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Human Resources Department recommending the Board approve and adopt the following:
1) Revised class specifications for the Health and Human Services Agency: Nutritionist and Nutrition Services Supervisor;
2) Revised class specification for the Probation Department: Probation Assistant;
3) New County-wide class specification: Sr. Paralegal; and
4) Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 044-2019 to approve the salary range, job class number, and bargaining unit for the new classification of Sr. Paralegal.
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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, responsibilities, and technology.
In September 2017, the Human Resources Department requested and received Board approval (Legistar # 16-0098) to implement, in phases, the County-Wide classification study.
The Human Resources Department has been working with departments (management and employees) and unions to finalize for Board consideration the newly-proposed class specifications and allocation changes. The following are the types of changes for Board consideration:
· New class specifications
· Revised class specifications
All sections in the class specifications were updated to better reflect the duties and responsibilities currently being performed and to be consistent...
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