To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Human Resources
Meeting Date: December 16, 2025
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Department Contact: |
Cherie Johnson |
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707-234-6600 |
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Department Contact: |
Brandy Dalzell |
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707-234-6600 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Adoption of Resolution Adopting the New Classification and Establishing the Salary Range of Welfare Fraud Specialist, $69,763.20 - $84,801.60/Annually; Welfare Fraud Investigator, $84,676.80 - $102,897.60/Annually; Adopt Title Change from Chief Welfare Investigator to Chief Welfare Fraud Investigator; Amend Position Allocation Table as Follows: Budget Unit 5010 (Social Services), Add 2.0 FTE Welfare Fraud Investigator; Add 1.0 FTE Welfare Fraud Specialist; Delete 3.0 FTE Welfare Investigator II, Position No. 3413, 3414 and 4324; Abolish Welfare Investigator I and Welfare Investigator II; Reclassify Incumbents
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Adopt Resolution adopting the new classification and establishing the salary range of Welfare Fraud Specialist, $69,763.20 - $84,801.60/annually; Welfare Fraud Investigator, $84,676.80 - $102,897.60/annually; adopt title change from Chief Welfare Investigator to Chief Welfare Fraud Investigator; amend Position Allocation Table as follows: budget unit 5010 (Social Services), add 2.0 FTE Welfare Fraud Investigator; add 1.0 FTE Welfare Fraud Specialist; delete 3.0 FTE Welfare Investigator II, position no. 3413, 3414 and 4324; abolish Welfare Investigator I and Welfare Investigator II; reclassify incumbents; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On June 24, 2025, the Board of Supervisors adopted the Master Position Allocation Table for the FY 2025-2026 Budget, Resolution Number 25-111.
Summary of Request:
The Human Resources Department is charged, as part of the overall maintenance of the classification and compensation plan, to evaluate current classifications, create new classifications (including appropriate salary levels), reclassify positions, examine requests for salary grade adjustments, analyze allocations, and make recommendations for additions, modifications, and corrections.
At the request of the Department of Social Services, Human Resources conducted a review of the Welfare Investigator series to ensure classifications, duties, and organizational structure align with the operational needs of the department.
As part of this review, the classification of Chief Welfare Investigator has been retitled to Chief Welfare Fraud Investigator and fully updated. The revisions include formatting updates, modernization of language, and clarification of essential duties, responsibilities, minimum qualifications, and knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs). These updates ensure the classification accurately represents the work being performed and aligns with current professional standards.
During the analysis, it was determined that a new classification of Welfare Fraud Investigator is necessary to maintain the critical peace officer functions of the unit, including the exercise of powers of arrest and the use of firearms. This new classification will replace the existing Welfare Investigator II classification.
Additionally, the review identified the need for a non-sworn classification to perform investigative and administrative duties in support of fraud detection and prevention efforts. The proposed Welfare Fraud Specialist classification will provide this support, assisting sworn investigators with casework and other duties related to the investigation of suspected fraud in public assistance programs.
During its November 19, 2025, meeting, the Civil Service Commission approved two (2) new classifications, Welfare Fraud Investigator and Welfare Fraud Specialist. The Commission also approved the title change and modifications for the existing Chief Welfare Investigator to Chief Welfare Fraud Investigator and the abolishment of the Welfare Investigator I and Welfare Investigator II classifications. Additionally, the Commission approved the reclassification of incumbent(s).
The fiscal impact shown below for the year is calculated at Step 5 and includes the costs of benefits. The annual recurring cost shown below is calculated at Step 5 and includes the cost of benefits.
The County has fulfilled its obligation under Myers-Milias Brown Act (MMBA) with the affected bargaining unit.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not adopt recommendation and direct staff.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: Budget Unit 5010 |
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current f/y cost: $150,823 Savings (includes cost of benefits) |
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budget clarification: Overall savings to budget; department to work with fiscal. |
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annual recurring cost: $150,823 Savings (includes cost of benefits) |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): No |
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revenue agreement: N/A |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes
CEO Liaison: Executive Office
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Item Status |
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Date: Date Executed |
Executed Item Type: item |
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