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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ��"=`� '�-=''G��
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FROM: LORI GENTLES- Assistant County Administrator - �;r�_:°�-:,;-�:.- �•I< Costa
Director of Human Resources
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DATE: July 8, 2008 S,A ty
SUBJECT: : P300 # 20571-Public Works Department
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Position Adjustment Resolution Number 20571, reallocating the classification of Environmental Planner(5ATC)on the salary schedule
from salary level 8851640($5,313-$6,458)to salary level 8851695($5,610-$6,820);transfer Environmental Planner position(#1706)and
incumbent into Environmental Analyst III (5RTA)classification;and abandon the classification of Environmental Planner,as recommended by
the Assistant County Administrator-Human Resources Director
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon approval,this action will result in an annual cost of$6,814 and will be fully funded by Road and Flood Control funds.This action will
result in no net County cost.
BACKGROUND:
The Conservation and Development Department has historically utilized the Planner series of classifications to perform professional level
urban, transportation, land use, and redevelopment planning for Contra Costa County. The Public Works Department(hereinafter, referred to
as PWD) also utilized the Planner series of classifications to perform the professional planning duties specifically related to the projects
administered by them. In 1990, PWD created an Environmental Planner classification (single position class) specifically to study the
environmental impact of Public Works infrastructure projects. PWD created the class to mirror the Planner III classification, which is the
advanced level in the Planner series,with the only exception being that the minimum qualifications were slightlUaltertha
, applicants with
a specific environmental planning background and education would qualify for the p 'tion. dditionally,the saer III class and
the Environmental Planner have always been at the same salary plan and grade.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOM DA O F BOARD C
APPROVE . OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON �1,� $, JO AP VEDAS RECOMMENDED x OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT
COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON MINUTES OF
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
)C UNANIMOUS(ABSENT Y)VY) )
AYES: X NOES:
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
Contact: Charley Taylor,3-2196(PWD)
Teji O'Malley,5-1723(HR)
Cc: Public Works Department ATTESTED.
Human Resources JOHN CULLEN,C ERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
BY: l DEPUTY
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Then in September 2007, Human Resources conducted a salary'survey and the Planner series was reallocated with the Planner III being
reallocated approximately 5.5%. However,due to an administrative oversight,the Environmental Planner was inadvertently excluded from the
salary reallocation.
In March 2008, PWD had submitted a request to the HR Department to establish a new Environmental Analyst series because the scope of
the Planner classification did not fully meet the needs of the department.The Planner classification was only responsible for the initial
environmental assessment and with the increasingly stringent environmental regulations; PWD needed a job classification that provided the
full scope of environmental review and mitigation versus just the initial environmental assessment.Additionally,the positions in PWD applied
for, negotiated, and obtained regulatory permits pursuant to various Federal and State environmental regulations for county projects and were
responsible for participating in all aspects of project development from conception to completion. Due to the aforementioned responsibilities,
PWD needed incumbents that possess the specialized knowledge of natural resources,water and wildlife issues as well as having specific
experience in the areas of environmental impact mitigation;therefore, PWD established the Environmental Analyst series.
As part of this reorganization,the Environmental Planner classification was slated to be abandoned once PWD had a classification that better
served their needs and the Department's intent was to transfer the single incumbent of the Environmental Planner classification to the parallel
Environmental Analyst I II classification. However, a transfer was not possible since the salary of the Environmental Planner was no longer
within five percent of the Planner III and Environmental Analyst III,thus no longer meeting the criteria for a transfer.The salary should have
been reallocated back in September 2007 along with the Planner classifications and this would have allowed the incumbent to transfer. Due
to this salary discrepancy, Human Resources is recommending to reallocate the salary of the Environmental Planner so that we can transfer
the incumbent to the appropriate Environmental Analyst III classification. Once the transfer has taken place.the Environmental Planner
classification will be abandoned.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this request is not approved,the incumbent of the Environmental Planner classification will not be appropriately classified or compensated.
j POSITION ADJUSTMENT REQUEST NO. a.057
DATE
Department No./ % ',c 44
Department Public Works Budget Unit No. 0650 Org No.45�! gency No.65
Action Requested Reallocate the salary of Environmental Planner(5ATC), pos#170614incumbent from salary
level B85 1640($5313-$6458)to salary level B85 1695 ($5610-$6820). (axd
Proposed Effective Date:9/1/2007
Classification Questionnaire attached: Yes ❑ No ® / Cost is within Department's budget: Yes ® No ❑
Total One-Time Costs (non-salary)associated with request:YS7. o
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Estimated total cost adjustment(salary/benefits/one time): p "�
Total annual cost $ � Net County Cost $0.00
Total this FY Ju-w,$ a_( 3 N.C.C. this FY $_& -�
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SOURCE OF FUNDING TO OFFSET ADJUSTMENT No general funds are required for the funding of this P300..Funding
comes from Road and Flood Control funds.
Department must initiate necessary adjustment and submit to CAO.
Use additional sheet for further explanations or comments. �--
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REVIEWED BY CAO AND RELEASED TO HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
An[ e&ty County Administr or Date
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS DATE
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Amend Resolution 71/17 establishing positions and resolutions allocating classes to the Basic/Exempt salary schecAe.
Effective: ❑ ay following Board Action.
(Date)
f irector of Human Resources
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION DATE
Approve Recommendation of Director of Human Resources
❑ Disapprove Recommendation of Director of Human Resources
❑ Other:
for County 2@ministrator
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ACTION: John Cullen, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Adjustment APPROVED ® DISAPPROVED ❑ and County Administrator
DATE BY
APPROVAL16F THIS ADJUSTMENT CONSTITUTES A PERSONNEL/SALARY RESOLUTION AMENDMENT
POSITION ADJUSTMENT ACTION TO BE COMPLETED BY HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FOLLOWING BOARD ACTION
Adjust class(es)/position(s) as follows:
Human Resources Recommendations: (P300-20571)
Adopt Position Adjustment Resolution Number 20571, reallocating the classification of
Environmental Planner(5ATC) on the salary schedule from salary level B85 1640 ($5,313-$6,458)
to salary level B85 1695 ($5,610-$6,820); transfer Environmental Planner position (#1706) and
incumbent into Environmental Analyst III (5RTA) classification; and abandon the classification of
Environmental Planner, as recommended by the Assistant County Administrator-Human
Resources Director