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Type: Deliberation

Department: PHSS - Public Health & Social Services

Directors' Update: Aug. 20, 2025

Business Meeting: Aug. 26, 2025

Summary:

Resolution to authorize placement of casual water lab Laboratory Technician on the current Lewis County Salary Grid (Grade 117 Step 5) for Non-Union Extra Help

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Resolution

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) established compensation for non-represented casual, or extra help, employees on the Lewis County Salary Schedule pursuant to Resolution 22-157; and

WHEREAS, that casual positions considered subject matter experts or highly technical or specialized may require pay above the casual classification pay scale; and

WHEREAS, Public Health & Social Services is requesting to offer a rate above the minimum because it is essential to attract and retain a qualified candidate who can quickly assume responsibility for lab operations, ensure continued compliance with regulatory standards, and continue to provide exceptional customer service; and

WHEREAS, the new technician will work 32 hours per week for the first two weeks of each month, equating to to 0.4 FTE.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Board of County Commissioners approves the placement of a casual water lab Laboratory Technician on the current Lewis County Salary Grid (Grade 117 Step 5) for Non-Union Extra Help.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 26th day of August, 2025.