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PERSONNEL / SOCIAL SERVICES
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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 6/5/24 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 $1,478.40 ($18.48 hourly). The increased cost from A to B is approximately $1,913.60 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 meets more than the minimum qualifications of this position and has a Bachelor’s Degree. The candidate has many applicable skills including but not limited to: determining client eligibility for programs, reading and interpreting wage documents, and performing interactive interviews in person and over the phone. She has over 8 years of comprehensive professional experience performing duties that are relevant to this position.
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 is in agreement with placement at salary range 17, Step B upon successful completion of all pre-employments requirements.