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Cowlitz County auditor seeks new licensing/recording classification and certification pay incentive; commissioners ask to review during personnel workshop

5929704 · September 29, 2025
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Summary

The auditor requested reclassification of deputy‑auditor positions to "licensing and recording specialist" and a 5% salary increase tied to two years of service and recording certification; commissioners requested the request be reviewed in the upcoming personnel/budget workshop to assess cross-departmental impacts.

Jessica Warren, human resources director, and Carolyn (Auditor) presented a staffing reclassification and targeted salary incentive for the auditor's licensing and recording staff. The proposal would retitle certain deputy‑auditor positions to "licensing and recording specialist" (including a specialist‑3 lead grade) and provide a 5% salary increase to employees who attain two years of service and complete recording certification.

Auditor Carolyn explained the change reflects…

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