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Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394 Appendix A to adjust the salary ranges of the classifications of Public Health Microbiologist I; Public Health Microbiologist II; and Senior Public Health Microbiologist as indicated in Attachment A, effective August 15, 2020; and
b. Direct the Human Resources Department to implement the changes in the Advantage HRM system.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors take the following actions:
a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394 Appendix A to adjust the salary ranges of the classifications of Public Health Microbiologist I; Public Health Microbiologist II; and Senior Public Health Microbiologist as indicated in Attachment A, effective August 15, 2020; and
b. Direct the Human Resources Department to implement the changes in the Advantage HRM system.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Health Department protects the health and safety of Monterey County residents by providing core public health services, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and partners with federal, state, and local organizations to promote good health.
On February 4, 2020, the United States declared a public health emergency related to COVID-19. On March 19, 2020 the President of the United States, declared a national emergency related to the public health crisis with COVID-19. California proclaimed an emergency on March 4, 2020 and Monterey County proclaimed an emergency on March 6, 2020.
Monterey County Public Health staff have been responding to reports of suspected cases of COVID-19 since mid-January 2020 and continue to educate the community on steps to take to contain and mitigate the virus. The Monterey County Public Health Laboratory is functioning as a critical and crucial component for the testing of the COVID-19 virus. The Monterey County Lab has been processing testing for COVID-19 since approximately March...
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