Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michelle Kuka, Interim Human Resources Director
Subject: Recommended Revision to the Master Salary Resolution
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to Master Salary Resolution 081316 to delete seven positions, add eight positions, reclassify two positions, and set salary range of one classification; and accept the updated report of biweekly salaries by classification.
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BACKGROUND:
On June 24, 2025, this Board adopted Master Salary Resolution 081316, which specifies the number of and provides compensation and benefits for persons employed by the County of San Mateo, sets appropriate rules and regulations, and repeals all inconsistent ordinances and resolutions. Throughout the year, the salary resolution is amended from time to time to meet the needs of the County.
DISCUSSION:
The salary resolution changes herein represent the:
• deletion of seven positions;
• addition of eight positions;
• reclassification of two positions; and
• setting of the salary range of one classification.
These amendments to the resolution have been reviewed and approved by the County Attorney’s Office as to form. The specific actions are discussed in detail below.
12000 COUNTY EXECUTIVE
Action: Set salary range of N043, Visual Media Production Specialist at $56.36 - $70.46 per hour.
Explanation: This action establishes the salary range of this newly updated classification to $56.36 - $70.46 per hour. Since this is only a salary setting item and since there is currently no position allocated to this classification this action has no associated impact on salaries and benefits or on position count.
14000 CONTROLLER’S OFFICE
Action: Delete: One E030S, Accountant Series
Biweekly Salary: $3,037.60 - $4,440.00
Add: One E018, Property Tax Specialist
Biweekly Salary: same as above
Explanation: This is the deletion of one vacant Accountant position and the addition of one Property Tax Specialist position to align the role with the department’s operational needs related to property tax duties. There is no cost impact and there is no change in the total number of authorized positions.
17000 HUMAN RESOURCES
Action: Add: One D181S, Management Analyst Series
Biweekly Salary: $4,031.20 - $5,831.20
Explanation: This is the addition of one Management Analyst Series to support operational needs in the Risk Management Division. This action represents an actual salary and benefits cost of $19,330. The total number of authorized positions is increased by one.
30000 SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Action: Reclassify: One B067, Fiscal Office Specialist - Unclassified
Biweekly Salary: $2,728.00 - $3,408.80
To: One B016, Administrative Secretary III - Unclassified
Biweekly Salary: $3,072.00 - $3,836.80
Explanation: This is the reclassification of a filled Fiscal Office Specialist - Unclassified to Administrative Secretary III - Unclassified based on the recommendation from a recent review of the position. This action represents an approximate monthly salary and benefits cost of $1,419. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions.
32000 PROBATION DEPARTMENT
Action: Delete: One E350, Fiscal Office Specialist
Biweekly Salary: $2,728.00 - $3,408.80
Add: One E030S, Accountant Series
Biweekly Salary: $3,037.60 - $4,440.00
Explanation: This is the deletion of one vacant Fiscal Office Specialist position and the addition of one Accountant Series position to reflect its higher-level financial responsibilities, which exceed clerical support functions. This action represents an approximate monthly salary and benefits cost of $3,418. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions.
40000 SUSTAINABILITY DEPARTMENT
Action: Delete: One J083S, Resources Conservation Specialist Series
Biweekly Salary: $3,576.00 - $4,472.00
Explanation: This action deletes one Resource Conservation Specialist Series and moves it to 4060B, Solid Waste Management. This action represents an approximate monthly salary and benefits savings of $14,825. The total number of authorized positions is decreased by one position.
4060B SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Action: Add: One J083S, Resources Conservation Specialist Series
Biweekly Salary: $3,576.00 - $4,472.00
Explanation: This action adds one Resources Conservation Specialist Series position which is being transferred from 4000B Sustainability Department. This action represents an approximate monthly salary and benefits cost of $14,825. The total number of authorized positions is increased by one position.
45100 PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
Action: Delete: One V234, Senior Information Technology Analyst
Biweekly Salary: $4,980.00 - $6,225.60
Add: One V240, Information Technology Supervisor-Exempt
Biweekly Salary: $5,351.20 - $6,688.00
Explanation: This is the deletion of one vacant Senior Information Technology Analyst position and the addition of one Information Technology Supervisor-Exempt position. The restructuring of the Business Systems Services team, to include the addition of a supervisor, is intended to strengthen support for staff, provide more consistent day-to-day guidance, and enhance overall team effectiveness. This action represents an approximate monthly salary and benefits cost of $1,533. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions.
55500 PUBLIC HEALTH, POLICY AND PLANNING
Action: Reclassify: One position of D105, Communications Officer
Biweekly Salary: $5,402.40 - $6,750.40
To: One position of D033, Health Services Manager II
Biweekly Salary: $5,956.80 - $7,445.60
Explanation: This is the reclassification of one filled Communication Officer to Health Services Manager II as recommended by a recently completed classification study of the position. This action represents an approximate monthly salary and benefits cost of $2,305. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions.
59000 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Action: Delete: One J041, Lead Environmental Health Technician
Biweekly Salary: $3,268.80 - $4,082.40
Add: One J039S, Environmental Health Technician Series
Biweekly Salary: $2,916.00 - $3,850.40
Explanation: This is the deletion of one vacant Lead Environmental Health Technician position and addition of one Environmental Health Technician II position. This change aligns staffing with the division's current operational needs, including support for fieldwork, administrative processing, and customer service activities. This action represents an approximate monthly salary and benefits savings of $769. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions.
61000 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND RECOVERY SERVICES (BHRS)
Action: Delete: One G115S, Peer Support Worker/Specialist Series
Biweekly Salary: $2,312.00 - $3,508.00
Add: One G035S, Mental Health Case Worker Series (Psychiatric Social Worker Series)
Biweekly Salary: $3,842.40 - $5,403.20
Explanation: This is the deletion of one vacant Peer Support Specialist Series position and addition of one Psychiatric Social Worker Series position to strengthen the department’s ability to maintain state and federal alignment, uphold clinical integrity, and provide effective oversight. This action represents an approximate monthly salary and benefits cost of $6,283. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions.
66000 SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER
Action: Delete: One G226S, Community Program Specialist Series
Biweekly Salary: $3,081.60 - $4,316.00
Add: One G095, Social Work Supervisor
Biweekly Salary: $4,636.80 - $5,796.00
Explanation: This is the deletion of one vacant Community Program Specialist Series position and addition of one Social Work Supervisor position. The latter position is better aligned to manage complex social cases and connect with community programs to discharge patients more efficiently. This action represents an approximate monthly salary and benefits cost of $4,906. There is no change in the total number of authorized positions.
Financial Impact on County’s Retirement System
Government Code Section 31515.5 requires the County to provide the estimated financial impact that proposed benefit changes or salary increases for current employees would have on the funding status of SamCERA‘s retirement fund, the County’s retirement system.
As reflected in the attached letter from SamCERA’s actuary, Milliman, the assumed annual salary increases of affected current employees, increases the Actuarial Accrued Liability (AAL) by approximately $28,000. While the Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability (UAAL) of SamCERA will be higher by this amount, the funded ratio, rounded to the nearest one basis point, will be unchanged.
FISCAL IMPACT:
These actions represent an estimated monthly salary and benefits cost of $38,425 or an annual cost estimate of $461,098.