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C. 37

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Nathan Johnson, Veterans Services Officer
Date:	February 1, 2022

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Costa

County

Subject:

Add One Clerk - Experienced Level Position in the Veterans Service Office

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 02/01/2022

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:

Nathan Johnson, (925) 313-1481

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 1, 2022
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

Adopt Position Adjustment No. 25888 to add one Clerk - Experienced Level (JWXB) (represented) position at salary plan and grade 3RH 0750 ($3,401 - $4,220) in the Veterans Service Office.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Upon approval, this action will result in an approximate annual salary and benefit cost of $77,128, of which 26,994 is pension cost. This cost increase will be fully funded by Calfornia Department of Veterans Affairs subvention program revenues.

BACKGROUND:

Over the past few years, the Veterans Service Office (VSO) has expanded its service delivery capabilities including conducting DMV Veterans Status Verification Forms, implementing the digital-to-digital process, and implementing the Virtual Office, which have all contributed to enhancing access to the County services provided to our Veterans, dependents and survivors. Additionally, state subvention revenues and Prop 63 funding have increased over the years allowing for VSO program, staffing, and operating hours expansion. This year, the VSO began completing forms on behalf of Veterans who are eligible for the DMV Disabled Veterans License Plate, which has also created greater access to Veterans and their dependents and survivors and resulted in an increase in new benefit claims.

To ensure the appropriate staffing levels are in place to support the growing VSO and expansion of services, the County Administrator is recommending that one Clerk - Experienced Level position be added.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this action is not approved, the VSO will not have adequate clerical staff to support its expanding services and extended hours of operation.