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Authorize an advanced placement at Step 4 for Henry Espinosa who will be serving as the Acting Director of Social Services, in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices, Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394, Sections A.1.11.1 and A.1.11.5, effective August 11, 2018.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize an advanced placement at Step 4 for Henry Espinosa who will be serving as the Acting Director of Social Services, in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices, Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394, Sections A.1.11.1 and A.1.11.5, effective August 11, 2018.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Pending recruitment of a permanent Director of Social Services, Henry Espinosa has been selected to serve in the role of Acting Director of Social Services beginning on August 11, 2018. Mr. Espinosa has accepted an offer to serve in this acting director role contingent on approval of appointment to Step 4 of the salary range.
Placement at advanced step may be requested to compensate employees commensurate with their specialized knowledge, skills, experience, recognition of their current compensation and the additional executive level of responsibility at the Director of the Social Services Department. Pursuant to the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394, Board of Supervisors' approval is required to authorize placement above Step 3 in Unit Y.
Mr. Espinosa has worked for the Department of Social Services since 1986 and has 28 years of management experience in the Department. Currently, he serves as the Deputy Director responsible for the department's Administrative Services Branch, a role which he has held since January 2016. Prior to that he served as the Deputy Director in charge of both Aging and Adult Services and CalWORKs Employment Services for 3 years; and prior to that he served as the Deputy Director of Community Benefits for 12 years. During Mr. Espinosa's long and dedicated caree...
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