To: Board of Supervisors
From: Human Resources
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Amend the Salary for the Director of Aviation Classification
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the Resolution (Attachment 1) approving the amendment of the Compensation Plan Between the County of Humboldt and Elected & Appointed Department Heads; and
2. Adopt the Compensation Schedule effective Sept. 14, 2025 (Attachment 2) to increase the salary of the Director of Aviation.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Workforce & Operational Excellence
Strategic Plan Category: 3003 - Enhance employee recruitment and retention
DISCUSSION:
Humboldt County requested a salary analysis from Liebert, Cassidy, and Whitmore (LCW) for the Director of Aviation classification due to recruitment and retention challenges. In a recent recruitment, the top candidate declined the position based on salary concerns. The current salary for the Director of Aviation classification is among the lowest among department head classifications.
Under general policy direction by the Board of Supervisors, the Director of Aviation plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the programs and activities of the County's Aviation Department. The Director provides expert professional assistance to County management staff and is responsible for the operation, maintenance and development of aviation facilities and airfields, and related matters.
The County's Aviation Department operates six airports under the management of the Director of Aviation: California Redwood Coast - Humboldt County (ACV) (aka Arcata-Eureka Airport), Murray Field Airport (EKA), Rohnerville Airport (FOT), Garberville Airport (O16), Dinsmore Airport (D63), and Kneeland Airport (O19). The Aviation Department is currently organized with the classifications of Director of Aviation, Airp...
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