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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-01-05_Salary Board Agenda_SB 01-05-26 (Board's Agenda) SALARY BOARD/ORGANIZATION MEETING January 5,2026 3:00 PM Chairman calls meeting to order. MOTION BY SALARY BOARD MEMBER— To approve Minute No. SB 12-4-25 dated December 4,2025. Chairman asks for PUBLIC COMMENTS. MOTION BY SALARY BOARD MEMBER— To approve the 2026 wages on the respective departmental salary schedules which reflect the negotiated wage increases for union employees as negotiated with the Service Employees International Union(SEIU) 668,the Service Employees International Union(SEIU)Court Appointed/Court Related 668,the American Federation of State,County and Municipal Employees,District Council 84(AFSCME—Probation Officers),the Teamsters 249(District Attorneys and Public Defenders)and the Deputy Sheriffs Association of Washington County Local 900,IUPA,AFL—CIO(DPSA). These wage rates are effective 1/1/26. MOTION BY SALARY BOARD MEMBER FOR EXPIRED CONTRACTS— The salaries of the National Correctional Employees Union(NCEU)will remain the same as in 2025 since a contract agreement has not been reached. The salaries of the Pennsylvania Social Services Union Local 668, SEIU will remain the same as in 2025 since a contract has not yet been approved by the Board of Commissioners. ELECTED OFFICIALS: (CHAIRMAN CALLS EACH SEPARATELY) 2026 RATES BOARD'S CONSIDERATION President Judge Costanzo—Courts (2026 RATES MAKE MOTION PER AGENDA) Jason Walsh—District Attorney (2026 RATES) Tony Andronas—Sheriff (2026 RATES) Laura Hough—Prothonotary (2026 RATES) James Roman—Register of Wills (2026 RATES) Tom Flickinger—Treasurer (2026 RATES) Timothy Warco—Coroner (2026 RATES) Ray Phillips—Clerk of Courts (2026 RATES) Carrie Perrell—Recorder of Deeds (2026 RATES) Heather Sheatler—Controller (2026 RATES) Rose Semple—Public Defender (2026 RATES) MOTION—(made by Salary Board Member)To approve the remaining personnel requests found on the FOR THE BOARD'S CONSIDERATION chart. MOTION—(made by Salary Board Member)To retain all the positions in the offices under jurisdiction of the Commissioners,as listed in each department,at the salaries as contained in the 2026 salary schedule book. MOTION—(made by Salary Board Member)The 2025 salaried vacancies and salaried employees'2025 rates,will reflect a 3%across the board increase effective retroactive to January 1,2026. This is in accordance with the budget allotment assigned to each department. Salaried employees hired during 2025 that are eligible to receive a 3%across the board increase will receive it on their anniversary date. CHAIRMAN—NOTES FOR THE RECORD—All leaves of absence that occurred since December 4, 2025 until the present are to be noted for the record. CHAIRMAN NOTES FOR THE RECORD—It is the consensus of the Salary Board that any procedural errors in the 2026 salary schedule book may be corrected administratively by Human Resources. RECESS FOR THE BOARD'S CONSIDERATION - JANUARY 5, 2026 1 CURRENT REQUESTED DEPARTMENT CURRENT POSITION SALARY NEW POSITION SALARY NOTES Judge Costanzo Judge DiSalle Judge Gilman Judge Lucas Judge McDonald Increase in annual salary for full-time salaried positions Judge Neuman effective retroactive to 1/1/26. The requested salary Judge Pettit includes any increase that may be approved by the Salary Court Administrator Law Clerk $58,349.50/year $65,849.50/year Board for 2026 for salaried employees. Increase in annual salary for two (2)full-time salaried positions effective retroactive to 1/1/26. The requested salary includes any increase that may be approved by the Court Administrator Juvenile Hearing Officer $90,029.35/year $97,529.35/year Salary Board for 2026 for salaried employees. Increase in annual salary for two (2)full-time salaried positions effective retroactive to 1/1/26. The requested Child Custody salary includes any increase that may be approved by the Court Administrator Conference Officer $90,029.35/year $97,529.35/year Salary Board for 2026 for salaried employees. Increase in annual salary for one (1)full-time salaried position effective retroactive to 1/1/26. The requested salary includes any increase that may be approved by the Court Administrator Master in Divorce $90,029.35/year $97,529.35/year Salary Board for 2026 for salaried employees. Increase in annual salary for one (1)full-time salaried position effective retroactive to 1/1/26. The requested salary includes any increase that may be approved by the Court Administrator Conflict Attorney $92,335.43/year $97,529.35/year Salary Board for 2026 for salaried employees. Increase in annual salary for one (1)full-time salaried position effective retroactive to 1/1/26. The requested Audit&Guardianship salary includes any increase that may be approved by the Court Administrator Clerk $49,269.17/year $52,269.17/year Salary Board for 2026 for salaried employees. Increase in annual salary for one (1)full-time salaried position effective retroactive to 1/1/26. The requested salary includes any increase that may be approved by the Court Administrator Court Services Manager $51,008.05/year $54,008.05/year Salary Board for 2026 for salaried employees. FOR THE BOARD'S CONSIDERATION - JANUARY 5, 2026 2 CURRENT REQUESTED DEPARTMENT CURRENT POSITION SALARY NEW POSITION SALARY NOTES Increase in annual salary for one (1)full-time salaried position effective retroactive to 1/1/26. The requested salary includes any increase that may be approved by the Court Administrator PFA Coordinator $50,747.22/hour $53,747.22/year Salary Board for 2026 for salaried employees. Increase in annual salary for one (1)full-time salaried position effective retroactive to 1/1/26. The requested Divorce &Custody salary includes any increase that may be approved by the Court Administrator Coordinator $48,193.42/year $51,193.42/year Salary Board for 2026 for salaried employees. Community Services/FITS FITS Foreman $15.4616/hour Abolish one (1)vacant per-diem position effective 1/5/26. Increase hours worked from 6.5 hours/day to 7 hours/day and increase annual salary for one (1)full-time salaried position effective retroactive to 1/1/26. The requested salary does not include any increase that may be Community approved by the Salary Board for 2026 for salaried Services/FITS Office Manager $47,271.36/year $50,907.62/year employees. Increase hours worked from 6.5 hours/day to 7 hours/day and increase annual salary for one (1)full-time salaried position effective retroactive to 1/1/26. The requested salary does not include any increase that may be Community approved by the Salary Board for 2026 for salaried Services/FITS FITS Manager $54,428.64/year $58,615.46/year employees. Increase in annual salary for one (1)full-time salaried position effective retroactive to 1/1/26. The requested Domestic Relations salary includes any increase that may be approved by the Domestic Relations Hearing Officer $87,407.13/year $97,529.35/year Salary Board for 2026 for salaried employees. Deputy Chief Probation Abolish one (1)vacant full-time salaried position effective Probation Services Officer $99,559.80/year 1/5/26. FOR THE BOARD'S CONSIDERATION - JANUARY 5, 2026 3 CURRENT REQUESTED DEPARTMENT CURRENT POSITION SALARY NEW POSITION SALARY NOTES Pay Grade 5 - Base - Abolish one (1)vacant full-time union position effective Aging Clerk Stenographer II $24.651/hour 1/5/26. Pay Grade 4 - Base - Aging Clerk Typist II $24.395/hour Abolish one (1)full-time union position effective 1/5/26. Pay Grade 7 - Clerical Base - Aging Supervisor II $25.219/hour Create one (1)full-time union position effective 1/5/26. Pay Grade 8 - Base - Abolish two (2)vacant full-time union positions effective Aging Coordinator I $25.532/hour 1/5/26. Pay Grade 8- Base - Aging Coordinator I $25.532/hour Create three (3) part-time positions effective 1/5/26. FOR THE BOARD'S CONSIDERATION - JANUARY 5, 2026 4 CURRENT REQUESTED DEPARTMENT CURRENT POSITION SALARY NEW POSITION SALARY NOTES Increase in annual salary for one (1)full-time salaried position effective retroactive to 1/1/26. The requested salary includes