In Procedures

COUNTY OF SAN MATEO HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Inter-Departmental Correspondence DATE: April 2015 TO: All Supervisory and Management Employees FROM: Nicole McKay, Employee & Labor Relations Manager SUBJECT: Employee Relations Bulletin 8 Work-Out-Of-Class The MOUs and Ordinance Code provide that employees who are assigned work of a different classification having a higher rate of pay will be paid at the higher classification. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide guidance in making work-out-of-class assignments. It does not supersede MOU language. Employees are worked-out-of-class because there is a need to temporarily fill a vacant position due to attrition, leaves of absence, or vacation/sick leave on theRead More →

In FAQs

Generally, seniority does not play a role in determining who is transferred to a different position that is the same classification, however there are instances where it may depend on the specifics of the situation.  When geographic displacement (moving to another City) is a part of the transfer seniority is considered, along with other relevant criteria. It is important to be able to articulate your reasons for your decision. If you have questions about your specific situation, you should check with Employee Relations.Read More →

In Civil Service Rules

SECTION 1. METHODS: Department heads shall advise the Director in a timely manner of current and anticipated vacancies. The Director shall determine the methods to be used in recruitment. The Director may postpone, cancel, extend or otherwise modify the recruitment efforts as circumstances indicate. SECTION 2. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: In planning and conducting recruitments the Director and all other persons involved will give due consideration to the goals of the Equal Employment Opportunity Program. SECTION 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: A. Announcements for examinations shall be posted on line on the County’s official designated website or in the principal Human Resources Office of the County for the durationRead More →

In PDA 5. Salaries

Should the County determine that recruitment and retention of employees in the unit is directly impacted by salary and benefit levels outlined in this MOU, the County may at its sole discretion increase such salary and benefit levels after discussing such increases with PDA.Read More →