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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO Inter-Departmental Correspondence
Employee and Public Services Department
DATE:			May 20, 2003
BOARD MEETING DATE:			June 10, 2003

TO:		Honorable Board of Supervisors
FROM:		Mary Welch, Employee and Public Services Director
SUBJECT:		Recommended Revision to the Salary Ordinance
Recommendation
Adopt an ordinance amending the salary ordinance and accept the report on the total number of positions in the County.

Summary
The salary ordinance changes herein represent: · reclassifying four positions, and · implementing the classification study of the Choices program. These actions were approved for study by the County Manager's Office.

Vision Alignment
This item keeps the commitment of responsive, effective and collaborative government through goal number 20: Government decisions are based on careful consideration of future impact, rather than temporary relief or immediate gain.

Fiscal Impact
The reclassification actions represent a monthly salary and benefit savings of $2059 or an annual savings of $24,708.

This amendment has been reviewed by the County Counsel's Office.

ORGANIZATION 17000 EMPLOYEE AND PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Action:	Reclassify: One position of D184S, Management Analyst series Biweekly Salary: $1732.80 - 2902.40 Approximate Monthly Salary: $3755 - 6289 To: One position of D198, Worker's Compensation Coordinator Biweekly Salary: $1732.80 - 2902.40 Approximate Monthly Salary: $3755 - 6289
Explanation:	This is the reclassification of one filled position of Management Analyst to the classification of Worker's Compensation Coordinator. The duties of the position are highly technical with a requirement for significant background in worker's compensation administration, claims management, processing, evaluation and adjudication. The knowledge and skill required are not included in the management analyst concept and are appropriately identified in this new classification. This action represents no change in monthly salary and benefits costs. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions.
ORGANIZATION 63000 CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES
Action:	Reclassify: Four positions of G112S, Community Worker series Biweekly Salary: $1304.00 - 1629.60 Approximate Monthly Salary: $2826 - 3531 To: Four positions of G107S, Program Counselor series Biweekly Salary: $1509.60 - 1887.20 Approximate Monthly Salary: $3271 - 4089
Explanation:	This is the upward reclassification of four existing filled Community Worker II positions to the classification series of Program Counselor. This will more accurately reflect the individual assessment and individual and group counseling required for a highly structured recovery program designed to assist incarcerated clients with substance abuse, poor health problems as a result of alcohol and drug use. This action represents a monthly salary and benefits cost of $2902 based on filling the positions at the top step in the range. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions.
ORGANIZATION 66000 SAN MATEO COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
Action A:	Reclassify: One position of T076, Lead Custodian Biweekly Salary: $1255.20 - 1568.80 Approximate Monthly Salary: $2720 - 3399 To: One position of T060, Supervising Custodian Biweekly Salary: $1344.00 - 1680.00 Approximate Monthly Salary: $2912 - 3640
Explanation:	This is the reclassification of one vacant position of Lead Custodian to the classification of Supervising Custodian. This action is the result of a reorganization of the Housekeeping Division of the San Mateo Medical Center. The change will provide for appropriate supervision of staff on the night shift by changing this position to one with full supervisory responsibility. This action represents a monthly salary and benefits cost of $313 based on filling the position at the top step of the range. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions.
Action B:	Reclassify: One position of F016, Staff Nurse Biweekly Salary: $2413.60 - 2853.60 Approximate Monthly Salary: $5230 - 6183 To: One position of E418, Hospital Unit Coordinator Biweekly Salary: $1295.20 - 1619.20 Approximate Monthly Salary: $2807 - 3509
Explanation:	This is the downward reclassification of one vacant position of Staff Nurse to the classification of Hospital Unit Coordinator. This change will provide appropriate clerical and administrative support for the emergency department and relieve professional staff from these duties so that they can concentrate on patient care. This reduction of this one position will not negatively impact patient care and should actually improve such care as patient care professionals will be able to focus on direct service delivery. This action represents a monthly salary and benefits savings of $3476 based on filling the position at the top step of the range. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions.
ORGANIZATION 68500 CLINICS
Action:	Delete: One position of F124, Staff Physician Biweekly Salary: $4223.20 - 4992.80 Approximate Monthly Salary: $9151 - 10,819 Add: One position of F127, Supervising Physician Biweekly Salary: $4555.20 - 5384.80 Approximate Monthly Salary: $9870 - 11,668
Explanation:	This is the deletion of one existing vacant Staff Physician position and the addition of one Supervising Physician position. This position is in the new Geriatric Assessment Center and will be responsible for working closely with the Medical Director in Outpatient Clinics in the development, marketing and implementation of the program, as well as spending time performing clinical work. It is expected that this leadership team will work effectively to move the program through the start-up phase, building and staffing the program and introducing the program to the community. This action represents a monthly salary and benefits cost of $1104 based on filling the position at the top step in the range. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions.