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C. 31

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Alison McKee, County Librarian
Date:	August 15, 2023

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Cancel one part-time Library Assistant-Journey Level position and add one part-time Driver Clerk position in the Library

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 08/15/2023

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Ken Carlson, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Samuel Treanor (925) 608-7702

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: August 15, 2023
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26177 to cancel one (1) vacant part time (32/40) Library Assistant-Journey Level (3KVB) (represented) position number 19551 at salary plan and grade QXX 1030 ($4,130.69 - $5,275.06) and add one (1) part time (32/40) Driver Clerk (9QWA) (represented) position at salary plan and grade TB5 1026 ($4,125.81 - $5,014.94) in the Library.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Upon approval, this action will result in an annual savings to the Library Fund of approximately $62. No fiscal impact to the County general fund.

BACKGROUND:

On December 13, 2022 the Board approved adding a Library Assistant-Journey Level position to the Library, using funding from Measure X. The purpose of this position was to support the reference duties of the Librarian II position providing mobile early literacy services to children aged 0-5 years old.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

After receipt of the vehicle that will be used to provide mobile early literacy services, the Library determined that a Driver Clerk classification was more appropriate, as the position will need to operate a vehicle on a scheduled route, and load and unload the vehicle of materials. Additionally, a Driver Clerk is necessary to safely operate hardware attached to the vehicle. A review of the responsibilities also demonstrated that the Librarian assigned to the unit could adequately handle the reference related responsibilities and fulfill the purpose of the unit.

Without a Driver Clerk position, the Library will be unable to fulfill its obligation as there will not be an appropriate classification to operate the vehicle. This is an extant circumstance that was not anticipated at the time the Library Assistant-Journey Level position was approved. Consequently, the department requests canceling the Library Assistant-Journey Level position and adding a Driver Clerk position.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this position change is not approved, the Library will be unable to provide mobile early literacy library services to underserved populations.