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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on December 14. 1999 , by the following vote:
AYES: SUPERVISORS GIOIA, UILKEMA, GERBER, DESAULNIER AND CANCIAMILLA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
SUBJECT: Compensation and Benefits for County ) Resolution No. 99/655
Officers, Managers, Unrepresented )
Employees and Consolidated Fire District, )
Managers and Unrepresented Employees
Pending the adoption of a general Resolution on the compensation and benefits for County
Officers, Managers and Unrepresented Employees for the term from October 1, 1999 to
September 30, 2002, subject to the provisions of Resolution No. 99/547, and excluding
employees of the Fire Management Unit represented by the United Chief Officers' Association,
and employees who report to the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa, the
Board of Supervisors amends Resolution Nos. 99/585 and 99/592, as amended, to adjust the
salaries for the classifications specified in Exhibit A 1 and to substitute Exhibit C 1, as it pertains
to Health Plan Coverages, County Health and Dental Plan Contribution Rates, Life Insurance
Benefit Under Health and Dental Plans, Supplemental Life Insurance, Health Plan Coverages
and Provisions, Retirement Coverage, Dual Coverage, Eligibility Criteria Applicable to all
Enrollees in Medical Plans, Health Care Spending Account, PERS Long Term Care, and
Dependent Care Assistance Program for the corresponding sections in Exhibit C of Resolution
Nos. 99/585 and 99/592, pertaining to the salaries and benefits of County and Consolidated Fire
District Officers, Management, Unrepresented Employees, effective October 1, 1999, as
indicated below:
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: December 14, 1999 _
oPHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
f Supe sors and County Administrator
By ,Deputy
Orig. Dept.: Human Resources Department—Kathy Ito, 5-1785
cc: Human Resources Department—Leslie Knight
County Administrator's Office
County Counsel
Auditor-Controller
Salaries and Benefits
1. Effective October 1, 1999, the classifications set forth in Exhibit A attached
hereto and incorporated herein shall receive a general wage increase of five
percent (5%). This increase and the general increases granted in paragraphs 3
and 4 below do not apply to the classes of Sheriff-Coroner (6XA1), Undersheriff-
Exempt (6XB4) or Commander-Exempt (6XD1) whose salary adjustments are
set forth separately in paragraph 5.
2. In lieu of retroactive pay requiring special payroll recomputation and processing
for the month of October, 1999, the County will make a lump-sum payment to
each eligible employee, without interest, for the month of October 1999
computed as follows: employee regular pay, overtime pay and specific other
earnings ordinarily computed as a percentage of base pay will be added together
to determine the appropriate pay base. This base will then be multiplied by five
percent (5%) to arrive at the employee's lump-sum payment. The payment
amount thus computed will be included in the employee's December 10, 1999
paycheck where it will be listed separately as a "lump sum payment" and will be
subject to normal tax withholding and retirement deduction requirements.
3. Effective October 1, 2000, the classifications set forth in Exhibit A, and all
additional new Management, Exempt and Unrepresented classifications
established subsequent to October 1, 1999, shall receive a general wage
increase of three percent (3%).
4. Effective October 1, 2001, the classifications set forth in Exhibit A, and all
additional new Management, Exempt and Unrepresented classifications
established subsequent to October 1, 2000, shall receive a general wage
adjustment of four percent (4%).
5. For the exempt classes of Sheriff-Coroner (6XA1), Undersheriff- Exempt (6XB4)
and Commander— Exempt (6XD1), general wage adjustments will be granted as
follows:
October 1, 1998: 3.5%
April 1, 1999: 2.5%
October 1, 1999: 3.0%
October 1, 2000: 3.0%
A 2.5% lump sum pay will be calculated for all eligible earnings from April 1, 1999
through October 31, 1999. A 3.0% lump sum pay will be applied to all eligible
earnings from October 1, 1999 through October 31, 1999. Eligible earnings will
include employee regular pay, overtime pay and specific other earnings
computed as a percentage of base pay. Computation of lump sum pay will be in
accordance with provisions of paragraph 2 above and the payments thus
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computed will be included in the December 10, 1999 pay check where it will be
listed separately as a "lump sum payment" and be subject to normal tax
withholding and retirement deduction requirements.
6. In addition to general wage increased authorized in paragraphs 1 and 3,
Management and Exempt attorney classifications in the Office of the District
Attorney and the Office of the County Counsel shall be granted an extra two
percent (2%) increase effective October 1, 1999 and an extra one percent 0%)
effective October 1, 2000. Classes eligible are:
District Attorney - Public Administrator 2KA1
Chief Deputy District Attorney— Exempt 2KD2
Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney— Exempt 2KD3
Senior Deputy District Attorney— Exempt 2KD1
Deputy District Attorney—Advanced Level 2KTG
Deputy District Attorney— Basic Level 2KTF
Deputy District Attorney— Fixed Term 2KWD
Deputy District Attorney— Fixed Term (Flat Rate) 2KWF
County Counsel 2EA1
Chief Assistant County Counsel — Exempt 2ED2
Assistant County Counsel — Exempt 2ED1
Assistant County Counsel 2EDA
Deputy County Counsel —Advanced Level 2ETK
Deputy County Counsel — Standard Level 2ETJ
Deputy County Counsel — Basic Level 2ETH
Civil Litigation Attorney—Advanced 2ETG
Civil Litigation Attorney— Standard Level 2ETF
Civil Litigation Attorney— Basic Level 2ETE
Deputy County Counsel I 2EWA
Deputy County Counsel — Fixed Term 2EWD
Deputy County Counsel Small Claims— Fixed Term 2EWB
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EXHIBIT A
1. Elected Officials
2. Management Classes — Classified and Exempt
3. Management Classes — Project
4. UnRepresented Classes — Project
5. UnRepresented Classes — Classified and Exempt
Exhibit A
Management & Exempt Classifications
,lob Code Job Title
SAWA ACCOUNTANT I
SAVA ACCOUNTANT II
SATA ACCOUNTANT 111
SAV3 ACCOUNTANT 111-PROJECT
APIA ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE(DEEP CLASS)
AP73 ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE-PROJECT
APWA ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST
APVA ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ASSISTANT II
APTA ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ASSISTANT III
APDB ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OFFICER
ADSG ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT
VQDJ ADULT/OLDER ADULT PROJECT CHIEF
AJDB AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICER
V91-11 AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SUPERVISOR-PROJECT
XQD2 AGING/ADULT SERVICES DIRECTOR-PROJECT
BAA1 AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER-DIRECTOR OF WEIGHTS&MEASURES
9BSB AIRPORT ENVIRONMENTAL&COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICER
VADB AMBULATORY CARE ADMINISTRATOR
VWHJ AMBULATORY CARE CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
VAHC AMBULATORY CARE REGISTRATION MANAGER
BKS1 ANIMAL CLINIC VETERINARIAN
BJHB ANIMAL SERVICES LIEUTENANT
BJSR ANIMAL SERVICES PUBLIC EDUCATION COORDINATOR
BJSS ANIMAL SERVICES VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
NEGA ARCHITECTURAL SERVICE MANAGER
XQWC AREA AGENCY ON AGING STAFF ASSISTANT I
XQVB AREA AGENCY ON AGING STAFF ASSISTANT II
XQTD AREA AGENCY ON AGING STAFF ASSISTANT 111
DAA1 ASSESSOR
JJNG ASSESSOR'S CLERICAL STAFF MANAGER
GFHF ASSISTANT BUILDING MAINTENANCE MANAGER
2KD3 ASSISTANT CHIEF DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY- EXEMPT
64BA ASSISTANT CHIEF PUBLIC SERVICES OFFICER
V8HC ASSISTANT CHIEF RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
V5HP ASSISTANT CHIEF, CARDIOPULMONARY SUPPORT SERVICES
SAB1 ASSISTANT CITY AUDITOR CONTROL
LAHE ASSISTANT CLERK-RECORDER DATA PROCESSING MANAGER
VFHD ASSISTANT CLINICAL LABORATORY MANAGER
AGA2 ASSISTANT COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR-DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ADB3 ASSISTANT COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR-HUMAN SERVICES
DAB1 ASSISTANT COUNTY ASSESSOR- EXEMPT
2EDA ASSISTANT COUNTY COUNSEL
2ED1 ASSISTANT COUNTY COUNSEL-EXEMPT
3ABA ASSISTANT COUNTY LIBRARIAN
3AB1 ASSISTANT COUNTY LIBRARIAN-EXEMPT
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• Exhibit A
,lob Code Job Title
ALB3 ASSISTANT COUNTY RECORDER-EXEMPT
ALB1 ASSISTANT COUNTY REGISTRAR-EXEMPT
NSGA ASSISTANT COUNTY SURVEYOR
S5DF ASSISTANT COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
S5134 ASSISTANT COUNTY TREASURER-EXEMPT
RADA ASSISTANT COUNTY WELFARE DIRECTOR
XAD2 ASSISTANT COUNTY WELFARE DIRECTOR-EXEMPT
AGBC ASSISTANT DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES
VCB1 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES
1 KDC ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NUTRITIONAL SERVICES
VYSC ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PHARMACY SERVICES
V5HQ ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF REHABILITATION THERAPY SERVICES
SMGB ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-FAMILY SUPPORT COLLECTION SERVICES
1 WGC ASSISTANT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES MANAGER
VCSH ASSISTANT FACILITIES MANAGER
VCGC ASSISTANT HEALTH SERVICE SYSTEMS
DYNB ASSISTANT LEASE MANAGER
913NA ASSISTANT MANAGER OF AIRPORTS
VCHF ASSISTANT MATERIEL MANAGER
XASG ASSISTANT PROPERTIES TRUST OFFICER
25DA ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER
25132 ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER-EXEMPT
A1NB ASSISTANT RETIREMENT ADMINISTRATOR
AJDP ASSISTANT RISK MANAGER
6XB2 ASSISTANT SHERIFF
VCS1 ASSISTANT TO HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR-EXEMPT
NEVA ASSOCIATE ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEER
NKVC ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER
VCDA ASSOCIATE HOSPITAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-PATIENT CARE
SFWA AUDITOR I
SFVA AUDITOR II
SFTA AUDITOR III
SAA1 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER
V9HD BIOMEDICAL EQUIPMENT MANAGER
J995 BOARD OF SUPERVISOR ASSISTANT-CHIEF ASSISTANT
J993 BOARD OF SUPERVISOR ASSISTANT-GENERAL SECRETARY
J994 BOARD OF SUPERVISOR ASSISTANT-SPECIAL ASSISTANT
VHSC BORN FREE CLINIC COORDINATOR
VHHE BORN FREE PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
ADSA BUDGET SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
ADSC BUDGET TECHNICIAN
GFDE BUILDING MAINTENANCE MANAGER
ADSB CABLE TV ADMINISTRATOR
VBGC CALIFORNIA CHILDREN SERVICES PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
ADSE CAPITAL FACILITIES ADMINISTRATOR
ADT2 CAPITAL FACILITIES ANALYST-PROJECT
ADDK CCN PRODUCTION MANAGER
ADDL CCN PRODUCTION SPECIALIST
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Exhibit A
Job Code Job Title
ADSD CCN PROGRAM COORDINATOR
3AGC CENTRAL LIBRARY MANAGER
VWNB CENTRAL PROCESSING SUPERVISOR
9XDB CENTRAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR
ADB1 CHIEF ASSISTANT COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
2ED2 CHIEF ASSISTANT COUNTY COUNSEL-EXEMPT
25D1 CHIEF ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER
V5HG CHIEF CARDIOPULMONARY SUPPORT SERVICES
JJDA CHIEF CLERK-BOARD/SUPERVISOR
BABB CHIEF DEPUTY AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/SEALER WEIGHTS& MEASURE
2KD2 CHIEF DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY-EXEMPT
7ADC CHIEF DEPUTY PROBATION OFFICER
AXD1 CHIEF DEPUTY PUBIC ADMINISTRATOR-EXEMPT
AXDC CHIEF DEPUTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR
VCB3 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER-CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN-EXEMPT
LTA1 CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER/DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
V5GE CHIEF PEDIATRIC THERAPIST
64ND CHIEF PUBLIC SERVICE OFFICER
V8H13 CHIEF RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
GWGA CHIEF STATIONARY ENGINEER
FADG CHIEF, PROPERTY CONSERVATION
VBGB CHILD HEALTH DISABILITY PREVENTION PROGRAM DIRECTOR
VQDB CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT SERVICES PROGRAM CHIEF
XADF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES DIRECTOR
XAD5 CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES DIRECTOR-EXEMPT
VMHC CHRONIC DISEASE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS MANAGER
2ETG CIVIL LITIGATION ATTORNEY-ADVANCED
ALA1 CLERK RECORDER
LAGD CLERK-RECORDER DATA PROCESSING MANAGER
VFGC CLINICAL LABORATORY MANAGER
VFSA CLINICAL LABORATORY SUPPORT TECHNOLOGIST
SMHA COLLECTIONS SERVICES MANAGER
6XD1 COMMANDER-EXEMPT
V7DA COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PROGRAM CHIEF
JJH8 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT OFFICE MANAGER-PROJECT
9KA1 COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR-EXEMPT
VMHB COMMUNITY WELLNESS & PREVENTION PROGRAMS DIRECTOR
NPHD COMPUTER MAPPING SERVICES MANAGER
LKVA COMPUTER OPERATIONS ANALYST
LKHA COMPUTER OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
VQDL CONSERVATIONSHIP/GUARDSHIP PROGRAM MANAGER
VQHM CONSERVATORSHIP PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
VPD4 CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN MEDICAL DIRECTOR-EXEMPT
XQHD CONTRACTS&GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR
XQWA CONTRACTS AND GRANTS SPECIALIST I
XQTA CONTRACTS/GRANTS SPECIALIST II
ADA2 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
2EA1 COUNTY COUNSEL
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Exhibit A
Job Code Job Title
JJHI COUNTY COUNSEL OFFICE MANAGER
9GD2 COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR
VCB2 COUNTY HOSPITAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-EXEMPT
LWS1 COUNTY INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR-EXEMPT
3AAA COUNTY LIBRARIAN
7AA1 COUNTY PROBATION OFFICER-EXEMPT
AJDK COUNTY SAFETY OFFICER
96A1 COUNTY VETERANS'SERVICES OFFICER
XAA2 COUNTY WELFARE DIRECTOR-EXEMPT
VQDK CRISIS SERVICES PROGRAM CHIEF
GKDC CUSTODIAL MANAGER
GKHC CUSTODIAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR
LWSA DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
ARDB DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL OFFICER
XQSJ DEPARTMENTAL PERSONAL COMPUTER COORDINATOR
ADSH DEPARTMENTAL COMMUNITY AND MEDIA RELATIONS COORDINATOR
S1VC DEPARTMENTAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST 11
BAHA DEPUTY AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER
JJHD DEPUTY CLERK-BOARD OF SUPERVISOR.
ADDG DEPUTY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
2ETK DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL-ADVANCED LEVEL
2ETH DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL-BASIC LEVEL
2ETJ DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL-STANDARD
3AFE DEPUTY COUNTY LIBRARIAN-PUBLIC SERVICES
3AFG DEPUTY COUNTY LIBRARIAN-SUPPORT SERVICES
5AH2 DEPUTY DIRECTOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT-TRANSPORTATION-EXEMPT
V4DE DEPUTY DIRECTOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH-GENERAL PROGRAMS
BJDF DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL SERVICES
5AB2 DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT-CURRENT PLANNING-EXEMPT
VCDE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH-HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
LTD1 DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF INFO TECHNOLOGY-EXE
LTDA DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
2KTG DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY-ADVANCE LEVEL
2KTF DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY-BASIC
VCD2 DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN-EXEMPT
NAD8 DEPUTY GENERAL SERVICES DIRECTOR
AXFA DEPUTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR
NAD1 DEPUTY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR-ENGINEERING
NAD6 DEPUTY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR-OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
NAD9 DEPUTY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR-TRAINING ENGINEER-EXEMPT
VBGA DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER DIRECTOR
V5HH DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
VWDC DIRECTOR OF AMBULATORY CARE NURSING SERVICES
BJA1 DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL SERVICES
FAA1 DIRECTOR OF BUILDING INSPECTION-EXEMPT
5AA1 DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
VQD3 DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDOUS MATERIALS-EXEMPT
V4131 DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES-EXEMPT
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Exhibit A
Job Code Job Title
VCFA DIRECTOR OF FAMILY MATERNAL&CHILD HEALTH
NAA2 DIRECTOR OF GENERAL SERVICES-EXEMPT
VNDB DIRECTOR OF HEALTH INFORMATION/RISK MANAGEMENT
VCA1 DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES
VWDB DIRECTOR OF HOSPITAL NURSING SERVICES
VPS4 DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL STAFF AFFAIRS-EXEMPT
1 KDB DIRECTOR OF NUTRITIONAL SERVICES
VYDC DIRECTOR OF PHARMACY SERVICES
VWDD DIRECTOR OF PSYCHIATRIC NURSING SERVICES
5AB1 DIRECTOR OF REDEVELOPMENT-EXEMPT
V5GH DIRECTOR OF REHABILITATION THERAPY SERVICES
SMD1 DIRECTOR OF REVENUE COLLECTION
VQDH DIRECTOR PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
WGS DIRECTOR PUBLIC HEALTH CLINIC SERVICES
5AA2 DIRECTOR,GROWTH MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AJDM DIRECTOR, ORGANIZATION, DEVELOPMENT&TRAINING
VODA DIRECTOR, PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY SERVICES
VHHB DISCOVERY FACILITY DIRECTOR
APDD DISTRICT ATTORNEY CHIEF OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
6KD1 DISTRICT ATTORNEY CHIEF OF INSPECTORS-EXEMPT
6KNB DISTRICT ATTORNEY LIEUTENANT OF INSPECTORS
JJGE DISTRICT ATTORNEY MANAGER OF LAW OFFICES
JJHG DISTRICT ATTORNEY OFFICE MANAGER
J3T7 DISTRICT ATTORNEY PROGRAM ASSISTANT-EXEMPT
2KA1 DISTRICT ATTORNEY-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR
NPGA DRAFTING SERVICES COORDINATOR
ALHB ELECTION PROCESSING SUPERVISOR
ALGB ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION MANAGER
SFTB ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING-AUDITOR
VBSC EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR
VBHB EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROGRAM COORDINATOR
9GSA EMERGENCY PLANNING COORDINATOR
9GS1 EMERGENCY PLANNING SPECIALIST-EXEMPT
9GGA EMERGENCY SERVICES MANAGER
AJDL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS MANAGER
AGSC EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SPECIALIST
AJHA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUPERVISOR
AJVC EMPLOYEE REHABILITATION COUNSELOR
NSHC ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR-MATERIALS TESTING
NSHE ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR CONSTRUCTION
NSHD ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR-LAND SURVEYOR
5ATC ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER
1 WDB ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES MANAGER
1 WHB ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR
XQSB EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL
XDS1 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMMISSION
J3T5 EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
VCDC FACILITIES MANAGER
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` Exhibit A
Job Code Job Title
NEFA FACILITIES SERVICES MANAGER
SMNA FAMILY SUPPORT COLLECTION SUPERVISOR
JJNH FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICE MANAGER
PMFB FLEET MANAGER
PMHC FLEET SERVICE CENTER SUPERVISOR
XHS1 GENERAL ASSISTANCE HEARING REPRESENTATIVE-PROJECT
APSB GENERAL SERVICES FISCAL OFFICER
GPDD GROUNDS&SPECIAL SERVICES MANAGER
GPHH GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
V4HD HAZARD WASTE REDUCTION MANAGER
VCGE HEALTH PLAN BUSINESS SERVICES MANAGER
VCSK HEALTH PLAN MEMBER ADVOCATE
V9HG HEALTH PLAN PATIENT SERVICES SUPERVISOR
VCS3 HEALTH PLAN SERVICES ASSISTANT-EXEMPT
VCTB HEALTH SERVICES ACCOUNTANT
YANG HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR-LEVEL B
VANH HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR-LEVEL C
VCNC HEALTH SERVICES ADMISSIONS MANAGER
VCDD HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
VCNE HEALTH SERVICES DIVERSITY SERVICES COORDINATOR
VBSM HEALTH SERVICES EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MANAGER
LKFA HEALTH SERVICES INFORMATION SYSTEMS OPERATIONS MANAGER
LPTA HEALTH SERVICES INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER/ANALYST
LTTC HEALTH SERVICES INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST
VCFB HEALTH SERVICES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR
VCN2 HEALTH SERVICES PERSONNEL OFFICER- EXEMPT
VCXC HEALTH SERVICES PLANNER/EVALUATOR-LEVEL A
VCXD HEALTH SERVICES PLANNER/EVALUATOR-LEVEL B
VASE HEALTH SERVICES PLANNING AND EVALUATION DIRECTOR
VCTA HEALTH SERVICES REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNTANT
XQSM HEALTH SERVICES SPECIALIST PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR
VCDF HEALTH SERVICES SYSTEM DIRECTOR
WFC HOME HEALTH AGENCY DIRECTOR
VVHB HOME HEALTH NURSING SUPERVISOR
V5HE HOME HEALTH REHABILITATION THERAPY COORDINATOR
VBHE HOMELESS SERVICES PROGRAM MANAGER
V9SD HOMELESS SERVICES SPECIALIST
GFSA HOSPITAL FACILITIES SUPERVISOR
9KD3 HOUSING & ENERGY DIVISION MANAGER
AGVE HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST I
AGTC HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST III
AGSB HUMAN RESOURCES PROGRAM SPECIALIST
AGDF HUMAN RESOURCES PROJECT MANAGER
AG713 HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICIAN
VWSF INFECTION CONTROL COORDINATOR
LTNA INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER I
LTNB INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER II
LPWA INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMMERIANALYST 1
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' Exhibit A
,fob Code Job Title
LPVA INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER/ANALYST 11
LPTB INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER/ANALYST III
LPNB INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER/ANALYST IV
LPNA INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROJECT MANAGER
LTWC INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN I
7KGA INSTITUTIONAL SUPERVISOR 11
S5SB INVESTMENT OFFICER
7KFE JUVENILE INSTITUTION SUPERINTENDENT
AGVD LABOR RELATIONS ANALYST II
AGTD LABOR RELATIONS ANALYST III
AGD1 LABOR RELATIONS MANAGER-EXEMPT
ADS4 LAFCO EXECUTIVE OFFICER
DYDB LEASE MANAGER
AJWF LIABILITY CLAIMS ADJUSTER
3KNB LIBRARY CIRCULATION MANAGER
3AGE LIBRARY COLLECTION/TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER
3AVC LIBRARY LITERACY DIRECTOR
3AA1 LIBRARY SPECIAL PROJECT DIRECTOR-EXEMPT
6KWG LIEUTENANT OF INSPECTORS-WELFARE FRAUD
ADTE MANAGEMENT ANALYST 11
ADTD MANAGEMENT ANALYST III
9BD1 MANAGER OF AIRPORTS
5PDB MANAGER,APPLICATION/PERMIT CENTER
ADD4 MANAGER, CAPITAL FACILITIES AND DEBT MANAGEMENT-EXEMPT
VCN1 MARKETING DIRECTOR/CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN-EXEMPT
VCGA MATERIAL MANAGER
VCA2 MEDICAL DIRECTOR
3AHD MEDICAL LIBRARIAN
VNHB MEDICAL RECORDS ADMINISTRATOR
X4HE MEDICAL SOCIAL SERVICE DIRECTOR
VQHF MENTAL HEALTH CHILDREN'S SERVICES SUPERVISOR
VQH2 MENTAL HEALTH CHILDREN'S SERVICES SUPERVISOR-PROJECT
VQS1 MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION LIAISON-EXEMPT
VPD1 MENTAL HEALTH MEDICAL DIRECTOR
VQHP MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
VASE MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT MANAGER
VQSF MENTAL HEALTH QUALITY IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR
VQHL MENTAL HEALTH RESIDENTIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR
9XHA MICROFILM SUPERVISOR
FASD NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST
LNSA NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR I
LNSB NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR 11
LBVA NETWORK ANALYST I
LBTA NETWORK ANALYST 11
LBHA NETWORK MANAGER
LNWA NETWORK TECHNICIAN I
LNVA NETWORK TECHNICIAN 11
VWHF NURSING PROGRAM MANAGER
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Exhibit A
Job Code Job Title
VWHH NURSING SHIFT COORDINATOR
JJHC OFFICE MANAGER
AJSF ORGANIZATION, DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING CONSULTANT
VAGD PATIENT BILLING MANAGER
VASO PATIENT RELATIONS SERVICES COORDINATOR
