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PERSONNEL / PUBLIC WORKS
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Requested Action(s)
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a) Request approval to appoint the candidate as a Public Works Maintenance Worker I at Salary Range 15, Step B, effective 8/25/24 or upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements
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Financial Impact:
The annual base salary for this 1.0 FTE position at Step B is $39,374.40, $1,872.00 greater than Step A. The Department has sufficient funding budgeted for appointment at Step B for the fiscal year 2024/25.
Background Information:
The candidate’s experience driving tractor, irrigation repair, fence building, cement work, several years’ work at a hardware store, hand tool use, and many intermittent 3- month periods over the course of 4-5 years performing ranch work, qualifies him to be placed beyond the entry level step for this position. This candidate is considered one of the most qualified for fit in this recruitment and has agreed to employment at the negotiated rate within the Tehama County pay scale.
The candidate’s training and experience exceeds that of an entry level employee. Public Works would like the opportunity to appoint a candidate such as this.
The Personnel Office has reviewed the candidate’s qualifications and is in agreement with placement at Salary Range 15, Step B upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements.