RECOMMENDATION(S): (CONT'D)
ESTABLISH the classification of Supervising Attorney Child Support Services-Exempt (29H1) (unrepresented) and place on the Salary Schedule at salary level B8E-2376 ($14,160-$17,211.76), and add one position;
APPOINT employee (#87069) to the newly created Supervising Attorney Child Support Services-Exempt (29H1) position at Step 5; and
CANCEL the Chief Assistant Director of Child Support Services (SMBA) (unrepresented) position #10857.
2. MODIFY Management Resolution No. 2019/507 to replace the Supervising Attorney-Child Support Services (29HA) classification with the Supervising Attorney Child Support Services-Exempt (29H1) classification throughout and specifically in sections 30.13, and 31.12.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon approval, these actions have an annual savings of $200,500 (100% Federal).
BACKGROUND:
The classification of Supervising Attorney of Child Support Services is currently designated as exempt from the Merit System in Ordinance 33-5.411. The vacant Supervising Attorney position in Child Support is not designated as exempt. The Supervising Attorney of Child Support Services-Exempt (29H1) classification previously existed. This action will reestablish this exempt classification.
The Department is currently able to absorb the responsibilities of the Chief Assistant Director role, utilizing the Supervising Attorney of Child Support Services-Exempt position. The costs savings associated with deleting this position will be represented in the Fiscal Year 2020/21 Recommended Budget.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The job classification of Supervising Attorney in the Department of Child Support Services will not accurately reflect Exempt status as outlined in the Ordinance Code and the action will hamper the Department's ability to operate in an efficient manner.