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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 Eligibility Specialist I, Range 17, Step B, effective 05/13/2026 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 17, Step A, is $1560.80 ($19.51 hourly). The increased cost from A to B is approximately $2,038.00 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 17, Step B, for an Eligibility Specialist I. Our candidate exceeds the minimum qualifications of this position and brings valuable experience. This candidate has over 7 years of experience determining eligibility for different public programs, providing resources to clients, data entry, and record keeping. These skills are relevant to the position. The candidate also has a Bachelor’s Degree.
The Department has struggled to recruit and retain qualified candidates in the Eligibility Specialist series for a number of 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 agrees with placement at Salary Range 17, Step B, upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements.