TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Christine Briceño - Director of Human Resources
REPORT BY: Kevin Lemieux - Senior Human Resources Analyst
SUBJECT: Resolution Amending the Departmental Allocation List for the Environmental Health Division of the Planning, Building, and Environmental Services Department
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Human Resources and Director of Planning, Building, and Environmental Services request adoption of a Resolution amending the Departmental Allocation List for the Environmental Health Division of the Planning, Building, and Environmental Services Department, as follows, effective October 2, 2021, with no net increase in full-time equivalents, and a slight increase to the General Fund:
1. Delete one 1.0 FTE Environmental Health Supervisor.
2. Add one 1.0 FTE Environmental Management Coordinator.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Director of Planning, Building, and Environmental Services requested Human Resources conduct a reclassification study of an Environmental Health Supervisor position to determine whether an incumbent was properly classified. A review of the completed Position Description Questionnaire, a desk audit, departmental interviews, and a review of classification specifications showed that the incumbent is performing duties outside the scope of the Environmental Health Supervisor job classification. If approved, this action will reclassify the incumbent to the Environmental Management Coordinator classification.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact? Yes
Is it currently budgeted? No
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? Discretionary
Discretionary Justification: The recommended reclassification acknowledges that the incumbent has been performing a broader range of more specialized environmental management responsibilities. This action is necessary to allow Environmental Health Division leadership to continue to assign these duties.
Is the general fund affected? Yes
Future fiscal impact: The increased cost of salary and benefits for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for the proposed reclassification is estimated at $3,962, which will be offset by salary savings. The increased annualized cost for this position is estimated at $5,283 and will be budgeted accordingly in future fiscal years.
Consequences if not approved: If the recommended reclassification is not approved, the incumbent's duties will have to be reassigned to another position in the department. Due to the current workload of other staff, this would create a significant hardship.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed: Effective and Open Government
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 Director of Planning, Building, and Environmental Services requested that Human Resources conduct a reclassification study of an Environmental Health Supervisor position to determine if an incumbent was properly classified. A review of the completed Position Description Questionnaire, a desk audit, departmental interviews, and a review of classification specifications showed that the incumbent is performing duties that are outside the scope of the Environmental Health Supervisor job classification. If approved, this action will reclassify the incumbent to the Environmental Management Coordinator classification.
The study by Human Resources determined that the works with a high degree of independence and latitude to ensure tasks are completed. They are currently working at the program manager over several environmental health programs, which includes the monitoring and evaluation of contractors. The incumbent also performs several other highly specialized tasks including analysis of complex waste programs and new legislation. Therefore, it is recommended that the incumbent be reclassified to the classification of Environmental Management Coordinator.
Therefore, the Director of Human Resources and the Director of Planning, Building, and Environmental Services request the adoption of a Resolution amending the Departmental Allocation List for the Environmental Health Division of the Planning, Building, and Environmental Services Department, as shown in "Exhibit A," effective October 2, 2021, with no net increase in full-time equivalents, and a slight increase to the General Fund.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
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