TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Christine Briceño, Director of Human Resources
REPORT BY: Kevin Lemieux, Staff Services Manager
SUBJECT: Amending Table and Index of Classes, Departmental Allocation List for the Napa County Fire Department, Appropriate Personnel Policies, and Appointing Fire Administrator
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Human Resources and County Executive Officer request adoption of a Resolution amending the Table and Index of Classes, Departmental Allocation List for the Napa County Fire Department, appropriate personnel policies, and appointing David Shew as Fire Administrator at Step 3 of the position’s pay scale to serve at the will of the Board of Supervisors, effective October 28, 2023, with no net increase in full-time equivalents (FTEs).
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Fire Administrator is an appointed position which serves at the will of the Board of Supervisors. If approved, the recommended action updates position control documents, applicable management compensation plans, and formally appoints David Shew as the Fire Administrator at Step 3 of the position’s pay scale at the will of the Board. The position is responsible for strategic planning, coordination, and oversight across a range of administrative, communication, managerial, and financial functions within the County Fire Department.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
Annual salary and benefits total approx. $300,000 and subject to various annual cost increases will be appropriated in the Fire Protection Fund. |
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County Strategic Plan pillar addressed: |
Effective and Open Government |
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The Fire Administrator is an appointed position which serves at the will of the Board of Supervisors. After the position was formally added through the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Approved Budget, an exhaustive recruitment was conducted to identify the first Fire Administrator in the County’s history. The recruitment identified the ideal candidate to champion fire prevention functions within the Napa County Fire Department.
The selected candidate, David Shew, brings an impressive 32-year tenure with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to the role of Fire Administrator, including 15 years in the Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU). During his extensive career, David served in several crucial roles, including Napa County Fire Marshal, Napa County Battalion Chief, Special Operations Chief, South Division Operations Chief and Administrative Division Chief.
In addition, the requested action amends the Table and Index of Classes, the Departmental Allocation List for the Napa County Fire Department, and appropriate personnel policies, with no net increase in FTEs, and no impact to the County General Fund.