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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
Human Resources Department
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DATE:
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November 12, 2009
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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December 1, 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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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. 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 the:
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• Upward reclassification of two positions;
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• Addition of two positions;
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• Deletion of one position; and
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• Conversion of four unclassified positions to classified status as required by
Measure D.
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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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These changes contribute to the Shared Vision 2025 outcome of a Prosperous Community by ensuring that departments have staff with the skills necessary to perform the work and allow departments to provide exceptional service to the community.
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The specific actions are discussed in detail below.
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ORGANIZATION 55500 HEALTH POLICY AND PLANNING
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Action:
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Add: One position of E483S, Health Benefits Analyst Series
Biweekly Salary: $1,883.20 - $2,354.40
Approximate Monthly Salary: $4,081.00 – $5,102.00
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Explanation:
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This is the addition of one filled E484, Health Benefits Analyst II position. This position is being transferred from the San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC). This position was inadvertently posted to SMMC in the September 2009 salary ordinance amendment. This action represents a monthly salary and benefits cost of $6,990 based on filling the position at the top step of the range. The total number of authorized positions is increased by one.
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ORGANIZATION 62000 COMMUNITY HEALTH
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Action:
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Reclassify: One position of E334S, Office Assistant Series
Biweekly Salary: $1,422.40 - $1,777.60
Approximate Monthly Salary: $3,082.00 – $3,852.00
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To: 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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Explanation:
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This is an upward reclassification of one currently filled position of Office Assistant II to the classification of Office Specialist. A classification study determined that the duties and responsibilities of this position are more appropriately represented by the Office Specialist classification. This action represents a monthly salary and benefits cost of $551 based on filling the position at the top step of the range. 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 A:
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Delete: One position of E483S, Health Benefits Analyst Series
Biweekly Salary: $1,883.20 - $2,354.40
Approximate Monthly Salary: $4,081.00 – $5,102.00
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Explanation:
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This is the deletion of one filled E484, Health Benefits Analyst II position. This position is being transferred to Health Policy and Planning (HPP). This position was inadvertently not posted to HPP in the September 2009 salary ordinance amendment. This action represents a monthly salary and benefits saving of $6,990 based on filling the position at the top step of the range. The total number of authorized positions is decreased by one.
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Action B:
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Add: One position of E414, Patient Services Specialist
Biweekly Salary: $1,815.20 - $2,268.80
Approximate Monthly Salary: $3,933.00 – $4,916.00
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Explanation:
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This is the addition of one Patient Services Specialist position. This change is to adjust an incorrect deletion in the September salary ordinance amendment. This action represents no change in the monthly salary and benefits cost since the cost was already incorporated in the department’s September budget. The total number of authorized positions is increased by one.
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Action C:
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Reclassify: One position of F030, Supervising Dentist
Biweekly Salary: $5,133.60 - $6,416.80
Approximate Monthly Salary: $11,124.00 – $13,904.00
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To: One position of D145, Dental Program Manager
Biweekly Salary: $5,133.60 - $6,416.80
Approximate Monthly Salary: $11,124.00 – $13,904.00
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Explanation:
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This is an upward reclassification of one currently filled position of Supervising Dentist to the new classification of Dental Program Manager. A classification study determined that the scope of the positions duties and responsibilities are more appropriately represented by this new classification. This action represents a monthly salary and benefits cost of $696 based on filling the position at the top step of the range. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions.
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ORGANIZATION 70000 HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
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Action A:
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Convert: One position of B183S, Community Worker – Unclassified Series
Biweekly Salary: $1,570.40 – $1,963.20
Approximate Monthly Salary: $3,403.00 – $4,254.00
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To: One position of G112S, Community Worker Series
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Action B:
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Convert: One position of B140S, Job Development Specialist – Unclassified Series
Biweekly Salary: $2,286.40 – $2,858.40
Approximate Monthly Salary: $4,954.00 – $6,194.00
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To: One position of G234S, Job Development Specialist Series
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Action C:
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Convert: One position of B152, Information Technology Analyst -Unclassified
Biweekly Salary: $3,032.00 – $3,790.40
Approximate Monthly Salary: $6,570.00 – $8,213.00
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To: One position of V235, Information Technology Analyst
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Action D:
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Convert: One position of B153, Senior Information Technology Analyst -Unclassified
Biweekly Salary: $3,092.80 – $3,866.40
Approximate Monthly Salary: $6,702.00 – $8,378.00
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To: One position of V234, Senior Information Technology Analyst
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Explanation:
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These are the conversion of four positions 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. These positions meet that requirement. These actions represent no change in the monthly salary and benefits cost. 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 cost of $1,247.00 or an annual cost of $14,964.00.
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