To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Administrative Office
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Approval of Advanced Step Request for Voluntary Demotion from Administrative Analyst I to Vocational Counselor I (Class 0768A, Salary Range 399)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the advanced step request for, Shenaz Duarte, at step D (Salary Range 399), as a Vocational Counselor I (Class 0768A) retroactive to Jan. 19, 2025.
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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:
Shenaz Duarte was hired as an Administrative Analyst I with the Humboldt County Administrative Office (CAO) Economic Development Division Feb. 21, 2023. Ms. Duarte accepted a position as Vocational Counselor I effective Jan. 19, 2025, with the Workforce Development Job Market program, still under the umbrella of the CAO Economic Development Division. Both positions are represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). In accordance with the AFSCME Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), any salary advancements after 30 days of hire must be approved by the Board of Supervisors.
This personnel action is a voluntary demotion and would place Ms. Duarte at a step B resulting in a reduction in pay. However, due to Shenaz's almost two years of county administrative experience, her experience with the program and the division the CAO Economic Development Division is seeking Board approval to start Ms. Duarte at a step D. Staff recommend this action be retroactive to Ms. Duarte's start date as a Vocational Counselor I effective Jan. 19, 2025.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Workforce Development (1120287)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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FY24-25 Projected
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