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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 03-04-2010 - 3ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: March 4, 2010 Action Agenda Item No. 3 SUBJECT: Budget Related Staff Discussion DEPARTMENT: Human Resources PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): Attachment #1 -Vacancy Report INFORMATION CONTACT: Frank W. Clifton, County Manager, 245- 2307 Michael McGinnis, Human Resources Director, 245-2552 PURPOSE: To provide information regarding current position vacancies and consider elimination of permanent positions in preparation for FY 2010-11. BACKGROUND: In the FY 2009-10 Budget, the Board approved several personnel services cost reductions. These were required to balance the budget during the financial crisis caused by the prolonged economic downturn. The County Manager is again confronted with the challenge of economic pressures in preparation for the FY 2010-11 Budget. If possible, the Manager wishes to avoid a budget recommendation that requires a reduction in force of current employees for FY 2010-11. However, with the continued financial crisis, personnel services costs must continue to be reduced to balance the next budget. Based on this, the Manager asked staff to identify current vacancies and the personnel costs associated with each position, which are identified in Attachment 1. In addition, the Manager requested an update on the status of each position (for example, the position is currently frozen, is in the recruitment process or has been offered and accepted) and an analysis of the impact the elimination of each position would have on service delivery. The requested analysis is in progress, and the Board will be provided further recommendations as it is completed. Currently, there are approximately 90 vacant permanent positions. Of these vacant positions, approximately 65 positions are budgeted in the County's general fund and 25 positions in other County funds. Total personnel expenses associated with these positions are estimated at $5,000,000 (approximately $3,500,000 in the General Fund and $1,500,000 in other funds). In an effort to meet necessary budget reductions, the Manager has identified the elimination of approximately 75 positions as the goal for reducing permanent personnel costs. Some vacant positions may be deemed critical based on the services they provide County residents and will 2 not be considered for elimination. Critical positions are those required to maintain essential services such as those related to public safety, health and protective services. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Assuming approximately 75 permanent positions are eliminated from the County workforce, savings in personnel expenses are projected to be $4,250,000, which includes the cost of employee benefits. Savings would be distributed throughout departments in the General Fund as well as other County funds. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive this information and provide feedback regarding permanent position reductions. Department Position Pos # L:`si Date: Emrloyed Minimum Salary Status Health Admin Asst I 312 12/31/09 30,165 Parks and Rec Admin Asst III 391 12/31/09 34,984 Social Services Administrative Asst II 806 8/28/09 31,693 A ' & O t Administrative Asst II 390 9/30/09 31,693 Animal Services Administrative Asstistant 378 10/30/09 30,165 Environmental & Resource Conserv Adminstrative Asst II 811 9/30/09 31,693 Coo erative Extension A iculture Ext. A ent 382 8/31/09 Position are now State Position Animal Services Animal Care Technician 950 9/6/09 26,011 Tax Assessor's Office A raiser II 174 12/3/09 38,615 Financial Services Bud et Director 125 9/30/09 80,994 Tax Assessor's Office Bus Pers Property Appraiser 184 12/31/09 44,781 Purchasin & Central Servs Central Serv Cik I 144 9/29/07 Social Services Child Welfare Pr S ec 255 12/31/09 44,781 Social Services Comm Social Svc Tech 1,016 7/6/08 $28,712 Position will not be funded 2010-2011 Coo erative Extension Communit<~ Hlth Aide 959 7/28/07 Position are now State Position Solid Waste Management Conv