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C. 24

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:	February 8, 2022

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Costa

County

Subject:

Cancel one Departmental Human Resources Officer I position and add one Chief of Administrative Services position

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 02/08/2022

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
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:	Carrie Ricci, 925.313.2235
cc:	Sylvia Wong Tam

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: February 8, 2022
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 25892 to cancel one (1) Departmental Human Resources Officer I - Exempt (APG1) (unrepresented) position at Salary Plan and Grade B85 1876 ($9,111-$11,074) and add one (1) Chief of Administrative Services-Exempt (APDK) (unrepresented) position at Salary Plan and Grade B85 1003 ($9,593-$11,660) and reclassify employee #71303 to the classification of Chief of Administrative Services-Exempt in the Public Works Department.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This action will result in an additional cost of $9,765, including an estimated $1,416 in pension costs. This action will be funded by various Road, Flood Control, and Special District funds.

BACKGROUND:

The Departmental Human Resources (HR) Officer I position in the Public Works Department is responsible for the operation and supervision of personnel, payroll, and a wide range of administrative functions, including clerical support, safety, and training. The Departmental HR Officer I also coordinates all COVID-19 related employee concerns, such as positive cases and all associated reporting.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

Due to the size and scope of services that Public Works provides, the Chief of Administrative Services is a more appropriate classification. The Departmental HR Officer I currently supervises six Analysts, two Payroll Clerks, a Secretary and an Office Manager. PW has 560 authorized positions and 18 divisions. This position works with six labor unions, the Human Resources Department on recruitments, and coordinates with Labor Relations and County Counsel to address discipline and employee relations concerns. Responsibilities have also included working with the Human Resources Department’s Professional & Organizational Development Team to develop training to improve teamwork and communication in the Maintenance Division. The Department plans to fill the Training and Staff Development Specialist in the next 6-12 months in order to continue to support the improvement efforts started in collaboration with Human Resources. The Chief of Administrative Services will be responsible for supervising the Training and Staff Development Specialist, and developing a department-wide training program for Public Works. The Chief of Administrative Services will also develop and monitor the training budget.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this position change is not approved, the incumbent and position will not be classified appropriately.