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SOCIAL SERVICES / PERSONNEL - Social Services Director Bekkie Emery
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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 I, Range 17 Step E, effective 4/21/25 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 17 Step A is $1,515.20 ($18.94 hourly). The increased cost from A to E is approximately $8,486.40 in annual salary. The Department has sufficient funds budgeted for this position. There is no impact on the General Fund.
Background Information:
The Department of Social Services requests placement at Other Than A Step, Range 17, Step E for an Eligibility Specialist I. The candidate has over 8 years of experience working in Eligibility, including one year with the Department. Our candidate has experience working with caseloads, processing income and annual reports, and determining eligibility for multiple assistance programs such as Medi-Cal and CalFresh.
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 agrees with placement at Salary Range 17, Step E upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements.