File #: 19-1567    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 10/14/2019 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 11/5/2019 Final action: 11/5/2019
Title: Human Resources Department recommending the Board: 1) Approve the revised Sheriff’s Office department-specific class specification of Assistant Public Administrator; 2) Approve the revised Health & Human Services Agency department-specific class specification of Mental Health Medical Director; and 3) Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 189-2019 to approve, due to a downward reclassification, the deletion of 1.0 FTE Highway Maintenance Worker IV and the addition of 1.0 FTE Highway Maintenance worker I/II/III in the Department of Transportation. FUNDING: N/A & Road Fund Savings.
Attachments: 1. A1 - Assistant Public Administrator CLEAN 11-5-19, 2. A2 - Assistant Public Administrator REDLINE 11-5-19, 3. B1 - Mental Health Medical Director CLEAN 11-5-19, 4. B2 - Mental Health Medical Director REDLINE 11-5-19, 5. C - Resolution 11-5-19, 6. D - Approved Blue Route 11-5-19, 7. Executed Resolution 189-2019
Related files: 16-0098
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Human Resources Department recommending the Board:
1) Approve the revised Sheriff’s Office department-specific class specification of Assistant Public Administrator;
2) Approve the revised Health & Human Services Agency department-specific class specification of Mental Health Medical Director; and
3) Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 189-2019 to approve, due to a downward reclassification, the deletion of 1.0 FTE Highway Maintenance Worker IV and the addition of 1.0 FTE Highway Maintenance worker I/II/III in the Department of Transportation.

FUNDING: N/A & Road Fund Savings.
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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:

1) Revised class specifications

All sections in the class specifications were updated to better reflect the duties and responsibilities currently b...

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