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PERSONNEL / ADMINISTRATION - Chief Administrator Gabriel Hydrick
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Requested Action(s)
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Chair to sign an Employment Agreement with Rebecca Emery for the position of Social Services Director, effective 7/28/24 through 7/27/27
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Financial Impact:
The total salary, benefits, and roll-up costs for the first year of the employment agreement for the Social Services Director at Step B is approximately $181,714
Background Information:
A competitive recruitment was conducted for the position of Social Services Director and Ms. Emery has been selected to fill the position. The Chief Administrator and Ms. Emery have agreed to the salary, benefits, and all terms and conditions contained in the attached agreement. Benefits contained within the employment agreement include a $60 per month cellphone allowance, 240 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO) per year, 40 hours of Management Time Off (MTO) per fiscal year, one (1) personal holiday per year, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave, and participation in the County sponsored Deferred Compensation plan with a $100 matching contribution by the County.
In addition, the proposed agreement clarifies Ms. Emery is considered a local miscellaneous member of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), and a "New” employee as defined in the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 and stipulates Ms. Emery shall participate in the CalPERS 2% at 62 defined benefit program. Ms. Emery will be required to pay the employee member contribution equal to eight percent (8%) of her compensation. The County will not pay any portion of this contribution on behalf of Ms. Emery.
Should the Board not approve the proposed employment agreement with Rebecca Emery as the Social Services Director, the County will lose the opportunity to appoint this highly qualified candidate. This is a contract, overtime exempt position.