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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO Inter-Departmental Correspondence | |||
Human Resources Department | |||
DATE: |
November 26, 2007 | ||
BOARD MEETING DATE: |
December 4, 2007 | ||
SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING: |
None | ||
VOTE REQUIRED: |
Majority | ||
TO: |
Honorable Board of Supervisors | ||
FROM: |
Donna Vaillancourt, Human Resources 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 addition of seven positions, deletion of five positions, reclassifying six filled positions and one vacant position, converting the title of three positions and increasing the base pay of four management positions will assist departments in meeting their individual performance expectations by assuring that they have staff with the skills necessary to perform the work. The conversion of the unclassified position implements the will of the voters as reflected in their passage of Measure D. | |||
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: • adding seven new positions, • deleting five positions, • reclassifying six filled positions, and one vacant position, • converting the title of three positions, • increasing the base pay of four management positions, and • converting one unclassified position to classified status as required by Measure D. 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 15000 TAX COLLECTOR/TREASURER | |||
Action: |
Add: One position of E350, Fiscal Office Specialist Biweekly Salary: $1,644.80 - $2,056.00 Approximate Monthly Salary: $3,564.00 - $4,455.00 | ||
Explanation: |
This is the addition of one Fiscal Office Specialist position. This position will assist with the overall strategic effectiveness of the revenue and Recovery Division of the Tax Collector/Treasurers Department. This change has been approved as a revision to the July budget. This action represents a monthly salary and benefits cost of $6,103. This change represents an increase of one in the total number of authorized positions. | ||
ORGANIZATION 25000 DISTRICT ATTORNEY | |||
Action: |
Delete: One position of G223S, Deputy Public Administrator Series Biweekly Salary: $1,995.20 - $2,494.40 Approximate Monthly Salary: $4,323.00 - $5,405.00 | ||
Explanation: |
This is the deletion of one Deputy Public Administrator II position. This action will support the strategic plans of the District Attorney’s Office. The position will be transferred to Aging and Adult Services where the position is currently funded. This action represents no monthly salary and benefits savings. This change represents a decrease of one in the total number of authorized positions. | ||
ORGANIZATION 55000 HEALTH ADMINISTRATION | |||
Action: |
Add: 5% to the base pay, in addition to all other compensation, for the Director of Health Services. This increase reflects compensation commensurate with the current salary structure of the Health Department. | ||
Explanation: |
This is the addition of a 5% increase to the base pay for the Director of Health Services. This action represents a monthly salary and benefits cost of $958. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions. | ||
ORGANIZATION 57000 AGING AND ADULT SERVICES | |||
Action: |
Add: One position of G217S, Deputy Public Guardian/Conservator Series Biweekly Salary: $1,995.20 - $2,494.40 Approximate Monthly Salary: $4,323.00 - $5,405.00 | ||
Explanation: |
This is the addition of one Deputy Public Guardian/Conservator II position. This action will provide additional support to the Aging and Adult Services Division. The position is currently budgeted within Aging and Adult Services. This action will facilitate the transfer of a position from the District Attorney’s Office. This change represents a no monthly salary and benefits costs. This change represents an increase of one in the total number of authorized positions. | ||
ORGANIZATION 61000 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES | |||
Action A |
Convert: One position of D056, Assistant Director of Mental Health Biweekly Salary: $4,219.20 - $5,273.60 Approximate Monthly Salary: $9,142.00 - $11,426.00 To: One position of D056, Assistant Director of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Biweekly Salary: $4,430.16 – $5,537.28 Approximate Monthly Salary: $9,599.00 – $11,997.00 | ||
Explanation |
This position change is the result of a recent reorganization within the Health Department and the addition of a 5% increase to the base pay for the new Assistant Director of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services as recommended in the recent Management Compensation Study. This action represents a monthly salary and benefits cost of $782. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions. | ||
Action B |
Convert: Two positions of D057, Deputy Director of Mental Health Biweekly Salary: $3,826.40 - $4,783.20 Approximate Monthly Salary: $8,291.00 - $10,364.00 To: Two positions of D057, Deputy Director of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Biweekly Salary: $4,017.72 – $5,022.36 Approximate Monthly Salary: $8,705.00 – $10,882.00 | ||
Explanation |
These position changes are the result of a recent reorganization within the Health Department and the addition of a 5% increase to the base pay for the two new Deputy Director of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services positions as recommended in the recent Management Compensation Study. This action represents a monthly salary and benefits cost of $1,419. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions. | ||
ORGANIZATION 62000 PUBLIC HEALTH | |||
Action A: |
Reclassify: Six positions of E337, Office Specialist Biweekly Salary: $1,524.80 - $1,906.40 Approximate Monthly Salary: $3,304.00 - $4,131.00 To: Six positions of E420, Medical Office Specialist Biweekly Salary: $1,735.20 - $2,168.80 Approximate Monthly Salary: $3,760.00 - $4,699.00 | ||
Explanation: |
This is the reclassification of six filled positions of Office Specialist to the classification of Medical Office Specialist. This position has been studied and determined to be appropriately classified as Medical Office Specialist. This action represents a monthly salary and benefits cost of $4,669. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions. | ||
Action B: |
Reclassify: One position of E334S, Office Assistant Series Biweekly Salary: $1,380.80 - $1,725.60 Approximate Monthly Salary: $2,992.00 - $3,739.00 To: One position of E416S, Medical Office Assistant Series Biweekly Salary: $1,496.80 - $1,871.20 Approximate Monthly Salary: $3,243.00 - $4,055.00 | ||
Explanation: |
This is the reclassification of one vacant position of Office Assistant II to the classification of Medical Office Assistant II. This position has been studied and determined to be appropriately classified as Medical Office Assistant. This action represents a monthly salary and benefits cost of $433. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions. | ||
ORGANIZATION 62400 FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES | |||
Action: |
Delete: One position of E346S, Fiscal Office Assistant Series Biweekly Salary: $1,436.00 - $1,795.20 Approximate Monthly Salary: $3,112.00 - $3,890.00 Add: One position of E421, Medical Office Services Supervisor-E Biweekly Salary: $2,063.20 - $2,579.20 Approximate Monthly Salary: $4,471.00 - $5,589.00 | ||
Explanation: |
This is the deletion of one vacant position of Fiscal Office Assistant II and the addition of one position of Medical Office Services Supervisor –E. This change has been approved as a revision to the July budget. This action represents a monthly salary and benefits cost of $2,328. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions. | ||
ORGANIZATION 66000 SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER | |||
Action A: |
Delete: One position of E411S, Patient Services Assistant Series Biweekly Salary: $1,540.80 - $1,925.60 Approximate Monthly Salary: $3,339.00 - $4,172.00 Add: One position of B085, Patient Services Supervisor-U Biweekly Salary: $2,190.40 - $2,737.60 Approximate Monthly Salary: $4,746.00 - $5,932.00 | ||
Explanation: |
This is the deletion of one vacant position of Patient Services Assistant II and the addition of one position of Patient Services Supervisor –U. This change has been approved as a revision to the Coverage Initiative Program, renamed the Access and Care for Everyone (ACE) program. This action represents a monthly salary and benefits cost of $2,411. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions. | ||
Action B: |
Delete: One position of F009S, Patient Care Series Biweekly Salary: $1,987.20 - $2,349.60 Approximate Monthly Salary: $4,306.00 - $5,091.00 Add: One position of B082, Medical Services Assistant II-U Biweekly Salary: $1,444.00 - $1,804.80 Approximate Monthly Salary: $3,129.00 - $3,911.00 | ||
Explanation: |
This is the deletion of one vacant position of Licensed Vocational Nurse and the addition of one position of Medical Services Assistant II –U. This change has been approved as a revision to the Coverage Initiative Program, renamed the Access and Care for Everyone (ACE) program. This action represents a monthly salary and benefits cost savings of $1,625. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions. | ||
Action C: |
Delete: One vacant position of F016, Patient Care Series Biweekly Salary: $3,235.20 - $3,824.80 Approximate Monthly Salary: $7,010.00 - $8,288.00 Add: One position of B174, Dietitian-U Biweekly Salary: $2,241.60 - $2,802.40 Approximate Monthly Salary: $4,857.00 - $6,072.00 Add: One position of B107 Social Worker I-U Biweekly Salary: $1,976.00 - $2,208.80 Approximate Monthly Salary: $4,282.00 - $4,786.00 | ||
Explanation: |
This is the deletion of one full-time Staff Nurse position and the addition of one part-time Dietitian-U position and one part-time Social Worker I-U position both will be .50 FTE. This change has been approved as a revision to the Coverage Initiative Program, renamed the Access and Care for Everyone (ACE) program. This action represents a monthly salary and benefits costs savings of $3,917. This action increases the total number of authorized positions by one. | ||
ORGANIZATION 70000 HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY | |||
Action: |
Convert: One position of B140S, Job Development Specialist Series – Unclassified To: Classified Status | ||
Explanation: |
This is the conversion of one position from unclassified status to classified status. Measure D adopted by the voters in November 2004 requires that any unclassified positions continuously filled for at least three years be converted to classified status. This position meets that requirement. This action represents no change in monthly salary and benefits costs. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions. | ||
Fiscal Impact | |||
The differential, add and delete actions represent a monthly salary and benefits cost of $13,561 or an annual cost of $162,732. | |||