Center Oper 703 10/19/09 26,011 Plannin Coun En ' eex 123 9/30/09 77,092 Social Services CPS Social Worker 239 11/16/09 44,781 Social Services CPS Su ervisox 787 7/13/09 51,931 Public Works Custodian 520 6/30/09 26,011 Health DentalH 'enist 1,046 7/1/08 47,048 Board of Elections De Elections Dix 113 6/30/06 57323 Emer enc Services De Ems Dir/Ems 574 11/30/09 57,323 Re 'ster of Deeds De Re of Deeds II 153 12/15/09 30,165 Emergency Services Deputy Em Dir/Comm 581 11/30/09 57,323 Sheriff De u I 465 1/11/10 34,984 Sheriff De u Sheriff II 445 8/1/08 36,754 Sheriff De u Sheriff II 821 1/11/10 36,754 Sheriff DS Ma'or 419 2/28/09 63,272 I~ W Sheriff DS Ser eant 448 9/30/09 42,622 Sheriff DS/Ca tain 777 1/1/10 51,931 Sheriff DS/Ca tain 436 12/31/09 51,931 Sheriff DS/Lieutenant 456 11/26/08 47,048 Emer enc Services EMT -Basic 912 10/9/09 30,165 Emer enc Services EMT -Basic 926 1/30/09 30,165 Emer enc Services EMT -Basic 1,042 11/30/09 30,165 Emer enc Services EMT -Basic 929 10/21 /09 30,165 Emer enc Services EMT -Basic 930 n/a 30,165 Emer en Services EMT -Basic 906 8/11/09 30,165 Emer enc Services EMT -Basic 907 8/18/05 30,165 Health S e onmental Health P 1032 4/27/09 40,570 Health S vironmental Health P 881 9/30/09 40,570 Coo erative Extension Extension Director 380 9/30/09 Position axe now State Position Emer enc Services Gis Ma er II 1,044 10/30/09 $34,984 Animal Services Health Care Tech 953 7/31/09 27,330 Coo erative Extension Home Economist 384 4/30/08 Position are now State Position Housin & Com Devel Homeless Px Coor 1,033 8/25/08 $40,570 Social Services Human Services Cooxd 1,019 7/16/08 38,615 Public Works HVAC Tech 535 6/26/09 34,984 Social Services Inc Maint CW II 278 6/8/09 34,984 Social Services Inc Maint CW II 808 7/1/09 34,984 Social Services Income Maint Caseworker 283 11/4/09 31,693 Social Services Income Maint CW III 280 8/9/09 36,754 Social Services IncomeMaint Leadworkex 276 1/21/10 38,615 Re 'ster of Deeds Indexin Su ervisox 156 12/31/09 34,984 Health Medical Office Asst 320 2/29/08 27,330 Health Office Assistant I 371 4/27/09 $27,330 Coo cxative Extension Office Assistant II 385 7/18/08 Position are now State Position Public Works Office Asst I 1,051 1/19/10 27,330 Health Office Asst II 333 8/31/09 28,712.00 A ' & O t OPT Driver 655 9/30/09 28,712 Retirement Emer enc Services Paramedic 495 9/4/09 34,984 Pendin Offer Emer enc Services Paramedic 817 9/12/09 34,984 Pendin Offer Emer enc Services Paramedic 986 1/1/08 34,984 Pendin Offer Emer enc Services Paramedic 985 11/30/09 34,984 Pendin Offer Emer enc Services Paramedic 492 6/16/05 34,984 Parks and Rec Parks Conservative Tech 397 9/30/09 31,693 Health Phn I 332 7/18/08 44,781 Health PHN II 336 12/11/09 47,048 Health Phn III 732 7/1/08 51,931 Plannin & In ections Planner 693 8/12/09 40,570 Planning and Inspections Planner II 198 9/30/09 44,781 Completed Recruitment-Referral Pannin and Ins ections Planner II 199 9/30/09 44,781 Com leted Recruitment-Referral Planning and Inspections Planner III 196 8/6/09 57,323 Human Resources Polic &Com 1 Off 411 7/27/08 66,477 Public Works Public Works Director 511 9/30/09 Economic Development Publications Coordinator 802 7/2/09 34,984 Solid Waste Mana ement Rec clin Mat Hand 883 9/19/08 28,712 Workforce Re uest Revenue Revenue Tech III 799 12/8/09 34,984 Social Services Senior Income Maint 609 12/31/09 47,048 Social Services Social Worker II 971 8/28/09 38,615 Social Services Social Worker II 1,018 6/26/09 38,815 Health Social Worker II 736 11/12/09 38,615 Solid Waste Mana ement g Solid Waste Collector Driver 546 12/31/09 34,984 Public Works Sr Building Maintenance 518 8/31/09 31,693 Health Sr. Pub Health Ed 825 8/19/09 40,570 Start A ri15, 2010 Emer enc Services Staff Officer 585 9/17/09 38,615 Emer enc Services Staff Officer 649 1/1/10 38,615 Tax Assessor s Office Tax Assessor 170 12/31 /09 73,377 Emer enc Services Telecommunicator 505 1/21/10 33,297 Pendin Offer Emer enc Services Telecommunicator 589 12/22/09 33,297 Emer enc Services Telecommunicator 634 9/8/09 33,297 Aging & Opt Transportation Specialist 794 6/30/09 38,615 Re 'ster of Deeds Vital Su ervisor 154 8/31/09 33,297 V 1