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C. 36

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:	March 7, 2017

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Costa

County

Subject:

Add one Health & Human Services Research Evaluation Manager and cancel one Social Services Program Assistant position in EHSD

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 03/07/2017

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

ABSENT:

Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor

Contact:	Holly Trieu (925) 313-1560
cc:	Holly Trieu

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: March 7, 2017
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 22015 to add one (1) Health and Human Services Research and Evaluation Manager (VQHA) (unrepresented) position at Salary Plan and Grade B85 1874 ($7,405-$9,001) and cancel one (1) vacant Social Services Program Assistant (X0SA) (represented) position #6316 at Salary Plan and Grade 255 1384 ($4,601-$5,592) in Employment and Human Services Department, Policy and Planning Division.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Approval of this action will result in an annual increase cost of $59,518 personnel expense and $20,831 annual pension expense. Cost will be partially offset by the cancellation of one vacant Social Service Program Assistant position. Annual cost will be funded by 42% Federal revenue, 48% State revenue, and 10% County cost.

BACKGROUND:

Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD) is requesting to add a Health and Human Services Research and Evaluation Manager to conduct department-wide research, analysis and program evaluation. EHSD currently does not have a designated position with the expertise in research and rigorous statistical analysis to evaluate department activities and programs.

The Health and Human Services Research and Evaluation Manager will be responsible for analysis, research and evaluation of complex statistical data related to EHSD's operations to ensure compliance with critical state and federal funding sources and regulations. Responsibilities will include planning and directing research, evaluation of County-wide or area specific social and/or community service programs, analyze trends, develop and document performance outcomes and measures defined by state and federal agencies, grants and other projects. The position will collaborate with the department's Bureaus, other County departments, community partners, federal government or their appointed representatives, state, private, and other evaluation entities in determining methodology for research and evaluation.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this action is not approved, the Department will not have the appropriate personnel to meet the ongoing demands for statistical analysis, research, evaluation and planning required to adequately ensure compliance with funding sources, maximize revenue, assess impact and effectiveness of operations, and remain responsive to the needs of the community.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

None