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Authorize advance step placement of Mr. David Spaur at Step 4 of the Economic Development Director salary range, effective February 11, 2013, in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) #98-394, Sections A.1.11.1 and A.1.11.5.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors, in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) #98-394, Sections A.1.11.1 and A.1.11.5, authorize advance step placement of Mr. David Spaur at Step 4 of the Economic Development Director salary range, effective February11, 2013.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The County Administrative Office conducted an extensive national recruitment for the vacant Economic Development Director position. As a result, Mr. Spaur was selected as the individual best qualified for this position and has agreed to accept the position at Step 4 of the 7-step salary range of the position.
Placement at advanced step may be requested to compensate employees to commensurate with their specialized knowledge, skills, experience, and recognition of their current compensation. Pursuant to the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) #98-394, only the Board of Supervisors can authorize placement above Step 3 in Unit Y.
Mr. Spaur’s knowledge, abilities and work experience warrant his appointment at an advanced step. Mr. Spaur has nearly 25 years of executive experience in the community and economic development field. He has held Economic Development Director positions with three public agencies: City of Sacramento, City of Mesa, Arizona, and Placer County. He also led non-profit economic development corporations in Merced County, Fresno County, San Luis Obispo County and Flagstaff, Arizona.
Mr. Spaur has a bachelor degree in Geography and Planning Development from CSU-Chico, completed the Economic Development Institute (Masters Level) Program at the University of Oklahoma and is a certified economic development professiona...
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