COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Human Resources Department

DATE:

November 15, 2010

BOARD MEETING DATE:

December 7, 2010

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.

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. Throughout the year, because of changes in the operating needs of departments, salary ordinance amendments are recommended that make adjustments to department staffing configurations.

DISCUSSION:

The salary ordinance changes herein represent the:

• deletion of one position;

• addition of one position; and

• addition of one differential pay.

These actions were approved for study by the County Manager's Office and the amendment has been reviewed and approved by the County Counsel’s Office.

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.

The specific actions are discussed in detail below.

ORGANIZATION 66000 SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER

Action A:

Delete: One position of F009S, Patient Care Series
Biweekly Salary: $1,487.20 – $1,859.20
Approximate Monthly Salary: $3,223.00 - $4,029.00

Action B:

Add: One position of E405, Purchasing Technician
Biweekly Salary: $1,532.00 – $1,915.20
Approximate Monthly Salary: $3,320.00 – $4,150.00

Explanation:

This is the deletion of one vacant position of Patient Care Series (Medical Services Assistant II) and the addition of one position of Purchasing Technician. A review of the duties and responsibilities of the vacant position determined that the Purchasing Technician classification best defines the work that will be performed by the incumbent in this position. These add and delete will also assist in the overall strategic effectiveness of the department. These actions represent a monthly salary and benefits cost of $166. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions.

ORGANIZATION 79000 HOUSING DEPARTMENT

Action A:

A 5.74% differential, in addition to all other compensation, for one Housing/Community Development Specialist I/II, for performing lead functions. Only one employee at a time may be designated this lead assignment.

Explanation:

This is the addition of a 5.74% differential for Housing/Community Development Specialist I/II performing in a lead capacity. Lead designation will be assigned on a rotating basis, one year at a time.

This action represents a monthly salary and benefits cost of $354. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions.

FISCAL IMPACT:

These actions represent an estimated monthly salary and benefits cost of $520 or an estimated annual cost of $6,240.