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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 10172006 - C.49 JAN-30-2007 09:40 From:CCC HUMRN RESOUP.CES 9c^53.:51.79 ' To:925 313 1913 P.213 Contrcx TO:- BOARD OF SUPERVISORS = = FROM: Costa LORI GENTLES, Assistant County Administrator- *, �.� �.,, 7s Director of Human Resources DATE: October 17, 2006 r Count/ SUBJECT: P300 #20140-Sheriff-Coroner i SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No, 20140 to ESTABLISH the Forensic Analyst-Project (6CW1) and Criminalistics Lab Aide-Project (6D71) classifications. ALLOCATE the salary of Forensic Analyst-Project to F85-1538 ($4,708-7,305); ALLOCATE the salary of Criminalistics Lab Aide-Project to VN5-1049 ($2,901-3,526) and ADD one (1) Forensic Analyst-Project and one (1) Criminalistics Lab Aide-Project positions. FISCAL IMPACT: There are no net County costs associated with these actions. According to the Office of the Sheriff, the total annual cost of the two requested positions will be $173,899 for FY 2006!07. Costs are offset by grant funds. BACKGROUND: Over, the past year, the Office of the Sheriff's Forensic Division has experienced a loss of experienced' technical staff in the Biology Unit which has severely hampered the Division's ability to provide timely services in the delivery of DNA analysis. The Forensics' Division applied for two (2) one-year grants under the President's DNA Initiative, DNA Backlog Reduction Grant, U.S_ Department of Justice and was recently awarded a grant of$210,000. The grant is to fund personnel costs associated with DNA backlog and equipment. The President's DNA Initiative is funded through September, 2009 although awards are granted yearly. The establishment of the Forensic Analyst-Project and Criminalistics Lab Aide-Project classifications will allow the Sheriffs Office to utilize grant funds and employ a DNA analyst that will be dedicated to screening evidence for biological material and subsequent DNA analysis.- Additionally, employ a Criminalisitics Lab Aide-Project for evidence screening and provide laboratory support functions to the Biology Unit_ CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Should this request riot be granted, the awarded grant funds will be lost and the Forensics Division's V:;' aulliijr to }riuviciQ firTCiy St=FviCCS in thB deliveryof DNA analysis irVi+l b6 severely irTrpaCied. VES SIGNATURE. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT:- RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REC N ATIO OF BD RD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTH�E,R�,�. -SIGNATURE(S): G? L,�-'yX�P�'-lG1''" ACTION OF BOA D N r ^ � APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED �` OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS P,TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE.SHOWN. __.UNANIMOUS(ASSENT AYES' ASSENT: _ ABSTAIN: Canta t: Eileen Devlin,5.1557 Teresa Mena, 5-1717 Cc: 5nenff-Coroner A'rTESTEb -- `:., Human Resourcos - JOHN CULLCN.CLERK GF TtIE t7VNND OF SUPE RVISURB i t JAN--30-2007 09:40 From:CCC HUMAN RESOURCES 9253351797 TO:92S d13 lyi� \1 I BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA October 17, 2006 P300 No. 20140 - SHERIFF-CORONER ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 20140 to ESTABLISH the Forensic Analyst-Project (6CW1) (Unrepresented Classified and Exempt) and Criminalistics Lab Aide-Project (6D71) (represented) classifications. ALLOCATE the salary of Forensic Analyst-Project to F85-1538 ($4,708-7,305) and .ALLOCATE the salary of Criminalistics Lab Aide-Project to VN5-1049 ($ 2,901-3,526) ADD one (1) Forensic Analyst-Project and one (1) Criminalistics Lab Aide-Project positions. Over the past year, the Office of the Sheriff's Forensic Division has experienced a loss of experienced technical staff in the Biology Unit which has severely hampered the Division's ability to provide timely services in the delivery of DNA analysis. The Forensics' Division applied for two (2) one-year grants under the President's DNA Initiative, DNA Backlog Reduction Grant, U.S. Department of Justice and was recently awarded a grant of $210,000. The grant is to fund personnel costs associated with DNA backlog and equipment. The President's DNA Initiative is funded through September, 2009 although awards are granted yearly. The establishment of the Forensic Analyst-Project and Criminalistics Lab Aide-Project classifications will allow the Sheriff's Office