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PERSONNEL / SOCIAL SERVICES - Director Bekkie F. Emery
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Requested Action(s)
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a) OTHER THAN “A” STEP - Request approval to appoint the applicant as Information Account Clerk III, Salary Range 19, Step C, effective 10/21/2026 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 19, Step A, is $1,640.00 ($20.50 hourly). The increased cost from A to C is approximately $4,368 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 19, Step C, for an Account Clerk III. Our candidate meets more than the minimum qualifications of this position and brings over 5 years’ experience in Administrative duties including but not limited to records management and handling complex confidential information. Additionally, the candidate brings more than two years accounting experience and has completed 50 semester units in courses relevant to this position. 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 C.