HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 08052014 - D.3RECOMMENDATION(S):
1. CONSIDER waiving the 180 day “sit out” period for Mr. Jess Adame, Associate Capital Facilities Project
Manager, in the Public Works Department.
2. FIND that the appointment of Mr. Adame is necessary to fill a critically needed position.
3. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the hiring of retiree Jess Adame as a temporary County employee for the period of
August 6, 2014 through July 31, 2015, as recommended by the Public Works Director.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Salary costs are included in the Department’s operating budget. There will be salary and employment tax payments
for the hours provided of approximately $48,000.00, for up to 900 hours, not to exceed a twelve (12) month time
period. These costs will be offset by savings due to the vacancy of the permanent position.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 08/05/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
Contact: J. Rounsaville,
925-313-2108
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: August 5, 2014
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
D.3
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:August 5, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Temporary Hire of County Retiree – Waiver of 180 day “sit out” period
BACKGROUND:
The Public Employee Pension Reform Act of 2013 requires that active members who retire on or after January 1,
2013 must wait 180 days after retirement before returning to work as a temporary employee. The Act also allows the
Board, based on a finding that the appointment is necessary to fill a critically needed position, to waive the 180 day
“sit out” period.
Mr. Jess Adame retired from the Public Works Department effective July 11, 2014 after holding the position of
Associate Capital Facilities Project Manager within the Capital Projects Division since 1998. The Capital Projects
Division is responsible for the administration, design and construction of a number of projects on various County
facilities. The Division has been dramatically impacted by the loss of staff recently and many projects for various
County departments must proceed. Mr. Adame has the experience, knowledge and expertise and the institutional
knowledge to keep many of these projects moving forward. The Department’s goal is to continue to provide service
to our customer departments, while working on a succession plan for the division and working with Human
Resources on recruitment efforts to properly staff the division for the long term.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to receive Board approval will result in a significant negative impact in the department’s ability to provide
necessary critical services.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.