AFSCME: EXHIBIT G: Planning Unit

1. Notice of Reassignment: Departmental management shall discuss with employees proposed reassignments from one division to another, including workload transition, and shall advise employees of impending reassignments prior to the general release of such information, unless the absence of the employee makes this impossible.
2. Registration Fees.  The County agrees to provide reimbursement of professional registration fees for employees in the classification of Capital Projects Manager.
3. Professional Societies and Associations.  For employees in the classification of Capital Projects Manager, the County agrees to provide payment on a reimbursement basis up to a maximum of Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250) per calendar year for payment of the annual dues for a maximum of three (3) professional societies and/or associations. Such professional societies and/or associations shall not have, as one of their principal purposes, the representation of individuals in matters concerning wages, hours or other terms and conditions of employment. The organizations which the employee wishes to join shall be selected by the employee.  Reimbursement shall be subject to participation by the employee in said societies and/or associations, and written approval of the department head or his/her designated representative.

For employees in the classification of Planner, the County agrees to provide payment on a reimbursement basis for payment of annual membership dues for the American Planning Association (APA).

• Educational Leave:  For employees in the classification of Capital Projects Manager, the County agrees to provide one (1) day (eight (8) hours) of educational leave per fiscal year.
• Major Project Coordination Premium Pay: Capital Projects Manager II assigned in writing, to perform project management and coordination for a major capital project with a budget in excess of forty million dollars ($40M), and/or which requires a level of complexity that exceeds Capital Project Manager II project assignments, as determined by the department or unit head, shall receive premium pay.  The premium pay will be  ten percent (10%) of the Capital Projects Manager II’s applicable salary, in addition to all other compensation.  The premium pay will last for the duration of the employee’s assignment to perform project management and coordination for the major capital project. Awarding of such allowance must accompany a letter to employee detailing the duration and specifics of the assignment.
• Planner Assignment Premium Pay: Planners performing the duties of Bayside Design Review Officer, Coastside Design Review Officer, Zoning Hearing Officer, or a duty of equivalent responsibility as determined by the Community Development Director, shall be eligible to receive premium pay of ten percent (10%) in addition to all other compensation. The decision to pay the differential shall be based upon a determination by the Community Development Director that the assigned Planner is performing all aspects of these and other assigned duties at a competent or exceptional level.
• American Planning Association (APA) National Conference: Upon request from an employee in the classification of Planner, the Planning and Building Department will pay conference registration fees for the employee to attend the APA National Conference (or another professional conference if requested and approved by the Community Development Director, not to exceed attendance at one conference per year per Planner). Attendance at this conference is considered optional unless otherwise directed by the Department.

In the event that more than one Planner wishes to attend the same conference, Supervisors and Planners shall work together to ensure adequate coverage for the Department.

In the event of optional conference attendance, the employee shall be responsible for the cost of travel expenses. The Community Development Director may consider covering the cost of travel expenses on a case by case basis based on Department business needs, in accordance with the County Travel Policy.

• Structural Engineering Certification: Effective the first full pay period following Board of Supervisors’ approval of a successor MOU in 2022, Building Plan Specialists who maintain a current Structural Engineering Certification will receive a one-step (5.74%) salary differential.