to utilize grant funds and employ a DNA analyst that will be dedicated to screening evidence for biological material and subsequent DNA analysis. .Additionally, employ a Criminalisitics Lab Aide-Project for evidence screening and provide laboratory support functions to the Biology Unit. The proposed Criminalistics . Lab Aide-Project classification mirrors the salary, duties and responsibilities of the Merit System Criminalistics Lab Aide classification. The duties and responsibilities of the proposed Forensic Analyst-Project classification are similar to the Merit System Forensic Toxicologist i classification. The proposed salary range for the Forensic Analyst-Project classification is an extended salary range which mirrors the Forensic Toxicologist class series. Because the field of forensic sciences is transitioning into specialized areas and there are fewer people. for these different specialties, the proposed expanded salary range will allow the department the ability to recruit and employ experienced personnel above first step- The requested Forensic Analyst-Project position will be filled by an upcoming recruitment and the Criminialistics Lab Aide-Project position will be filled by utilization of the current Criminalistics Lab Aide eligible list. The Forensic Analyst-Project classification is Unrepresented Classified and Exempt. The Criminalistics Lab Aide-Project classification is to be represented by Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSA) Rank and File, non-sworn unit and will be notified of this action. There are no net County costs associated with these actions. According to the Office of the Sheriff, the total annual cost of the two requested positions will be $173,899 for FY 2006/07• Costs are offset by grant funds. Effective day following Board action. T a Mena Date.. ` ana ement Analyst 1 Veronica Hodges - pate: Personnel Services Supervisor 9_253351797 TRI-J-30-290i' 09:40 From:CCC. HI_IP1AN RESOURCES 9253353797 To:9c5 313 1'913 P. 1/3 .s�P 18 zoos --_-- ------- POSITION ADJUSTMENT REQUES NO. D l FFM OF DATE 8/28/2006 ' T� Department No. I 2 Department Offloe of the Sheriff Budget Unit No. 0255 , (� Agency No. 25 Action Requested ESTABLISH Forensic Analyst-.Project(54708.18-7303,93).and Criminalistics Lab Aide-Project($2901.64-3526.47)and allocate to the salary schedule,ADD one(1)Forensic Analyst-Project position and one(1)Criminalistics Lab Aide-Project position to the Office of the Sheriff. Proposed Effective Oate Classification Questionnaire attached: YesF1 No L:J Cost is within Department's budget: YesrX No Total One-Time Costs(non-salary)associated with request: $ 0 Estimated total cost adjustment(salary/benefits/one time): v� Total annual cost $ 173,899 Net County.Cost $ 0.00 r " Total this FY $ 129,249 N.C.C.this FY $ 0.00 SOURCE OF FUNDING TO OFFSET ADJUSTMENT Costs offset by grant funding. Department must initiate necessary adjustment and submit to GAO. �— Use additional sheet for further explanations or comments. t (for) Department Head REVIEWED BY CAO AND RELEASED TO HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Deputy County Administrator Date HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONSDATE 10-g'0110 ESTABLISH the classification of Forensic Ana /t_/Project (6CW1) (Unrepresented Classified & Exempt) and Criminalistics Lab Aide-Project (6D71) (Represented); ALLOCATE the salary of Forensic Analyst-Project to F85-1538; ALLOCATE the salary of Criminalistics Lab Aide-Project to VN5-1049; ADD one (1) Forensic Analyst-Project position and ADD one (1) Criminalistics Lab Aide-Project position. Amend Resolution 71117 establishing positions and resolutions allocating classes to the Basic/Exempt laryscheUule. r Effective: flay follovnntj Action- c (Date) (for)Director o Human Resources COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION Date /1) pprove Recommendation of Director of Human Resources Disapprove Recomme.ndaton of Director of Human Resources _ Other: r Goun Administrator BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AC IOypl: John Cullen, 0141kO the Board of Supervisors Adjustment AP ROVED DISAPPROVED and County Administrator DATE _� / BY �... i�12..-� •. r✓='` / AP ROVA OF THIS ADJUSTMENT CONSTITUTES A PERSONNELISAL_ARY RESOLUTION AMENDMENT POSITION ADJUSTMENT ACTION TO BE COMPLETED BY HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FOLLOWING BOARD ACTION Adjust class(es)lposibon(s) as follows: P300(M347)rev3115M 1