Discussion and possible action to approve the reclassification, posting and filling of the following Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective December 11, 2017:
Slot #
Title
Salary
2804
Grant Writer/Project Manager
$55,694.68 - 19/S
Issue: The employee that was previously in slot #2804 was promoted to slot #15. At the time of promotion, slot #2804 was at the maximum Grade/Step 17/AH - $60,791.62. The vacating of the position reset the Step to the initial Grade/Step 17/A at $40,346.66. The reclassification of this position will allow the Economic Development Department to establish a higher starting salary at Grade/Slot 19/S - $55,694.68. The reclassification shall better compliment the job duties and attract qualified applicants for hiring consideration. The job duties of this salaried position includes County grant writing, program planning, project implementation and supervisory responsibilities.
Solution: Request to reclassify and fill this vacant slot to allow the department to continue to operate effectively.
Result: The filling of slot #2804 will allow the department to run on a full staff if the court grants approval.