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PERSONNEL / SOCIAL SERVICES - Interim Director Teresa Curiel
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Requested Action(s)
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a) OTHER THAN “A” STEP - Request approval to appoint the applicant as Eligibility Specialist II, Range 21 Step C, effective 3/27/2024 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 21 Step A is $1,632.00 ($20.40 hourly). The increased cost from A to C is approximately $4,347.20 in annual salary. The department has sufficient funds budgeted for this position. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Background Information:
The Department of Social Services requests placement at Other Than A Step, Range 21, Step C for an Eligibility Specialist II. Our candidate meets more than the minimum qualifications of this position, and has over 7.5 years of experience working in Eligibility. The candidate has had experience working with caseloads, processing income and annual reports, and determining eligibility for multiple assistance benefits.
The Department has struggled to recruit and retain qualified candidates in the Eligibility Specialist series for a number of years. If this action is not approved, the Department will lose an opportunity to hire a highly qualified applicant.
Personnel has reviewed the candidate’s qualifications and is in agreement with placement at Salary Range 21, Step C upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements.