Mobile County Merit System The Personnel Board for Mobile County
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Mobile County Merit System The Personnel Board for Mobile County
The Personnel Board for Mobile County, Alabama Mobile County Merit System May 15, 2008 Supervisory Committee of the Mobile County Personnel Board Mobile, Alabama Dear Members: As Chairman of the Personnel Board it is a pleasure to submit on behalf of the entire Board the 68th Annual Report of the Mobile County Merit System as prepared by its Director and staff. The Personnel Department along with your support undertook an important project, a Comprehensive Job Classification and Salary Survey. This project has been one of major significance for the Merit System, the first of this magnitude since 1991. The proactive implementation thus far is a very positive step for current and future employees of the system. Our region is projected to see significant change over the next several years. With this change, predictions of enormous employment opportunities are abound. It is imperative that our collective efforts are focused on continuous improvement. Your continued support as always is sincerely appreciated. Service to all our constituents continues to be our focus. We ask that you constantly engage with us as we work to improve our Merit System. Respectfully submitted, THE PERSONNEL BOARD FOR MOBILE COUNTY, ALABAMA Sydney G. Raine Chairman IN MEMORIAM Our prayers are for those who God has called to be with Him MOBILE COUNTY Robert G. Begeman, Jr. Highway Maint. Equipment Operator II Road & Bridge Department James C. Bolen Architect Engineering Department Nina K. Lambert Corrections Officer Sheriff's Department Audrey P. Sills Office Assistant I Revenue Commission CITY OF MOBILE Willie L. Bright Body/Paint Mechanic Municipal Garage Samuel W. Downing Fire Service Captain Fire-Rescue Department Georgia M. Glover Community Resource Officer Police Department Leroy Jones Crew Chief Public Works Department MOBILE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Carolyn A. Henderson Public Health Aide SARALAND WATER AND SEWER SERVICE Linda J. Marcantel Office Assistant I SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE MOBILE COUNTY PERSONNEL BOARD Honorable Charles A. Graddick, Chairman Honorable Charles N. McKnight Honorable Don Davis Honorable Stephen Nodine Honorable Samuel M. Cochran Honorable Marilyn E. Wood Honorable Carol R. Norris Honorable Samuel L. Jones Honorable Ronald K. Davis Honorable Jim Trout Honorable Ken Williams Honorable Stanley Wright Honorable Michael Waltman Honorable William Bush Honorable Donald Nelson Honorable Cleon Bolden Honorable Henry Barnes Honorable Glenda Morgan Honorable Bryan Lee Honorable Thomas Menton Presiding Judge, Circuit Court Presiding Judge, District Court Judge of Probate President, Mobile County Commission Sheriff of Mobile County Mobile County Revenue Commissioner Mobile County License Commissioner Mayor, City of Mobile Mayor, City of Prichard Mayor, City of Chickasaw Mayor, City of Saraland Mayor, City of Bayou La Batre Mayor, City of Citronelle Mayor, City of Satsuma Mayor, Town of Creola Mayor, Town of Mount Vernon President, Mobile County Municipal Association Representative, Mobile County Merit System Employees Association Representative, Mobile County Professional Firefighters Representative, Mobile County Professional Law Enforcement Officers THE PERSONNEL BOARD Terms expire on dates shown Mr. Sydney G. Raine Mr. William M. Bridges Mr. A. Earl Broadus Ms. Annie S. Galloway Ms. Irene W. Ware Chairman Vice-Chairman Member #4 Member #2 Member #5 September 15, 2012 September 15, 2011 September 15, 2008 September 15, 2009 September 15, 2010 PERSONNEL BOARD MEMBERS 1939 to 2008 S. C. Phillips N. D. Cunningham P. B. Hamilton Reid White Goldsby E. Ashton Hill W. J. O’Leary, S.J. Fred Arn J. E. Patterson Lon B. Moreland J. G. Scott Marvin Mostellar Dr. C. A. Lightcap Price L. Mitchell M. H. Radney Ralph Richards Richard M. Stevenson Aldon L. Smith Morris Berger Charles C. Vaughan Donald C. Smith Wayman R. F. Grant Edith C. Vaughan James A. McCullough Milton D. Joyner, Jr. Iziah Kidd Robert C. York H. Conrad Freeman James A. McPherson Ernest A. Rouse James K. Huffstutler Willie Nobles Gary Cooper Sydney G. Raine A. Earl Broadus J. Edwin Rehm Malcon B. Pierce Annie S. Galloway Irene W. Ware Gary E. Smallwood William M. Bridges October 9, 1939 October 9, 1939 October 9, 1939 March 1, 1942 October 9, 1943 April 11, 1944 October 9, 1945 October 13, 1947 October 9, 1949 September 15, 1953 January 28, 1954 September 15, 1955 September 15, 1957 September 15, 1961 January 1, 1964 March 16, 1964 September 15, 1967 August 15, 1968 September 15, 1971 September 1, 1975 September 15, 1976 September 15, 1976 March 1, 1977 April 5, 1977 January 4, 1978 January 24, 1978 January 24, 1978 January 24, 1978 March 6, 1979 September 15, 1979 December 30, 1982 November 17, 1983 August 7, 1984 September 15, 1988 September 15, 1989 September 15, 1992 September 15, 1994 December 14, 2000 September 15, 2002 September 15, 2007 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to March 1, 1942 October 9, 1943 April 11, 1944 October 9, 1947 October 9, 1949 October 9, 1945+ January 28, 1954 September 15, 1953 September 15, 1955 March 15, 1964 September 15, 1957 September 15, 1961 January 9, 1978 December 31, 1963 September 15, 1967 September 15, 1971 July 22, 1968 August 31, 1975 March 1, 1977 September 15, 1979 March 7, 1977 September 15, 1988 January 6, 1978 December 27, 1977 January 10, 1978 March 5, 1979 November 1, 1983 September 15, 1992 November 30, 1982 September 15, 1989 November 21, 2000 June 29, 1984 Present Present September 15, 1994 September 15, 2002 Present Present September 15, 2007 Present PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT STAFF Donald Dees James Brandyburg Arthur Madden James Hanson Donna Foster Dotty Armour Simon Ndongo Robert Downing Pam Sasser Beth Parker Angela Brown Kathy Deckbar Gloria Reed Maureen McDermott Elna McDonald Melissa Smith Kathleen Smith Dessie McCree Brenda Gordon Cody Oliver Patricia Carter Diane Crenshaw Charlotte Elliott Betty Gardner Delma Miles Joan Brutkiewicz Aaron Ford Peggy Hunter Regina Inge Stephanie Lee Nikki McGlasker Carolyn Morrissette Jaudine Schellinger Edith Weems Nick Britt Personnel Director Attorney Assistant Attorney Assistant Personnel Director Training Officer Information Systems Manager Accountant I Programmer/Analyst II Programmer/Analyst II Computer Operator II Personnel Analyst II Personnel Analyst II Personnel Analyst II Personnel Analyst I Executive Coordinator Secretary III Secretary I Training Assistant Personnel Assessment Specialist Examination Developer Office Assistant II Office Assistant II Office Assistant II Office Assistant II Office Assistant II Office Assistant I Office Assistant I Office Assistant I Office Assistant I Office Assistant I Office Assistant I Office Assistant I Office Assistant I Office Assistant I Utility Worker JURISDICTIONS SERVED BY THE MOBILE COUNTY PERSONNEL BOARD Mobile County City of Mobile City of Prichard City of Chickasaw City of Saraland City of Bayou La Batre City of Citronelle City of Satsuma Town of Creola Town of Mount Vernon Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners of the City of Mobile Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners of the City of Saraland Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Prichard Utilities Board of the City of Bayou La Batre Utilities Board of the City of Chickasaw Satsuma Water and Sewer Board Mobile County Legislative Delegation Mobile County Health Department Mobile County Emergency Management Agency Mobile County Racing Commission Mobile Housing Board Mobile Public Library PENSIONED Anyone who has given of his time and effort in the service of our local government over a period of time sufficient to earn retirement must have necessarily contributed to the growth and welfare of the community. Therefore, may you enjoy peace and happiness in your retirement, secure in the knowledge of our praise for a “job well done”. MOBILE COUNTY Robert J. Albach Sherry G. Allison Ruth E. Balentine E. Melinda Bounds Betty J. Brown Frances H. Burke Robert L. Burnett Isaiah Davis Ann M. Debrule Shirley L. Eaton Scott Eubanks Kenneth P. Glover Annie L. Grannum Gary B. Hazelton Alan L. Jernigan Weldon D. Jimmerson, Sr. Mary L. Kinn Deborah P. Lagman Karen T. Montee Vernon L. Montgomery Ezekiel Nathan, Jr. Thomas W. Neal Brenda C. Nettles Annette B. Roberts Samuel Robinson, Jr. Willie L. Smith Nancy C. Stanton Charles L. Street Lollie F. Stutts Ann P. Teem Victoria L. Turner Grady E. Waltman Howard E. Waters Margie R. Wilkerson Abram L. Williams Sheriff's Sergeant License Operations Administrator Office Assistant II Corrections Lieutenant Public Safety Dispatcher II Office Assistant III Highway Maint. Equip. Operator III Building Maintenance