SATB PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT
ARVA PERSONNEL SERVICES ASSISTANT II
ARTA PERSONNEL SERVICES ASSISTANT III
AGGA PERSONNEL SERVICES MANAGER
AGDE PERSONNEL SERVICES SUPERVISOR
5AWA PLANNER I
5AVA PLANNER II
5ATA PLANNER III
5RSH PLANNING DEMOGRAPHER
51 SA PLANNING TECHNICIAN SPECIALIST
VBSG PRE-HOSPITAL CARE COORDINATOR
SAGC PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT
DADC PRINCIPAL APPRAISER
SFDB PRINCIPAL AUDITOR
5AHD PRINCIPAL PLANNER-LEVEL A
5AHE PRINCIPAL PLANNER-LEVEL B
DYDA PRINCIPAL REAL PROPERTY AGENT
AVDF PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL DEPUTY DIRECTOR
AVSD PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST
AVS2 PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST-PROJECT
AV713 PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL STAFF AIDE
AWB PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL STAFF ANALYST II
AVTB PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL STAFF ANALYST III
7AGB PROBATION MANAGER
7AG1 PROBATION MANAGER-PROJECT
AXSD PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR'S PROGRAM ASSISTANT
25A1 PUBLIC DEFENDER
VBSJ PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION ADMINISTRATOR
V7VC PUBLIC HEALTH EPIDEMIOLOGIST/BIOSTATICIAN
WHG PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE PROGRAM MANAGER
VBSD PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I
VBS2 PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I -PROJECT
VBND PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II
APDF PUBLIC WORKS CHIEF OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
APSD PUBLIC WORKS CUSTOMER SERVICES COORDINATOR
NAA1 PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
APSC PUBLIC WORKS FISCAL OFFICER
PSSD PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR
PSHF PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS MANAGER
PSGA PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT
PSHB PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
STDC PURCHASING SERVICES MANAGER
VWSE QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR
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Exhibit A
Job Code Job Title
J9HE RECORDER'S OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
VCHD REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS
V5HN REHABILITATION THERAPY SERVICES SUPERVISOR
VPD5 RESIDENCY DIRECTOR-EXEMPT
5ASA RESOURCE RECOVERY SPECIALIST
SAHG RETIREMENT ACCOUNTING MANAGER
A1AA RETIREMENT ADMINISTRATOR
JWHG RETIREMENT BENEFITS MANAGER
Al HA RETIREMENT OFFICE MANAGER
AJD1 RISK MANAGER
AJWG SAFETY SERVICES SPECIALIST-LEVEL A
J3HA SECRETARY TO THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
NEHA SENIOR CAPITAL FACILITY PROJECT MANAGER
NKHA SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER
ADDH SENIOR DEPUTY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
2KD1 SENIOR DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY-EXEMPT
9GWB SENIOR EMERGENCY PLANNING COORDINATOR
2ED3 SENIOR FINANCIAL COUNSEL-EXEMPT
N9HC SENIOR HYDROLOGIST
5RSJ SENIOR PLANNING GEOLOGIST
51SC SENIOR PLANNING TECHNICIAN
NEVB SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER-BUILDING INSPECTOR
NKHB SENIOR TRAFFIC ENGINEER
5AHB SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
AJTC SENIOR WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIMS ADJUSTER
6XA1 SHERIFF-CORONER
APDC SHERIFF'S CHIEF OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
J3T0 SHERIFF'S EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
64SJ SHERIFF'S FISCAL OFFICER
PMSB SHERIFF'S FLEET SERVICES COORDINATOR
64HR SHERIFF'S PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE MANAGER
AVD3 SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER DIRECTOR-PROJECT
X4SG SOCIAL SERVICE APPEALS OFFICER
XAHB SOCIAL SERVICE APPEALS SUPERVISOR
XQHC SOCIAL SERVICE BUSINESS SYSTEM APPLICATIONS MANAGER
XADD SOCIAL SERVICE DIVISION MANAGER
XAD1 SOCIAL SERVICE DIVISION MANAGER-PROJECT
XASH SOCIAL SERVICE FISCAL COMPLIANCE ACCOUNTANT
XAGA SOCIAL SERVICE FRAUD PREVENTION MANAGER
XAS1 SOCIAL SERVICE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER-EXEMPT
XADE STAFF DEVELOPMENT SUPERVISOR
V9HC STAFFING AND PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR
NASB STORMWATER POLLUTION CONTROL MANAGER
NESB STRUCTURAL ENGINEER- BUILDING INSPECTION
VHD1 SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
VHGE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM MANAGER
VHG5 SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM MANAGER-PROJECT
SAHJ SUPERVISING ACCOUNTANT
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' Exhibit A
Job Code ,,fib Title
DAHC SUPERVISING APPRAISER
NKGA SUPERVISING CIVIL ENGINEER
NXHA SUPERVISING GRAPHICS TECHNICIAN
DYNA SUPERVISING REAL PROPERTY AGENT
FADB SUPERVISING STRUCTIONAL ENGINEER-BUILDING INSPECTION
BWHA SUPERVISING WEIGHTS AND MEASURES INSPECTOR
DRNA SUPERVISOR AUDITOR-APPRAISER
VFHE SUPERVISOR CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
V4HC SUPERVISOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
V5HJ SUPERVISOR PEDIATRIC THERAPIST
VOHC SUPERVISOR PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGIST
J9HF SUPERVISOR RECORDABLE DOCUMENT TECHNICIAN
FADF SUPERVISOR, INSPECTION SERVICES
VWSG SYMPTOM CONTROL PROGRAM COORDINATOR
LWVB SYSTEMS ACCOUNTANT ii
LWVA SYSTEMS SOFTWARE ANALYST II
S5HC TAX OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
SFHB TAX ROLL SUPERVISOR
PEDC TELECOMMUNICATIONS MAINTENANCE MANAGER
VWHK TELEPHONE TRIAGE MANAGER
VBHC TOBACCO PREVENTION PROJECT COORDINATOR
5ATB TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
S5SG TREASURER'S ACCOUNTING OFFICER
S5SD TREASURER'S INVESTMENT OPERATIONS ANALYST
S5A1 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR
6XB4 UNDERSHERIFF-EXEMPT
VWSD UTILIZATION REVIEW COORDINATOR
VWHG UTILIZATION REVIEW SUPERVISOR
GPHG VEGETATION MANAGEMENT SUPERVISOR
96TA VETERANS'SERVICE BRANCH OFFICE MANAGER
96WA VETRAN SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE
X4HD VOLUNTEER PROGRAM COORDINATOR
VCND VOLUNTEER SERVICES AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR
5ASD WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLANNING SPECIALIST
9KN3 WEATHERIZATION/HOME REPAIR SUPERVISOR- PROJECT
AJVE WELLNESS COORDINATOR
AJWE WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIMS ADJUSTER
XAD4 WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-EXEMPT
XAD3 WORKFORCE SERVICES DIRECTOR-EXEMPT
XAA2 Director, Employment and Human Services
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EXHIBIT A-1
Code Class Title Level
25A *Public Defender M50 2813
25D1 *Chief Assistant Public Defender M50 2906
25D2 *Assistant Public Defender-Exempt M50 2834
25DA *Assistant Public Defender M50 2834
64BA Assistant Chief Public Service Officer M50 1909
6KD1 District Attorney Chief of Inspectors-Exempt M50 2680
6KNB District Attorney Lieutenant of Inspectors M50 2516
ADDG Deputy County Administrator M25 2396
ADDH Senior Deputy County Administrator M50 2596
AGBC Assistant Director Human Resources M50 2708
AGSD Human Resources Program Coordinator M50 2253
AJDB Affirmative Action Officer M25 2396
APDB Administrative Services Officer M25 2194
BABB Chief Deputy Agricultural Commissioner
/Sealer of Weights/Measures M50 2522
BJDF Deputy Director of Animal Services M50 2493
FADG Chief Property Conservation M50 2428
GKDC Custodial Manager M50 2314
GPHG Vegetation Management Supervisor M50 2225
LPTB Information Systems Programmer/Analyst III M50 2315
LWVB Systems Accountants 11 M50 2407
LWWB Systems Accountant I M50 2315
PSGA Public Works Maintenance Superintendent M50 2286
PSHB Public Works Maintenance Supervisor M50 2159
PSHF Public Works Maintenance Programs Manager M50 2381
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PSSD Public Works Maintenance Coordinator M50 2159
V5HG Chief,Cardiopulmonary Support Services M50 2169
V5HP Assistant Chief,Cardiopulmonary Support Services M50 2096
V8HC Assistant Chief Radiologic Technologist M50 2180
VYDC Director of Pharmacy Services M50 2645
VYSC Assistant Director of Pharmacy Services M50 2563
XADD Social Services Division Manager M50 2476
XANA Workforce Service Specialist M50 2363
These classes shall be granted an extra one percent(1%)effective October 1, 2000.
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EXHIBIT B
TIER III RETIREMENT
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Subject to the enactment of enabling legislation amending the 1937 Employees'
Retirement Act to allow such election, the County will permit Tier II employees in the
classes listed in Exhibit A to elect a Tier I II Retirement Plan under the following conditions:
1. The County and the Labor Coalition must agree on the wording of the legislation.
2. Except for disability, all benefit rights, eligibility for and amounts of all other benefit
entitlements for Tier 111,from and after the date of implementation, shall be the same
as Tier 1. The disability benefits for Tier III shall be the same as the current Tier 11
disability provisions.
3. The amount of the employee's required retirement contribution shall be established
by the County Employees' Retirement Association and shall be based on the
employee's age at entry into the retirement system.
4. Employees enrolled in Tier 11 who have attained five (5)years of retirement credited
service as of the effective date of the enabling legislation shall have a six(6) month
period after such date to make a one time irrevocable election'of the Tier III
Retirement Plan expressed herein subject to action by the Board of Supervisors to
implement the Plan. Thereafter, employees enrolled in Tier II who have attained
five (5) years of retirement credited service shall have a ninety (90) day period to
make a one time irrevocable election of the Tier III Retirement Plan expressed
herein.
