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Adopt the Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") aligning the Agricultural Biologist/Weights and Measures Inspectors classification series pay with that of the Environmental Health Specialist series
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board adopt the Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") aligning the Agricultural Biologist/Weights and Measures Inspectors classification series pay with that of the Environmental Health Specialist series.
SUMMARY:
Over a period of three years (July 14, 2019 to July 11, 2021) the respective classifications in Agricultural Biologist/Weights and Measures Inspectors classification series will rise to be equal to the equivalent classification in the Environmental Health Specialist classification series. Specifically, by July 11, 2021 the Agricultural Biologist/Weights and Measures (Trainee) will have the same base pay as the Environmental Health Specialist (Entry); the Agricultural Biologist/Weights and Measures Inspector the same base pay as the Environmental Health Specialist (Journey); and the Agricultural Biologist/Weights and Measures Inspector (Senior) and Environmental Health Specialist (Senior). The increase represents a wage increase of approximately 8.1% increase in FY2019/20; approximately 8.1% increase in FY2020/21; and approximately 8.14% in FY2021/22.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The estimated implementation costs for FY2019/20 is $177,132, of which $83,252 is recovered through state revenues (unclaimed gas tax, pesticide mill, and state contracts) and the remaining $93,880 is an increased General Fund cost. For FY2020/21, the estimated cost is $163,047, of which $76,632 is recovered through state revenues and the remaining $86,415 is an increased General Fund cost. For FY2021/22, the estimated cost is $178,027, of which $83,672 is recovered through state...
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