In FAQs

Generally, pay is negotiated by the labor unions and in the MOUs. You should recommend that they speak with their union representative about negotiating a new pay scale for the position the next time the MOU is negotiated.  If the employee is asking to advance to the next step within their classification range, you should advise the employee that they will be eligible for a merit increase at their next review period, which should be every 2080 hours (12 months if full-time). If there are special circumstances such as a special merit, consult with Human Resources.Read More →

In PDA 5. Salaries

When an employee is promoted from a position in one class to a position in a higher class, and at the time of promotion is receiving a base salary equal to, or greater than the minimum base rate for the higher class, that employee shall be entitled to the next step in the salary schedule of the higher class which is at least one step above the rate they have been receiving except that the next step shall not exceed the maximum salary of the higher class. If an employee is demoted, voluntarily or otherwise, that employee’s compensation shall be adjusted to the salary prescribedRead More →

In PDA 5. Salaries

Permanent and probationary employees in regular established positions shall be considered on their salary anniversary date for advancement to the next step in the salary schedule for their classes as follows. A step shall be defined as 5.74% and all references to a “step” in this agreement are understood to equate to 5.74%. All increases shall be effective at the beginning of the next full pay period. A. After completion of one thousand forty (1040) regular hours satisfactory service in Step A of the salary schedule, and upon recommendation of the appointing authority, the employee shall be advanced to the next higher step in theRead More →

In PDA 5. Salaries

Except as herein otherwise provided, the entrance salary for employees entering County service shall be the minimum salary for the class to which appointed.  When warranted, the Human Resources Director, with the department head’s recommendation, may approve an entrance salary, which is more than the minimum salary. The Director’s decision shall be final.  Such a salary may not be more than the maximum salary for the class to which the employee is appointed unless such salary is designated as a Y rate by the Board of Supervisors.Read More →

In PDA 5. Salaries

The salary ranges for all employees represented by PDA will be as set forth in the Exhibits which are attached hereto and made a part hereof. The rates of pay set forth in the Exhibits represent the standard biweekly rate of pay for full-time employment, unless the schedule specifically indicates otherwise and represent the total com­pensation due employees, except for overtime compensation and other benefits specifically provided for by the Board of Supervisors or by this MOU. The rates of pay in the Exhibits do not include reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses for traveling, subsistence, and general expenses authorized and incurred incident to CountyRead More →

In DSA-Sworn Safety

When an employee is promoted from a position in one class to a position in a higher class and at the time of promotion is receiving a base salary equal to or greater than the minimum base rate for the higher class, they shall be entitled to the next step in the salary schedule of the higher class which is at least one step above the rate they have been receiving, except that the next step shall not exceed the maximum salary of the higher class. When an employee is demoted, voluntarily or otherwise, that employee’s compensation shall be adjusted to the salary prescribed forRead More →