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C. 43

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Dianne Dinsmore, Human Resources Director
Date:	July 10, 2018

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Establish the classification of Chief of Shelter Medicine-Exempt and re-classify incumbent of Animal Clinic Veterinarian-Exempt

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 07/10/2018

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:	Beth Ward, (925) 608-8470
cc:	Arturo Castillo

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: July 10, 2018
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 22145 to establish the classification of Chief of Shelter Medicine-Exempt (BKD1) (unrepresented) at salary plan and grade B85-1957 ($8,531 - $10,370) and reclassify Animal Clinic Veterinarian-Exempt position no. 16728 and incumbent to the Chief of Shelter Medicine-Exempt position, effective August 24, 2018, in the Animal Services Department.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Cost neutral. The funding for the previous and new classification is the same (32% user fees, 31% city revenue, and 37% General Fund).

BACKGROUND:

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

The Animal Services Department has established an executive team that supports the Director of Animal Services in the overall administration of the Animal Services Department. In the past, this function was carried out solely by the Deputy Director of Animal Services; however, due to increased needs for services in the community, there has been growth in both the workforce of the department and the volume/types of work being performed. The management responsibilities previously performed by the Deputy Director have become too great for one position to perform, so the department has moved to establish new classes to provide operational management over each division (medical programs, field operations, community outreach, and administration) in order to keep the department functioning properly.

The Chief of Shelter Medicine-Exempt will be responsible for oversight and management of all medical-related units within the Animal Services Department, advising the Animal Services Director on medical and shelter operation issues, and supervising the Animal Center Operations Manager, and subordinate shelter staff. The Chief of Shelter Medicine will create, develop and implement shelter animal care and medical best practices, along with policies and procedures to ensure the provision of appropriate care and support for animals at all Contra Costa County Animal Services Department locations.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If not approved, the animal shelter will not have the correct classification of veterinarian leadership to effectively operate the spay and neuter clinic, in-house medical care, animal husbandry, and animal behavior unit.