HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10132015 - C.23RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21635 to reclassify one (1) Transportation Services Specialist (XQNB)
(represented) position #13549 at salary plan and grade ZB5 1622 ($5,546 - $6,741) and the incumbent to a
Transportation Services Manager (XQHG) (represented) at salary plan ZA5 1723 ($6,129 - $7,450) position in the
Employment and Human Services Department effective April 1, 2015.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon approval, the annual salary and benefits will increase by $ 7,148. Annual pension costs will increase by $2,348.
Position is 100% State funded.
BACKGROUND:
Over ten years ago, Employment and Human Services partnered with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to
create the transportation services unit to address the transportation needs of the CalWORKs Welfare to Work
participants. The department recognized that access to transportation was a barrier for CalWORKs Welfare to Work
participants' ability to become self-sufficient. In support of the Department's
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 10/13/2015 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Contact: Michelle Fregoso
(925)313-1568
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: October 13, 2015
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Chris Heck, Deputy
cc: EHSD, Human Resources, Cheryl Koch, Otilia Parra
C. 23
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:October 13, 2015
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Reclassify Transportation Services Specialist to Transportation Services Manager and incumbent
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
commitment to providing coordinated transportation services the classifications of Transportation Services
Manager and the Transportation Specialist were established and positions were filled in 2007. The Transportation
Services Manager's primary responsibilities are to manage and monitor the transportation services program and
budget; serve as the department's liaison and representative at State Transportation Task force, Metropolitan
Transportation Commission and County Transit Authority; grant writing; and program design and development.
The Transportation Services Specialist's primary responsibilities are to implement and manage transportation
programs and services. Current incumbent, Mr. Flamand, was hired on May 16, 2008 in the Transportation
Services Specialist position to monitor contracts, such as the Rides to Success program, which provides limited
bus rides and/or taxi services to CalWORKs Welfare of Work participants to and from work and/or childcare
centers. On January 1, 2009 the Transportation Services Manager was laid off. Since 2009, the Transportation
Services Specialist has assumed the responsibilities for the department's transportation services. The incumbent
has maintained the Transportation Services Specialist duties and assumed the responsibilities of the
Transportation Services Manager. The department recognizes and attributes the success and growth of the
Transportation Services Program to the incumbent’s ability to assume the role of the Transportation Services
Manager. Under the incumbents administration and management the Transportation Services Program developed
the "Keeping Employment equals Your Success" (KEYS) program, which offers low interest car loans to
CalWORKs Welfare to Work participants. The KEYS program assists CalWORKs Welfare to Work participants
in obtaining a low interest loan (financed by Contra Costa Credit Union) to purchase a retired Contra Costa
County car (Public Works/General Services fleet). Currently, Mr. Flamand monitors 20 - 30 loans per year. The
success of the program is attributed to Mr. Flamand participation and curriculum development of the Money
Management and Credit Skills workshops, part of the department's Workforce Services Job Club Program;
workshops are attended by CalWORKs participants. The KEYS program has received statewide recognition and
acknowledgment as an innovative and supportive program to participants receiving public assistance. Mr.
Flamand is the department's lead liaison at the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the County Transit
Authority which is critical to the management and growth of the transportation program. In addition, Mr. Flamand
assumed the responsibilities of grant writing and seeking additional funding opportunities to support new and
expansion of transportation services that will continue to support the department's commitment to addressing
transportation problems faced by CalWORKs participants. Human Resources reviewed the full scope of work
duties and level of responsibilities performed by the Transportation Services Specialist and found that 85% of the
preponderance of duties are within the Transportation Services Manager classification. Thus in efforts to properly
classify and compensate the current Transportation Services Specialist, it is Human Resources recommendation to
reclassify the Transportation Services Specialist position #13549 and its incumbent to Transportation Services
Manager effective April 1, 2015.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, the Transportation Services Specialist will not be properly classified and
compensated. In addition, the Employment and Human Services Department will not have the appropriate level
classification to oversee the administrative management and expansion of the Department's transportation
programs and services. The Transportation Services Manager position plays a pivotal and imperative role in the
successful development and implementation of transportation service and program expansion. By expanding
transportation services and programs, the Department will be better positioned to provide much needed additional
services to the CalWORKS population.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact.
ATTACHMENTS
P300 No. 21635 EHSD