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Item 3.
CENTRAL SAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS
POSITION PAPER
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 16, 2021
SUBJECT: APPROVE THE PROPOSED SALARY INCREASE OF 7.5 PERCENT FOR
THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) TECHNICIAN I
CLASSIFICATION, AND 12.6 PERCENT FOR THE HHW TECHNICIAN II
AND SENIOR HHW TECHNICIAN CLASSIFICATIONS
SUBMITTED BY: INITIATING DEPARTMENT:
TEJI O'MALLEY, HUMAN RESOURCES AND OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER -
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT HUMAN RESOURCES
MANAGER
REVIEWED BY: JEAN-MARC PETIT, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL
SERVICES
Roger S. Bailey
General Manager
ISSUE
Board approval is required for salary adjustments.
BACKGROUND
Human Resources recently conducted a review of the salaries for the Household Hazardous Waste
Technician series. This review solely focused on whether or not these classifications were appropriately
compensated compared to others with similar levels of responsibilities.
Staff conducted a salary study on the classifications in the series to see how they compared to other
classifications, both externally and internally.
The external salary survey consisted of various agencies including, cities, counties, and special districts.
Of these agencies, only one, Delta Diablo, had comparable positions. In summary, Central San's salary at
all levels in the series, is below that of Delta Diablo. The details of the study are reflected in Attachment 1.
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In addition to the external survey and to ensure internal parity, staff also examined salaries of comparable
internal classifications. The classifications of Utility Worker and the Maintenance Crew Member series
were identified as being similar in terms of organizational level, the complexity of the duties being
performed, and the level of education and experience needed to perform the job.
The proposed adjustments are as follows: Household Hazardous Waste Technician I will move from G52
to G55 (7.5% increase); Household Hazardous Waste Technician I I will move from G56 to G61 (12.6%
increase); and the Senior Household Hazardous Waste Technician will move from G62 to G67 (12.6%
increase). These proposed adjustments will increase the salary ranges of the HHW classification series to
the same level as the Utility Worker/Maintenance Crew Member series as well as make the classifications
more competitive in the external market.
ALTERNATIVES/CONSIDERATIONS
Deny the adjustments or propose an alternative change.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS
If approved, the annual cost would be $53,864 and is summarized in Attachment 2.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Administration Committee reviewed this matter at it December 7, 2021 meeting and recommended
the staff recommendations.
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION
Approve the recommended 7.5 percent salary increase for the classification of HHW Technician I and a
12.6 percent increase for the classifications of HHW Technician I I and Senior HHW Technician.
Strategic Plan re-In
GOAL THREE: Fiscal Responsibility
Strategy 2—Ensure integrity and transparency in financial management
GOAL FOUR: Workforce Development
Strategy 1—Proactively plan for future operational staffing needs
ATTACHMENTS:
1. HHW Series Salary Survey
2. HHW Cost Sheet
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Attachment 1
Household Hazardous Waste Series Salary Survey - September 2021
Base Annual Salary
Agency Class Title (Actual Maximum)
Central San Household Hazardous Waste Technician 1 $85,030
Delta Diablo Household Hazardous Waste Technician 1 $103,535
Central San is -21.8% below
Base Annual Salary
Agency Class Title (Actual Maximum)
Central San Household Hazardous Waste Technician II $93,620
Delta Diablo Household Hazardous Waste Technician 11 $113,889
Central San is -21.7% below
Base Annual Salary
Agency Class Title (Actual Maximum)
Central San Senior Household Hazardous Waste Technician $108,014
Delta Diablo Household Hazardous Waste Technician 111 $125,279
Central San is -16% below
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Attachment 2
Cost Sheet
Class Current Annual Salary Current Grade Proposed Annual Salary Proposed Grade Difference w/benefit load* #of incumbents Total Cost
HHW Technician 1 $85,030 G52 $91,374 G55 $7,522 1 $7,522
HHW Technician II $93,620 G56 $105,456 G61 $14,034 1 $14,034
Senior HHW Technician $108,014 G62 $121,638 G67 $16,154 2 $32,308
$53,864
* using incremental benefit(pension and medicare)
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