5. a. The County's employer contributions and subvention of employee
contributions for employees electing Tier III which exceed those which would
be required for Tier II membership shall:
1. be funded by reducing the general wage increase effective October
1, 1997, and the pay equity amounts attributable thereto, from 3% to
2%, and the general wage increase of all employees in the classes
listed in Exhibit A shall be reduced accordingly; and
2. in the event the County's costs attributable to the creation and
operation of Tier III exceed $3 million per year or the County
Employees' Retirement Association's actuaries determine in future
years that the County's retirement costs have increased and that the
increase is attributable to the creation of Tier III and/or the impact of
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Tier III on the County's retirement costs, such increase shall be
funded by reducing the general wage increase(s) agreed upon in
future years, and the pay equity amounts attributable thereto, to the
extent that future wage increases are granted; and the general wage
increase(s) of all employees shall be reduced accord ingly;1and
3. any savings to the County resulting from the creation and operation
of Tier III attributable to the classes listed in Exhibit A shall be used
to offset future County retirement cost increases attributable to the
creation and operation of Tier III for such classes; and
4. Such savings shall be held in an account by the Auditor-Controller
which is invested in the County's common pooled fund and will accrue
interest accordingly.
b. Subject to the provisions expressed above, any and all additional employer
and County-paid employee contributions which exceed the sum of the
County's legally required contributions under Tier II attributable to the classes
listed in Exhibit A shall be recovered by reducing general wage increases to
the employees in the classes listed in Exhibit A.
6. a. The enabling legislation,shall provide that the Tier 111 Retirement Plan may
be implemented only by an ordinance enacted by the Board of Supervisors.
b. Board of Supervisors' action to implement the Tier III Retirement Plan shall
be taken not earlier than seven (7) months after the effective date of the
legislation plus thirty (30) days after an actuarial report on the County cost
of the Plan is received by the County, provided that before enactment of the
ordinance, the Labor Coalition has not notified the County in writing that a
one percent (1%) wage increase shall be'implemented by the County
effective October 1, 1997, without ihterest, in lieu of implementation of the
Tier III Retirement Plan. -
7. The establishment of the Tier III Retirement Plan shall be subject to approval by the
Board of Retirement of the Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement
Association.
8. In the event the County is prevented from implementing the Tier III Retirement Plan
for any reason on or before September 30, 1999, this provision for a Tier III
Retirement Plan shall expire and a one percent(I%)lump sum wage increase shall
be implemented by the County within sixty (60) days after the determination that
Tier III cannot be implemented or as soon thereafter as practicable for the period
covering October 1, 1997 through such termination date, without interest,-in lieu of
the Tier III Retirement Plan. ---
EXHIBIT B
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EXHIBIT C
1999-2002 MANAGEMENT AND UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SUPPLEMENT
EXHIBIT C
1999 -2002 MANAGEMENT AND UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SUPPLEMENT
I. INCENTIVES
A. Management 2.5% Longevity Pay Plan..................................................... Page 1
B. Deferred Compensation Incentive ............................................................. Page 1
C. Fire Management Educational Incentive Program..................................... Page 2
D. Continuing Education Allowance for Sheriffs Unrepresented Non-Sworn
Managers Page 4
II. DIFFERENTIALS
A. Conservatorship Differential........................................................................ Page 4
B. Building Inspection Differential.................................................................... Page 4
C. Professional Accounting Differential ........................................................... Page 5
D. Department of Agriculture Differential......................................................... Page 5
E. Physical Fitness Differential for Law Enforcement Management: .............. Page 5
F. Bilingual Pay Differential............................................................................ Page 6
G. Assessor's Educational Achievement Differential....................................... Page 7
H. Real Property Agent Advanced Certificate Differential ............................... Page 7
I. Budget Coordinator Differential.................................................................. Page 7
J. Planner III/Environmental Planner Assignment Differential ........................ Page 7
K. Animal Services Managers Participating in Search Warrants..................... Page 8
'Ill.' LEAVES WITH AND WITHOUT PAY
A. Holidays...................................................................................................... Page 8
B. Floating Holidays ........................................................................................ Page 8
C. Application of Holiday Credit....................................................................... Page 9
D. Vacation Accrual......................................................................................... Page 9
E. Annual Management Administrative Leave ................................................ Page 9
F. Management Attorney Administrative Leave............................................ Page 10
G. Sick Leave ................................................................................................ Page 10
H. Leave Without Pay - Use of Accruals ....................................................... Page 10
I. Family Care Leave.................................................................................... Page 10
J. Furlough Days Without Pay...................................................................... Page 10
IV. BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES
A. Health Plan Coverages............................................................................. Page 11
B. Health Plan Coverages and Provisions .................................................... Page 12
C. Eligibility Criteria Applicable to all Enrollees in Medical Plans .................. Page 15
D. Workers' Compensation............................................................................ Page 15
E. Personal Protective Equipment................................................................. Page 15
F. Mileage Reimbursement........................................................................... Page 16
G. Executive Automobile Allowance.............................................................. Page 16
H. Retirement Contribution............................................................................ Page 17
I. 414H Participation .................................................................................... Page 17
J. 401(a) Deferred Benefit Plan..........................................................Page 17
K. Management Life Insurance ..................................................................... Page 18
L. Attorney Professional Development Reimbursement............................... Page 18
M. Training..................................................................................................... Page 18
M. Management Development Policy............................................................ Page 19
N. Long-Term Disability Insurance ................................................................ Page 19
O. Vacation Buy Back.................................................................................... Page 19
P. Uniform Allowance.................................................................................... Page 20
Q. Fire District Sick Leave and Vacation Accrual Rates................................ Page 20
R. Professional Development Reimbursement.............................................. Page 20
S. Sick Leave Incentive Plan......................................................................... Page 21
T. Video Display Terminal (VDT) Users Eye Examination ............................ Page 21
U. Catastrophic Leave Bank.......................................................................... Page 22
V. Holiday Pay for Nursing Shift Coordinator................................................ Page 22
W. Podiatrists/Optometrists Unrepresented Status........................................ Page 22
X. Health Care Spending Account ................................................................ Page 22
Y. PERS Long Term Care............................................................................. Page 23
VI. CURRENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
A. Overtime Exclusion................................................................................... Page 23
B. Part-Time Employees ............................................................................... Page 23
C. Permanent-Intermittent Employees .......................................................... Page 23
D. Length of Service Credits ......................................................................... Page 23
E. Mirror Classifications................................................................................. Page 24
F. Deep Classes ........................................................................................... Page 24
G. Administrative Provision........................................... Page 24
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I. INCENTIVES
A. Management 2.5% Longevity Ian: Classified, exempt and project
management employees whose classifications are set forth in Exhibit A, (excluding
elected officials) and who have completed ten (10) years of appointed or elected
service for the County shall be eligible to receive a 2.5% longevity differential.
Exempt management employees in positions ineligible to receive vacation or sick
leave accruals or to convert a portion of those accruals to cash under the terms of
this Resolution shall be eligible to receive a 5% longevity differential upon the
completion of ten (10) years service. For purposes of determining ten (10) years
of service for this differential, the records utilized for service award purposes will
control.
B. Deferred Compensation Incentive: Effective January 1, 2000, the County's
contribution to classified, exempt and project management employees and elected
officials who participate in the County's Deferred Compensation Plan will be
increased from $50 to $60 per month. To be eligible for this incentive, qualifying
management and elected employees must first contribute a Base Contribution
Amount and maintain a minimum monthly contribution to the deferred compensation
plan as indicated below. The base contribution is computed from the date the
employee signs an election form to participate in the program.
Monthly Contribution
Employees W/Current Qualifying Base Amount for Maintaining
Monthly Salary of: Contribution Amount Incentive Prog-r_ am Eligibility
$2,500 and below $250 $50
2,501 - 3,334 500 50
3,335 - 4,167 750 50
4,168 - 5,000 1,000 50
5,001 - 5,834 1,500 100
5,835 - 6,667 2,000 100
6,668 & above 2,250 100
Employees who discontinue contributions or who contribute less than the required
amount per month for a period of one (1) month or more will no longer be eligible
for the $60 County supplement. To reestablish eligibility, employees must again
make a Base Contribution Amount as set forth above based on current monthly
salary. Employees with a break in deferred compensation contributions because
of either an approved medical leave or approved financial hardship withdrawal shall
not be required to reestablish eligibility. Further, employees who lose eligibility due
to displacement by layoff, but maintain contributions at the required level and are
later referred to an eligible position, shall not be required to reestablish eligibility.
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C. Fire Manaaement Educational Incentive Program:
1. Employees in Fire District management classifications who possess the
appropriate certificates or educational degrees beyond the minimum
requirements for their class and/or meet appropriate continuing educational
requirements, shall be eligible to qualify for professional development
educational incentives under conditions described herein.
2. Incumbents of the following classifications are eligible to participate in this
incentive program:
Fire Chief-Contra Costa County(RPA1)
Assistant Fire Chief-Group I (RPBA)
Assistant Fire Chief-Group II (RPBC)
Battalion Chief(RPHA)
Fire Officer-Exempt (RPH1)
Fire Marshal-Group II (RJDA)
Fire Training Supervisor (RWHA)
Fire District Communications Manager (REDB)
Supervising Fire Inspector(RJHB)
Chief Fire Inspector (RJGA)
3. All differentials shall be designated as either contingent or permanent
allowances and shall be awarded in increments of 2.5% of monthly base
salary. The combined contingent and permanent educational incentives
awarded any employee in any class listed above shall not exceed 7.5% of
monthly base pay.
4. This plan will be subject to appropriate administrative guidelines and controls
promulgated by the Fire Chief and approved by the Human Resources
Director to insure that standards described herein are met. These guidelines
include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Employees who become qualified for permanent allowance at either
the 2.5% or 5% level as described herein shall be eligible for receipt
of the appropriate allowance beginning on the date of qualification.
b. Employees who qualify for either the permanent or contingent levels
of allowance described herein do so effective the first day of the
month providing that acceptable documentation is received by Fire
District administration not later than the twenty-fifth (25th) of the
preceding month.
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5. The program is intended to encourage the further professional development
of eligible Fire District Management personnel by the pursuit and
achievement of job-related certificates or degrees as follows:
a. A Certificate of Achievement in Fire Technology, Business
Administration, Management and Supervision, or a related field from
an accredited college.
b. An Associate of Arts or Science dead from an accredited college
with a major in Fire Technology, Business Administration,
Management and Supervision, or a related field.
C. A Chief Officer certificate issued by the Office of the State Fire
Marshal.
d. A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university with
a major in Business or Public Administration or a related field.
6. Qualification for allowances shall be under the following conditions:
a. A contingent allowance of 2.5% shall be awarded for annually
completing at least forty (40) hours of approved education or
training or at least three (3) approved college semester units (or
equivalent quarter units), or an approved combination thereof in
pursuit of options a through d in Section 5.
b. A permanent allowance of 2.5% shall be awarded for possession
of one of the options a through d in Section 5. Only one 2.5%
permanent allowance is available within this category.
C. A permanent allowance of 2.5% shall be awarded for possession of
one of options a through d in Section 5 and an additional contingent
allowance of 2.5% shall be awarded for annually completing at least
forty (40) hours of approved education or training or at least three (3)
approved college semester units (or equivalent quarter units), or an
approved combination thereof in pursuit of any other option consistent
with the officially declared educational objective.
d. A permanent allowance of 5% shall be awarded for possession of
either(1)options b and c in Section 5 Qr(2)options a and d in Section
5. A person receiving this allowance may not receive an allowance
under Section 6 b.
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e. A permanent allowance of 5% shall be awarded for possession of
either(1)options b and c in Section 5_Q1(2)options a and d in Section
5 and an additional contingent allowance of 2.5% shall be awarded for
annually completing at least forty(40) hours of approved education or
training QI at least three (3) approved college semester units (or
equivalent quarter units), or an approved combination thereof
consistent with the officially declared educational objective. Normally,
this objective would be a Fire Chief certificate issued by the Office of
the State Fire Marshal, a Baccalaureate Degree or Master's Degree.
D. Continuing Education Allowance for Sheriffs' Unrepresented Non-Sworn
Managers:
Sheriff's Department employees in the classes of Sheriffs Fiscal Officer(64SJ), Sheriff's
Chief of Management Services (APDC), Sheriffs Communication Director - Dispatch
Services (64GA), Administrative Services Assistant (APTA), and Supervising Sheriffs
Property Technician (64HQ) are eligible to participate in this program. The County
agrees to pay a 2.5% Continuing Education Allowance for the annual completion of at
least sixty (60) hours of approved education or training or at least three (3) semester
units of department approved college credit or approved combination thereof in
accordance with the following criteria.
