To: Board of Supervisors
From: Esa Ehmen-Krause, County Probation Officer
Report Title: Network Administrator I to Network Administrator II
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution 26329 to reclassify one (1) Network Administrator I (LNSA) (represented) position #16277 at salary plan and grade ZA5 1694 ($8,393 - $10,202) and incumbent, to Network Administrator II (LNSB) (represented) position at salary plan and grade ZA5 1787 ($9,203 - $11,186) in the Probation Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This action would result in an approximate annual cost of $11,800. It will be entirely funded by the General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Probation Department's information technology unit consists of four employees; one Information Systems Technician, two Network Technicians and one Network Administrator I. This unit is responsible for supporting a department of 370 staff at five separate locations. The Network Administrator I supervises the Information Systems Technician and the two Network Technicians who monitor daily operations.
Previously, this unit was overseen directly by a sworn executive employee. However, due to the lack of subject matter expertise in information technology, it was difficult for the sworn employee to effectively manage this unit. The Network Administrator I became the more appropriate classification for this responsibility and has provided meaningful oversight and development. In addition to this supervision task, the Network Administrator I is charged with selecting new computer equipment, procuring it and ensuring it is mapped to Probation's needs. This decision-making responsibility being funneled through one individual allows for equitable distribution of quality industry standard equipment department wide. Moreover, this also allows for a designated point of contact for the department. Other significant changes that have impacted this classification incl...
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