636: Closed Session - Public Employment. Title: Director, Health and Human Services Agency.
12/13/2022 Legistar Item 22-2293: Appoint Interim Director of Health and Human Services
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
N/A
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The position of Director of Health and Human Services Agency is budgeted for in the Health and Human Services Agency. Approving the appointment will not add additional costs above what was included in the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget.
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
Good Governance
CONTACT
Joseph Carruesco, Director of Human Resources