any increase that may be approved by the Children &Youth CYS Administrator III $106,421.36/year $112,000.00/year Salary Board for 2026 for salaried employees. Confidential Administrative Create one (1)full-time temporary salaried position Children &Youth Aide $170.408818/day effective 2/15/26 through 3/31/26. Abolish ten (10)vacant full-time union positions effective Children &Youth Caseworker I $22.79/hour 1/5/26. Request for$2,000.00 annual retention bonus paid in $500.00 quarterly increments for Children &Youth employees. The retention bonus will stop when the funding is no longer approved by the State. CYS employees are eligible for this retention bonus based on Children &Youth approved parameters beginning retroactive to 1/1/26. Fiscal Operations Abolish one (1)vacant full-time salaried position effective Children &Youth Officer I $62,062.65/year 1/5/26. Base - Abolish one (1)vacant full-time union position effective Children &Youth Data Analyst II $20.43/hour 1/5/26. Base - Abolish one (1)vacant full-time union position effective Children &Youth Fiscal Assistant $20.12/hour 1/5/26. Base - Abolish one (1)vacant full-time union position effective Children &Youth Fiscal Technician $20.43/hour 1/5/26. FOR THE BOARD'S CONSIDERATION - JANUARY 5, 2026 5 CURRENT REQUESTED DEPARTMENT CURRENT POSITION SALARY NEW POSITION SALARY NOTES Director of Public Abolish one (1)full-time salaried position effective Commissioners Relations $84,460.00/year retroactive to 1/1/26. Director of Public Create one (1)full-time position effective retroactive to Administration Relations $84,460.00/year 1/1/26. FOR THE BOARD'S CONSIDERATION - JANUARY 5, 2026 6 CURRENT REQUESTED DEPARTMENT CURRENT POSITION SALARY NEW POSITION SALARY NOTES Increase in annual salary for one (1)full-time salaried position effective retroactive to 1/1/26. The requested salary includes any increase that may be approved by the Finance Finance Director $90,000.00/year $100,000.00/year Salary Board for 2026 for salaried employees. Finance Confidential Accountant $58,000.00/year Abolish one (1)full-time salaried position effective 1/5/26. Reduction in annual salary for one (1)full-time vacant salaried position retroactive to 1/1/26. The requested Assistant Finance salary includes any increase that may be approved by the Finance Director $70,399.37/year $70,000.00/year Salary Board for 2026 for salaried employees. FOR THE BOARD'S CONSIDERATION - JANUARY 5, 2026 7 CURRENT REQUESTED DEPARTMENT CURRENT POSITION SALARY NEW POSITION SALARY NOTES Assistant Director of HR Abolish one (1) vacant full-time salaried position effective Human Resources & Labor Relations $82,400.00/year 1/5/26. FOR THE BOARD'S CONSIDERATION - JANUARY 5, 2026 8 CURRENT REQUESTED DEPARTMENT CURRENT POSITION SALARY NEW POSITION SALARY NOTES Create one (1)full-time salaried position effective 1/5/26. The requested salary includes any increase that may be approved by the Salary Board for 2026 for salaried Human Services CES Director $80,000.00/year employees. Create one (1)full-time salaried position effective 1/5/26. The requested salary includes any increase that may be CES Deputy approved by the Salary Board for 2026 for salaried Human Services Director $70,000.00/year employees. Create one (1)full-time salaried position effective 1/5/26. The requested salary includes any increase that may be Mon Valley Police approved by the Salary Board for 2026 for salaried Human Services Social Worker $58,000.00/year employees. Increase in annual salary for one (1)full-time salaried position effective retroactive to 1/1/26. The requested salary includes any increase that may be approved by the Human Services Fiscal Technician $37,661.93/year $40,000.00/year Salary Board for 2026 for salaried employees. Increase in annual salary for two (2)full-time salaried positions effective retroactive to 1/1/26. The requested Human Services salary includes any increase that may be approved by the Human Services Clinician $56,821.80/year $58,823.00/year Salary Board for 2026 for salaried employees. Create one (1)full-time salaried position effective 1/5/26. Interagency The requested salary includes any increase that may be Collaboration approved by the Salary Board for 2026 for salaried Human Services Manager $52,000.00/year employees. Human Services Human Services Coordinator $45,618.70/year Abolish one (1)full-time salaried position effective 1/5/26. FOR THE BOARD'S CONSIDERATION - JANUARY 5, 2026 9 CURRENT REQUESTED DEPARTMENT CURRENT POSITION SALARY NEW POSITION SALARY NOTES Increase in annual salary for one (1)full-time salaried position effective retroactive to 1/1/26. The requested salary does not include any increase that may be Human Services Office approved by the Salary Board for 2026 for salaried Human Services Assistant $32,960.00/year $45,618.70/year employees. Increase in annual salary for one (1)full-time salaried Street Outreach Housing position effective retroactive to 1/1/26. The requested & Homelessness salary includes any increase that may be approved by the Human Services Coordinator $40,000.00/year $45,000.00/year Salary Board for 2026 for salaried employees. Create one (1)full-time salaried position effective 1/5/26. The requested salary includes any increase that may be approved by the Salary Board for 2026 for salaried Human Services Lead Clinician $60,500.00/year employees. Human Services Human Services Clinician $58,526.46/year Abolish one (1)full-time salaried position effective 1/5/26. Create one (1)full-time salaried position effective 1/5/26. Satellite Site The requested salary does not include any increase that Manager/ may be approved by the Salary Board for 2026 for Human Services Research Analyst $75,500.00/year salaried employees. Human Services Help Center Director& Clinical Human Services Unit Director $75,500.00/year Abolish one (1)full-time salaried position effective 1/5/26. Create one (1)full-time salaried position effective 1/5/26. Avella Wellness The requested salary does not include any increase that Center Site may be approved by the Salary Board for 2026 for Human Services Navigator $45,000.00/year salaried employees. Administrative Human Services Assistant I $45,000.00/year Abolish one (1)full-time salaried position effective 1/5/26. FOR THE BOARD'S CONSIDERATION - JANUARY 5, 2026 10 CURRENT REQUESTED DEPARTMENT CURRENT POSITION SALARY NEW POSITION SALARY NOTES Create one (1)full-time salaried position effective 1/5/26. Network & The requested salary does not include any increase that Information Systems may be approved by the Salary Board for 2026 for Technology Coordinator $62,000.00/year salaried employees. Information Network & Systems Technology Administrator $57,314.53/hour Abolish one (1)full-time salaried position effective 1/5/26. FOR THE BOARD'S CONSIDERATION - JANUARY 5, 2026 11 CURRENT REQUESTED DEPARTMENT CURRENT POSITION SALARY NEW POSITION SALARY NOTES CDL Motor Equipment Base - Parks Operator $30.695/hour Create two (2)full-time union positions effective 1/5/26. FOR THE BOARD'S CONSIDERATION - JANUARY 5, 2026 12 CURRENT REQUESTED DEPARTMENT CURRENT POSITION SALARY NEW POSITION SALARY NOTES Pay Grade 4 - Base - Abolish two (2) vacant full-time union positions effective Tax Revenue Clerk Typist II $24.395/hour 1/5/26. FOR THE BOARD'S CONSIDERATION - JANUARY 5, 2026 13 CURRENT REQUESTED DEPARTMENT CURRENT POSITION SALARY NEW POSITION SALARY NOTES Summer Create position(s), not to exceed budget amount, Aging Employee $15.00/hour effective 5/1/26 through 12/31/26. Summer Create position(s), not to exceed budget amount, Buildings &Grounds Employee $15.00/hour effective 5/1/26 through 12/31/26. Summer Create position(s), not to exceed budget amount, Chief Clerk Employee $15.00/hour effective 5/1/26 through 12/31/26. Summer Create position(s), not to exceed budget amount, Children &Youth Employee $15.00/hour effective 5/1/26 through 12/31/26. Community Summer Create position(s), not to exceed budget amount, Services/FITS Employee $15.00/hour effective 5/1/26 through 12/31/26. Summer Create position(s), not to exceed budget amount, Controller Employee $15.00/hour