1. The application must be submitted, in advance to the Sheriffs Department, prior
to the fiscal year in which the education or training will occur;
2. Education or training must be directly related to the technical or management
duties of the employee's job;
3. The course must be reviewed and approved by the Sheriffs Department
Standards and Resources Bureau in advance;
4. The employee must show evidence of completion with a passing grade.
Il. DIFFERENTIALS
A. Conservatorship Differential: Unit Supervisors in the Conservatorship Program
shall receive a differential of 5% of the hourly equivalent of the base rate per hour
worked while in regular pay status.
B. Building Inspection Differential: Employees in the single-position management
classes of Supervisor, Inspection Services, Building Inspection Special Program
Coordinator, and Housing Rehabilitation Coordinator when assigned to the New
Construction or Housing Divisions shall receive a differential of 5% of base monthly
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salary.
C. Professional Accounting Differential: Incumbents of management professional
accounting, auditing or fiscal officer positions who are duly qualified as a Certified
Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Management
Accountant (CMA), or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) shall
receive a differential of 5% of monthly base salary.
D. Department of Agriculture Differential: Effective January 1, 1997, the classes of
Supervising Weights and Measures Inspector (BWHA) and Deputy Agricultural
Commissioner(BAHA) shall receive a differential of 3.5% of monthly base pay for
possession of either a valid Commissioner License or a valid Sealer of Weights and
Measures License.
E. Physical Fitness Differential for Law Enforcement Management:
1. Sheriffs' Office
Sworn management personnel in the Contra Costa County Sheriffs Office
in the classes listed below shall be eligible upon completion of fifteen (15)
years County service as a full-time, permanent sworn law enforcement officer
for a base salary differential contingent upon the Sheriffs' certification of the
employee's good faith effort to maintain his/her physical health in accordance
with health fitness standards established by the Wellness Division of the
Human Resources Department in conjunction with the Sheriffs Department.
Classes eligible include: Sheriff-Coroner (6XA1)
Undersheriff(6X413)
Commander (6XD1)
All personnel in these classes on the effective date who have fifteen (15)
years County service as a full-time, permanent sworn law enforcement officer
shall be eligible for this differential but will be required to undergo a complete
physical examination administered by a physician of the County's choice at
a designated future date. The examination will be conducted at County
expense.
If the physician concludes the employee does not meet the agreed-upon
health fitness standards, the physician will prescribe a personalized physical
fitness program. The program will be specifically designed to enable the
employee to meet the agreed-upon health fitness standards. The employee
will be reevaluated not later than one (1) year following the date of the initial
physical examination. To continue to qualify for the five percent (5%)
physical fitness differential, the employee must meet the agreed-upon fitness
standards, or the physician must present written evidence to the Human
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Resources Department-Benefits Services Division, that the employee has
and is making a "good faith effort" to meet the agreed-upon health fitness
standards.
2. District Attorney's Department
Management personnel in the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office
in the classes listed below shall be eligible for a five percent (5%) monthly
wage differential for participation in a physical fitness program. To be eligible
for this program, management employees must have attained 1) four (4)
years of peace officer experience with Contra Costa County, 2) fifteen (15)
years of P.O.S.T. experience, and 3) age thirty-five (35).. Continued receipt
of this differential will require that the employee annually meet physical
fitness standards established by the Wellness Division of the Human
resources Department in conjunction with the District Attorney.
Management classes eligible include:
District Attorney Chief of Inspectors - Exempt (6KD1)
District Attorney Lieutenant of Inspectors (6KNB)
District Attorney Supervising Welfare Fraud Inspector (6KWG)
F. Bilingual Pay Differential: Effective October 1, 1999, a salary differential of$70
per month, $ 75 per month effective October 1, 2000, and $80 per month effective
October 1, 2001, shall be paid Management/Unrepresented employees whose
classifications are listed in Exhibit A, and who are incumbents of positions requiring
bilingual proficiency as designated by the Appointing Authority and the Human
Resources Director. Said differential shall be prorated for employees working less
than full time and/or on an unpaid leave of absence during any given month.
Designation of positions for which bilingual proficiency is required is the sole
prerogative of the County, and positions which may now or in the future require
special language skills may have such requirement amended or deleted.
G. Assessor's Educational Achievement Differential: Employees in the
unrepresented management classes of Assessment Procedures Supervisor,
Supervising Appraiser, Supervising Auditor-Appraiser, Chief, Standards and
Drafting, Chief, Valuation; Assistant County Assessor and Assistant County
Assessor-Exempt shall be entitled to, at the discretion of the County Assessor, a
salary differential of$50 per month Qr 1.5% of base salary, whichever is larger, for
possession of a certification for educational achievement from at least one (1)of the
following:
1. American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers Residential Member
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designation.
2. State Board of Equalization Advanced Appraiser Certification.
3. International Association of Assessing Officers Residential Evaluation
Specialist.
4. Society of Auditor-Appraiser Master Auditor-Appraiser designation.
5. Society of Real Estate Appraisers Senior Residential Appraiser designation.
6. Any other certification approved by the County Assessor and the Human
Resources Director.
H. Real Property Accent Advanced Certificate Differential. Employees in the
management classes of Lease Manager, Principal Real Property Agent and
Supervising Real Property Agent shall receive a monthly differential in the amount
of five percent (5%) of monthly base pay for possession of a valid Senior Member
Certificate issued by the International Executive Committee of the International
Right of Way Association, providing that the current certificate has been issued or
recertified not earlier than April 1, 1983.
Verification of eligibility shall be by the Department Head or his/her designee who
shall advise the Auditor-Controller to initiate payment to the employee. Eligibility for
receipt of the differential shall begin on the first day of the month following the
month in which eligibility is verified by the Department Head.
All employees who qualify for the Senior Member certificate must recertify every five
(5)years with the Intemational Right of Way Association in order to retain the Senior
Member designation and continue to receive the differential. In order to recertify,
a Senior Member must accumulate seventy-five (75) hours of approved education
which may include successfully completing courses, attending educational seminars
or teaching approved courses.
I. Budget Coordinator Differential. One (1) Senior Deputy County Administrator,
appointed by the County Administrator to serve as budget coordinator, shall receive
an additional $500 per month.
J. Planner III/Environmental Planner Assignment Differential. Incumbents in the
classes of Planner III and Environmental Planner may be given either a 5% or 10%
salary differential for special project assignments with major political and/or financial
impact. Differentials are based on assignment to projects by the Department Head
and approved by the Director, Growth Management and Economic Development
Agency. Differentials will become effective the first of the month following the month
approved. All differential assignments will be reviewed on July 1 of each year to
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determine what level of differential, if any, will continue to be paid.
K. Animal Services Managers Participating in Search Warrants. Management
employees in the classes of Chief Animal Control Supervisor and Animal Services
Lieutenant will be compensated for time spent in assisting police agencies in the
serving of search warrants. The amount of special compensation per incident shall
be equal to that paid Animal Services Officers for performing this duty (currently
$100). Only employees involved in actual entry team activities shall be so
compensated. The Department continues to retain the sole right to select and
assign personnel to such search warrant duty.
III. LEAVES WITH AND WITHOUT PAY
A. Holiday: For permanent, full-time employees the County will observe the following
holidays during the term covered by this Resolution:
New Year's Day Labor Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Veterans' Day
Washington's Birthday Thanksgiving Day
Memorial Day Day after Thanksgiving
Independence Day Christmas Day
Such other days as the Board of Supervisors may by Resolution designate as
holidays.
For all management and unrepresented employees in the County Library
Department the day after Thanksgiving is deleted as a holiday and the day before
Christmas is added as a holiday.
Any holiday listed above which falls on a Saturday shall be observed on the
preceding Friday and any holiday listed above which falls on a Sunday shall be
observed on the following Monday.
Permanent part-time management and unrepresented employees shall receive paid
holiday credit in the same ratio to the holiday credit given full-time management and
unrepresented employees as the number of hours per week in the part-time
employee's schedule bears to the number of hours in the regular full-time schedule,
regardless of whether the holiday falls on the part-time employee's regular work
day.
B. Floating Holidays: In addition to the designated holidays, all employees whose
classifications are set forth in Exhibit A (except elected officials) shall accrue two (2)
hours of personal paid holiday credit per month. This time shall be prorated for part-
time employees. Such personal holiday time may be taken in increments of one-
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half ('/z) hour. No employee may accrue more than forty (40) hours of personal
holiday credit. On separation from County service, the employee shall be paid for
any unused personal holiday credits at the employee's then current pay rate.
C. Application of Holiday Cr redit:
1. Employees on the regular forty (40) hour 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday work schedule shall be entitled to a holiday whenever a
holiday is observed pursuant to the schedule cited above.
2. Employees on a work schedule other than the regular one shall be entitled
to credit for any holiday, whether worked or not, observed by employees on
the regular schedule; conversely, such employees will not receive credit for
any holiday not observed by employees on the regular schedule even though
they work the holiday.
The purpose of this plan is to equalize holidays between employees on the regular
work schedule and those on other work schedules.
If a holiday falls on either of the two (2)days off of an employee on a schedule other
than the regular one, for timekeeping purposes, the employee shall be given credit
for overtime or granted time off on his/her next scheduled work day. Employees
who are not permitted to take holidays because of the nature of their work are
entitled to overtime pay for holiday work.
D. Vacation Accrual: All management employees, excluding elected officials, shall
accrue paid vacation credit as follows:
Monthly Maximum
Accrual Cumulative
Length of Service Hours Hours
Under 11 years 10 240
11 years 102/3 256
12 years 11 1/3 272
13 years 12 288
14 years 122/3 304
15 through 19 years 131/3 320
20 through 24 years 162/3 400
25 through 29 years 20 480
30 years and up 231/3 560
E. Annual Management Administrative Leave: Effective January 1, 20004 and each
January 1 thereafter, all permanent full-time classified, exempt and project
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management employees not included in representation units in classifications listed
in Exhibit A shall be credited with sixty (60) hours of paid personal leave. This time
is non-accruable and all balances will be zeroed out effective December 31 st each
year. Any classified, exempt or project management positions covered by the Fair
Labor Standards Act shall receive overtime pay and shall not be eligible for
Management Administrative Leave. Permanent part-time employees shall have
such leave prorated based upon position hours.
F. Manaaement Attorney Administrative Leave: In lieu of the sixty (60) hours
provided for by Subsection E above, permanent management, exempt and
unrepresented attorneys in the Office of the District Attorney, County Counsel and
Public Defender excluding any fixed-term attorney, shall be credited with ten (10)
days (eighty (80) hours) of management administrative leave on January 1st
providing that they were appointed to a management position not later than July 1 st
of the preceding year. Employees appointed after July 1 st shall be eligible for sixty
(60) hours administrative leave on the first succeeding January 1 st consistent with
other management employees but shall be eligible for eighty (80) hours annually
thereafter.
G. Sick Leave: All employees in classifications listed in Exhibit A, excluding elected
officials, shall receive sick leave benefits for the term of this Resolution in
accordance with provisions of County Salary Regulations, Section 9.3 and
Administrative Bulletin 411.6 on Sick Leave Policy adopted April 8, 1992 as
amended.
H. Leave Without Pay-Use of Accruals: An employee on authorized leave may
choose to remain in a pay status each month by using available sick leave (if so
entitled under the Administrative Bulletin on Sick Leave), vacation, floating holiday,
compensatory time off or other entitlements. However, this option may only be
exercised for the first twelve (12) months of the leave period. Upon request of the
employee, the employee's leave may be interrupted for a pre-determined number
of hours each month and accruals used to restore the employee to pay status on
a monthly basis. After the first twelve (12) months, the leave period may not be
"broken" into segments and accruals may not be used (except as may be required
by the SDI/sick leave buy-back program). For the purpose of this section, a
management employee on LTD (long term disability insurance benefits) is
considered on a leave of absence without pay.
