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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 05-08-2008-e~~- 3 Departmental Requests for New Staff andlor Changes to Existing Staff for FY 2008.09 Category 1. New Positions Related to Opening of New Facilities May 5, 2008 se mg Salary and Operating One•Time Revenues or NetCSUnty Annual Cost Position Requesting Department Position Descrip0onlNeed FTE Change Benefits Costs Start•Up Total Reductions in Cost After FY 2008• Requested Comments Costs Current 09 Previously . Expenditures Central Orange Senior Center Front Desk Manager-This position will oversee the reception area of the newly One-Time Stad-Up costs includes a expanded COSC facility, which is mare than twice the size of currently leased space. Responsibilities incude padicipanl 1.000 $30,661 $920 $1,885 $33,466 $0 $33,466 $31,581 No computer, office fumishings and telephone regislrelion, fee wllection, security, and good customer service. This position is related to the opening of a newfacility. installation. Aging Central Orange Senior Center Evening Facility Manager • This posflion would extend Central Orange Senior Center hours l0 9:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, and allow the Center to open Saturdays, 8;30 am to 2 pm. Responsibilities 0.750 $26,511 $0 $0 $25,511 $0 $25,511 $25,511 Nc include managing front desk operations, registretion and scheduling, revenue collection, and building maintenance. Animal Care Technician (Shelter) -(effective 111109) -The opening of the County's new Animal Services facility will require additional personnel to cere for animals and accomplish core service measures in order to utilize the (idly- 2 ~0 $35,046 $334 $290 $35,670 $0 $35,670 $72 894 Ne One•Time Slart•Up costs includes rabies expanded capacity of the newfacility. Operation of the newfacility alfull raparJly is expected (o increase the number of , prophylaxis vaccinations. animals That can be mans ed effective! and made available for lacement Animal Services Vetednary Health Care Technician (Shelter) - (effective 1!1!09) • To address the medical needs of an increased animal One-Time Slad•Up costs includes rabies population, as well as new intensive processes for animal intake and care as the resin! of the opening of the newfacility, prophylaxis vaccinations; realignment of and to cenvert the use of temporary personnel into permanent ensuring That daily staffing includes a Veterinary Health 1000 $18,281 $217 $145' $18,643 $9,220 $9,423 $19,622 No current resources from nonpermanent to Care Technician. permanent provides for a reduction in current expenditures of $9,220. Parks Conservation Technician I -These positions will perform routine conservation, maintenance, and operational One•Time Start-Up costs includes office functions required for athletic and park facilities. These positions were included in the Capital Project Ordinance for the 2.000 $97,644 $1,660 $1,475 $100,779 $0 $100,779 $99,304 Yes fumishings and a modularworkstation new arks o enin in 2006-09. . Parks and Recreation Parks Conservation Technician II -This position will perform routine conservation, maintenance, and operational functions required for park facilities, including supervision of a proposed Parks Conservation Technician I position. This 1.000 $52,996 $1,450 $0 $54,445 $0 $54,445 $54,A46 Yes position was included in the Capital Project Ordinance for the new parks opening in 2008-09. Senior Building Maintenance Technician (effective 1211108) - To address an approximately 37 % net increase in new gross square footage managed by the Public Works depadment, with the addition of the Seymour Center, Gateway Center, Emergency Serviras Facility, Central Orange Senior Center, Gateway Offce Building, Animal Services Building, 1.000 24,114 1,795 19,000 $44,909 $0 $44,909 $43 359 No One-Time Start-Up costs includes a vehicle the new Library, and Justice Facility. Additional staff will be required to perform preventive and corrective maintenance for , and miscellanecus tools and equipment. • all new building additions (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, data lines), as well as departmental services (moves, fumiture set- u installations . Public Works Building Maintenance Technician (effective 111109)-request of one (1) position to address an approximately 37 % net increase in new gross square footage managed by the Public Works department, with the addition of the Seymour Center, Gateway Center, Emergency Services Facility, Central Orange Senior Center, Gateway Office Building, Animal Services 1,000 19,022 4,221 19,000 $42,243 $0 $42 243 $46 316 No One•Time Slad-Up costs includes a vehicle Building, tha new Library, and Justice Facility, Additional staff will be required toperform lawn care, assist in preventive , , and miscellaneous tools and equipment. and cerrecive maintenance for all new building additions (HVAC, electricel, plumbing, data lines) during off-season lawn rare duties, as well as assisting with departmental services (moves, fumiture set-up, installations). Office Assistant II • The move to the new Gateway Center, in March 2008, created the need for a central information desk Revenue for the Revenue and AssessorlLand Records depadments. The purpose is to allow for aone-slop location where building 1.000 $38,048 $920 $0 $38 968 $0 $38 968 $38 968 No visitors can obtain directions and information They need from all Ihree depadments. This position will provide general tax , , , information, issue lax propedy cards, explain lax law issues, and provide copies of requested GIS maps. l lotdl t.ate9ory7 I lU.lSU I 5:147,JZZ 577A7r I 547;/851 5384,5341 58,22U 5365,4141 54320001 Page 1 of 4 Category 2. Change in Funding Status: Additional General Fund Support Requested (No Change In FTEj May 5, 2008 equesting Department osition DescriptionlNeed rE Change Salary and Benefits Operating Costs One•Time Start•Up' Costs otal se ing Revenues or Reductions in Current Expenditures Net County Cost Annual Cost Aker FY 2006- 09 Position Requested previous FY omments Senior Public Health Educator(VolunteerCootdinator) • This is a cunent FTE whose purpose is to coordinate activities Offsetting revenues of $10,000 far FY 2008- of the Medical Reserve Corps and Community Emergency Response Team programs by recruiting and lreining volunteers 09 are from EM Performance Grant funds. Heellh to assist the wmmunlty during disasters and other times of need. Federal grant ended on September 30, 2006 (or Ihls O.DOD $51,131 $7,160 $0 $58,281 $10,000 $A8,281 $48,281 Yes In the current fiscal year, the County Cost position EMS grant funds, one-lime National Association of Cily and County Health Offldals funds, unspent carryfoward far (his position is estimated al $25,500. F grant funds, and County suppon continued this position far fiscal year 20D7.08. FY 2008-09, the additional County Cosl will be $22,781, far a total of $48,281. HousinglCommunity Development Director - Based on the evolving duties of This position over the past several years, this request is to Uansition the position from fully grant funded to one 8tat is funded with 70% Generel fund monies and Housing 30 % Grant funds. Historically, the position has been funded solely with Section 8 monies; however, over the past several 0.000 $81,714 $0 $0 $81,714 $D $81 714 $81 714 No Salary and Benefits amount refiecls 70% of ears Section B administrative monies have remained fiat while aduafwsts of adminisleri the o ram have town in Y r0 Pr 9 9 , , the cost of the posilian. tandem vrith the program needs. In addition, over the past several years; (he Director's role innon-Seclicn 6 housing activities has increased.(for example, duties related to the County's involvement in akordable housing programs). t iorar ca[egory[ I u.uuu t 5132,a451 Sr,75U l Se l 51399961 $100001 81299951 5729995( Category 3. Additional General Fund Support and Increase in FTE se mg Salary and Operating One-Time Revenues or Net County Annual Cost Position Requesgng Department Position DescdptionlNeed FTE Change Start•Up Total Reductions in After FY 2008• Requested Comments Benefits Costs Costs Current Cost p9 Previous FY Expenditures Dental Hygienist - Request an increase in hours from 24 tc 32 hourslweek to provide an additional eight hours perweek Health of dental hygiene clinic lime in order to see additional patients, as well as reduce the wail time (or recall appointments. g,2D0 $15 491 $ $D $15 491 $20 892 ($5 401 } ($5 4D1) No Offsetting revenues reflect diniciees as well This service to an additiona1320 patients per yearwill result in a reduction of the recall wait lime helween appointments , , , , , as Medicaid reimbursements. from 10 months down to a standard 6 months. Office Supervisor II • Currently, the Library is only suppoded with a 5D% administrative staff member (0.50 FTE). In order Library to provide quality administrative suppod, afull-time 40 hourslweek posilian is needed due to the growth and expansion of 0.5D0 $25,746 $D $D $25,746 $S,ODO $20,746 $20,746 No Library services (hroughcut the County. Planner II (Land UseRransportationPlanner)-Toincrease the currently funded position to afull-lime position to help suppod the Orange United Transportation (OUT) BoaN; provide assistance with