Supervisor Fiscal Services Manager Central Control Specialist Deputy Sheriff I GIS Analyst II Public Service Worker I Superintendent of Detention Corrections Sergeant Maintenance Mechanic School Traffic Officer Manager-Systems & Programming Field Auditor Highway Maint. Equip. Operator II Auto Service Worker II Chief Building Inspector Sheriff's Sergeant Register's Reporter Animal Control Officer II Corrections Captain Office Assistant III Highway Maint. Equip. Operator III Tax Auditor I Fiscal Officer I Telecommunications Sys. Coord. Highway Maint. Equip. Operator II Deputy Sheriff I Highway Maint. Equip. Operator I Corrections Corporal Sheriff's Department License Commission Revenue Commission Sheriff's Department Sheriff's Department Sheriff's Department Road & Bridge Camp II Building Maintenance Sheriff's Department Sheriff's Department Sheriff's Department Engineering Chickasabogue Park Strickland Youth Center Sheriff's Department Building Maintenance Sheriff's Department Probate Court License Commission Road & Bridge Camp II Equipment Inspection Sheriff's Department Strickland Youth Center Animal Control Sheriff's Department Revenue Commission Construction Revenue Commission Engineering County Commission Road & Bridge Camp II Sheriff's Department Road & Bridge Camp III Sheriff's Department CITY OF MOBILE Jerald T. Allen Clyde L. Anderson Charles R. Austin Peggy Y. Beadnell Thomas E. Beech Virginia P. Bettis Sandra M. Bettner Carl L. Broadhead Donzell L. Brown Robert D. Brown Fred Bryant Marienia B. Burage Samuel H. Clark, III Joseph P. Dowling Joseph R. Drews Ronald E. Dyal James A. Embry Robert B. English William R. Fassbender Mark J. Fox William J. Glisson Sheila J. Grimsley Walter F. Grissett John E. Groves, Jr. William D. Harlan Bennett K. Howard Mark E. Hyde Mitchell R. Jackson Lawrence H. Jernigan Robert Jones Russell D. Lindsey Michael J. Lovitte Grady Manassa Thomas S. Mathurin John S. McLain Ronald E. Mullenax James Murray William E. Noel Victor G. O'Shea Robert Ogletree Ivy S. Parden Charles E. Parmar Dolores P. Pridgen Field Auditor Firefighter Crew Chief Office Manager Plumber Communications Officer Office Assistant II Chief Building Inspector Public Service Supervisor I Fire Service Driver Equipment Operator II Communication Center Specialist I Fire Service Driver Fire Service Inspector Police Sergeant Police Corporal Fire Service Driver Police Corporal Animal Shelter Supervisor Firefighter Fire Service District Chief Office Assistant II Municipal Court Officer Field Auditor Fire Service Driver Fire Service Captain Electrical Superintendent Office & Field Coordinator Police Corporal Communication Center Specialist I Public Service Worker I Firefighter Equipment Operator III Equipment Operator II Police Captain Fire Service Driver Equipment Operator II Police Lieutenant Police Corporal Fire Service Driver Fire Service Driver Deputy Fire Service Chief Office Assistant II Revenue Fire-Rescue Public Works Legal Mechanical Systems Fire-Rescue Municipal Court Urban Development Public Works Fire-Rescue Public Works Public Works Fire-Rescue Fire-Rescue Police Police Fire-Rescue Police Animal Shelter Fire-Rescue Fire-Rescue Police Municipal Court Revenue Fire-Rescue Fire-Rescue Electrical Public Works Police Information Technology Public Works Fire-Rescue Public Works Public Works Police Fire-Rescue Public Works Police Police Fire-Rescue Fire-Rescue Fire-Rescue City Clerk's Office Vertis Pugh, Jr. Ursell A. Raine Christine M. Robinson Tammie S. Robinson John B. Rose Wesley K. Sansing Melvin D. Scarbrough Neal E. Schafer Etta M. Sciple Charles E. Simmons, Jr. Juanita C. Sims Patricia A. Smith Patricia Y. Smith Charles B. Steadman, Jr. Laurel A. Stewart Lyle B. Stokley Frances Stubbs John T. Tatum Mark J. Trenier Fire Service Captain Employee Benefits Manager Office Assistant I Office Assistant II Firefighter Police Lieutenant Police Officer I Community Resource Supervisor Secretary II Police Corporal Communication Center Specialist I Chief Clerk–Police Records Office Assistant I Public Safety Dispatcher II Revenue Examiner Fire Service Captain Office Assistant III Welder Supervisor Fire Service Marshal Fire-Rescue Human Resources Revenue Urban Development Fire-Rescue Police Police Police Urban Development Police Police Police Police Police Revenue Fire-Rescue Municipal Court Municipal Garage Fire-Rescue Fire Service District Chief School Traffic Officer Communications Officer Fire Police Police Firefighter-Driver Crew Chief Police & Fire Maintenance CITY OF PRICHARD David Anders Delores T. Lawson Sandra J. Turner CITY OF CHICKASAW Larry W. Pocase Jimmie L. Richardson MOBILE AREA WATER & SEWER SYSTEM Carolyn G. Butler Robert A. Hannah Albert O. Howze, III Brian K. Lind David M. Lucas Melvin J. Mallett, Jr. Janet F. Nicholls Tim G. Smith Glynnis Y. Vaughn Billy G. Warren Utility Clerk Lift Station Mechanic Supervisor Public Service Supervisor II Treatment Plant Operator II Treatment Plant Operator II Treatment Plant Operator II Buyer II Treatment Plant Operator II Office Assistant III Public Service Worker II MOBILE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Ina A. Davis Linda L. Graham Wanda C. Jones Charles M. Shirk Elizabeth C. Smith Eunice K. Willis Patricia L. Zink Nutrition Associate Nutritionist I Office Assistant I Public Health Engineer II Public Health Nurse II Office Assistant II Secretary I MOBILE HOUSING BOARD Grover M. Blackwell, Jr. William C. Bratton Doris B. Dortch Ronald Foster Sammuel Perkins Robert Tipp Charles O. Williams Ernest N. Williams Public Service Worker I Maintenance Mechanic Housing Technician Rehabilitation Specialist Painter Maintenance Mechanic Project Housing/Building Maintenance Supervisor Building Inspector I MOBILE PUBLIC LIBRARY Marcia A. Biggs Jacquelyn H. Chestang Judith M. Walton Velma M. White Office Assistant I Office Assistant I Librarian III Librarian II Chairman and Members The Personnel Board for Mobile, County, Alabama Dear Members: 2007 in reflection is one of significant progress highlighted by our focus to continuously improve and enhance our responsiveness. The Personnel Department along with the participation and support of all jurisdictions undertook a major project, "A Job Classification and Salary Survey for Mobile County”, the first of its type since 1991. The project provided an analysis of the competitiveness of the salaries within the merit system based on a market study. I am pleased to report the acceptance and adoption of the market based study has been widespread. With the prospect of significant growth in our region over the next several years, significant effort has been placed on adjusting salaries to meet the needs of an expanding and competitive labor force. This is a significant and progressive step for our merit system. As we move forward, the Personnel Department, we will turn its focus internally as we look at technology upgrades to increase our efficiency and decrease our cycle time. I am pleased to report there has been a significant increase of activity within our Department. We have experienced a 30% increase in the number of applicants this year {5,734 to 7,464}. This is a very positive sign and a reversal of the decline seen in 2006. There were 287 more examinations (open competitive, promotion) processed in 2007 for a total of 1,280 compared to 993 in 2006, a 31% increase. Additionally, there were 340 more tests (written, oral, appraisal, demonstration) administered in 2007 for a total of 1,532 compared to 1,192 in 2006, a 29% increase. Additional areas of positive results: • An increase in the number of successful applicants – 3,793 versus 2,985 (27% increase) • An increase in merit system appointments – 1,138 versus 1,070 (6% increase) • An increase in the number granted veteran’s preference – 264 versus 200 (32% increase) -1- I now invite you to read further for a recap of this past year’s activities. PERSONNEL BOARD At the annual meeting of the Supervisory Committee held June 12, 2007, the Committee elected Mr. Sydney Raine as Board Member One to represent Personnel Board District One and Mr. William Bridges as Member Three to represent Personnel Board District Three. On April 3, 2007, at the regular meeting of the Board, Mr. Earl Broadus was elected by the Board as its Chairman and Mr. Sydney Raine was elected Vice-Chairman. Further, at the Personnel Board's regular meeting on April 1, 2008, Mr. Sydney Raine was elected Chairman and Mr. William Bridges was elected Vice-Chairman. The Board held 12 regular meetings and 15 special meetings during 2007, including 22 meetings at which public hearings were held, for a total of 27 meetings. The Board also held 27 public hearings on disciplinary matters. HEARINGS ON APPEALS During the year 2007 the Board held eight hearings on appeals from dismissal. The Appointing Authority was upheld completely in six cases and one dismissal was modified to a suspension. One evidentiary hearing