RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21796 to add one (1) Personnel Services Assistant III (ARTA) (unrepresented) position at salary plan and grade B85 1631 ($5,598 - $6,804) in the Library Department.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Upon approval, this action will result in an annual cost to the Library Fund of approximately $111,047. There is no fiscal impact to the County General Fund. This position is funded in the Library budget.

BACKGROUND:

The Library carefully evaluated its personnel program service functions and staffing including matters related to operating personnel management activities and general merit system administration. In order to balance the workload while maintaining adequate and responsive personnel program services, it has been determined that the technical expertise identified in the Personnel Services Assistant III (PSA III) position is required. The person hired into the PSA III position will report to the Administrative Services Officer who oversees Library personnel administration services. The PSA III is expected to assist with employee performance management, injury and illness prevention, employee/labor relations and various other personnel practices.