data collection, verification, and analysis Planning and Inspections for lranspodalion studies; assist with the Implemenlatlon of the Comprehensive Plan; and share Iransportalion related 0.475 $23 469 $0 $ $23 469 $0 $23 469 $23 469 Yes information with the BOCC on a regulady scheduled basis. Originally Ihls was a full-time, shared position helween , , , , Planning (.525j and ERCD (.475) until the ERCD portion became its own full FTE in 2006-07. This is an increase in hours from 20 tc 4D hourslweek. Total Cate o 3 1.175 $64 706 $D $0 $64 706 $25 892 $38 614 836 614 Page 2 of 4 Category 4. New Positions to Improve Service Delivery (Increase in FTE) May 5, 2008 Offsetting Requesting Department Position DescnptionlNeed FTE Change Salary and Operating One•Time Start•Up Total Revenues or Net County Annual Cost After FY 2008- Position Requested Comments Benefits Casts Costs Reductions in Cost 09 Previous FY Current Office Assistant II (Animal Control Dispatcher) -Animal Control dispatch responsibilities during regular Ccunty business hours for animal protection and control assistance, in the Towns of Chapel Hill and Hillsborough and the Animal Services unincorporated areas of the County, are currently assigned to two Office Assistants who must divide their time between 4 1.000 $38,048 $500 $4,300 $42,848 $0 $42,848 $38,548 No One-Time Start-Up casts includes a care jab functiens. The department requests a position that would be dedicated solely to the dispatch funGion of the cemputer and a hvo way base radio. division. Office Assistant I -The numberotsuppon staff has not inaeaced with the number of agents in the depanment. Without adequate suppon staff, the programs are not being conducted at the quality level they should be. General duties of the One•Time Start-Up costs includes a Cooperative Extension office have also increased, such as volume of calls, mail, and emails sent and received by the department. Anlicipatioh of 1.000 $36,524 $430 $1,300 $38,254 $0 $38,254 $36,954 Yes having a presence in the Seymour Center will require secretarial suppon to serve needs of the program Qhe position would cemputec not work out of center but rovide su on for ro rammin done at site . Internal Auditor-This position would ensure, through the auditing and reponing process, thalOrange County government functions within standards of axeplance related to an etficienl, procedurally appropriate, statutorily compliant, and 1.000 $53,395 $0 $ $53,396 $0 $53,395 $53,395 Yes County Manager innovative s stem of c erations. Public Information Officer •To address an increasing need for eRcient communications regaMing and within govemmenlal operetions, The Board of Ccunty Commissioners Strategic Communications Plan addresses this need 1.OD0 $53,395 $0 $ $53,395 $0 $53,395 $53,395 No lhreu h a list of ob'ectives to be accom lished b This osilion. Telecommunicator- Due to an increase in call volume and service level demands, the depanment is requesting two Telecommunicator positions. As more telephone subscribers move tram wired to wireless service, the work of locating 2.OD0 $86,212 $914 $D $87 126 $0 $87 126 $87 126 Yes calls and acwretely dispatching response units has become more complex and time consuming. Also, with the moue to a , , , BOD MHz radio system, workload will increase due to additional radio coverage and monitoring additional frequencies. Emergency Management CooNinatar-This posilien will provide additional public outreach and educational opponunities to citizens related to Emergency Preparedness, update the Orange County Emergency Operations Plan on a 1.DDD $44,968 $1,712 $1,535 $48 215 $0 $48 215 $46 680 No One•Time Stan•Up costs includes a Ilmely basis, increase citizen penlclpation In wmmunity-based commlllees, and provide assistance in new technology , , , computer and a telephone. ec uisillans. Paramedic - Due to increased call volume and lranspons, the depanment is requesting one paramedic position. ES has also experienced an increase in the percentage of patients who require advanced life suppon during transport to the 1.0~ $49,117 $20 $0 $49,137 $D $49,137 $49 137 Ne hospital. This increase in acuity of patients has led to a signifraN increase in the average call duration for paramedics, , which effec8vel reduces the numberof aramedics available to res and to emer encies. Logistics Technician - Wilh the move to the new Meadowlands headquaners, Emergency Services will have Emergency8ervices responsibililyforlhewareheusefacilityonihepremises. ThisfacililywillserveprimarilyEmergencyServicesandwill require a person dedicated to the operation a~ maintenance of the facility and the equipment inside the warehouse. In 1.000 $42,055 $2,862 $3,092 $48 029 $0 $48 029 $44 937 No addition, this position will fill the logistics role during disas(er and emergency activations of the Emergency Operations , , , Center, including the operations and management of the cenUal dislribu(ion system for receiving and dislribuling emer enc su lies. E9.1-0 GIS Mapper II (Emergency Telephone System Fund) - With the move of addressing verification fo Emergency Services, the deparlmentwill need a dedicated person fo do all the addressing, maintaining updates, cleaning out old data, and assigning new road names as needed to the E9.1.1 database. CunenBy, this position is loceled under the Tax ' 1.000 $64,226 $960 $0 $65,186 $65,186 $0 $D No This position will be paid with Emergency Telephone System funds and does not Assessor s Office and is having to split the duties between Land Records and E9-1-1 addressing. Due to the current workload, the E9.1-1 addressing isback-logged and not up to date. Moving this position fo Emergency Services will allow require any County General Fund suppon. for 1D0% focus on E9.1-1 addressing. Assistant Fire Marshal -This position will allow the depanment to meet the minimum requirements of NC fire prevention code, a statewide mandate. Two full time positions are needed for this program, and currently only one is funded. Tha numberof facilities in the county has increased and new provisions have been added to the hre code that requires an 1.000 $46,974 $7,362 $2,740 $59,076 $D $59,076 $56,336 Yes One-Time Slan-Up costs includes a additional staff person to administer the provisions of the code. Plan reviewfor new commercial censtmclion and major computer and office furnishings. rerwvalions of existin commercial buildin s are an of code enforcement rocess. Accountant II • For a number of years, the finance and Budget divisiens of the County have maintained current staffing financial Services levels although County services and workload have wntinued to increase. This position will be responsible far 1.000 $55,778 $0 $0 $55,778 $D $55,778 $55,778 No maintaining accurate accounting records for all Ceunry finanaal lrensacfions. Page 3 of 4 Category 4. New Positions to Improve Service Delivery (Increase in FTE) -Continued May 5, 2008 se mg Salary and Operating One-Time Revenues or Net County Annual Cost Position Requesting Department PosltionDescripticnfNeed FTE Change Benefits Costs Start•Up Total Reducllonsin Cost After FY 2008- Requested Comments Costs Current 09 Previous FY Expenditures Family Nurse Practitioner II -The County has experienced a significant increase in refugee resettlement. Since July 1, 2D07,123 refugees have resettled in the County with an anticipated 2D0+refugees expected by September 20D8. The Offsetting revenues includes Medicaid State recemmends (hat local public health departments perform a full health assessment for refugees with the intention of ' D.500 37,992 872 $1,775 $4D,639 $31,D50 $9,589 $7 814 No reimbursements from clinicfees;One-Time ensuring any health problems that could pose a Threat to public health or impair the refugee s rapacity to find employment , Start-Up costs includes computer and office and independence are promptly identif ed and treated within 30 days of arrival. This .5D FTE position would enable the furnishings. depar(ment to expand the cumenl refugee health program and provide this health assessment wllhin the 30 day period. Public Health Nurse II (Communicable Disease Nurse) - Due to the growth in refugee resettlement (as discussed above), the depadment has been unable to keep up with demand. Newly arriving refugees are required to have a One-Time Siert-Up costs includes computer, communicable disease screening with their local health department within 30 days of amivai in the County. This Includes 1.000 58,279 335 3,D75 $61,689 $D $61,689 $58 614 No office furnishings and a modular screening for TB, Hepatitis B, Parasites, and other conditions and includes the provision of immunizations to prevent , workstation disease. This position will provide screenings within 30 days and offer prompt investigation, control and management of . Health all aGive TB ceses. Administrative Assistant I -Due to the growth in refugee resettlement, the communicable disease nursing staff is Offsetting revenues includes Aid to County cumenli edonnin administrative duties such as scheduen a y p g g ppointments, arranging for interpreters, and completing funds, Random Moment in Time 6tudy paperwork on reNgees instead of spending their Lima on professional nursing duties. The addition of a suppod position 1.000 