TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Christine Brice?o, Chief Human Resources Officer
REPORT BY: Joy Cadiz, Staff Services Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution Amending the Table and Index of Classes and the Departmental Allocation List for Multiple Departments
RECOMMENDATION
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Adopt a Resolution to amend the Table & Index of Classes, the Departmental Allocation List for County Counsel, Library, Planning, Building & Environmental Services, and Public Works, and appropriate personnel policies effective April 8, 2025. (Fiscal Impact: $101,100 Expense; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
County Counsel
At the request of County Counsel, Human Resources reviewed a Deputy County Counsel IV position. Human Resources determined that the position was performing highly specialized duties requiring significant expertise in CEQA, while also performing lead duties over attorneys and other staff which warranted a reclassification. After consulting with County Counsel regarding the department's business needs and considering the review of the Deputy County Counsel IV position, a new Lead Deputy County Counsel classification is recommended.
With establishment of the new Lead Deputy County Counsel classification, the recommended action is to reclassify the Deputy County Counsel IV incumbent to Lead Deputy County Counsel.
Planning, Building, and Environmental Services
The Environmental Health Division's Consumer Protection Team is responsible for inspecting a variety of public facilities, including spas, pools, restaurants, food vendors, public water systems, and temporary events. Changes to several state regulations, including the Retail Food Code and Health & Safety Code, have increased the number of inspections, plan reviews, permit issuances, and food vendor enforcement. Additionally, the Department of Public Health has increased the required number of training hours to over 100 per employee.
The Consumer Protection Team currently has a part-time Environmenta...
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