I. Family Care Leave. The provisions of the Personnel Management Regulations
(Part 10, Section 1006.3, as amended) and Resolution 94/416, as amended,
relating to Leaves of Absence and Family Care Medical Leave apply to all
employees covered by this Resolution.
J. Furlough Days Without Pam Subject to prior written approval of the appointing
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authority, employees may elect to take furlough days or hours without pay (pre-
authorized absence without pay), up to a maximum of fifteen (15) calendar days for
any one continuous period. Longer pre-authorized absences without pay are
considered leaves of absence without pay. Employees who take furlough time shall
have their compensation for the portion of the month worked computed in accord
with Section 1.5 (Compensation for Portion of Month) of the County Salary
Regulations, Resolution 83/1 as amended. Notwithstanding Sections 9.1 and 9.3
of the Salary Regulations, full-time and part-time employees who take furlough time
shall have their vacation, sick leave, floating holiday and any other paid leave
accruals computed as though they had worked the furlough time. For payroll
purposes, furlough time shall be reported separately from other absences without
pay to the Auditor-Controller. This provision expires September 30, 2000.
IV. BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES — Supersede by Resolution 99/546
A. Health Plan Coverage
: For employees in classes listed in Exhibit A, the County
will provide a program of medical, dental and term life insurance coverage through
Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP), Kaiser-Permanente Foundation (KPF), Health
Net (HNT), Qual Med (QMDPPO), Delta Dental Plan (DDP), Safeguard Dental Plan
(SGD) and Aetna Life Insurance (ALI).
Health and Dental Plan Contribution Rates:
1. Effective October 1, 1995 the County will continue to contribute monthly
medical and dental premiums to permanent and permanent part-time
employees who are scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
Permanent-Intermittent and permanent part-time employees working less
that 20 hours per week may enroll in a plan but are not entitled to the County
contribution.
2. Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) -The County will contribute ninety-eight
percent (98%)of monthly premium costs for CCHP, Delta and Safeguard A
Dental premiums. The County contribution for Safeguard B will be the same
as Safeguard A not to exceed the total premium of Safeguard B.
3. Health Net HMO and Kaiser - The County will contribute seventy-nine
percent (79%) of monthly premium costs for health premiums.
4. QualMed PPO -The County will equally share fifty-fifty percent (50/50%)the
amount of any premium increases.
5. Dental Only - Employees will continue to pay one cent ($.01) per month
toward the dental premium.
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6. Delta and Safeauard A Dental -The County will contribute seventy-seven
percent(77%)of monthly premium costs for dental premium except as noted
above for Contra Costa Health Plan members.
7. Safeguard B Dental - The County will contribute the same contribution as
Safeguard A not to exceed the total premium of Safeguard B.
8. Life Insurance -The County will continue to pay 100% of the premium for
$3000 term life insurance provided under conditions contained in Section 1
above.
Uniformity of Coverages: The County shall extend to all management employees,
elected officials and unrepresented employees whose classifications are listed in
Exhibit A, any new or adjusted health plan benefits which may be negotiated with
employee organizations during the term of this Resolution with the exception of
CalPERS.
B. Health Plan Coveraaes and Provisions: The following coverages and provisions
are applicable for the term of this Resolution to all employees eligible for County
Health Plan participation whose classes are listed in Exhibit A.
1. Health Plan Participation by Permanent-Intermittent and Provisional
Employees: A permanent intermittent employee and employees
provisionally appointed to permanent positions in a class set forth in Exhibit
A may participate in the County Group Health Plan only at the employee's
expense. The County will not contribute to the employee's monthly premium
and the employee will be responsible for paying the monthly premium
appropriately and punctually.
2. Partial Month: The County's contribution to the Health Plan premium is
payable for any month in which the employee is paid. If an employee's
compensation in any month is not sufficient to pay the employee share of the
premium, the employee must make up the difference by remitting the amount
delinquent to the Auditor-Controller. The responsibility for this payment rests
with the employee.
3. Leave of Absence: The County will continue to pay the County share of
health care premiums (Medical and or dental coverage) for enrolled
employees who are on an approved unpaid leave of absence for a period of
at least one (1) month, provided the employee share of the health care
premium is paid by the employee.
4. Retirement Coverage:
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A. Upon retirement, employees may remain in their County group
medical plan if immediately before their retirement they are either
active subscribers to one of the County health plans or if on
authorized leave of absence without pay, they have retained
continuous group or individual conversion membership during the
leave period.
B. Employees Who File For Deferred Retirement. Effective two (2)
months following adoption of this Resolution by the board of
Supervisors, employees covered by this Resolution who resign and
file for a deferred retirement may continue in their County group
health and dental plan under the following conditions and limitations:
1. Health and dental coverage during the deferred
retirement period is totally at the expense of the
employee, without any County contributions.
2. Life insurance coverage is not included.
3. To be eligible to continue health and dental coverage,
the employee must:
a. be qualified for a deferred retirement under the
1937 Retirement Act provisions.
b. be an active member of a County group health
and/or dental plan at the time of filing their
deferred retirement application and elect to
continue health benefits.
C. be eligible for a monthly allowance from the
Retirement System and direct receipt of a
monthly allowance within twenty-four (24)
months of their application for deferred
retirement.
d. file an election to defer retirement and to
continue health benefits hereunder with the
County Benefits Division within thirty (30) days
before their separation from county service.
4. Deferred retirees who elect continued health benefits
hereunder may maintain continuous membership in
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their County health and/or dental plan group during the
period of deferred retirement at their full personal
expense, by paying the full premium for their health and
dental coverage on or before the 11 th of each month to
the Auditor-Controller. When they begin to receive
retirement benefits, they will qualify for the same health
and/or dental plan coverage and county subvention to
which retirees who did not defer retirement are entitled.
5. Deferred retirees who elect continued health benefits
hereunder may elect not to maintain participation in
their county health and/or dental plan during their
deferred retirement period; and may instead qualify for
the same coverage and county subvention in any
County health and/or dental plan when they begin to
receive retirement benefits as retirees who did not defer
retirement are entitled; provided reinstatement to a
County group health and/or dental plan with county
subvention occurs no sooner than the first of the month
following a full three (3) calendar month waiting period
after the commencement of their monthly allowance.
6. Eligibility for County subvention will not exist hereunder
unless and until the member draws a monthly
retirement allowance within not more than twenty-four
(24) months after separation from County service.
7. Deferred retirees are required to meet the same eligibility
provisions for health/dental plans as active/retired
employees.
8. Dual Coverage: If a husband and wife both work for the
County and one of them is laid off, the remaining
eligible shall be allowed to enroll or transfer into the
health coverage combination of his/her choice.
An eligible employee who is no longer covered for
medical or dental coverage through a spouse's
coverage shall be allowed to enroll or transfer into the
health coverage combination of his/her choice within
thirty (30) days of the date coverage is no longer
afforded under the spouse's plan.
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C. Eligibility Criteria Applicable to All Enrollees in Medical Plans,
1. The eligibility criteria listed below will be in effect for all new employees on
the first of the month following the 1996 open enrollment period.
2. The following persons may be enrolled as the eligible Family Members of a
Subscriber:
a. The Subscriber's Spouse.
b. The Subscriber's Child, which includes a natural or legally adopted
child of either a Subscriber or the spouse, a foster child entirely
supported by the Subscriber or the spouse and for whom the
Subscriber or the spouse is the legal guardian, provided in all cases
that the child is dependent, unmarried, and under the age of twenty-
five (25). Nevertheless, foster children who are eligible for Medi-Cal
coverage are not eligible for coverage under the Plan. Pursuant to
Insurance Code Section 10121, immediate coverage is available to
each newborn child of a Member and to any minor child placed in the
physical custody of a Member for adoption. For a legally adopted
child, proof of eligibility by a court adoption order and a copy of a U.S.
income tax return of the Subscriber or the spouse showing
dependency of the child, may be required. For a foster child, proof of
eligibility requires a copy of a Social Service Foster Care Agreement
and a letter form Social Service verifying that the child is not eligible
for Medi-Cal coverage. For dependents aged nineteen (19)to twenty-
five (25), a statement may be required to verify that the child is legally
dependent in accordance with Internal Revenue Service
requirements. Attainment of the limiting age shall not terminate
coverage of a child while the child is and continues to be both (a)
incapable of self-sustaining employment by reason of mental
retardation or physical handicap and (b) chiefly dependent upon the
Subscriber for support and maintenance, proved the proof of such
incapacity and dependency is furnished to the Plan Administrator by
the Subscriber within thirty-one (31) days of the child's 25th birthday
and annually thereafter, if required by the Plan Administrator.
D. Workers' Compensation. A permanent employee shall receive 86% of regular
monthly salary for all accepted claims filed with the County on or after January 1,
2000 excluding those certain employees entitled to benefits as defined under the
Workers' Compensation Laws of California, Labor Code Section 4850.
E. Personal Protective Equipment: The County shall reimburse employees for safety
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shoes and prescription safety eyeglasses in those classifications set forth in Exhibit
A, which the County has determined eligible for such reimbursement.
1. Safety Shoes. For each two-year period starting January 1, 2000, eligible
employees will be allowed reimbursement for the purchase and repair of
safety shoes up to a maximum of two hundred dollars ($200). For each two-
year period starting January 1, 2002, eligible employees will be allowed
reimbursement for the purchase and repair of safety shoes up to a maximum
of two hundred twenty-five dollars ($225). There is no limitation on the
number of shoes or number of repairs allowed.
2. Safety Eyeglasses. The County will reimburse eligible employees for
prescription safety eyeglasses which are approved by the County and are
obtained from such establishment as required by the County.
F. Mileage Reimbursement: For all employees in classes listed in Exhibit A, but
excluding Department Heads as defined below, mileage allowance for the use of
personal vehicles on County business shall be paid according to the rates allowed
by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and shall be adjusted to reflect changes in
this rate on the date it becomes effective or the first of the month following
announcement of the changed rate by the IRS, whichever is later.
Mileage allowance for the use of personal vehicles on County business by
employees in the class of Supervising Appraiser and Supervising Auditor-Appraiser
shall be at the rate of$.02 per mile above the current IRS rate for all miles driven.
G. Executive Automobile Allowance: The County Administrator, appointed
Department Heads and elected Department Heads shall be eligible to receive a
monthly automobile allowance plus $ .25 per mile for mileage. Receipt of the
automobile allowance will require that Department Heads and officials furnish a
private automobile for County business. Allowance shall be made as follows:
1. County Administrator = $550 per month (effective 10/01/99).
2. Elected Department Heads = $500 per month (effective 10/01/99).
Assessor District Attorney
Auditor-Controller Sheriff-Coroner
Clerk-Recorder Treasurer-Tax Collector
3. Appointed Department Heads = $450 per month (effective 10/01/99).
Agricultural Commissioner/Director of Weights and Measures
Community Services Director
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County Counsel
County Librarian
County Probation Officer
County Veterans' Service Officer
County Welfare Director
Director of Animal Services
Director of Building Inspection
Director of Community Development
Director of Employment & Human Services
Director of General Services
Director of Policy & Innovation
Director of Health Services
Director of Human Resources
Director of Information Technology
Local Agency Formation Commission Director
Public Defender
Public Works Director
Retirement Administrator
If use of a County vehicle is temporarily required as a result of an emergency such
as an accident or mechanical failure to the Executive's personal automobile, with
the approval of the County Administrator, a County vehicle may be utilized. The
General Services Department will charge the Executive's department for the cost
of the County vehicle usage consistent with County policy.
H. Retirement Contribution: Pursuant to Government Code Section 31581.1, the
County will pay 50% of the retirement contributions normally required of elected,
management and unrepresented employees whose classifications are listed in
Exhibit A. Employees shall be responsible for payment of the employee's
contribution for the retirement cost-of-living program as determined by the Board of
Retirement of the Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association without
the County paying any part of the employee's share. The County will continue to
pay the employer's share of the retirement cost-of-living program contribution.
