File #: 18-0453    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 3/14/2018 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 5/8/2018 Final action: 5/8/2018
Title: Human Resources Department recommending the Board approve the following: 1) Revised department-specific class specifications for the Public Defender’s Office: Investigator (Public Defender), Public Defender, and Sr. Investigator (Public Defender). 2) Newly-created class specifications for the Public Defender’s Office: Supervising Deputy Public Defender and Supervising Investigator (Public Defender). 3) Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 080-2018 to approve the Job Class Numbers (JCN), salary ranges, and bargaining units for the following new classifications: Supervising Deputy Public Defender and Supervising Investigator (Public Defender). FUNDING: N/A
Attachments: 1. A - Resolution Class Study Implementation 5-8-18, 2. B1 - Investigator (Public Defender) CLEAN 5-8-18, 3. B2 - Investigator (Public Defender) REDLINE 5-8-18, 4. C1 - Public Defender CLEAN 5-8-18, 5. C2 - Public Defender REDLINE 5-8-18, 6. D1 - Sr. Investigator (Public Defender) CLEAN 5-8-18, 7. D2 - Sr. Investigator (Public Defender) REDLINE 5-8-18, 8. E - Supervising Deputy Public Defender 5-8-18, 9. F - Supervising Investigator (Public Defender) 5-8-18, 10. G - Approved Blue Route 5-8-18, 11. Executed Resolution 080-2018
Related files: 18-0350, 16-0098, 18-0702, 18-0758, 18-0734, 18-0931, 18-0895, 18-1340
Title
Human Resources Department recommending the Board approve the following:
1) Revised department-specific class specifications for the Public Defender’s Office: Investigator (Public Defender), Public Defender, and Sr. Investigator (Public Defender).
2) Newly-created class specifications for the Public Defender’s Office: Supervising Deputy Public Defender and Supervising Investigator (Public Defender).
3) Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 080-2018 to approve the Job Class Numbers (JCN), salary ranges, and bargaining units for the following new classifications: Supervising Deputy Public Defender and Supervising Investigator (Public Defender).

FUNDING: N/A
Body
DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Human Resources Department recommending the Board approve the following:
1) Revised department-specific class specifications for the Public Defender’s Office: Investigator (Public Defender), Public Defender, and Sr. Investigator (Public Defender).
2) Newly-created class specifications for the Public Defender’s Office: Supervising Deputy Public Defender and Supervising Investigator (Public Defender).
3) Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 080-2018 to approve the Job Class Numbers (JCN), salary ranges, and bargaining units for the following new classifications: Supervising Deputy Public Defender and Supervising Investigator (Public Defender).

DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
In June 2016, the County engaged Koff & Associates for the provision of professional services to design, conduct, and assist in recommending an implementation approach of a classification and compensation 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...

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