HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04292014 - D.2RECOMMENDATION(S):
1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the extension of retiree Wendy Mailer as a temporary County employee for the
period of May 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015; 2. FIND that the appointment of Ms. Mailer is necessary to fill a
critically needed position.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Salary costs are included within the Department's operating budget. Total approximate costs for the requested period
are $83,712.
BACKGROUND:
The Health Services Department is requesting Board approval for the continuation of temporary retiree employment
of Wendy Mailer through March 2015 while Contra Costa Health Plan continues to work through the examination,
recruitment, and hiring process for a replacement. The specifications for the position and duties assigned are in the
process of being reviewed by the Human Resources Department. The typical timeline for reviewing the assigned
duties, issuing a recruitment package, testing, interviewing, and hiring for a position at this level takes an average of
nine to twelve months. Ms. Mailer's services will also be required to train the new employee.
The employment will not exceed the
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 04/29/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Kristen
Cunningham,957-5267
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: April 29, 2014
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
D.2
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:April 29, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Extend Temporary Hire of County Retiree
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
mandated 960 hours in the fiscal year. Ms. Mailer is currently the only CCHP manager that can provide direction on a
part-time basis to the Marketing and Sales staff in the Health Plan. Ms. Mailer is a licensed broker, a certified Plan
Based Enroller and the Manager of the Marketing agents at Contra Costa Health Plan. These agents are required to
assist new members in enrolling in CCHP through the Covered California exchange and to explaining benefits of each
of CCCHP's insurance products to potential members. Without continuation of Ms. Mailer's employment, there
would be no one with the license and skills necessary to manage the Marketing unit and provide direct sales training
and oversight of staff while a replacement is recruited. During the transition into full retirement for Ms. Mailer,
CCHP is committed to the recruitment of a qualified replacement for this important job. Currently, Contra Costa
Health Plan does not have the staff to provide these specialized services.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to receive Board approval may jeopardize efforts of the Health Services Department to comply with the
requirements of the Affordable Care Act.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact to children.