To: Board of Supervisors
From: Kendra Carr & Peter Kim, Co-Directors Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice
Report Title: Establish the classification of Equity Analyst and add two (2) positions in the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26297 to establish the classification of Equity Analyst (AJVG)(represented) at salary plan and grade ZA5 1020 ($7,156 - $11,101) and add two (2) positions in the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice (ORESJ).
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon approval, positions are funded entirely by Measure X allocations in the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice FY 2024-25 budget.
BACKGROUND:
These Equity Analysts will be core staff for the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice and will support and perform work of the department. These positions are on-going. Duties include oversight of countywide integration of budgetary and policy analysis with data-driven strategies. These two (2) positions, respectively, will be responsible for 1) data collection/organization/analysis and coordination of cross-department data collaboration, and 2) policy and budget research/analysis/creation through an equity lens.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If left unfilled, department priority goals and core tasks will be significantly impacted and unmet due to lack of staff capacity. These positions are critical to meeting the mandates and expectations of the Board of Supervisors, County Administrator’s Office, County Departments, community partners, and County residents.