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Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394 Appendix A to adjust the base wage salary ranges of the Resident Physician I, Resident Physician II and Resident Physician III classifications as indicated in Attachment A, effective December 30, 2023; and
b. Direct the Human Resources Department, County Administrative Office, and Auditor-Controller’s Office 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 No. 98-394 Appendix A to adjust the base wage salary ranges of the Resident Physician I, Resident Physician II and Resident Physician III classifications as indicated in Attachment A, effective December 30, 2023; and
b. Direct the Human Resources Department, County Administrative Office, and Auditor-Controller’s Office to implement the changes in the Advantage Human Resources Management (HRM) System.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
A base wage compensation study of the Resident Physician classification series was requested by Service Employee International Union (SEIU) Local 521. The reasons cited for the request were to check for salary alignment with the County’s comparable agencies identified in Section 9 - Salaries of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between County of Monterey and SEIU Local 521 Resident Physicians Unit R.
The base wage analysis found that based on the duties performed, the Resident Physician I/II/III classifications were matched to all five (5) of the agreed upon hospital comparable agencies: UCSF General Hospital, Santa Rosa Sutter Medical Center, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, O’Connor Hospital (San Jose) and Kaiser (San Jose). The Resident Physician I classification is approximately 6.72% below the salary mean of the comparable agency’s classifications. The Resident Physician II classification is approximately 5.78% below the salary mean of the comparable agency’s classifications. The Resident Physician III classification is approximately 5.59% below the salary mean of the comparable agency’s classifications.
To promote the County as the employer of choice, the goal is to provide labor market competitive wages by setting base wages within five percent (5% = - 4.495% with rounding) of the average of the agencies identified. The County’s philosophy is to maintain a competitive compensation package that attracts and retains the highest quality candidates and employees to serve the community while maintaining sound fiscal standards.
Therefore, in accordance with the County’s Compensation Philosophy and SEIU Local 521 Resident Physicians Unit R MOU Section 9- Salaries , the base wage salary of the following classifications would need to be increased by the approximate percentage at top step in order to align with the labor market average as indicated below: Resident Physician I - 6.72%, Resident Physician II - 5.78%, and Resident Physician III - 5.59% with an effective date of December 30, 2023 to ensure compliance with the California minimum wage and FLSA exemption requirements.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Human Resources Department concurs with the recommendations. SEIU Local 521 has been notified of the recommendations.
FINANCING:
The salary and benefits increased costs for the current positions (31.0 FTE filled) budgeted for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2023-24 is approximately $65,271 and then $130,541 annually thereafter. The funding for personnel costs is provided by Natividad Medical Center’s enterprise fund comprised of patient services revenues received from commercial insurance, state, and federal government agencies. This action does not impact the General Fund.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
The proposed recommended actions address the Board of Supervisors Administration Strategic Initiative. The actions demonstrate the County’s commitment to meeting the Board’s initiatives in recruiting, retaining, and attracting a diverse, talented workforce that supports the mission of Monterey County.
__Economic Development
X Administration
__Health & Human Services
__Infrastructure
__Public Safety
Prepared by: Jennifer Lusk, Senior Personnel Analyst, (831) 783-2764
Approved by: Janine Bouyea, Hospital Assistant Administrator, (831) 783-2701
Dr. Charles Harris, Hospital Chief Executive Officer, (831) 783-2553
Attachments:
Attachment A
Resolution