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PERSONNEL / CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES - Director Tonya Moore
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Requested Action(s)
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a) Request approval of revisions to the classification specification of Child Support Specialist I/II/III within the Joint Council Memorandum of Understanding, effective 2/10/26
b) Request approval of revisions to the classification specification of Child Support Specialist IV within the Joint Council Memorandum of Understanding, effective 2/10/26
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Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact associated with this request.
Background Information:
In June 2025, the Board of Supervisors approved non-Merit classification specifications for the Child Support Specialist series. Since implementation, the Department has identified a need to clarify the type of experience required for each level.
The current class specifications state that qualifying experience includes duties “comparable to” those performed in the listed positions. However, the Department’s original intent and the operational need is for candidates to have actual experience working in those specific classifications, ensuring they possess the skills necessary to effectively perform Child Support Specialist duties in Tehama County.
Therefore, to provide clarity, the Department requests to revise the class specifications to require direct experience, rather than “comparable” experience. Additionally, the Department requests to add language stating that qualifying experience may come from local, state, public or privatized child support service agencies.
These updates reinforce the Department’s intent, strengthen the integrity and consistency of the hiring process, and ensure candidates are fully prepared to meet the demands of the Child Support Specialist role.
The Joint Council Bargaining Unit has been notified of the requested action and is in agreement.