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Authorize an advanced placement at Step 6 for Lee Ann Magoski, selected for the position of Director Emergency Communications Director (14A26), in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394, Sections A.1.11.1 and A.1.11.5, effective upon her appointment to the position. (REVISED VIA SUPPLEMENTAL)
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RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize an advanced placement at Step 6 for Lee Ann Magoski, selected for the position of Director Emergency Communications Director (14A26), in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394, Sections A.1.11.1 and A.1.11.5, effective upon her appointment to the position.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Human Resources Department, in collaboration with Executive Search Firm Avery Associates, conducted a nationally advertised open, competitive recruitment for Director Emergency Communications Director. Recruitment for the Director Emergency Communications Director has proven to be difficult. The County conducted 3 separate recruitments to identify a qualified candidate. In this last recruitment effort, the selection panel, comprised of local Fire and Safety representatives that are stake holders in our consolidated 911 operations, unanimously recommended that Ms. Magoski be hired for this critical, public safety position. She has accepted an offer of employment contingent on approval of appointment to Step 6 of the salary range.
Placement at an advanced step may be requested to compensate employee commensurate with their specialized knowledge, skill, years of relevant experience, and recognition of their current compensation. Pursuant to the provision of the Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394, Board of Supervisors' approval is required to authorize placement above Step 3 in Unit Y.
Ms. Magoski earned a Master of Arts Degree in Leadership and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Management; both degrees were obtained from Saint Mary's College of California. In addition, M...
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