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Human Resources Department recommending the Board approve and adopt the revised County-wide classification specifications of: Accountant I/II, Sr. Accountant, and Supervising Accountant Auditor.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
At the request of the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), Human Resources has conducted a thorough review and is recommending necessary updates to the classification specifications (class spec) of Accountant I/II (last revision 1990), Sr. Accountant (last revision 2013), and Supervising Accountant Auditor (last revision 1990).
Following a comprehensive analysis and consultation with key departments, including HHSA, the Probation Department, the Auditor-Controller’s Office, the Chief Administrative Office, and the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office, Human Resources is recommending revisions to the minimum qualifications for the Accountant I/II, Sr. Accountant, and Supervising Accountant Auditor classifications. Additionally, edits have been made to the existing classification specifications to align them with Human Resources’ current formatting and standards.
The updates incorporate the County’s current language which allows for a combination of education and experience to qualify when both are required. Notably, where there is a requirement for both education and experience, the County’s current practice is to permit a combination with experience potentially substituting for some or all of the required education. It is important to note that classifications exist within the County which contain non-negotiable degree or certification requirements, and therefore do not allow for substitution of experience.
Conversely, in situations where education and experience are both required, the County’s position, aligned with industry standards, is that education may not solely substitute for the required experience. Depending on the classification, some education may be substituted, but it is crucial for the County to emphasi...
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