File #: 13-1356    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 10/18/2013 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 11/5/2013 Final action: 11/5/2013
Title: The Community Development Agency and Human Resources recommending the Board consider the following: 1) Approve classification specification for the position of Right of Way Supervisor; and 2) Adopt Resolution 168-2013 establishing salary range and bargaining unit designation for same and amend the Authorized Personnel Allocation Resolution for the Community Development Agency to add 1.0 Right of Way Supervisor. FUNDING: Road Fund, TIM Fees, Developer Fees.
Attachments: 1. A - Right of Way Supervisor 11/5/13, 2. B - Resolution 11/5/13, 3. Fully executed Resolution 168-2013.pdf
Title
The Community Development Agency and Human Resources recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Approve classification specification for the position of Right of Way Supervisor; and
2) Adopt Resolution 168-2013 establishing salary range and bargaining unit designation for same and amend the Authorized Personnel Allocation Resolution for the Community Development Agency to add 1.0 Right of Way Supervisor.

FUNDING: Road Fund, TIM Fees, Developer Fees.
Body
BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost…………… $55,781 FY 13-14

Budgeted………………………… $0
New Funding…………………….
Savings………………………… $55,781
Other……………………………
Total Funding Available………… $55,781

Change To Net County Cost…… $0

Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
The salary and benefits cost of the Right-of-Way Supervisor is estimated at $111,562 for twelve months. It is anticipated that the position will be filled for six months in the current fiscal year at a cost of approximately $55,781.

Funding for the position is available from salary savings from vacant positions in the Right of Way program as well as savings from professional services contracts that will not be used as a result of work that will instead be performed by staff.

Background
Until 2010, the Right-of-Way section consisted of staff in the positions of Right-of-Way Manager, Associate Right-of-Way Agent and Assistant in Right-of-Way. In 2010, staff was reduced and the Right-of-Way Manager position was eliminated. The remaining Right-of-Way staff has since been supervised by a Senior Civil Engineer.

Reason for Recommendation
The Transportation Division has determined that the new classification of Right-of-Way Supervisor is needed to provide the specialized technical skill and supervision required for the Right-of-Way Program. The size and scope of the Right-of-Way Program at this time does not require a dedicated Right-of-Way Program Manager. Management oversight will be provided by a Deputy Director o...

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