COUNTY OF SAN MATEO Inter-Departmental Correspondence | |||
Employee and Public Services Department | |||
DATE: |
April 17, 2006 | ||
BOARD MEETING DATE: |
May 2, 2006 | ||
SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING: |
None | ||
VOTE REQUIRED: |
Majority | ||
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. | |||
Vision Alignment | |||
Commitment: |
Responsive, effective and collaborative government. | ||
Goal 20: |
Government decisions are based on careful consideration of future impact, rather than temporary relief or immediate gain. | ||
The reclassification of one position, splitting of one full-time position into two half time positions, and salary adjustment for one classification will assist departments in meeting their individual performance expectations by assuring that they have staff with the skills necessary to perform the work. | |||
Background | |||
Each year following budget deliberations your Board adopts the annual salary ordinance. The ordinance enacts the decisions made during budget hearings concerning the number of positions in the County service. Throughout the year, because of changes in the operating needs of departments, salary ordinance amendments are recommended that make changes to department staffing configurations. | |||
Discussion | |||
The salary ordinance changes herein represent: • reclassifying one filled position, • changing the salary rate of one classification, and • splitting one full time position in to two half time positions. These actions were approved for study by the County Manager's Office and the amendment has been reviewed by the County Counsel’s Office. The specific actions are discussed in detail below. | |||
ORGANIZATION 17000 EMPLOYEE AND PUBLIC SERVICES | |||
Action: |
Change: The salary range of the classification of D027, Administrative Services Manager II: From: Biweekly Salary: $3,453.20 - $4,294.40 Approximate Monthly Salary: $7,444.00 - $9,305.00 To: Biweekly Salary: $3,607.20 - $4,508.80 Approximate Monthly Salary: $7,816.00 - $9,770.00 | ||
Explanation: |
This is the salary range adjustment for the Administrative Services Manager II classification. Based on external market data, it is appropriate to raise the salary by 5% to the recommended rate to attract qualified candidates. This action represents a monthly salary and benefits cost of $776 based on filling the position at the top step of the range. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions. | ||
ORGANIZATION 62000 PUBLIC HEALTH | |||
Action: |
Split: One full time position of F122S, Physician series Biweekly Salary: $4,660.80 - $5,509.60 Approximate Monthly Salary: $10,099 - $11,938 Into: Two half time positions Same Salary Range | ||
Explanation: |
This is the splitting of one full time Staff Physician position into two half time positions. This change will better meet the working needs of current staff and will give the department greater flexibility in filling positions. This action represents no change in monthly salary and benefits costs. The action increases the total number of authorized positions by one. | ||
ORGANIZATION 70000 HUMAN SERVICES | |||
Action: |
Reclassify: One position of D092, Human Services Agency Deputy Director of Finance Biweekly Salary: $3,607.20 - $4,508.80 Approximate Monthly Salary: $7,816.00 - $9,770.00 To: One position of D130, Human Services Agency Director of Finance Biweekly Salary: $3,787.20 - $4,734.40 Approximate Monthly Salary: $8,206.00 - $10,259.00 | ||
Explanation: |
This is the reclassification of one filled position of Human Services Agency Deputy Director of Finance to Human Services Agency Director of Finance. This position has been studied and determined to be appropriately classified as Human Services Agency Director of Finance. This action represents a monthly salary and benefits cost of $489. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions. | ||
Fiscal Impact | |||
The reclassification action and additional differentials represent a monthly salary and benefits cost of $1,265 or an annual cost of $15,180. |