was held which concerned an appeal from dismissal filed by an employee who had criminal charges pending; therefore, the hearing was continued until the criminal charges are resolved. The Board rendered two orders that carried dissenting opinions. Five of the Board’s decisions were appealed to Circuit Court. There were thirteen suspension hearings held by the Board. The Appointing Authority was upheld completely in five cases and three appeals were settled during the hearings. In four cases the length of the suspensions was altered and one appeal was withdrawn after the hearing convened. -2- The Board convened a hearing that involved both an appeal from suspension and appeal from dismissal for one employee; however, the Board dismissed the appeals for want of prosecution. Two hearings were held concerning appeals from demotion in which both demotions were altered to suspensions and the employees were reinstated to their positions. The Board held three hearings that were appeals to step three of the grievance procedure filed by the employees. In two cases the Appointing Authorities were upheld and in one case the grievance was settled during the hearing. GRIEVANCES During the year 2007 there were thirty six grievances filed. A total of twenty nine were settled at the first step hearing. Of the seven grievances that were taken to the second step hearing, the grievant prevailed in one case and six were upheld in favor of the department. Of these grievances three were processed to the third step before the Personnel Board. A breakdown of grievances filed is as follows: 10 7 9 7 3 service rating working conditions harassment disciplinary letter discrimination The following is a list of jurisdictions where grievances were filed: 21 10 3 1 1 City of Mobile Mobile County Mobile Area Water and Sewer System Mobile Housing Board City of Prichard LEGAL Listed below is a summary of all court cases filed or continuing in 2007. The Attorney and Assistant Attorney for the Board also rendered legal opinions on the application of laws, rules and -3- regulations, and conducted hearings on appeals from dismissal, demotion, suspension, and grievances. GEORGIA McCANN V. MOBILE COUNTY PERSONNEL BOARD, JACK TILLMAN, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS SHERIFF OF MOBILE COUNTY, MICHAEL HALEY, INDIVIDUALLY AND IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY OF WARDEN OF THE MOBILE COUNTY JAIL, DAVID TURNER, INDIVDUALLY AND IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS DEPUTY WARDEN, MELISSA BOUNDS, INDIVIDUALLY AND IN HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS CORRECTIONS LIEUTENANT, United States District Court Case No. 05-CV-00364-WS-B. In this civil action, plaintiff Georgia McCann contends that she has been a victim of racial discrimination, subjected to a hostile environment, and also retaliated against in her employment as a Corrections Officer with the Mobile County Sheriff’s Department. McCann further contends that she has been denied promotions in the Sheriff’s Department. McCann has been employed in excess of twelve (12) years as a Corrections Officer with the Sheriff’s Department. In July 2004, McCann was suspended for ten (10) days by her employer, the Mobile County Sheriff’s Department, for conduct unbecoming an employee in the public service. appealed that decision to the Mobile County Personnel Board. McCann After a full and complete evidentiary hearing, where McCann was represented by counsel, the Personnel Board increased her suspension from ten (10) to fifteen (15) days. Under Personnel Board Rule 14.7, the Board has the power to rescind, modify, alter or affirm any penalty imposed by an Appointing Authority, such as the Sheriff of Mobile County, or it may impose an additional or different penalty as may be warranted by the evidence adduced at the hearing. The action of the Board in increasing or imposing additional discipline on Plaintiff McCann was not in any way based upon her race or any other impermissible or illegal factor. It was strictly based upon the evidence presented to the Board at the evidentiary hearing. Any complaints by McCann that the Board’s selection procedures discriminated against her are without foundation. Those procedures fully comply with all appropriate Federal laws and regulations including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. §2000e. et seq. and 42 U.S.C. §1981. Furthermore, those testing procedures did not violate any of -4- McCann’s constitutional rights as may be asserted under 42 U.S.C. §1983. Simply put, the Board’s selection process does not discriminate against any applicants, including McCann, on the basis of their race, sex, or national origin. Finally, the Personnel Board has referred McCann for promotion on several occasions but she failed to receive a promotion from the Sheriff. Summary Judgment was granted on behalf of the Personnel Board on April 5, 2007. Final judgment was entered the same day for all Defendants, and McCann filed for appeal on April 10, 2007. The appeal was initially dismissed July 31, 2007 on lack of jurisdiction grounds, but was subsequently reinstated on October 4, 2007. The issues on appeal are pending before the U.S. Court of Appeals in Atlanta. PAUL R. SMITH AND WILLIAM J. GLISSON V. CITY OF MOBILE, STEPHEN A. DEAN, INDIVIDUALLY AND IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY, AND SAMUEL L. JONES, INDIVIDUALLY AND IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY, MOBILE COUNTY PERSONNEL BOARD, United States District Court Case No. 06-0093-M The plaintiffs in this action, Paul R. Smith and William J. Glisson, were employed by the Mobile Fire Department as Fire Service District Chiefs. Mr. Glisson has since the filing of this action retired. Both had been employed by the City Fire Department for a number of years and had obtained several promotions during that time. The defendants included the Personnel Board, the City of Mobile, Fire Chief Stephen A. Dean and the Mayor of the City of Mobile, Samuel L. Jones. Chief Dean and Mayor Jones were sued in both their individual and official capacities. Smith and Glisson contended that they were victims of reverse racial discrimination in their quest to obtain promotions to the position of Deputy Fire Chief. Smith was ranked No. 1 on the promotional register for the Fire Service Deputy Chief while Glisson was in the No. 2 position. The promotions went to individuals who were ranked No. 3 and No. 4 on the promotional register. In support of their allegations, plaintiffs also asserted that African-American employees are treated more favorably than Caucasians. Plaintiffs also assert that African-American employees have been shown leniency in various disciplinary situations that call for more severe punishment. Plaintiffs further averred that the defendants have engaged in a pattern and practice of promoting -5- African-Americans to positions of authority based upon their race. In order to get more minorities hired in promotional positions, the plaintiffs allege that the defendants reduced the minimum qualification for numerous jobs including that of Deputy Chief of the Mobile Fire Department. The cases were dismissed by Order of the U.S. District Court dated October 15, 2007, after the City of Mobile entered settlements with both Plaintiffs. FELICIA M. PICKETT JOHNSON V. MOBILE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, CITY OF MOBILE, AND MOBILE COUNTY PERSONNEL BOARD. The Plaintiff was a former Records Clerk in the Warrant Division of the Sheriff’s Office in the “old courthouse”. This complaint was brought in November 2006 against the Mobile County Sheriff’s Department, the City of Mobile, and the Personnel Board, alleging that between the years 2000 and 2001 that she was discriminated against by the Sheriff’s Department because of insufficient security in the building, that she was not able to use the bathroom she wanted, and the Sheriff’s Department failed to take sufficient corrective action in response to her complaints. The Defendants filed separate Motions to Dismiss supported by legal briefs which argued on various grounds that the Plaintiff failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted and that the two (2) year statute of limitations had run. On July 9, 2007 the Honorable William H. Steele entered an order dismissing the complaint. ROBERT L. HARDIN V. MOBILE COUNTY PERSONNEL BOARD (Case No. CV-2006-3981) The employee, Robert Hardin, Public Service Worker I with the City of Mobile Urban Forestry Section – Urban Development, was suspended from his employment for five (5) business days effective June 26, 2006, by letter dated June 19, 2006 for Conduct unbecoming an employee in the public service, intoxication while on duty or public intoxication while off duty, violation of any lawful or reasonable regulation or order made and given by a superior officer, and violation of the City of Mobile Substance Abuse in the Workplace Policy. The employee filed Notice of Appeal on June 23, 2006, and the hearing on the appeal commenced before the Personnel Board on August -6- 22, 2006. On September 5, 2006 the Board entered an Order which modified the suspension to a termination. The employee appealed the order to Circuit Court, and is scheduled for oral argument before Honorable Sarah Stewart on May 9, 2008. WINFRED JULY V. MOBILE COUNTY PERSONNEL BOARD ET AL (Case No. CV-07-316) The employee, Winfred M. July, Equipment Operator II with the Mobile Area Water & Sewer System, was suspended from his employment on September 12, 2007 for a period of fifteen (15) working days without pay for absence without leave, insubordination, and violation of any reasonable regulations or order made and given by a superior officer. The employee filed Notice of Appeal on September 12, 2007, and the matter was set for hearing before the Personnel Board October 18, 2007. On November 1, 2007 the Board entered an order affirming the suspension. The employee appealed the matter to the Circuit Court on November 9, 2007. The matter is pending oral argument before the Honorable Roderick Stout. ADAM C. THOMAS V. MOBILE COUNTY PERSONNEL BOARD (Case No. CV-07-680) The employee, Adam C. Thomas, Police Officer I for the City of Mobile Police Department, was terminated from his employment on November 3, 2006 for violation of Mobile Police Department General Order 26.1.1 Section 6.03, Conduct unbecoming, and Violation of Mobile County Personnel Board Rule 14.2(c) Conduct unbecoming an employee in the public service, violation of Mobile Police Department General Order 26.1.1, Section 6.11, Unlawful conduct and, Violation of Mobile County Personnel Board Rule 14.2(l) Violation of any lawful or reasonable regulations or order made and given by a superior officer, violation of Mobile Police Department General Order 26.1.1, Section 6.12, - Law Enforcement Code of Ethics and, Violation of Mobile County Personnel Board Rule 14.2(l) Violation of any lawful or reasonable regulations or order made and given by a superior officer. The employee appealed on November 3, 2006, and requested a hearing before the Personnel Board. The matter was heard by the Board on February 22, 2007. On March 8, 2007 the Board entered an order affirming the Appointing Authority. Mr. -7- Thomas appealed the Order to the Circuit Court. After oral argument, on January 29, 2008 the Honorable Roderick P. Stout entered an order to set-aside and vacate the Board’s order. The parties thereafter entered into negotiations to resolve this matter, and on February 6, 2008 the Board’s attorney received a settlement proposal from Lawrence M. Wettermark, Esq., Attorney for the City of Mobile. On March 4, 2008, R. Jeffery Perloff, Esq., Attorney for Mr. Thomas confirmed the agreement by letter dated March 4, 2008. The Board entered an Order approving the settlement and reinstated Mr. Thomas back in his position with the City of Mobile Police Department. KENNETH HENDERSON JR. V. MOBILE COUNTY PERSONNEL BOARD (Case No. CV-20071494) The former Fire Service Driver for the City of Mobile Fire Department was terminated from his employment January 22, 2007 for conduct unbecoming, insubordination, neglect of duty, and violation of the City of Mobile anti-discrimination policy. The termination was appealed to the Board, and heard on April 17, 2007 and continued to April 19, 2007 for additional testimony. On May 3, 2007 the Board entered an Order affirming the termination. On May 11, 2007 Mr. Henderson appealed the Board’s decision to the Circuit Court, and the matter was set for oral argument before Honorable Michael Youngpeter. On the date of the hearing the employee dismissed the appeal. MOBILE COUNTY COMMISSION V. MOBILE COUNTY PERSONNEL BOARD IN RE LISTER PORTIS (no case number) The Youth Service Officer III was terminated from his employment on May 4, 2007 for conduct unbecoming, and disorderly or immoral conduct. On May 4, 2007 the employee appealed this termination to the Board, and the matter was set for hearing on May 28, 2007. The Board entered an Order dated July 27, 2007, which modified the termination to a suspension from May 5, 2007 to July 13, 2007. The appointing authority appealed the matter to the Circuit Court, which after oral argument was heard upheld the Board's Order that modified the termination. The -8- Appointing Authority appealed the matter to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals where it is currently pending. LEON ROBERSON V. MOBILE COUNTY PERSONNEL BOARD (no case number assigned) This former Corrections Officer with the Mobile County Sheriff’s Department had his termination affirmed by the Board by an Order dated July 26, 2007. The Order was appealed to the Circuit Court on August 6, 2007. On January 10, 2008 the Honorable Charles Graddick entered an Order dismissing the appeal due to Mr. Roberson’s failure to post the required filing fee. KENNETH ISAAC V. MOBILE COUNTY PERSONNEL BOARD and WATER WORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF PRICHARD (Case No.CV-2007-1928) This Lift Station Mechanic for the Water Works and Sewer System of the City of Prichard was suspended for five (5) days for conduct unbecoming and insubordination. He appealed the suspension to the Board, and after a hearing on August 14, 2007, the Board upheld the discipline, but modified the suspension to three (3) days. Mr. Isaac appealed the Order to the Circuit Court. The Honorable Roderick Stout heard oral argument on April 24, 2007 and has taken the issues under submission. KENNETH ISAAC V. MOBILE COUNTY PERSONNEL BOARD and WATER WORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF PRICHARD (Case No. CV-2008-581) This Lift Station Mechanic for the Water Works and Sewer System of the City of Prichard was terminated from his employment on September 14, 2007 for conduct unbecoming and insubordination. He appealed the termination to the Board, and after a hearing on December 11, 2007, the Board upheld the termination. The Order was appealed to the Circuit Court on December 21, 2007. The matter is pending before the Honorable Sarah Stewart for oral argument. -9- AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES IN 2007 At a public hearing held June 19, 2007, the Personnel Board amended Rule 10.7, Certification, to now read as follows: "CERTIFICATION. 10.7 Upon receipt of the request of the Appointing Authority, or as early as practicable thereafter, the Director shall certify to the Appointing Authority the required number of names from the appropriate re-employment or promotion list, or, if there is no such list, certification shall be made from the appropriate employment register. Eligibles shall be certified in alphabetical or ranked order, in accordance with the provisions of the law as amended by Section 15, appointments of Act No. 2004-105, enacted by the Legislature on April 8, 2004. That where sex is specified in the request and the Director is satisfied that there is good reason, therefore, certification shall be limited to the sex requested and where residence qualifications are prescribed, only those complying with residence qualification shall be certified. The certification shall contain the name, address, and phone number of the eligibles and any other information which will enable the Appointing Authority to communicate readily with eligibles. A certification shall remain in effect for thirty days. If the certification is not returned to the Director within thirty days, the certification shall be null and void. However, when any jurisdiction has multiple appointments of ten or more positions from a single certification, the appointing authority may request an extension for an additional 30 days. The request must be in writing stating the reasons for the request, must be received at least one week (5 working days) prior to expiration of the initial certification, and must receive approval of the Director. The decision of the Director is final. If the special certification is not returned to the Director upon the completion of the additional thirty days, the certification shall be null and void." POLICIES APPROVED IN 2007 On January 2, 2007, the Personnel Board approved the request of the City of Saraland for the following Educational Incentive Pay policies: COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PAY POLICY CITY OF SARALAND FIRE & POLICE DEPARTMENTS All uniformed Firefighters, Firemedics and Paramedics from entry level through the entire rank structure and all sworn Law Enforcement Officers and Cadets from entry level through the entire rank structure, who can substantiate through certified official transcripts from a recognized college or university with an accredited program in academic degrees shall upon approval of the Director, be granted a one-step (5%) educational incentive pay increment upon satisfactory completion of an Associate's Degree or at least 96 quarter hours/64 semester hours (in which course grades of "C" or better were attained) that included at least 25 quarter hours or its equivalent directly in the specialized course leading toward the degree. No internet Educational Institution will be recognized. -10- Further, upon satisfactory completion of the requirements for a Bachelor's Degree the educational incentive pay increment shall be raised one additional step (5%) for a total of 10%. Upon satisfactory completion of the requirements for a Master's Degree the educational incentive pay increment shall be raised another one-step (5%) for a total of 15%. However, to qualify for the total 15% by virtue of attaining a Master's Degree, the recipient must also meet the criteria established for receipt of both the 5% and 10% incentive pay increments. It is the intent of the City of Saraland that educational incentive pay be limited to a maximum of 15%. COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PAY POLICY CITY OF SARALAND EMPLOYEES All full-time, permanent City of Saraland employees from entry level through the entire structure, who can substantiate through certified official transcripts from a recognized college or university with an accredited program in academic degrees shall upon approval of the Director, be granted a one-step (5%) educational incentive pay increment upon satisfactory completion of an Associate's Degree or at least 96 quarter hours/64 semester hours (in which course grades of "C" or better were attained) that included at least 25 quarter hours or its equivalent directly in the specialized course leading toward the degree. No internet Educational Institution will be recognized. Further, upon satisfactory completion of the requirements for a Bachelor's Degree the educational incentive pay increment shall be raised one additional step (5%) for a total of 10%. Upon satisfactory completion of the requirements for a Master's Degree the educational incentive pay increment shall be raised another one-step (5%) for a total of 15%. However, to qualify for the total 15% by virtue of attaining a Master's Degree, the recipient must also meet the criteria established for receipt of both the 5% and 10% incentive pay increments. It is the intent of the City of Saraland that educational incentive pay be limited to a maximum of 15%. All full-time merit system employees of the City of Saraland are eligible to participate in this program except certified officers that qualify for the existing Fire and Police Department Educational Incentive Program under the Mobile County Personnel Board. On July 17, 2007, the Personnel Board approved the request of the City of Mobile for a new policy titled "Paramedic & Assignment Incentive Pay" for the Fire-Rescue Department of the City of Mobile which became effective July 21, 2007. This policy reads as follows: "The City of Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (MFRD) maintains a paramedic incentive program to facilitate the recruitment and retention of valuable medical personnel who are fit for full duty and eligible for assignment to a front-line rescue unit, which is vital to the department's Emergency Medical Service (EMS) delivery. -11- The structured incentive plan authorized by the Mobile County Personnel Board (MCPB) and in effect up to July 21, 2007, allows for a 5% incentive and $30/shift ambulance incentive for MFRD employees who meet the established criteria. Policy 1004, Paramedic and Assignment Incentive Pay, implemented July 21, 2007, will replace any paramedic or ambulance incentives previously in place. Purpose The purpose of the various incentive categories is to help ensure that there is an adequate pool of qualified paramedic personnel with respect to the provision of EMS and that the city's Advanced Life Support service remains viable and operable, as well as to recruit and retain certified personnel with this valuable skill. Incentives 1. The two categories of incentive are a) Paramedic Incentive Pay (PIP) and b) Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP). The primary difference between the two incentives is that, to receive the PIP, the employee must meet the criteria outlined in this policy; and, to receive the AIP, the employee must be officially assigned as one of the two personnel on any of the designated front-line rescue units which has the prefix designation of (R) and which is any one of the rescue units assigned to be on duty for 24-hour shifts. Special Events, Peak Load, and Heavy Rescue Units are not included in this definition. The AIP is in addition to the PIP and designed to encourage assignment on front-line rescue units. Descriptions of the two incentive options are as follows: a. b. Paramedic Incentive Pay (PIP): The PIP compensates individuals who meet the incentive criteria outlined by the MFRD for Nationally Registered, Credentialed, and Certified Paramedics. Eligible employees must meet the following criteria of being: 1) a certified firefighter employed with Mobile Fire-Rescue Department; 2) a Nationally Registered and Credentialed Paramedic; and 3) a current State of Alabama Licensed Paramedic. The PIP is available at the designated amounts to the following employees holding the outlined paramedic credentials: i. Fire Service Assistant Chief and Fire Service Deputy Chief can receive a maximum of 5% incentive. ii. Fire Service District Chief can receive a maximum of 10% incentive. iii. Fire Service Captain, Fire Service Driver, Fire Inspector, Firemedic, and Firefighter can received a maximum of 20% incentive. Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP): The AIP facilitates paramedic personnel retention on front-line rescue units and addresses the increase in workload and stress associated with being assigned to a -12- front-line rescue unit. Eligible employees must meet the criteria in item (a) above and be assigned to a front-line rescue unit. 2. Employees with EMT-D certification who are not eligible for PIP and AIP will be paid $30 per 24-hour shift when assigned to work on the ALS ambulance. This incentive can be paid in pro-rated amounts of $10 per 8-hour shift and $15 per 12-hour shift. 3. Any personnel with paramedic credentials not assigned to a front-line rescue unit who meet the guidelines of this policy will be eligible for a maximum of 20% as outlined by the PIP criteria. Any personnel with paramedic credentials assigned to a front-line rescue unit who meet the guidelines of this policy will be eligible for a maximum of 20% Paramedic Incentive Pay and 20% Assignment Incentive Pay for a total of 40% incentive pay. To facilitate the best possible communication within the department and to ensure that there is not any overlapping of incentive pay for involved personnel, the Deputy Chief of EMS will be directly involved in paramedic transfers, as well as any staffing changes affecting paramedic staffing, and he will be responsible for reporting staffing changes to payroll. No paramedics assigned to front-line rescue units are to be transferred without the authorization of the Deputy Chief of EMS. Any employee receiving the PIP will be subject to utilization as a paramedic when there is a staffing shortage or a pressing need as determined by management. General Guidelines 1. Any certified firefighter who has attained certification by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and the State of Alabama as a credentialed Paramedic is eligible for the PIP (20%) and, if also assigned with approval of the Fire Chief to a front-line rescue unit which has the prefix designation of (R), will be eligible for the AIP, which is an additional 20%. The MFRD currently maintains a staffing level of two certified and credentialed Paramedics per rescue unit and any staffing beyond that is considered incidental, temporary, and for detailing purposes only. Individuals who are affected by temporary or incidental assignment changes are only eligible for the Paramedic Incentive Pay and not the Assignment Incentive Pay. Only two personnel per rescue unit will be eligible for the AIP and will receive the maximum incentive. The department will not grant AIP to any employee not assigned to a front-line rescue unit. 2. Employees must maintain their certification and credentialing in accordance with the National, State, and MFRD guidelines and policies, as well as be fit for full duty and eligible for assignment to a front-line rescue unit to receive PIP and AIP. If at anytime an employee becomes ineligible for either incentive as evidenced by not meeting all outlined criteria in this policy, it is his/her duty to inform the department within 72 hours of losing eligibility. This notification should be submitted to the Deputy Chief of EMS in writing with a copy to the Chief's Office, and the employee needs to complete another Incentive Pay Application Form with the applicable criteria identifying current licensure status. If the employee receives incentive pay when not -13- eligible due to failing to submit the required documentation, then the employee will be subject to disciplinary action. The department has the right to revoke any pay incentive if the employee does not meet any and all outlined criteria and policies associated with the PIP or AIP. 3. A maximum of 40% incentive pay for both PIP and AIP is available to any one individual classified at the rank of Fire Service Driver, Firemedic, or Firefighter. Criteria for both the PIP and AIP must be met to receive the maximum incentive. Also, the maximum incentive available to all other eligible classifications is up to 20%. For accountability purposes, all requests for incentive pay must be verified and signed by the Deputy Chief of EMS who will submit the request to Human Resources and Payroll. The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department reserves the right per operational or staffing needs to assign, transfer, or detail personnel as it deems necessary, as well as revoke either or both incentives for poor job performance or disciplinary reasons. 4. Once an incentive request is submitted to Human Resources and Payroll, the turnaround time for the incentive to begin is variable; therefore, the City of Mobile does not guarantee a timeframe for the incentive to become effective. The effective date is determined once approved by the Personnel Board. 5. Management reserves the right to deem any employee as ineligible to received PIP or AIP, or reassign any employee at its discretion, which may affect eligibility for AIP. Assignment Incentive Pay is an incentive, not a right. The following criteria will be applied in the circumstances as described below: a. AIP will be removed when the employee is in an unpaid status or when an employee is on vacation, sick leave, injured with pay, military leave/training/active duty for the entire two-week pay period. Upon returning to full department duty in an eligible assignment, the employee will then be eligible for reinstatement of AIP. b. Eligibility and reinstatement are at the discretion of management and shall not be misconstrued to be an absolute right of any employee. PROMOTIONS There was one promotion requested by the Appointing Authorities under Rule 9.6 in 2007. This rule provides that in a situation where there is only one employee in a department who meets the qualifications for the promotional position, that employee may be considered for promotion without examination. -14- There were 365 promotional appointments resulting from the 198 promotional examinations processed in 2007. CLASSIFICATION AND PAY The Personnel Board adopted specifications and salary ranges for eight new classes in 2007. In addition, there were many amendments to the pay plan for already existing classes as well as 23 revisions to existing specifications. Seven of our twenty-two agencies approved cost-of-living increases during 2007. The following agencies approved a two and one-half percent increase for their employees: the Mobile Area Water and Sewer System effective July 21, 2007; the Mobile County Commission effective December 29, 2007. The following agencies approved a five percent increase for their employees: the City of Bayou La Batre effective February 6, 2007; the Mobile County Personnel Board effective February 17, 2007; the Mobile County Emergency Management Agency effective June 23, 2007; and the Water and Sewer Board of the City of Prichard effective June 23, 2007. The Utilities Board of the City of Bayou La Batre approved a ten percent increase effective February 17, 2007. INFORMATION SERVICES In 2007 we had two main projects that occupied most of our time. In the early part of the year, we completed the installation of a “Voice over IP” telephone system that provided improved access to our staff. A department directory, voice mail, and call logs allow communications to flow more efficiently. We also added three fax lines to distribute information more effectively. There is an option to add a “job line” that we hope to develop in 2008. In the latter part of 2007, due to the adoption of the 2006 salary survey results, we spent several months modifying our systems to accommodate the new information. We worked with -15- several jurisdictions as they implemented the new pay scales. This work will continue through 2008 as other jurisdictions adopt a plan. Another project that we completed was electronic transfer by Mobile County of their daily time reports. This change, along with procedural changes on both sides, has improved processing time, and allows us to certify their payroll more efficiently. We continue to add forms to our website, improving the flow of information into the department. Working with the Fiscal Section, we are improving procedures in payroll processing, reducing errors, and certifying payrolls in a more timely fashion. Our plans for 2008: To consolidate equipment from proficiency testing and training, and upgrade the network and software in our training area. This will enable us to maintain a centralized lab that will provide improved training for employees and more accurate evaluation of applicants. To work with the City of Mobile to move to electronic transfer of their daily time reports. This should improve payroll processing. To develop and implement an on-line application system. This should provide easier access for applicants, and streamline the application screening process. Our progress in the future will depend on our use of technology, and our focus will be on the benefits we can provide to the department, the jurisdictions, and the public we serve. VETERANS A total of 655 employees received paid leave to participate in military training during 2007. At the beginning of the calendar year 2007, fifteen of our Merit System employees were still on military leave and twenty additional employees were granted leave during the year. Seventeen employees safely returned to their job during the year, leaving seventeen employees still out as of December 31, 2007. Also, extra points were awarded to 264 veterans who applied for open competitive examinations during 2007. -16- TRAINING The responsibilities of the training area within the Personnel Department are three-fold and include employee training, recruitment/communications and proficiency testing and the staff performs the following duties: ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ Coordination of training programs for jurisdiction employees Training classes and orientation presentations Review of jurisdiction's employee development program applications Recruitment of job applicants through attendance at career events and job fairs Proficiency testing for the Department Preparation of newsletters and recruitment materials Coordination of monthly safety meetings for Personnel Department staff During 2007 activity in most every area increased. The most notable increases were shown in: ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ Enrollment in scheduled training programs (34%) Number of training programs provided (67%) Attendance at jurisdictional (on-site) training (67%) Computer based training and keyboarding participation (168%) Recruitment activities (job/career fairs) (73%) Number of proficiency tests administered (42%) The following summaries reflect activity and participation in each area of responsibility. Training Scheduled Training 737 total participants / 393 employees * 97 programs 15 of 22 jurisdictions participating 130 job classes represented Jurisdictional (on-site) Training 420 participants 10 presentations / 24 sessions * enrollment in certificate series accounts for lower actual number employees enrolled in programs New Employee Orientation 12 sessions 244 participants Computer based Training/Keyboarding 86 participants Recruitment Communications Publication and distribution system-wide of quarterly newsletter (Merit Works) Career/Job Fair Attendance 13 college events 4 community events 1 area job fair event 6 public school system events 2 business job fairs -17- Proficiency Testing Typing tests 1508 tests administered 903 successful participants (59.88%) * * * * Dictation Dictation tests are conducted periodically as necessary * * * * Finally, I want to thank the Board Members for their continued support. Their support combined with the tremendous effort of the employees of the Department are directed towards continuous improvement. Our area is poised for greater achievements. With the vision and support of public officials, support of citizen groups, interested individuals and the most valuable resources—the employees—we can have the future we expect, and provide the services rightfully expected of us by the citizenry. Respectfully submitted, Donald Dees Personnel Director -18- STATISTICAL INFORMATION AND FINANCIAL REPORTS EXAMINATIONS Number of examinations completed in 2007 1,280 Regular open competitive with final filing date Open competitive, open until canceled Regular promotion with final filing date Promotion continuous until canceled TOTAL PROMOTIONAL 262 820 177 21 198 TOTAL NUMBER OF EXAMINATIONS 1,280 309 15 43 1,153 12 Number of written tests given Number of oral tests given Number of demonstration tests given Number of appraisals Practice test seminars TOTAL NUMBER OF TESTS GIVEN 1,532 Number of applicants (all completed examinations) Number of applicants appearing for written tests Number of applicants appearing for oral tests Number of applicants appearing for demonstration tests Number of applicants appraised Total number of successful applicants 7,464 2,053 133 166 4,629 3,736 CERTIFICATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS Number of certifications made 1,518 Permanent appointments – employment register 745 Permanent promotions – promotion list 365 Temporary appointments – employment register 0 Temporary appointments – promotion list 0 TOTAL NUMBER OF APPOINTMENTS FROM CERTIFICATIONS Provisional appointments – permanent positions Provisional appointments – temporary positions TOTAL NUMBER PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENTS Return from lay-off – permanent positions Return from lay-off – temporary positions Return from pension Emergency appointments 1,110 0 6 6 0 0 22 0 TOTAL NUMBER OF APPOINTMENTS 1,138 S-1 VETERANS Number on military leave 01/01/07 Number granted military leave Number returning from military leave Number military leave expirations – Rule 3.7 Number resigning while on military leave Number still on military leave 12/31/07 Number granted veterans’ preference 15 20 17 0 0 17 264 SEPARATIONS Resignations Transfers to pension roll Dismissals Deaths Terminated before completing probationary period Layoffs 482 131 37 10 34 1 TOTAL NUMBER OF SEPARATIONS 695 MISCELLANEOUS Number of positions reclassified Number of temporary appointments made permanent Suspensions Transfers Number failing physical examination Number of voluntary demotions Number of involuntary demotions Number taking military training Number promoted without further examination Number promoted without examination S-2 29 0 91 10 14 11 6 655 1 1 CLASSIFIED POSITIONS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2007 POSITIONS AUTHORIZED JURISDICTION Mobile County City of Mobile City of Prichard City of Chickasaw City of Saraland City of Citronelle City of Bayou La Batre City of Satsuma Town of Mount Vernon Mobile Area Water & Sewer System Mobile County Health Department Mobile Housing Board Mobile County Emergency Management Agency Mobile County Legislative Delegation Mobile County Personnel Board Prichard Water Works & Sewer Board Saraland Water & Sewer Board Mobile County Racing Commission Mobile Public Library Town of Creola Utilities Board of the City of Bayou La Batre City of Satsuma Water & Sewer Board Utilities Board of the City of Chickasaw TOTAL S-3 POSITIONS FILLED__ 2,254 3,500 501 151 230 98 96 76 77 676 542 317 19 6 53 103 19 35 292 49 25 21 4 1,466 2,373 117 63 131 46 46 34 39 374 313 158 11 3 34 45 11 14 199 19 10 8 2 9,144 5,516 REPORT OF ABSENCES On this and following pages are tabluations showing by departments the number of days classified employees were reported absent from work for the reasons shown at the top of each column. An explanation of the abbreviations follows: Annual Leave: Annual Leave Paid: SP: Paid SP: SW: the normal vacation payment in lieu of leave sick with pay lump sum payments 3/4 of accumulated SP in the event of death or retirement sick leave without pay MA: AL: AW: IP: SU: VS: maternity leave unpaid leave granted absences without leave paid leave granted employees injured in line of duty suspension without pay vacation for sick purposes *NOTE: Number of employees for each department reflects all employees who held a Merit System position during the calendar year and not just the number of employees as of December 31st. DEPARTMENT CITY OF MOBILE Accounting Administrative Ser. Admin. Animal Shelter Architectural Engineering Archives Azalea City Golf Course Budget CitiSmart City Clerk City Hall Overhead Electrical Engineering Environmental Services Film Office Finance Admin. Fire Geographic Info. Systems Historic Dev. Comm. Human Resources Information Technology Internal Control Inventory Control Keep Mobile Beautiful Legal Mayor Mechanical Systems Mobile Museum of Art Municipal Court Municipal Garage Museum Board Neighborhood & Comm Ser. *NO. ANNUAL EMP. TAKEN PAID 15 1 14 15 6 26 3 3 10 2 41 24 10 2 2 490 10 5 10 57 1 9 6 7 6 31 39 52 73 21 5 177 11 147 181 63 153 68 3 138 40 468 308 28 40 17 8068 37 78 88 535 0 119 102 42 43 522 295 337 889 194 45 7 0 48 0 0 0 0 0 50 0 80 0 0 0 0 1131 0 60 29 143 0 0 0 60 0 60 21 93 95 0 0 SP PAID SP SW 110 7 72 164 66 99 34 0 74 7 309 180 10 0 5 4530 24 34 39 258 0 73 23 60 24 258 221 368 644 139 15 0 0 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 113 0 0 0 0 2361 0 4 1 111 0 0 0 23 0 50 0 32 0 0 0 2 0 0 55 0 5 0 0 0 0 2 69 0 0 30 87 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 6 42 96 0 0 S-4 MA AL AW IP SU VS 0 0 0 0 45 17 0 0 0 0 0 61 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 126 524 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 59 0 2 0 46 0 92 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 553 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 82 0 0 131 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 5 0 4 0 1 12 27 19 0 0 0 0 7 24 0 0 0 341 3 0 1 10 0 9 0 2 0 1 19 82 158 32 0 DEPARTMENT CITY OF MOBILE Parks Oper/Cemeteries Parks & Recreation Dir. Parks Maintenance Payroll-Records Police Police & Fire Pension Public Buildings Public Service Admin. Public Works Drainage Public Works Right of Way Public Works Sanitation Public Works Staff/Admin. Public Works Street Maint Purchasing Real Estate Real Estate & Asset Mgmt Recreation Recreation-Athletics Revenue Special Activities Tennis Center Traffic Engineering Transportation Services Treasury Urban Development TOTAL FOR CITY COUNTY OF MOBILE Absentee Ballot Mgr. Office Animal Control Board of Equalization Board of Registrars Building Maintenance Chickasabogue Park Construction County Commission County Courthouse Domestic Relations Court Electronics Engineering Environmental Environmental Enforcement Equipment *NO. ANNUAL EMP. TAKEN PAID SP PAID SP SW MA AL AW IP SU VS 0 0 0 0 1328 0 0 0 19 0 453 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 37 0 0 0 0 0 24 3 0 38 0 479 0 15 0 35 21 276 0 22 0 2 0 97 27 2 20 13 16 0 15 10 0 3 0 0 55 6 0 0 120 294 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 253 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 81 0 0 23 0 12 45 0 7 0 43 0 0 0 6 39 39 0 0 14 0 19 0 2 0 31 0 122 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 304 0 75 0 164 95 110 0 112 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 101 0 0 0 34 0 37 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 8 28 0 134 0 486 0 49 0 114 38 273 43 74 0 0 0 106 29 94 0 28 2 0 13 53 4628 1490 460 1619 196 1637 6 2 82 5 859 2 48 2 65 18 144 21 64 8 5 2 148 26 41 29 11 26 2 6 76 47 48 825 94 7886 51 542 33 649 170 1452 200 622 138 29 38 805 125 534 0 61 339 0 69 793 0 0 34 0 922 0 14 0 86 0 390 52 20 0 0 0 34 3 141 0 0 4 0 0 199 48 11 749 34 4310 25 404 7 411 145 1098 104 428 43 52 13 476 106 284 0 36 146 3 56 641 2694 28786 3776 17477 11 18 2 6 72 13 31 59 31 4 14 59 9 19 30 0 107 26 56 769 109 331 815 248 58 174 719 108 181 395 0 33 0 4 175 58 2 19 0 0 0 73 0 0 7 0 114 6 29 830 122 233 409 252 29 101 445 22 141 227 S-5 0 0 0 0 29 25 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 60 0 0 10 0 81 29 21 0 0 4 0 22 34 0 43 0 68 0 0 14 0 0 33 0 107 0 99 0 26 0 64 0 0 0 0 24 13 0 0 0 15 0 132 0 1 0 0 10 0 7 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 10 0 183 0 0 104 0 35 9 73 0 0 1 3 8 0 248 2316 0 0 0 0 15 0 30 0 3 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 34 0 0 114 46 71 53 69 10 4 41 0 15 18 DEPARTMENT Garage Inspection Investigation & Recovery Legislative Delegation License Commission Probate Court Road & Bridge Camp I Road & Bridge Camp II Road & Bridge Camp III Revenue Commission River Delta Marina Sheriff Strickland Youth Center Tobacco Tax Traffic Engineering Treasurer West Mobile County Park *NO. ANNUAL EMP. TAKEN PAID SP PAID SP SW MA AL AW IP SU VS 0 74 0 0 22 92 0 25 0 54 0 856 68 0 0 0 0 13 10 9 0 75 36 118 42 76 29 1 743 36 0 184 10 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 189 34 0 69 0 35 0 443 0 313 45 25 0 0 90 368 0 6 0 0 0 6 0 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 2 44 6 0 0 108 21 0 5 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 30 169 166 75 0 981 0 0 211 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 112 2 0 0 0 0 20 2 38 0 81 93 69 84 60 82 2 835 67 0 104 7 29 1250 1649 362 1910 222 2051 14 25 26 3 116 57 60 62 53 121 7 611 112 2 29 6 9 161 312 288 30 1144 611 652 782 626 1399 83 4873 1095 34 271 42 60 0 82 9 0 67 