Title
Resolution authorizing the approval of an additional budgeted position in the Veteran's Assistance Commission (VAC).
Staff Summary
* The VAC has requested authorization to add a full time, benefited Veterans Service Officer position to assist in processing the increasing number of claims filed by veterans within the County through the federal Veterans Administration. The VAC currently has two funded Veterans Service Officer positions.
* The creation of the additional position at the S4 paygrade will result in a $39,770 increase in annual wage expenditure, and an estimated $24,000 in health and welfare benefits.
* For the remainder of Fiscal year (FY) 2018 and going forward the VAC will fund the increase in expenditure through its existing departmental budget by eliminating the following expenses: $31,000 in ride services and $30,000 in food pantry service.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the superintendent of the Veteran's Assistance Commission has reviewed the workload of the Veteran's Assistance Commission; and
WHEREAS, as a result of this review, the superintendent of the Veteran's Assistance Commission has developed a recommendation to reassign existing budget dollars to the recommended Veterans Service Officer position so that claims processing can be performed in a timelier manner; and
WHEREAS, this position is recommended to enhance the County's ability to coordinate the efficient use of resources in order that the Veteran's Assistance Commission can perform its required functions. In addition, the new position will provide relief to the superintendent of the Veteran's Assistance Commission and allow more time for the coordination and public outreach; and
WHEREAS, the County Administrator has recommended that a new position be classified in pay grade S4; and
WHEREAS, the approval of this resolution will result in an increase in annual expenditure of $39,770 in wages for the creation of and additional Veterans Service Officer position; and
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