Committee approves sending Economic Support Quality Assurance Specialist job description to county board

Committee members reviewed a proposed Economic Support Quality Assurance Specialist job description shared across a consortium of eight counties and discussed pay and hiring logistics before approving the job and directing staff to forward it to the county board.

Staff explained the position would be funded by the state contract and is expected to be 100% reimbursed, covering salary, benefits and equipment. Pay ranges reviewed in the discussion were roughly $26 to $30 per hour depending on county and local pay scales. The presenter said the consortium had compared other counties' job descriptions and salary ranges to set the proposed starting rate.

A committee member identified in discussion as Becky moved to approve the job description and send it to the county board for approval; another member seconded the motion. The chair called for a voice vote; members indicated assent and the motion carried.

The committee discussed administrative steps required at the county board level for new positions and noted that new positions must be recorded for the county board and may require a two-thirds vote at the county board stage depending on local ordinance. Staff said the administrator had already reviewed the position and that the committee's action would forward the proposal for county board consideration.

Next steps: staff will post the position per county hiring procedures and propose backfill plans if an internal candidate fills the role. The committee did not specify a formal hiring start date and will return to the board process for final approval.