File #: 19-0482    Name: Advanced Step for Assistant Auditor-Controller
Type: General Agenda Item Status: Passed - Auditor-Controller's Office
File created: 6/11/2019 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 6/18/2019 Final action: 6/18/2019
Title: Approve an advanced placement at Step 5 for Burcu Mousa, selected for the position of Assistant Auditor-Controller, effective June 8, 2019 in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394, Section A.1.11.1.
Attachments: 1. Board Report, 2. 20. Completed Board Order
Title
Approve an advanced placement at Step 5 for Burcu Mousa, selected for the position of Assistant Auditor-Controller, effective June 8, 2019 in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394, Section A.1.11.1.

Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve an advanced placement at Step 5 for Burcu Mousa, selected for the position of Assistant Auditor-Controller, effective June 8, 2019 in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394, Section A.1.11.1.

SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Ms. Burcu Mousa was offered the position of Assistant Auditor-Controller, by the Auditor-Controller, Rupa Shah. She has agreed to accept the position at Step 5 of the salary range. This action which would result in an increase of approximately 18% above her current salary.

Placement at advanced step may be requested to compensate employees commensurate with their specialized knowledge, skills, years of relevant experience, and recognition of their current compensation. Pursuant to the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) #98-394, Board of Supervisors' approval is required to authorize placement above Step 3 in Unit Y.

The Auditor-Controller hired the executive search firm of Avery and Associates to recruit for the position of Assistant Auditor-Controller. The search was conducted twice, first in December of 2018 and again in March of 2019. Of the eight candidates referred to the Auditor-Controller, Ms. Mousa is the only candidate with relevant experience in multiple areas (Government Accounting and Audit). She is also an internal candidate, which supports the department in succession planning as promoted by the Board. In addition, she has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Professional Accounting and is a licensed CPA.

Ms. Mousa has been employed with the Auditor-Controller's Office for 2.5 years as the Chief Deputy of the Gen...

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