County of El Dorado - File #: 18-0904

• File #: 18-0904
• Version: 1
• Type: Agenda Item
• Status: Approved
• File created: 5/25/2018
• In control: Board of Supervisors
• On agenda: 6/26/2018
• Final action: 6/26/2018
• Title: Human Resources Department recommending the Board approve the following: 1) Revised department-specific class specification for the Environmental Management Department: Environmental Health Specialist Supervisor (Title change from: Supervising Environmental Health Specialist); 2) Revised department-specific class specification for the Public Defender’s Office: Assistant Public Defender; and 3) Adopt and authorize the Chair to Resolution 128-2018 to approve the bargaining unit change and new salary range for the Assistant Public Defender classification. FUNDING: General Fund, Public Safety Sales Tax Revenue, Public Safety Realignment.
• Related files: 18-1340, 18-0931

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/26/2018	1	Board of Supervisors	Approved	Pass

Title
Human Resources Department recommending the Board approve the following:
1) Revised department-specific class specification for the Environmental Management Department: Environmental Health Specialist Supervisor (Title change from: Supervising Environmental Health Specialist);
2) Revised department-specific class specification for the Public Defender’s Office: Assistant Public Defender; and
3) Adopt and authorize the Chair to Resolution 128-2018 to approve the bargaining unit change and new salary range for the Assistant Public Defender classification.

FUNDING: General Fund, Public Safety Sales Tax Revenue, Public Safety Realignment.
Body
DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Human Resources Department recommending the Board approve the following:
1) Revised department-specific class specification for the Environmental Management Department: Environmental Health Specialist Supervisor (Title change from: Supervising Environmental Health Specialist).
2) Revised department-specific class specification for the Public Defender’s Office: Assistant Public Defender.
3) Adopt and authorize the Chair to Resolution 128-2018 to approve the bargaining unit change and new salary range for the Assistant Public Defender classification.

DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
In June 2016, the County engaged Koff and Associates (K&A) for the provision of professional services to design, conduct, and assist in recommending an implementation approach of a classification (Phase I) and compensation (Phase II) study for all County positions. The overall goals of the classification and compensation study included: developing a competitive and fiscally responsible pay and benefit structure that is based upon market data and meets the needs of the County with regards to recruitment and retention of qualified staff; ensuring employees be recognized for the level and scope of work performed, and that they are paid on a fair and competitive basis, and ensuring class specifications reflect current programs...