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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 to hire an applicant for Eligibility Specialist II Extra Help, Range 21, Step “E”, effective 7/3/24 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 $1,672.80 ($20.91 hourly). The increased cost from A to E is approximately $9,380.80 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 E for an Eligibility Specialist II Extra Help. The candidate has over 15 + years of experience working as an Eligibility Specialist for Tehama County (2007-2022) and exceeds the minimum qualifications for an entry-level appointment. The candidate has many applicable skills including but not limited to: determining client eligibility to county programs (CalFresh, CalWorks, MediCal), caseload management, performing interactive interviews in person and over the phone, etc.
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.
The Personnel Office has reviewed the candidate’s qualifications and is in agreement with placement at Range 21, Step E upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements.