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Authorized advance step placement of Kevin Oakley at Step 5 of the Chief Deputy Sheriff salary range effective January 10, 2015 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 authorized advance step placement of Kevin Oakley at Step 5 of Chief Deputy Sheriff salary range effective January 10th, 2015 in accordance with Personnel, Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) #98-394, Sections A.1.11.1 and A.1.11.5.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Sheriff Steve Bernal conducted an extensive selection process that lasted several weeks after taking office to fill the Administration Operations Bureau Chief Deputy Sheriff position. Kevin Oakley was selected through a competitive process and is abundantly qualified for this position. It is recommended he start at Step 5 of the 7-step salary range of the position, which is consistent with prior approval by the Board of Supervisors for the Deputy Chief of the Corrections Bureau. Step 5 will provide him the minimum 5% salary increase I accordance with Personnel, Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR). Therefore, Step 5 of the Chief Deputy salary range is recommended.
Placement at the advanced step may be requested to compensate employees commensurate with their specialized knowledge, skills, experience, in recognition of their current compensation. Pursuant to the provisions of Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution PPPR #98-394, Board of Supervisors' approval is required to authorize placement above Step 3 in Bargaining Unit Y.
Mr. Oakley's knowledge, abilities and work experience warrant his appointment at an advanced step. He is highly qualified for this Chief Deputy Sheriff position. He is a 25 year veteran of the Monterey County Sheriff's Office where he most recently served as Commander. He is a recognized expert in gangs and computer crimes and has been called to test...
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