To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Add one (1) Deputy Public Works Director-Exempt position in the Public Works Department.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26466 to add one (1) Deputy Public Works Director-Exempt (NAD0) (unrepresented) position at salary plan and grade B85 2215 ($14,065-$17,096) in the Public Works Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
A portion of the Deputy Director position will be funded by the Public Works Purchasing Services budget using salary savings from vacant positions. The remainder of the salary costs will be funded by the General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Department includes the Purchasing Services Division which provides procurement services to all County Departments. The Procurement Services Manager leads the Purchasing Services Division and reports to a Deputy Public Works Director. Each Deputy Public Works Director is assigned 3-5 divisions within the Public Works Department.
The Public Works Department is requesting an additional Deputy Public Works Director position that will be dedicated full-time to support Purchasing Services. The Deputy Director will be responsible for providing policy guidance and administration, recommending improvements to streamline processes, and providing leadership to implement changes.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this position is not approved, it will impact the Public Works Department’s ability to provide a dedicated position to support countywide purchasing operations.