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The Imperial County Board of Supervisors approved a series of salary range adjustments for multiple entry-level classifications following a compensation analysis conducted by the Human Resources and Risk Management Department.
The board unanimously approved four key actions that will take effect beginning July 25, 2025: salary range increases for various entry-level positions; amendments to the 2025 Classification and Salary Administration Plan Table of Index; delegation of authority to the Deputy Director of Human Resources & Risk Management and the County Executive Officer to implement new appointment ranges and steps; and authorization for the Deputy Director to place existing employees into the updated ranges.
The approved changes affect positions including Assessment Technician, Building Maintenance Worker, Library Assistant, Mail Clerk, Grounds Maintenance Worker, Health Services Assistant, and others. These roles will now have adjusted salary ranges, offering employees enhanced opportunities for advancement based on merit increases.
“This proposal offers a fiscally responsible way to bring greater equity to our pay structure and retain vital entry-level staff,” said Brenda Olivas-Neujahr, Deputy Director of Human Resources and Risk Management.
The changes are expected to cost $99,137.82 for fiscal year 2025-2026. Approximately 66% of the cost ($65,314.08) will impact General Fund departments, while the remaining 34% ($33,823.74) will affect Non-General Fund departments. County departments are expected to absorb the increase through salary savings in their existing budgets.
The reclassification of Building Maintenance Worker I and II, as well as Senior Title Examiner, was included due to their direct linkage to the entry-level positions being adjusted.
In other items, the Board of Supervisors ratified two long-term agreements supporting the continued use and maintenance of the county’s Geographic Information System (GIS) through a collaborative effort with local agencies. The board approved a five-year renewal of its web hosting agreement with Nobel Systems, enabling the GeoViewer application to remain active through June 30, 2028. The agreement, totaling up to $246,400, will be shared among various regional GIS partners, with the County’s annual contribution set at $12,461.01.
The GeoViewer application allows users across agencies to easily search property ownership information, access interactive maps, and review scanned documents linked to geographic features. According to the Assessor’s Office, the system is essential for departments across the county to access real-time parcel and mapping data with minimal training. Nobel Systems has provided these services for over 20 years, offering consistent system upgrades and staff training. The agreement will not require additional General Fund allocations, as the county’s share will be covered by the existing GIS Mapping budget.
In a separate but related action, the board also approved the renewal of a five-year Data Service Agreement among Imperial County GIS members, aimed at maintaining accurate, centralized geographic information. The total cost of this agreement is not to exceed $63,923, with the county’s share set at $2,399.57 annually. The remaining cost will be distributed among participating agencies, including local cities, the Imperial Irrigation District, and the Heber Public Utility District.
The Assessor’s Office emphasized that these agreements are essential for sustaining the integrity of the county’s GIS Base Map, Assessment Roll database, and parcel mapping layers. By pooling resources and avoiding duplicate data systems, the agreement ensures cost efficiency while improving services to residents. The agreements were prepared in coordination with County Counsel and align with Imperial County’s long-term commitment to regional data collaboration.