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Authorize the advance step placement for Brette Neal at Step 6 of the Deputy Director Social Services range effective with the beginning date of her employment, April 25, 2022.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize an advanced placement at Step 6 for Brette Neal selected for the position of Deputy Director (60I10), in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394, Sections A.1.11.1 and A.1.11.5, effective April 25, 2022.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Social Services Department, in collaboration with Executive Search Firm CPS HR Consulting, conducted a nationally advertised open, competitive recruitment for the Deputy Director of Social Services position which will manage operations for the Administrative Support Services Branch of the Department. A panel of representatives comprised of local internal and external executive county leaders and community representatives participated in the competitive interview process of highly qualified candidates leading to the recommendation to appoint Brette Neal as the selected individual for the position. Ms. Neal has indicated she will accept 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 an employee commensurate with their specialized knowledge, skill, years of relevant experience, and recognition of their current compensation. Pursuant to the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) N0. 98-394, Board of Supervisors' approval is required to authorize placement above step 3 in Unit Y. Ms. Neal currently holds the position of Department Human Resources Manager-Merit within the Department of Social Services at Step 7 of Unit X.
Ms. Neal was raised here on the Monterey Peninsula in Marina, California, and is a graduate of Seaside High School. Ms. Neal earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Fayetteville State University in North Carolina ...
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