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PERSONNEL / SOCIAL SERVICES - Director Laura Hawkins
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Requested Action(s)
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a) OTHER THAN “A” STEP - Request approval to appoint the applicant as Office Assistant II, Range 12 Step C, effective 1/24/2024 or upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements
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Financial Impact:
Appropriate funding is in the agency’s budget to cover this expenditure. The bi-weekly salary for the position Range 12 Step A is $1,306.40 ($16.33 hourly). The increased cost from A to C is approximately $3,494.40 in annual salary. The department has sufficient funds budgeted for this position. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Background Information:
Our candidate meets more than the minimum qualifications of this position, and has relevant experience as an Administrative Assistant, Office Assistant and as a Human Resources Administrative Representative. The candidate has many applicable skills including but not limited to: explaining forms and documents, operating office equipment, maintaining records and scheduling appointments. She also has over 4 years of comprehensive customer service. In addition to these specific examples, her she has an Associate’s degree in Behavioral and Social Science which is applicable to the work of the Department.
The Department has struggled to recruit and retain qualified candidates in the Office Assistant series for a number of years. If this action is not approved, the Department will lose an opportunity to hire a highly qualified applicant.
The Personnel Office has reviewed the Other than A Step request and is in agreement with the Range 12, Step C appointment effective upon completion of all pre-employment requirements.