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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
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Human Resources Department
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DATE:
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April 20, 2009
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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May 5, 2009
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SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:
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None
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VOTE REQUIRED:
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Majority
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TO:
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Honorable Board of Supervisors
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FROM:
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Donna Vaillancourt, Human Resources Director
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SUBJECT:
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Recommended Revision to the Salary Ordinance
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Recommendation
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Adopt an ordinance amending the salary ordinance and accept the report on the total number of positions in the County.
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Vision Alignment
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Commitment:
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Responsive, effective and collaborative government.
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Goal 20:
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Government decisions are based on careful consideration of future impact, rather than temporary relief or immediate gain.
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The addition of two positions, deletion of two positions, salary adjustment of one position, and addition of one differential pay will assist departments in meeting their individual performance expectations by assuring that they have staff with the skills necessary to perform the work.
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Background
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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 adjustments to department staffing configurations.
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Discussion
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The salary ordinance changes herein represent:
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• the addition of two positions,
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• the deletion of two positions,
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• the salary adjustment of one position, and
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• the addition of one differential pay.
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These actions were approved for study by the County Manager's Office and the amendment has been reviewed by the County Counsel’s Office.
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The specific actions are discussed in detail below.
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ORGANIZATION 15000 TAX COLLECTOR-TREASURER
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Action:
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Add: A 5% lead differential pay, in addition to all other compensation, to one Fiscal Office Specialist position.
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Explanation:
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This is the addition of a 5% differential pay, in addition to all other compensation, to one Fiscal Office Specialist position that is assigned lead responsibilities over the cashiering functions of the department. This action represents a monthly salary and benefits cost of $229. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions.
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ORGANIZATION 37000 COUNTY LIBRARY
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Action:
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Add: 5% to the base pay of the Assistant Director of Library Services classification, in addition to all other compensation.
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Explanation:
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This is the addition of 5% to the base pay of the Assistant Director of Library Services, in addition to all other compensation. This adjustment will align the compensation with comparable classifications in similar library systems. This action represents a monthly salary and benefits cost of $561. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions.
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ORGANIZATION 45000 PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
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Action:
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Delete: One position of E337, Office Specialist
Biweekly Salary: $1,570.40 – $1,963.20
Approximate Monthly Salary: $3,403.00 – $4,254.00
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Add: One position of E350, Fiscal Office Specialist
Biweekly Salary: $1,694.40 – $2,117.60
Approximate Monthly Salary: $3,672.00 – $4,589.00
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Explanation:
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This is the deletion of one vacant Office Specialist position and the addition of one Fiscal Office Specialist position. These changes will assist with the overall strategic effectiveness of the department and allow for better cross-training opportunities within the unit. These actions represent a monthly salary and benefits cost of $459. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions.
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ORGANIZATION 66000 SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER
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Action:
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Delete: One position of D144, Clinical Services Manager I - Nursing
Biweekly Salary: $3,575.20 – $4,468.80
Approximate Monthly Salary: $7,747.00 – $9,683.00
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Add: One position of D051, Quality Assurance Manager
Biweekly Salary: $3,575.20 – $4,468.80
Approximate Monthly Salary: $7,747.00 – $9,683.00
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Explanation:
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This is the deletion of one vacant Clinical Services Manager I – Nursing position and the addition of one Quality Assurance Manager position. These changes will assist with the overall strategic effectiveness of the department. This action represents no change in the monthly salary and benefits costs. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions.
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Fiscal Impact
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These actions represent a monthly salary and benefits savings of $1,249.00 or an annual savings of $14,988.00.
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