To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution to add one Procurement Director- Exempt and cancel one Deputy Public Works Director - Exempt in the Public Works Department
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26559 to establish the class of Procurement Director - Exempt (STB1) (unrepresented). Add one (1) Procurement Director - Exempt (STB1) (unrepresented) position at salary plan and grade B85 1022 ($14,769 - $17,952) and cancel one (1) vacant Deputy Public Works Director-Exempt (NAD0) (unrepresented) position #20812 at salary plan and grade B85 2215 ($14,769 - $17,952) in the Public Works Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This action will result in no fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Department includes the Purchasing Services Division which provides procurement services to all County Departments. The Procurement Services Manager-Exempt currently leads the Purchasing Services Division and reports to a Deputy Public Works Director-Exempt who is also assigned to work with other divisions within the Public Works Department.
The Public Works Department is requesting the creation of a new classification titled “Procurement Director-Exempt” to lead and support centralized purchasing services for County operations. The Director will be responsible for providing policy guidance and administration, recommending improvements to streamline processes, and providing leadership to implement changes. The current Procurement Services Manager-Exempt will report to this new classification which will be organizationally in-line with the Deputy Public Works Directors and report directly to the Public Works Director.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this position is not approved, it will impact the ability to provide appropriate leadership and support for the Purchasing Services Division.