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To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Ted Cwiek, Human Resources Director
Date:	December 13, 2011

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Costa

County

Subject:

P300 #20945 Establish (1) Lead Pest Detection Specialist -Project and (1) Pest Detection Program Assistant-Project Classifications

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 12/13/2011

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:	Roxann Crosby, 925-646-5250
cc:	Agriculture Human Resourses Human Resources

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: December 13, 2011
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 20945 to Establish Lead Pest Detection Specialist - Project classification (B9T1) (represented), allocate to the salary schedule at salary level QA5 1212 ($3547.61) and add (1) Lead Pest Detection Specialist-Project position; Establish one (1) Pest Detection Program Assistant-Project classification (B9N1) (represented), allocate to the salary schedule at salary level QA5 1212 ($3547.61) and add (1) Pest Detection Program Assistant - Project position in the Department of Agriculture.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Upon approval, this action will result in an annual cost of $96,865 and will be fully funded through the Exotic Pest Detection Program Agreement #10-0220-1 with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA).

BACKGROUND:

The newly created positions are necessary for training and oversight inspection to pest detection staff. It will also be used to enhance the departments pest detection trap inspection program and to perform a "floating" replacement and coverage for Pest Detection Specialists. Positions will be permanent-intermittent seasonal and based on CDFA funded agreement.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Failure to approve this action would jeopardize future Exotic Pest Detection Agreements with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The department may not be able to fulfill the requirements of the Agreements which would be a breach of contract.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

None.