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C. 55

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:	June 6, 2017

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Cancel one (1) Sheriff's Aide (64VF) position and Add one (1) Sheriff's Specialist (64VE) position to the Forensics Division - Support Services

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 06/06/2017

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

ABSENT:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor

Contact:	Marcie Clark 925-335-1545
cc:	Robyn Hanson

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: June 6, 2017
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 22082 to cancel one (1) Sheriff's Aide (64VF) (represented) vacant position number 15578 at salary plan and grade VN5 1119 ($3,608-$4,495) and add one (1) Sheriff's Specialist (64VE) (represented) position at salary plan and grade VN5 1285 ($4,252-$5,298) to the Office of the Sheriff's Department, Forensics Division - Support Services Bureau.

FISCAL IMPACT:

An annual increase of $14,296 to the Office of the Sheriff General Fund and $2,571 increase to retirement cost.

FISCAL IMPACT: (CONT'D)

Cost offset by reduction in contracted services and fee revenue.

BACKGROUND:

The Forensics Division has experienced an upward shift in job duties due to the specialized nature and requirements of their accrediting body. As Forensic Sciences continually evolve, the department requires personnel with a higher level of expertise to perform in a capacity with a wide-ranging and complex set of responsibilities. The addition of a Sheriff’s Specialist will help gather and analyze data, write and maintain accurate reports, learn and interpret governmental rules and regulations pertaining to Forensic Sciences, and additional administrative duties in support of the Forensics Division.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The Sheriff’s Aide position is no longer able to satisfy the evolving nature and requirements of the Forensics Division. Failure to approve the proposed position change will negatively impact the Forensics Division as administrative duties will be siphoned off to other professional classifications, or, alternatively, not performed in a timely manner as there is no available, qualified staff. This may impact prompt and successful processing of forensic evidence, and put the Forensics Division at risk with their accrediting body.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

No Impact.