I. 414H Participation: The County will continue provisions of Section 414 (h) (2) of
the Internal Revenue Code which allows the County Auditor-Controller to reduce the
gross monthly pay of employees in classes listed in Exhibit A by an amount equal
to the employee's total contribution to the County Retirement System before Federal
and State income taxes are withheld and forward that amount to the Retirement
system. This program of deferred retirement contribution will be universal and non-
voluntary as is required by statute.
J. 401(a) Deferred Benefit Plan: The County will conduct a study regarding 401(a)
Plan and implement the Plan if it is feasible.
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K. Management Life Insurance: All classified, project and exempt management
employees, excluding Department Heads, and elected Officials listed above in
Section V.( G) 1-3 whose classifications are identified in Exhibit A, shall be provided
with a $47,000 term life insurance policy. The coverage shall include an
accelerated death benefit option. Elected officials and Department Heads shall
continue to be provided with $50,000 term life insurance policies. Premiums for this
insurance shall be paid by the County with conditions of eligibility to be reviewed
annually. All employees covered herein may also subscribe voluntarily for
supplemental life insurance coverage.
L. Attorney Professional Development Reimbursement: The County shall
reimburse employees in the below listed management attorney classifications up
to a maximum of$350 each fiscal year for the following types of expenses:
1. Purchase of job-related computer hardware and software.
2. Membership dues in legal professional associations.
3. Purchase of legal publications.
4. Training and travel costs for job-related educational courses.
Any unused accrual may be carried forward to the next fiscal year up to a maximum
of$700. Classes eligible are:
Assistant County Counsel District Attorney-Public Admin.
Assistant Public Defender Deputy County Counsel Deep Class
Assistant Public Defender-Exempt Chief Assistant Public Defender-Exempt
Chief Deputy District Attorney-Exempt Chief Trial Deputy Public Defender
Deputy County Counsel-Fixed Term* Deputy District Attorney
Deputy County Counsel-Small Claims Deputy District Attorney-Fixed Term*
County Counsel Public Defender
Civil Litigation Attorney Deep Class Senior Deputy District Atty.-Exempt
* Prorated on a monthly basis
In addition, the County shall reimburse employees in the above listed classes for
California State Bar membership dues (but not penalty fees) and for criminal and/or
civil specialization fees if annually approved in advance by the Department Head.
M. Training_ All management and unrepresented employees in classes listed in
Exhibit A, excluding attorney classes listed in Section IV (k) above, shall be eligible
for career development training reimbursement in the maximum amount of$650 per
fiscal year. The reimbursement of training expenses shall be consistent with
Administrative Bulletins on Travel and Training.
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N. Manaaement Development Policy: All management and unrepresented
employees shall be authorized to attend professional training programs, seminars,
and workshops, a minimum of thirty (30) hours annually, during normal work hours
with Department Head approval for the purpose of developing knowledge, skills,
and abilities, in the areas of supervision, management and County policies and
procedures.
Departments are particularly encouraged to provide professional development
opportunities (above the thirty (30) hours minimum)for people newly promoted into
positions of direct supervision.
Priority for professional training programs shall be afforded those offered through
the Contra Costa Training Institute. Other related and appropriate
training/education resources approved by the department may also be considered.
To encourage personal and professional growth, the County provides
reimbursement for certain expenses incurred by employees for job-related training
(required training and career development training/education). Provision for
eligibility and reimbursement are identified in Administrative Bulletin 12.7, November
1, 1989, as amended.
O. Long-Term Disability Insurance: For classified, project and exempt management
employees and elected officials whose classifications are listed in Exhibit A, the
County shall continue in force all provisions of the Long-Term Disability Insurance
program with a replacement limit of 85% of total monthly base earnings reduced by
any deductible benefits. The premium for this Long-Term Disability Insurance
program shall continue to be fully paid by the County.
P. Vacation Buy Back: Classified, Project and Exempt Management employees
(including those working twenty-four (24) hour shift patterns in merit system fire
districts) in classes listed in Exhibit A, may choose reimbursement for up to one-
third (1/3) of their annual vacation accrual, subject to the following conditions: (1)
the choice can be made only once in each calendar year; (2) payment shall be
based on an hourly rate determined by dividing the employee's monthly salary by
173.33 (242.67 for employees working twenty-four (24) hour shifts in fire districts);
and (3)the maximum number of hours that may be reimbursed in any year is one-
third (1/3) of the annual accrual.
In those instances where a lump-sum payment has been made to management
employees in lieu of a retroactive general salary adjustment for a portion of the
calendar year which is subsequent to exercise by a management employee of the
vacation buy-back provision herein, that employee's vacation buy back shall be
adjusted to reflect the percentage difference in base pay rates upon which the lump-
sum payment was computed provided that the period covered by the lump-sum
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payment was inclusive of the effective date of the vacation buy back.
Q. Uniform Allowance:
(a) Sheriff-Coroner's Department. The uniform allowance for non-sworn
management employees in the Sheriff-Coroner's Department shall be
increased to $675 per year effective July 1, 1999, $725 per year on July 1,
2000, and $800 effective July 1, 2001, payable 1/12 of the yearly total in
monthly pay warrants. Management employees eligible for this uniform
allowance include: Sheriffs Fiscal Officer (64SJ), Sheriffs Chief of
Management Services (APDC), Sheriffs Administrative Assistant III (ADTA).
(b) Animal Services Department. The uniform allowance for employees
in the management classifications of Animal Services Lieutenant and Chief
Animal Control Supervisor shall be increased to$675 per year effective July
1, 1999, $725 per year on July 1, 2000, and $800 effective July 1, 2001,
payable 1/12 of the yearly total in monthly pay warrants. Any other increase
in the Uniform Allowance, which may be granted to Animal Services Officers
while this Resolution is in effect, shall be granted to the Animal Services
management classes.
R. Fire District Sick Leave and Vacation Accrual Rates: Vacation and sick leave
accrual and usage rates for management employees regularly assigned to fifty-six
(56) hour per week positions within the Contra Costa, Orinda and Moraga Fire
Protection Districts shall continue to be in accordance with Administrative Bulletins
issued by the respective Districts.
S. Professional Development Reimbursement: Classified, project and exempt
management employees, excluding Department Heads, their chief assistant(s),
engineering managers, and all attorney classes, shall be eligible for reimbursement
of up to $525 for each two (2) year period beginning January 1, 1999 for
memberships in professional organizations, subscriptions to professional
publications, attendance fees at job-related professional development activities and
purchase of computer hardware and software. Department Heads and their chief
assistant(s) shall be eligible for similar reimbursement in the amount of $825 for
each two (2) year period beginning January 1, 1999.
Engineering Managers shall be allowed reimbursement for qualifying professional
development expenses as noted above and professional engineering license fees
required by the employee's classification up to a total of$650 for each two (2) year
period beginning January 1, 1999.
Unless and until the current reimbursement policy is amended, eligible employees
may obtain reimbursement for eligible expenses incurred between the periods
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January 1, 1999 to December 31, 2000 and January 1 2001 to December 31, 2002.
In order to receive reimbursement for the 1999-2000 period, the expense must have
been incurred during the period beginning January 1, 1999 through December 31,
2000. In order to receive reimbursement for the 2001-2002 period, the expense
must have been incurred during the period beginning January 1, 2001 through
December 31, 2002.
Authorization for individual professional development reimbursement requests shall
be made by the Department Head. Reimbursement will occur through the regular
demand process with demands being accompanied by proof of payment (copy of
invoice or canceled check).
T. Sick Leave Incentive Plan: Classified, project and exempt management
employees whose classes are listed in Exhibit A shall be eligible for a payoff of
unused sick leave accruals at separation. This program is initiated as an incentive
for employees to safeguard sick leave accruals as protection against wage loss due
to time lost for injury or illness. Payoff shall be approved by the Director of Human
Resources and can be awarded only under the following conditions:
1. The employee must have resigned in good standing.
2. Payout is not available if the employee retires.
3. The balance at resignation must be at least 70% of accruals earned in the
preceding continuous period of employment, but excluding any sick leave use
covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act, the California Family Rights Act,
or the California Pregnancy Disability Act.
4. Payout shall be under the following schedule:
Years of Permanent Percent of Unused
Continuous Service Sick Leave Paid
3 - 5 years 30%
5 - 7 years 40%
7 plus years 50%
5. No payoff shall be made pursuant to this section unless the Contra Costa
Employees Retirement Association has certified that an employee requesting
a sick leave payoff pursuant to this section IV.S. has terminated membership in,
and has withdrawn his or her contributions from the Retirement Association.
6. This section reflects the intent of this Board from the time the provisions of
section IV.S. were adopted that payments pursuant to this section IV.S. shall be
in lieu of any retirement benefits resulting from employment by this County or
Districts governed by this Board.
U. Video Display Terminal (VDT) Users Eve Examination: All elected officials
(except Superior and Municipal Court Judges and other Judicial Officers as defined
in Resolution 95/400) appointed officials and classified, project and exempt
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management employees whose classifications are listed in Exhibit A, shall be eligible
to receive an annual eye examination on County time and at County expense
provided that the employee regularly uses a video display terminal at least an
average of two (2) hours per day as certified by their department.
Employees certified for examination under this program must process their request
through the Benefits Services Unit of the County Human Resources Department.
Should prescription VDT eyeglasses be prescribed for the employee following the
examination, the County agrees to provide, at no cost, the basic VDT eyewear
including $10 frame and single vision lenses. Employees may, through individual
arrangement between the employee and the employees' doctor and solely at the
employee's expense, include bifocal, trifocal or blended lenses and other care,
services or materials not covered by the Plan. The basic plan coverage, including
the examination, may be credited toward the employee-enhanced benefit.
V. Catastrophic Leave Bank: Modify to allow employees to donate hours either to
a specific eligible employee or to the bank. Employees who elect to donate to a
specific individual shall have seventy-five percent (75%) of their donation credited
to the individual and twenty-five percent (25%) credited to the catastrophic Leave
Bank.
W. Holiday Pay for Nursing Shift Coordinator: Permanent part-time and permanent-
intermittent employees in the class of Nursing Shift Coordinator who work on a
holiday shall receive overtime pay or compensatory time credit for all hour worked,
up to a maximum of eight (8) hours. Limited term employees in the class of Nursing
Shift Coordinator who work on a holiday shall be compensated at one and one-half
(1 '/2) times the hourly rate for all hours worked, up to a maximum of eight (8) hours.
X. Podiatrists/Optometrists Unrepresented Status: The classes of Exempt Medical
Staff Podiatrist (VPS2) and Exempt Medical Staff Optometrist (VPS1) shall continue
to be eligible under terms of this Resolution for Educational Leave as provided in
Resolution 89/741 Section 9; Malpractice coverage as provided in Resolution
89/741f Section 11 and Paid Personal Leave as provided in Resolution 92/528. All
other benefits and coverages afforded unrepresented employees in this Resolution
shall apply to these classes.
Y. Health Care Spending Account: For all employees covered by this Resolution the
County will offer regular full-time and part-time (20/40 or greater) County employees
the option to participate in a Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) Program
designated to qualify for tax savings under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue
Code, but such savings are not guaranteed. Effective January 1, 2000, the HCSA
Program allows employees to set aside a pre-determined amount of money from
their paycheck, not to exceed $3000 per year, for health care expenses not
reimbursed by any other health benefits plan with before tax dollars. HCSA dollars
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can be expended on any eligible medical expenses allowed by Internal Revenue
Code Section 125. Any unused balance is forfeited and cannot be recovered by the
employee.
Z. PERS Long Term Care: For all employees covered by this Resolution, the County
will deduct and remit monthly premium and eligible lists to the PERS Long Term
Care Administrator, at no County administrative cost, for County employees who are
eligible and voluntarily elect to purchase long term care at their personal expense
through the PERS Long Term Care Program. The County further agrees that
County employees interested in purchasing PERS Long Term Care may participate
in meetings scheduled by PERS Long Term Care on County facilities during non-
work hours, (i.e., coffee breaks, lunch hour).
