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SOCIAL SERVICES / PERSONNEL
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Requested Action(s)
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a) OTHER THAN “A” STEP - Request approval to appoint the applicant as Screener, Salary Range 16, Step B, effective 9/6/2026, 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 16, Step A, is $1,522.40 ($19.03 hourly). The increased cost from step A to step B is approximately $1,996.80 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 16, Step B, for a Screener. Our candidate meets more than the minimum qualifications of this position and has over three years’ experience performing journey-level clerical office support duties in a county agency. This experience includes interviewing, scheduling, collecting and verifying information, explaining program requirements, and offering referrals. These skills are all relevant to the position. The Department has struggled to recruit and retain qualified candidates in the Screener series for multiple 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 Step B.