COUNTY OF SAN MATEO Inter-Departmental Correspondence | ||||
Human Resources Department | ||||
DATE: |
March 24, 2008 | |||
BOARD MEETING DATE: |
April 8, 2008 | |||
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 five positions, deletion of five positions, reclassification of five positions, converting of one classified position to unclassified and one unclassified position to classified, and adjusting the salary for one management position 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: • adding five positions, • deleting five positions, • reclassifying of five positions, • converting one classified position to unclassified, • converting one unclassified position to classified, and • adjusting the salary for a management position. 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 25000 DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE | ||||
Action: |
Reclassify: Five positions of G112S, Community Worker Series Biweekly Salary: $1,524.80 – $1,906.40 Approximate Monthly Salary: $3,303.00 – $4,131.00 To: Five positions of G114, Community Worker III Biweekly Salary: $1,906.40 – $2,383.26 Approximate Monthly Salary: $4,131.00 – 5,164.00 | |||
Explanation: |
This is the reclassification of five filled Community Worker II positions to the new classification of Community Worker III. These positions in the Victim/Witness Center were studied and the new classification of Community Worker III best represents the depth of their duties and responsibilities. This action represents a monthly salary and benefits cost of $7,080. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions. | |||
ORGANIZATION 26000 CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
Action: |
Delete: Two positions of E432, Child Support Technician Biweekly Salary: $1,643.20 – $2,054.40 Approximate Monthly Salary: $3,561.00 – $4,452.00 Add: Two positions of E436S, Child Support Analyst Series Biweekly Salary: $1,940.80 – $2,425.60 Approximate Monthly Salary: $4,205.00 – $5,256.00 | |||
Explanation: |
This is the deletion of two vacant positions of Child Support Technician and the addition of two Child Support Analyst I/II positions. This will align the staffing in the department’s case opening unit with the new system processes and business requirements. This action represents a monthly salary and benefits cost of $2,204. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions. | |||
ORGANIZATION 33000 CORONER’S OFFICE | ||||
Action: |
Convert: One position of D124, Chief Deputy Coroner Biweekly Salary: $3,148.00 – $3,935.20 Approximate Monthly Salary: $6,821.00 – $8,527.00 To: Unclassified Status | |||
Explanation: |
This is the conversion of one vacant Chief Deputy Coroner position to unclassified. This conversion is consistent with the provision in the County Charter, which allows the Coroner one unclassified appointment. This action represents no change in monthly salary and benefits costs. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions. | |||
ORGANIZATION 39000 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT | ||||
Action: |
Add: 5% to the base pay, in addition to all other compensation, for the Director of Parks and Recreation. | |||
Explanation: |
This is the addition of 5% to the base pay, in addition to all other compensation, of the Director of Parks. This action represents a monthly salary and benefits cost of $661. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions. | |||
ORGANIZATION 45100 PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION | ||||
Action: |
Delete: One position of D184S, Management Analyst Series Biweekly Salary: $2,719.20 – $3,399.20 Approximate Monthly Salary: $5,892.00 – $7,365.00 | |||
Explanation: |
This is the deletion of one vacant Management Analyst I/II/III position. This position is transferred to Facilities. This action represents a monthly salary and benefits savings of $10,458. This action represents a decrease of one in the total number of authorized positions. | |||
ORGANIZATION 47300 PUBLIC WORKS FACILITIES | ||||
Action: |
Add: One position of D184S, Management Analyst Series Biweekly Salary: $2,719.20 – $3,399.20 Approximate Monthly Salary: $5,892.00 – $7,365.00 | |||
Explanation: |
This is the addition of one vacant Management Analyst I/II/III position. This position is transferred from Administration. This action represents a monthly salary and benefits cost of $10,458. This action represents a decrease of one in the total number of authorized positions. | |||
ORGANIZATION 47400 PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES | ||||
Action: |
Delete: One position of T090S, Road Worker Series Biweekly Salary: $2,308.80 – $2,885.60 Approximate Monthly Salary: $5,003.00 – $6,253.00 | |||
Explanation: |
This is the deletion of one vacant Equipment Mechanic II position. This position is transferred to Vehicle and Equipment Management. This action represents a monthly salary and benefits savings of $8,567. This action represents a decrease of one in the total number of authorized positions. | |||
ORGANIZATION 47600 PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT | ||||
Action: |
Add: One position of T090S, Road Worker Series Biweekly Salary: $2,308.80 – $2,885.60 Approximate Monthly Salary: $5,003.00 – $6,253.00 | |||
Explanation: |
This is the addition of one vacant Equipment Mechanic II position. This position is transferred from Construction Services. This action represents a monthly salary and benefits cost of $8,567. This action represents an increase of one in the total number of authorized positions. | |||
ORGANIZATION 55500 HEALTH POLICY AND PLANNING | ||||
Action: |
Convert: One position of B182S, Community Program Specialist Series – Unclassified Biweekly Salary: $2,443.20 - $3,053.60 Approximate Monthly Salary: $5,294.00 - $6,617.00 To: One position of G226S, Community Program Specialist Series | |||
Explanation: |
This is the conversion of one Community Program Specialist II – Unclassified to Classified status. This action represents no change in monthly salary and benefits costs. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions. | |||
ORGANIZATION 66000 SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER | ||||
Action A: |
Delete: One position of E483S, Health Benefits Analyst Series Biweekly Salary: $1,828.80 - $2,285.60 Approximate Monthly Salary: $3,963.00 - $4,953.00 Add: One position of E411S, Patient Service Assistant Series Biweekly Salary: $1,540.80 - $1,925.60 Approximate Monthly Salary: $3,339.00 - $4,172.00 | |||
Explanation: |
This is the deletion of one Health Benefits Analyst I/II position and the addition of one Patient Services Assistant I/II position. This action represents a monthly salary and benefits savings of $383. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions. | |||
Fiscal Impact | ||||
The add/delete actions represent a monthly salary and benefits cost of $9,562.00 or an annual cost of $114,744. |