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SOCIAL SERVICES / PERSONNEL - 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 Staff Services Analyst I, Range 29 Step E, effective 08/10/2026 or upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements
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Financial Impact:
The bi-weekly salary for the position Range 29, Step A, is $2,099.20 ($26.24 hourly). The increased cost from A to E is approximately $11,752 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 29, Step E, for a Staff Services Analyst I. The candidate exceeds the minimum qualifications of this position, bringing over 4 years’ experience as an Eligibility Specialist II and more than 3 years’ experience as an Eligibility Specialist III. Additionally, the candidate has 52 semester units of college coursework completed. The candidate has many applicable skills including but not limited to: analyzing complex information, interpreting federal, state and county regulations regarding benefit programs, which are skills relevant to this position.
The Personnel Office has reviewed the candidate’s qualifications and agrees with placement at Salary Range 29, Step E, upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements.