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Jefferson County chairman urges pay increase for Soil and Water office manager
Summary
A Jefferson County commissioner asked colleagues to raise the pay of the Soil and Water office manager, arguing the employee handles extensive grant writing and program administration and that the current secretary classification is no longer appropriate.
Jeff, chairman of the board, told fellow commissioners he is asking only for an increase in the pay of Kristen, the Soil and Water office manager, not for more overall county funding. "Just looking for an increase on hers," Jeff said while describing the manager as a "one‑person show" who handles accounts, grants and program coordination.
Jeff said Kristen handles a wide range of duties beyond the secretary label and that losing her would leave the county without adequate coverage. He told the board she writes grants, helps manage a county grant program and coordinates rentals and community programs. The discussion ended with staff agreeing to prepare a separate department budget and send details to commissioners so they can decide an appropriate pay level.
