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Klamath County approves step‑5 salary offer for returning public health employee
Summary
The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved a step‑5 pay offer for a former public health employee, increasing annual payroll by about $5,592.50; the department said it has budgeted the cost.
The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved a step‑5 pay offer on Oct. 7, 2025, for a former employee who is being rehired by the county Public Health Department.
Jennifer Little, Klamath County public health director, requested the board approve a step‑5 offer given the candidate’s qualifications and prior placement at step 4 while previously employed by the county. County staff said the additional fiscal impact will be approximately $5,592.50 annually and that the department has funds available in its current budget to cover the increase.
Commissioners voted in favor of the request during the board’s administrative meeting. The action was processed as a personnel pay decision and no additional implementation steps or external approvals were indicated at the meeting.
The board did not discuss any amendments to the pay step or alternative funding sources during the item.