39,651 620 3,415 $43,686 $39,715 $3,971 $3,462 No funds, and Medicaid Maximization funds; will assist with the necessary paperwork for the refugee program, provide a central contact paint for refugees as well as One-Time Start-Up costs includes computer, the settled immigrant population, and provide educational outreach for clinical and community services. office furnishings and a modular workstation. Dental Hygienist (Community Dental Care Coordinator) -To coordinate the Smart Start Dental Screening, Education ' Offsetting revenues includes Smad Stad and Follow-up Program, and to provide preventive clinical services tc scheduled prenatal patients two days per week at ' funds clinic visitfees and Medicaid funds; the department s dental clinics. Cumenlly, the clients in the Prenatal clinic are not receiving dental care. The depadment 1.000 56,279 18,164 4,527 $80,970 $70,537 $10,433 $5,906 No , , One-Time Slart•Up costs includes a does not have enough dental hygiene clinical hours to provide additional services to this population. Currently, Smart computer office furnishings and a modular Start funds are used to contract out (or the Oenlal Screening part of the program. Smart Start grant funds would fund 34 % , , workstation of the position. . Safety and Risk Management Analyst - Position is needed because OC does not currently have a centralized Human Resources cemprehensive safely and risk management program. The high number of workers compensation insurance claims, high 1.ODD 57,830 420 0 $58,250 $0 $58 250 $56 25D No cost of Those claims, lack of staff resources to devote to accident investigations and follow-up, lack of uniformity of health , , and safely policies requires a subject matter expert to serve as resource far all county employees. Systems Analyst- Position confgures, administers, and maintains security systems for the county network. Individual Information Tedmologies would also provide server support, second-line suppon for help desk, maintain county email system, and wordinate major 1.000 63,664 3,140 3,155 $69,959 $0 $69,959 $66,804 No One-Time Sfan-Up costs includes a haMware upgrades. computer and office fumishings. Deputy (Patrol) - Due to increases in service calls over the past three years, the depadment's ability to conduct preventive Sheriff patrolling in the communities has been reduced by 40%. Additional deputies will provide an increase in coverage and 8.~0 367,408 127,936 296,OD0 $791,344 $0 $791 344 $495 344 No One-Time Start-Up costs includes vehicles, reduce response time of calls. Since 1996, patrol woridoad has increased by over 10D%, and yet patrol personnel has , , computers, and weapons far eaoh deputy. remained the same Burin the same rind. Offsetting Revenues regeG Child Care Day Care Social Worker (Social Worker II) • This position would allow the depadment Io manage the current subsidy Development fund (CCDF) administrative Social Services program. Major duties include providing social worker case management to families, conducting comprehensive family 1.000 $48,974 $1,320 $3,995 $54,289 $30,OD0 $24,289 $20,294 No funds. One-Time Slad-Up casts includes a assessments, and referral services for the depanment. computer, office fumishings, and a modular workstation. GIS Mapper 1-This position would aid staff in maintaining compliance with NCG5105-369, the January6lh deadline for delinquent tax nolificalion, and accelerate (he Parcel Identifier Number (PIN) process for plat assignment Citizens would Tax Assessor benefit with reduced lime needed for real estate Transaction closings and expedited permit acquisitions. This new position 1.000 41,337 1,740 2,8D0 $45,877 $0 $45,877 $43,077 Yes One-Time Stad-Up costs includes a GIS- would reduce unanticipated overtime experienced since the passing of NCGS 105.369 in 2006 and delays in permit equipped computer. issuance. Recycling Specialist (Enforcement Officer) -This position would provide educatioNenforcemenl of the Orange County Solid Waste (non-General Regulated Recyclable Materials ONinance, inspect cemmerulal establishments,and prouidepublic educationlenforcement 1.000 $48 974 $2 319 $27 050 $78 343 $78 343 $D $0 No Position will be funded through the Solid Fund) of Iidering and dumping. This position would result in increased recycling and waste reduGion within the county. The , , , , , Waste Enterprise Fund, Enter rise Fund would a for the costs associated with this osition. ( total oaiegory4 I Ztl.BW I yb86$U8U ( bl !1,8481 y866,l66 y1,eZb,4881 YJ19,837I 57,670,8541 $1,261,851 Total All Cate odes 40.426 $1933 983 $190 313 $4DD 554 $2 8241120 $369 943 $2164 877 $1862 860 Page 4 of 4