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a. Approve and authorize advanced step placement for Julie Kenyon at Step 6 of the Assistant Chief Probation Officer salary range retroactive to March 22, 2025, in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394, Section A.1.11.5 Waiver for Unusual Circumstances.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize advanced step placement for Julie Kenyon at Step 6 of the Assistant Chief Probation Officer salary range retroactive to March 22, 2025, in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394, Section A.1.11.5 Waiver for Unusual Circumstances.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Probation Department conducted a promotional-only recruitment process through the department's Human Resources Department. During the recruitment process the Chief Probation Officer, in collaboration with the county's Public Defender, conducted a comprehensive interview with all the qualified internal applicants to make this selection for his executive management team. Following this final interview, he offered Julie Kenyon the position of Assistant Chief Probation Officer.
Due to Mrs. Kenyon’s high level of subject matter knowledge, depth of her Probation skillset and over twenty-five (25) years of justice related experience, the Chief Probation Officer respectfully requests approval of the recommended action. The recommended action is made in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394, Section A.1.11.5, which states: A request for placement at a higher salary step may be made to reflect an employee’s specialized knowledge, skills, years of relevant experience, and to align with their current compensation package. In determining the appropriate step for appointment for this at-will position, prior compensation levels which were at or above the salary schedule for this classification and the effect of differences in compensation an...
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