VI. CURRENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
A. Overtime Exclusion: In recognition of their management status, all classified,
exempt and project management employees whose classifications are listed in
Exhibit A, shall continue to be overtime exempt. The Office of the County
Administrator shall continue its authority to exclude certain management classes
from Overtime Exemption. Provisional appointees to management classes and
employees receiving higher pay for a higher management classification who were
not previously in a management class shall not be placed on the Overtime Exempt
Exclusion List since they are not eligible for management benefits.
B. Part-Time Employees: Part-time Classified, Exempt and Project Management
employees whose classifications are listed in Exhibit A, who work at least in a 20/40
position on a continuing basis, shall be provided the management benefits listed in
this Resolution except that vacation and sick leave accruals shall be prorated by
position hours.
C. Permanent-Intermittent Employees: Permanent-intermittent employees whose
classifications are set forth in Exhibit A, are eligible for vacation and sick leave
benefits as defined in this Resolution on a pro-rata basis.
D. Lenath of Service Credits: For all employees whose classifications are listed in
Exhibit A, the length of service credits of each permanent employee shall date from
the beginning of the last period of continuous County employment including
temporary, provisional and permanent status and absences on approved leave of
absence except that when an employee separates from a permanent position in
good standing and is subsequently reemployed in a permanent County position
prior to the completion of two (2) years from date of separation, the period of
separation will be bridged. Under these circumstances, the service credits shall
include all credits accumulated at time of separation but shall not include the period
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of separation. The service credits of an employee shall be determined from
employee status records of the Human Resources Department.
E. Mirror Classifications: As determined by the Human Resources Director,
employees in unrepresented job classifications which mirror management,
represented or other unrepresented job classifications shall continue to receive the
salary and fringe benefits that are received by employees in the comparable mirror
classifications.
F. Deep Classes: No provisions of this Resolution regarding terms and conditions of
employment for management or unrepresented employees is intended to supersede
any specific provision in effect within any separate Deep Class Resolution for these
classifications.
G. Administrative Provision: The County Administrator shall establish guidelines,
bulletins or directives as necessary to further define or implement provisions
contained in this Resolution, all provisions of Resolution No. 83/1 and the County
Salary Regulations shall continue to apply to management and unrepresented
employees covered by the terms of this Resolution.
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Exhibit C- 1
2. Health and Dental Benefits
2.10 Health Plan Coveraaes: Effective January 1, 2000, the County will provide the
medical and dental coverage for management, exempt, and unrepresented employees
and for their eligible family members expressed in the contracts between the County
and the following providers:
(a) Contra Costa Health Plans (CCHP), Plan A
(b) Contra Costa Health Plans (CCHP), Plan B
(c) Kaiser Foundation Health Plan
(d) Health Net HMO
(e) Health Net PPO
(f) Delta Dental
(g) PMI Delta Care Dental
2.11 County Health and Dental Plan Contribution Rates: For permanent full time
and permanent part-time employees who are scheduled to work twenty (20) or more
hours per week, the County will pay the following proportions of the monthly premium
charge for employees and for their eligible family members:
(a) Contra Costa County Health Plans, Plan A, ninety-eight percent (98%).
(b) Contra Costa County Health Plans, Plan B, ninety percent (90%).
(c) Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, eighty percent (80%).
(d) Health Net HMO, eighty percent (80%).
(e) Health Net PPO, sixty-six and 27/100 percent (66.27%), provided that the
County will pay only fifty percent (50%) of any premium increase after
January 1, 2000.
(f) Delta Dental when combined with Contra Costa County Health Plans, Plan A
or Plan B, ninety-eight percent (98%).
(g) PMI Delta Care Dental when combined with Contra Costa County Health
Plans, Plan A or Plan B, ninety-eight percent (98%).
(h) Delta Dental when combined with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Health Net
HMO or Health Net PPO, seventy-eight percent (78%).
(i) PMI Delta Care Dental when combined with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan,
Health Net HMO, or Health Net PPO, seventy-eight percent (78%) for no
more than three years.
Delta Dental or PMI Delta Care Dental not combined with any health plan,
one hundred percent (100%) less one cent (.01).
2.12 Life Insurance Benefit Under Health and Dental Plans: Employees enrolled
in the County's program of medical or dental coverage will additionally be covered by
term life insurance in the amount of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7500) at
County cost when the county contributes to the cost of medical as dental coverage.
2.13 Supplemental Life Insurance: For all permanent full time and part-time
(20/40 or greater) employees, in addition to the life insurance benefits provided by
this resolution, employees may subscribe voluntarily and at their own expense for
supplemental life insurance. Employees may subscribe for one to five times annual
salary up to $250,000 guaranteed issue and, upon approval by the carrier,
$251,0004500,000, provided the election is made within the required enrollment
periods.
2.14 Health Plan Coveraaes, and- Provisions: The following provisions are
applicable regarding County Health Plan participation.
(a) Health, Dental and Life Participation by Permanent —intermittent, Part-
Time
artTime and Provisional Eftloyees: Permanent intermittent employees and
employees provisionally appointed to permanent positions and permanent
part-time employees working 19 hours per week or less may participate in
the County Group Health Plan and life insurance coverage only at the
employee's full expense.
(b) Partial Month: The County's contribution to the Health Plan premium is
payable for any month in which the employee is paid. If an employee's
compensation in any month is not sufficient to pay the employee share of the
premium, the employee must make-up the difference by remitting the
amount delinquent to the Auditor-Controller. The responsibility for this
payment rests with the employee.
(c) Leave of Absence: The County will continue to pay the County share of
health care premiums (Medical and or dental coverage) for enrolled
employees who are on an approved unpaid leave of absence for a period of
thirty days or more provided the employee share of the health care premium
is paid by the employee.
2.15 Retirement Coverage:
(a) Upon retirement, employees may remain in their County group medical plan
if immediately before their retirement they are either active subscribers to
one of the County contracted health plans or if while on authorized leave of
absence without pay, they have retained continuous group or individual
conversion membership during the leave period. For the term of this
Resolution, the County will make the Medical and Dental plan contribution
expressed in Section 2.11 for such retired employees and their eligible family
members.
(b) Employees Who File For Deferred Retirement. Employees and their eligible
family members covered by this Resolution who resign and file for a deferred
retirement may continue in their County group health and dental plan under
the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Health and dental coverage during the deferred retirement period is
totally at the expense of the employee, without any County
contributions.
(2) Life insurance coverage is not included.
(3) To be eligible to continue health and dental coverage, the employee
must:
i. be qualified for a deferred retirement under the 1937 Retirement Act
provisions
ii. be an active member of a County group health and/or dental plan at
the time of filing their deferred retirement application and elect to
continue health benefits
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iii. be eligible for a monthly allowance from the Retirement System
and direct receipt of a monthly allowance within twenty-four (24)
months of their application for deferred retirement
iv. file an election to defer retirement and to continue health benefits
hereunder with the County Benefits Division within thirty (30) days
before their separation from county service.
(4) Deferred retirees who elect continued health benefits hereunder and
their eligible family members may maintain continuous membership in
their County health and/or dental plan group during the period of
deferred retirement at their full personal expense, by paying the full
premium for their health and dental coverage on or before the 11th of
each month to the Auditor-Controller. When they begin to receive
retirement benefits, they will qualify for the same health and/or dental
plan coverage and county subvention to which retirees who did not
defer retirement are entitled.
(5) Deferred retirees may elect continued health benefits hereunder after
retirement and may elect not to maintain participation in their county
health and/or dental plan during their deferred retirement period; in
which case they and their eligible family members will qualify for the
same coverage and county subvention in any County health and/or
dental plan when they begin to receive retirement benefits as retirees
who did not defer retirement are entitled; provided reinstatement to a
County group health and/or dental plan with county subvention can
occur no sooner than the first of the month following a full three (3)
calendar month waiting period after the month in which their retirement
allowance commences.
(6) Employees who elect deferred retirement will not be eligible in any event
for County health or dental plan subvention unless the member draws a
monthly retirement allowance within not more than twenty-four (24)
months after separation from County service.
(7) Deferred retirees and their eligible family members are required to meet
the same eligibility provisions for health/dental plans as active/retired
employees.
2.16 Dual Coverage:
(a) If a husband and wife both work for the County and one of
them is laid off, the remaining employee, if eligible, shall be allowed to enroll
or transfer into the health coverage combination of his/her choice.
(b) An eligible employee who loses medical or dental coverage through a
spouse's coverage shall be allowed to enroll or transfer into the county
contracted health coverage combination of his/her choice within thirty (30)
days of the date coverage is no longer afforded under the spouse's plan.
2.16 Eligibility Criteria Applicable to All Enrollees in Medical Plans.
The following persons may be enrolled as the eligible Family Members of a medical
or dental plan Subscriber:
(a) The Subscriber's Spouse.
(b) The Subscriber's domestic partner and dependents eligible to participate
in health/dental coverage contingent upon meeting eligibility and
enrollment requirements.
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(c) The Subscriber's Child, which includes a natural or legally adopted child
of either a Subscriber or the spouse, a foster child entirely supported by
the Subscriber or the spouse and for whom the Subscriber or the spouse
is the legal guardian, provided in all cases that the child is dependent,
unmarried, and under the age of twenty-five (25). Nevertheless, foster
children who are eligible for Medi-Cal coverage are not eligible for
coverage under the Plan. Pursuant to Insurance Code Section 10121,
immediate coverage is available to each newborn child of a Member and
to any minor child placed in the physical custody of a Member for
adoption. For a legally adopted child, proof of eligibility by a court
adoption order and a copy of a U.S. income tax return of the Subscriber
or the spouse showing dependency of the child, may be required. For a
foster child, proof of eligibility requires a copy of a Social Service Foster
Care Agreement and a letter from Social Service verifying that the child is
not eligible for Medi-Cal coverage. For dependents aged nineteen (19)
to twenty-five (25), a statement may be required to verify that the child is
legally dependent in accordance with Internal Revenue Service
requirements. Attainment of the limiting age shall not terminate coverage
of a child while the child is and continues to be both (a) incapable of self-
sustaining employment by reason of mental retardation or physical
handicap and (b) chiefly dependent upon the Subscriber for support and
maintenance, proved the proof of such incapacity and dependency is
furnished to the Plan Administrator by the Subscriber within thirty-one
(31) days of the child's 25th birthday and annually thereafter, if required
by the Plan Administrator.
2.17 Health Care Spending Account: For all management, exempt and
unrepresented employees, after six months of employment, the County will offer
regular full-time and part-time (20/40 or greater) County employees the option to
participate in a Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) Program designated to
qualify for tax savings under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue code, but such
savings are not guaranteed. The HCSA Program allows employees to set aside a
pre-determined amount of money from their pay, not to exceed $3000 per year, of
before tax dollars, for health care expenses not reimbursed by any other health
benefits plan. HCSA dollars can be expended on any eligible medical expenses
allowed by Internal Revenue Code Section 125. Any unused balance is forfeited
and cannot be recovered by the employee.
2.20 PERS Lona Term are: For all management, exempt and unrepresented
employees, the County will deduct and remit monthly premiums to the PERS Long
Term Care Administrator, for County employees who are eligible and voluntarily
elect to purchase long term care at their personal expense through the PERS Long
Term Care Program.
2.21 Dependent Care Assistance Program: For all permanent full time and part-
time (20/40 or greater) County employees, the County will offer the option of
enrolling in a Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) designed to qualify for
tax savings under Section 12 of the Internal Revenue Code, but such savings are
not guaranteed. The program allows employees to set aside $5000 of annual salary
(before taxes) per calendar year to pay for eligible dependent care (child and elder
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care) expenses. Any unused balance is forfeited and cannot be recovered by the
• employee.