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Human Resources Department recommending the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 007-2025 to approve the title change of Health and Human Services Agency department-specific class specification of Health Educator to Health Education Coordinator.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
In June 2020, with Legistar file 20-0847, following a County-wide classification and compensation study, the title of “Health Education Coordinator” was changed to “Health Educator”.
California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 17, §1303 requires that individuals holding the classification of Health Educator must possess a master’s degree specializing in public or community health education, awarded upon completion of a program accredited by the American Public Health Association.
The County’s current minimum qualifications for the Health Educator classification do not require a master’s degree. To avoid non-compliance with CCR Title 17, §1303, Human Resources is recommending that the title be reverted to Health Education Coordinator. This change will ensure alignment with state requirements.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could choose not to adopt the resolution and direct Human Resources to conduct additional analysis or make revisions. However, this course of action would leave the County out of compliance with the educational standards mandated by CCR Title 17, §1303 for the Health Educator classification.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
06/23/2020 Legistar file 20-0847 - Title Change Health Education Coordinator
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
County Counsel, Health and Human Services, Chief Administrative Office & El Dorado County Employees’ Association, Local 1, AFSCME Council 57
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact associated with this item.
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