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Kings County approves general‑unit pay and reclassification package after staff concerns
Summary
The Board of Supervisors approved a side letter implementing Kaufman Associates classification recommendations, pay increases, longevity pay and other benefits for the general unit. Assessor staff raised concerns about retitling certified assessment specialists and asked about appeal options.
Kings County supervisors on Tuesday approved a side letter of agreement that implements classification and compensation changes recommended by Kaufman Associates and provides across‑the‑board salary adjustments and other benefits for the county’s general unit.
The agreement, which the board authorized the human resources director to sign, extends the general unit agreement through June 30, 2026, and implements classification retitles and reclassifications, a 4% salary range increase effective March 17, 2025, an additional ~1% range increase effective July 7, 2025, and longevity pay of 3% after 10 years and 5% after 20 years of continuous full‑time service. The county estimated the one‑time cost for the remainder of the fiscal year for salary increases, longevity and uniform allowances at approximately $2,575,599.
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