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Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394 to modify Section A.9.5 Bilingual Skill Pay;
b. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394 to modify Section A.49.1 Employment Bonus Programs; and
b. Direct the Human Resources Department and Auditor-Controller's Office to implement the changes.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors consider adopting a Resolution to:
a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394 to modify Section A.9.5 Bilingual Skill Pay;
b. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394 to modify Section A.49.1 Employment Bonus Programs; and
c. Direct the Human Resources Department and Auditor-Controller's Office to implement the changes.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Human Resources Department recommends the Board of Supervisors consider approving the amendments to the Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394 as indicated in Attachments A and B.
Bilingual Skill Pay
Employees who meet specified conditions are paid a bilingual skill pay differential. Under the current PPPR Section A.9.5 Bilingual Skill Pay, a maximum of five (5) Communications Dispatcher positions can be designated as bilingual skill pay eligible.
Emergency Communications is a 24/7 operation with over 50 dispatchers working across multiple shifts. The ability to have more than 5 primary bilingual dispatcher positions is critical to the operations of the department and safety of the community. The proposed amendment removes the reference to Communications Dispatcher positions thereby allowing for positions to be designated as bilingual based on operational need. The proposed amendment would also align the language with current practices.
Employment Bonus Programs
PPPR Section A.49.1 Employment Bonus Programs currently allows an employment bonus of up to $10,000 ($20,000 for Natividad) to be paid to newly hired...
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