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File #: RES 25-184    Name: Communications Dispatcher Retitle
Type: BoS Resolution Status: General Government - Consent
File created: 12/11/2025 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 1/6/2026 Final action:
Title: Adopt a Resolution to: a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394 Appendices A and B to retitle the classifications of Communications Dispatcher I-II to Emergency Communications Dispatcher I-II; b. Direct the Human Resources Department to implement the changes in the Advantage Human Resources Management (HRM) system.
Attachments: 1. Board Report, 2. Resolution
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Title

Adopt a Resolution to:

a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394 Appendices A and B to retitle the classifications of Communications Dispatcher I-II to Emergency Communications Dispatcher I-II;

b. Direct the Human Resources Department to implement the changes in the Advantage Human Resources Management (HRM) system.

Report

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors consider adopting a Resolution to:

a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394 Appendices A and B to retitle the classifications of Communications Dispatcher I-II to Emergency Communications Dispatcher I-II;

b. Direct the Human Resources Department to implement the changes in the Advantage Human Resources Management (HRM) system.

 

SUMMARY:

The Emergency Communications Department requested for the Human Resources Department to conduct a review of the Communication Dispatcher I/II classification titles. The review process determined a retitle of Communication Dispatcher I/II to Emergency Communication Dispatcher I/II was appropriate.

 

DISCUSSION:

The Emergency Communications Department requested to review and update the Communications Dispatcher I/II classification series in order to modernize the classifications and ensure the classifications accurately reflect the work currently performed by incumbents. As part of the review process, while updating the classification specifications, it was determined that retitling the classifications would more accurately reflect the scope, complexity, and work performed. Additionally, this proposed update will align the entry and journey-level classification titles with the supervisory classes within the series.

 

 

From

To

Class Code

Communications Dispatcher I

Emergency Communications Dispatcher I

80S01

Communications Dispatcher II

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II

80S21

 

 

 

 

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:

The Department of Emergency Communications has reviewed and concurred with the recommendations. In addition, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 521 has been notified of the recommendations.

 

FINANCING:

There is no impact on the County General Fund by retitling these classifications.

 

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:

The proposed recommended actions demonstrate the County’s commitment in recruiting, retaining, and attracting a diverse, talented workforce that supports the mission of the County of Monterey.

 

__                     Well-Being and Quality of Life

__                     Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future

__                     Safe and Resilient Communities

__                     Diverse and Thriving Economy

X                      Dynamic Organization and Employer of Choice

 

 

Prepared by:                     Caroline McMillin, Human Resources Analyst II, ext. #5287

Approved by:                     Andreas Pyper, Director of Human Resources, ext. #5043

 

 

Attachment:

Resolution