For the purposes of this section of the County Code, "compensation
package" shall include wage and paid time off (PTO) benefits. The
following procedures shall be utilized when considering compensation
offers. Department heads may recommend a starting compensation package
to the Human Resources Director. The Human Resources Director may
approve any salary for newly hired employees up to Step 6 as a starting
rate. The Human Resources Director may authorize up to 18 PTO days
beyond the base PTO plan as part of a compensation package. Should
the request for salary and/or PTO days exceed Step 6 and/or 18 days,
the request must go to the Labor Relations Employee Services Committee
for consideration.
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The Labor Relations Employee Services Committee may authorize
any combination of salary and PTO placement available to the position
being filled.
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Any PTO granted on the date of hire, outside of the base PTO
plan, is not eligible for a PTO cash-out upon termination if the employee
is not employed for one year.
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The participation of the Human Resources Director/designee may
be waived by the Human Resources Director.
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