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a. Authorize an advanced placement at Step 6 for Hillary Theyer, selected for the position of Library Director (11A05), in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394, Sections A.1.11.1 and A.1.11.5, effective upon her appointment to the position.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize an advanced placement at Step 6 for Hillary Theyer, selected for the position of Library Director (11A05), in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394, Sections A.1.11.1 and A.1.11.5, effective upon her appointment to the position.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Human Resources Department, in collaboration with Executive Search Firm Avery Associates, conducted a nationally advertised open, competitive recruitment for Library Director. Representatives both internal and external to Monterey County, including select County Department Heads, executive administrators from other cities, the Foundation for Monterey County Free Libraries, and the Monterey County Office of Education assisted in the competitive interview process leading to the recommendation of Ms. Theyer, and this request. She has accepted 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 employee commensurate with their specialized knowledge, skill, years of relevant experience, and recognition of their current compensation. Pursuant to the provision 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.
Ms. Theyer earned a Master of Library and Information Science Degree in 1994 from UCLA and a Master of Art Degree in Public Administration from CSU, Long Beach in 2005. In addition, Ms. Theyer has 30 years of public library service, and over seven years as a Library Director overseeing six facilities and 110 FTE'...
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