Adopt Authorized Position and Salary Resolution to implement changes in Human Resources, Probation and the Sheriff's Office; approve an accelerated merit step increase for a Social Worker Practitioner in the Health and Human Services Agency. (No general fund impact) (Lara)

1. Adopt Authorized Position and Salary Resolution to implement changes in Human Resources, Probation and the Sheriff's Office; and
    
2. Approve an accelerated merit step increase for a Social Worker Practitioner in the Health and Human Services Agency from Step 1 to Step 4 for exceptional qualifications, effective February 13, 2022.

In Support of All Goals (Internal Departments Only) Provision of organizational supports and services County operational excellence plan

Department: Human Resources
Position(s): Senior Payroll Technician
Current Year Fiscal Impact: $0
Annual Fiscal Impact: $0
Source of Funds: General Fund
Explanation: This action converts a budgeted limited term position to full time regular. 
 
Department: Probation 
Position(s): Deputy Probation Officer II (3 positions)
Current Year Fiscal Impact: $22,496 each ($67,487 total)
Annual Fiscal Impact: $73,111 each ($219,333 total)
Source of Funds: State grant funding
Explanation: This action adds three new regular full time positions for the Pretrial Release Program. 
 
Department: Probation  
Position(s):  Senior Deputy Probation Officer
Current Year Fiscal Impact: $24,199
Annual Fiscal Impact: $78,647
Source of Funds: State grant funding
Explanation: This action adds a new regular full time position for the Pretrial Release Program
 
Department: Sheriff  
Position(s): In Custody Program Coordinator
Current Year Fiscal Impact: $0
Annual Fiscal Impact: $0
Source of Funds: General Fund and Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) funds
Explanation: This action establishes a new class (see Attachment B) and salary range.  Funding for this position was approved in the 2021-22 Adopted Budget.

See Attachment A for changes to the Authorized Position and Salary Resolution.

Human Resources also recommends the Board approve the request from Health & Human Services Agency to grant an accelerated merit step increase to Step 4 for Melissa Vega, Social Worker Practitioner, for exceptional qualifications, effective February 13, 2022. The Board of Supervisors may adjust the salary of an incumbent to any step within the salary range in order to correct inequities, reward outstanding achievement and performance, or for other reasons acceptable to the Board. Melissa has over 12 years of experience in the delinquency system and brings a wealth of knowledge to the department in county, court and applying risk/safety assessments. This action will result in a 15% increase for the incumbent, effective February 13, 2022.

Health & Human Services Agency
Human Resources
Probation
Sheriff's Office