132 1 107 0 98 4 1036 169 0 0 0 4 79 125 215 43 658 398 450 495 404 815 31 3679 785 16 246 21 55 1691 16559 2080 11475 CITY OF BAYOU LA BATRE 47 404 10 309 0 11 0 13 6 3 0 18 CITY OF CHICKASAW 65 572 156 270 105 24 30 40 0 0 44 14 CITY OF CITRONELLE 53 270 40 184 0 0 0 19 0 0 0 26 TOWN OF CREOLA 22 100 0 53 0 7 6 2 0 0 0 5 TOWN OF MOUNT VERNON 46 120 61 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CITY OF PRICHARD City Clerk's Office Finance Fire Inspection Police Public Works Senior Citizens Tax Office 8 2 48 3 77 22 2 1 89 2 443 3 433 200 42 3 3 0 9 32 36 9 6 0 66 7 328 1 391 197 9 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 14 1 77 81 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 58 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 8 1 0 4 0 71 0 58 53 0 1 163 1215 95 1006 0 174 11 16 39 68 37 187 TOTAL FOR COUNTY TOTAL FOR PRICHARD S-6 172 2048 DEPARTMENT *NO. ANNUAL EMP. TAKEN PAID SP PAID SP SW MA AL AW IP SU VS 0 209 12 316 0 195 CITY OF SARALAND 145 1557 111 910 0 99 CITY OF SATSUMA 39 232 43 179 0 4 0 4 0 0 7 7 UTILITIES BOARD CITY OF BAYOU LA BATRE 14 152 3 82 0 0 0 81 0 0 5 0 2 29 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 395 5084 575 2272 678 129 31 79 10 528 68 105 PRICHARD WATER AND SEWER BOARD 52 580 138 389 5 43 0 13 22 11 56 9 SARALAND WATER AND SEWER SERVICE 13 160 10 93 0 0 0 106 0 0 0 18 SATSUMA WATER AND SEWER BOARD 10 106 0 49 0 0 0 17 0 0 4 0 357 3681 555 2703 105 187 175 222 9 169 5 341 MOBILE COUNTY EMER. MANAGEMENT AGENCY 11 82 0 13 0 0 0 155 0 0 0 0 MOBILE COUNTY RACING COMMISSION 13 116 0 82 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 25 MOBILE HOUSING BOARD 189 2440 440 1740 100 237 139 57 9 44 25 342 MOBILE PUBLIC LIBRARY 242 1307 121 850 225 35 100 8 0 39 0 98 34 396 52 259 124 0 0 11 0 0 0 10 6297 63948 8266 40451 UTILITIES BOARD CITY OF CHICKASAW MOBILE AREA WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM MOBILE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOBILE COUNTY PERSONNEL BOARD TOTALS - ALL JURISDICTIONS S-7 7220 4089 1314 4584 525 4866 671 5764 SALARY AND WAGE LEVELS OF CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES HOLDING PERMANENT POSITIONS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2007 MONTHLY SALARY LEVEL $ 1,120.00 1,148.00 1,176.00 1,205.00 1,235.00 1,266.00 1,297.00 1,361.00 1,395.00 1,429.00 1,465.00 1,501.00 1,538.00 1,576.00 1,615.00 1,655.00 1,677.89 1,696.00 1,719.83 1,738.00 1,762.83 1,781.00 1,806.90 1,824.00 1,852.07 1,870.00 1,916.00 1,945.83 1,964.00 1,994.48 2,011.00 2,044.34 2,062.00 2,095.45 2,112.00 2,113.89 2,147.84 2,165.00 2,166.73 2,201.53 2,218.00 2,220.90 2,273.00 2,276.42 2,328.00 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES 2 3 6 1 3 12 12 27 1 37 4 40 75 90 12 151 1 40 2 128 2 52 2 200 1 24 131 1 18 1 180 5 26 1 132 3 1 23 1 5 216 2 69 1 262 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES: MONTHLY NUMBER SALARY OF LEVEL EMPLOYEES 2,333.33 2,370.81 2,387.00 2,391.67 2,430.08 2,445.00 2,451.46 2,490.83 2,506.00 2,567.00 2,631.00 2,696.00 2,749.41 2,763.00 2,773.60 2,830.00 2,901.00 2,914.01 2,972.00 3,046.00 3,061.54 3,110.71 3,120.00 3,138.07 3,188.47 3,198.00 3,216.53 3,268.19 3,276.00 3,349.89 3,358.00 3,379.36 3,440.00 3,463.85 3,519.48 3,526.00 3,550.44 3,612.00 3,697.65 3,703.00 3,730.18 3,793.00 3,884.85 3,888.00 3,982.00 1 2 18 2 1 270 1 3 25 307 17 274 3 17 1 257 21 1 234 20 2 1 176 1 2 11 2 1 205 1 8 3 161 1 2 8 1 155 1 8 1 109 1 5 116 MEAN MONTHLY SALARY MEDIAN MONTHLY SALARY S-8 MONTHLY NUMBER SALARY OF LEVEL EMPLOYEES 4,081.52 4,082.00 4,117.43 4,182.00 4,183.56 4,286.00 4,391.00 4,500.00 4,610.00 4,658.49 4,725.00 4,841.00 4,962.00 5,016.68 5,083.00 5,097.26 5,270.65 5,337.00 5,402.42 5,470.00 5,604.00 5,744.00 5,884.00 6,178.00 6,333.00 6,487.00 6,649.00 6,811.00 7,152.00 7,331.00 7,510.00 7,885.00 8,279.00 8,693.00 8,911.00 9,356.00 9,824.00 10,015.78 10,064.00 11,095.00 11,650.00 12,232.00 12,844.00 14,160.00 18,073.00 $2,799.20 $2,567.00 1 6 1 87 1 5 90 5 73 1 2 47 9 1 42 1 2 39 1 6 16 1 10 10 1 11 1 12 14 1 4 4 4 2 2 3 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 SALARY AND WAGE LEVELS OF CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES HOLDING PERMANENT POSITIONS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2007 SEASONAL EMPLOYEES HOURLY NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES WAGE LEVEL HOURLY EMPLOYEES HOURLY NUMBER OF WAGE LEVEL EMPLOYEES $ $ 6.46 6.78 7.13 7.48 7.85 8.05 8.24 8.45 8.66 9.09 9.55 10.03 10.52 11.05 11.60 1,200.00 8 10 19 13 2 1 12 10 8 4 4 5 11 2 1 1 DAILY EMPLOYEES DAILY NUMBER OF WAGE LEVEL EMPLOYEES $ 24.88 25.44 26.80 28.08 38.56 48.08 49.28 51.68 54.24 57.04 62.80 2 2 1 2 1 5 5 6 3 2 1 SUPERNUMERARY EMPLOYEES HOURLY NUMBER OF WAGE LEVEL EMPLOYEES $ 6.78 7.13 7.48 8.24 8.66 9.09 10.52 11.05 12.70 13.43 14.11 14.81 24.13 4 4 1 4 12 5 1 12 1 2 7 2 1 6.46 6.78 6.95 7.13 7.30 7.48 7.67 7.85 8.05 8.24 8.45 8.66 9.09 9.44 9.55 9.68 10.03 10.52 11.05 11.33 11.60 11.90 12.18 12.49 12.80 13.11 13.43 13.77 14.11 14.81 15.55 16.33 17.15 20.84 21.88 22.97 32.33 2 11 7 20 4 17 1 16 1 24 1 8 11 1 16 1 28 62 34 1 7 1 19 5 1 6 1 1 2 4 3 4 1 1 2 1 1 SUPERNUMERARY EMPLOYEES DAILY NUMBER OF WAGE LEVEL EMPLOYEES 26.80 51.68 S-9 1 2 THE PERSONNEL BOARD FOR MOBILE COUNTY, ALABAMA STATEMENT OF EXPENSE OCTOBER 1, 2006 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 PRORATION OF BUDGET OCT 1, 2006 THRU SEP 30 EXPENSE OCT 1 THRU SEP 30_ SURPLUS (S) DEFICIT (D) AS OF SEP 30, 2007 $1,646,000.00 $1,646,000.00 $1,392,614.10 $253,385.90 (S) 317,600.00 317,600.00 225,518.95 92,081.05 (S) TRAINING & RECRUITMENT 38,000.00 38,000.00 30,552.15 7,447.85 (S) ADVERTISING 29,000.00 29,000.00 26,573.09 2,426.91 (S) REPAIRS, REPLACEMENT, MAINT 65,000.00 65,000.00 128,899.21 63,899.21 (D) PRINTING, STATIONERY, POSTAGE 14,000.00 14,000.00 9,077.28 4,922.72 (S) NEW EQUIPMENT & FURNISHINGS 75,000.00 75,000.00 62,545.03 12,454.97 (S) PENSION EXPENSE 155,000.00 155,000.00 139,200.36 15,799.64 (S) INSURANCE EXPENSE 337,500.00 337,500.00 284,844.33 52,655.67 (S) 2,500.00 2,500.00 .00 2,500.00 (S) $2,679,600.00 $2,679,600.00 $2,299,824.50 $379,775.50 (S) SALARIES SUPPLIES & EXPENSE CONTINGENT EXPENSE TOTAL EXPENSES S-10 THE PERSONNEL BOARD FOR MOBILE COUNTY, ALABAMA STATEMENT OF EXPENSE OCTOBER 1, 2007 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2007 BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 PRORATION OF BUDGET OCT 1, 2007 THRU DEC 31 EXPENSE OCT 1 THRU DEC 31_ SURPLUS (S) DEFICIT (D) AS OF DEC 31, 2007 $1,592,000.00 $398,000.00 $402,179.89 337,600.00 84,400.00 71,170.56 13,229.44 (S) TRAINING & RECRUITMENT 47,500.00 11,875.00 3,399.00 8,476.00 (S) ADVERTISING 45,000.00 11,250.00 8,924.17 2,325.83 (S) REPAIRS, REPLACEMENT, MAINT 65,000.00 16,250.00 8,721.42 7,528.58 (S) PRINTING, STATIONERY, POSTAGE 18,000.00 4,500.00 10,276.21 5,776.21 (D) NEW EQUIPMENT & FURNISHINGS 75,000.00 18,750.00 457.00 18,293.00 (S) PENSION EXPENSE 161,820.00 40,455.00 45,986.72 5,531.72 (D) INSURANCE EXPENSE 321,000.00 80,250.00 72,925.34 7,324.66 (S) TOTAL EXPENSES $2,662,920.00 $665,730.00 $624,040.31 $ 41,689.69 (S) SALARIES SUPPLIES & EXPENSE S-11 $ 4,179.89 (D) DISTRIBUTION OF EXPENSE BUDGET YEAR 2007 – 2008 The statute provides that the expense of operating the Personnel Department be pro-rated among each jurisdiction in proportion to the respective totals of the payrolls for classified employees. The total and pro-rated expenses are shown below. CLASSIFIED PAYROLLS PERCENTAGE APPLICABLE County of Mobile City of Mobile City of Prichard City of Chickasaw City of Saraland City of Citronelle City of Bayou La Batre City of Satsuma Town of Mount Vernon Mobile Area Water & Sewer System Mobile County Health Department Mobile Housing Board Mobile County Emergency Management Agency Prichard Water Works & Sewer Board Saraland Water & Sewer Board Mobile County Racing Commission Mobile Public Library Town of Creola Utilities Board of the City of Bayou La Batre City of Satsuma Water & Sewer Board Utilities Board of the City of Chickasaw $ 47,026,289.85 88,632,933.49 3,512,914.99 1,714,046.79 4,413,966.38 840,111.84 1,224,244.98 905,601.18 432,044.99 15,669,565.04 12,014,419.51 7,957,111.02 24.509 46.193 1.831 .893 2.300 .438 .638 .472 .225 8.167 6.262 4.147 $ 652,655.06 1,230,082.64 48,758.07 23,779.88 61,247.16 11,663.59 16,989.43 12,568.98 5,991.57 217,480.68 166,752.05 110,431.29 $ 163,163.77 307,520.66 12,189.52 5,944.97 15,311.79 2,915.90 4,247.36 3,142.25 1,497.89 54,370.17 41,688.01 27,607.82 487,002.10 .254 6,763.82 1,690.96 1,576,014.72 433,259.66 422,399.39 3,547,484.01 434,037.66 .821 .226 .220 1.849 .226 21,862.57 6,018.20 5,858.42 49,237.39 6,018.20 5,465.64 1,504.55 1,464.61 12,309.35 1,504.55 326,002.30 .170 4,526.96 1,131.74 243,313.26 .127 3,381.91 845.48 61,922.50 .032 852.13 213.03 TOTALS $191,874,685.66 100.000 $2,662,920.00 $ 665,730.02 APPOINTING AUTHORITY S-12 PRO-RATA EXPENSES QUARTER EXPENSES