FISCAL IMPACT:
An annual increase of approximately $49,193 to the Office of the Sheriff Inmate Welfare Fund, of which $9,944.40 is attributed to retirement cost.
BACKGROUND:
The Library Assistant - Advanced Level position's responsibilities have expanded significantly within the Detention Library Services Program. Library Assistant - Advanced Level essentially oversees four separate library programs, which has required the position to accomplish tasks that far exceed the scope of the current classification. Library Assistants - Advanced Level are responsible for supervising both employees and volunteers, effectively communicating management decisions and goals, tracking program budget expenses, and participating in the recruitment and selection process for program vacancies. Due to the institutional knowledge, technical skill, and administrative competence required to accomplish the above-mentioned tasks the Office requests an addition of an Administrative Services Assistant III. This will maintain current operational standards.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, it will impede the organizational structure of Detention Division as the current Library Assistant -Advanced Level position is not able to satisfy the requirements of the division and there are not alternative available, qualified staff.