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Adopt a resolution amending the List of Numbers and Classifications of Positions to add 0.5 FTE Social Worker II and 1.0 FTE Staff Analyst, and delete 0.5 FTE Social Worker III and 1.0 FTE Clerical Operations Manager in the Public Defender's Office to address departmental operational changes
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution amending the List of Numbers and Classifications of Positions to add 0.5 FTE Social Worker II and 1.0 FTE Staff Analyst, and delete 0.5 FTE Social Worker III and 1.0 FTE Clerical Operations Manager in the Public Defender's Office to address departmental operational changes.
SUMMARY:
The Public Defender's Office currently has a 0.5 FTE Social Worker III position allocation that is under-filled with a Social Worker II. The FY2017/18 Adopted Budget includes a new 0.5 FTE Social Worker II. The Office requests approval with the Social Worker III deletion and Social Worker II addition to increase the currently filled 0.5 FTE Social Worker II to a 1.0 FTE with no net increase. The Clerical Operations Manager will become vacant on August 15, 2017, and the job duties for the classification of Staff Analyst are consistent with operational needs of the department. Adoption of the resolution results in no net position allocation increase and will effectively meet departmental operational needs and assign position classifications consistent with the assigned job duties.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Adoption of the recommended resolution is anticipated to have a minimal budget impact. No additional County General Fund is associated with this request. The Social Worker II position is funded with State AB 109 Public Safety Realignment funds and County General Fund. The Staff Analyst position may result in a maximum estimated annual increase of $15,000 if filled at the highest step le...
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