effective 5/1/26 through 12/31/26. Summer Create position(s), not to exceed budget amount, Coroner Employee $15.00/hour effective 5/1/26 through 12/31/26. Summer Create position(s), not to exceed budget amount, County Drug Unit Employee $15.00/hour effective 5/1/26 through 12/31/26. Summer Create position(s), not to exceed budget amount, Court Administrator Employee $15.00/hour effective 5/1/26 through 12/31/26. Summer Create position(s), not to exceed budget amount, District Attorney Employee $15.00/hour effective 5/1/26 through 12/31/26. Summer Create position(s), not to exceed budget amount, Flood Control Employee $15.00/hour effective 5/1/26 through 12/31/26. Summer Create position(s), not to exceed budget amount, Human Resources Employee $15.00/hour effective 5/1/26 through 12/31/26. Information Summer Create position(s), not to exceed budget amount, Technology Employee $15.00/hour effective 5/1/26 through 12/31/26. Summer Create position(s), not to exceed budget amount, Jail Administration Employee $15.00/hour effective 5/1/26 through 12/31/26. Summer Create position(s), not to exceed budget amount, Liquid Fuels Employee $15.00/hour effective 5/1/26 through 12/31/26. Summer Create position(s), not to exceed budget amount, Motor Pool Employee $15.00/hour effective 5/1/26 through 12/31/26. Summer Create position(s), not to exceed budget amount, Parks Employee $15.00/hour effective 5/1/26 through 12/31/26. Summer Create position(s), not to exceed budget amount, Planning Employee $15.00/hour effective 5/1/26 through 12/31/26. Summer Create position(s), not to exceed budget amount, Prothonotary Employee $15.00/hour effective 5/1/26 through 12/31/26. Summer Create position(s), not to exceed budget amount, Register of Wills Employee $15.00/hour effective 5/1/26 through 12/31/26. Summer Create position(s), not to exceed budget amount, Sheriff Employee $15.00/hour effective 5/1/26 through 12/31/26. Salary Board Minute No. SB 12-4-2025 Washington County Commissioners Washington,Pa.,December 4, 2025 The Washington County Salary Board reconvened in Public Meeting Room G-16 of the Crossroads Center at 95 West Beau Street,Washington,Pennsylvania, for the purpose of reconvening with the following members being present: Commissioners Nick Sherman,Larry Maggi, Electra Janis and Controller Heather Sheader. Also present were: President Judge Valerie Costanzo; Court Administrator Dan Buzard;Human Resources Director Andrea Johnston;Public Relations Director Nicole Ford; Solicitor Gary Sweat; Executive Administrative Assistants Heather Wilhelm, Casey Grealish and Randi Marodi; Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin and Administrative Assistant Debbie Corson. Chairman Sherman called the meeting to order at approximately 10:48 a.m. Chairman Sherman entertained a motion to approve Minute No. SB 10-16-25 dated October 16, 2025 as written. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Sheatler—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT None. FOR THE BOARD'S CONSIDERATION Chairman Sherman entertained a motion, on behalf of Court Administrator,presented to the board by President Judge Costanzo,Temporary Employee, Create two (2) positions at$15.00/hour, not to exceed budget amount, effective retroactive to 12/1/25 through 3/1/26. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi. Roll call vote taken: President Judge Costanzo—Yes;Ms. Sheatler—Yes;Mr.lwggi—Yes; Ms.Janis —Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. , LEAVE911ILF ABSENCES—October 16 2025 to December 3 2025 Ch an Sherman noted for the record the following leaves of absences: Klobucar,Judith,Treatment Supervisor,WCCF-Administration, 10/10/25 to 4/10/26 Cecil, Pene, Office Manager, Court Administration, 9/28/25 to 10/27/25 Deems,Jennifer,DA-Victim Advocate,DA-Victim Services, 11/13/25 to 12/14/25 Wukovich,Paul,Maintenance Worker ll,Buildings and Grounds, 11/24/25 to 2/16/26 Schilken,Jennifer, Caseworker Ill, Children and Youth, 10/29/25 to 1/21/26 Alexy,Beth, Clerk Typist ll, Court Administration, 12/5/25 to 2/26/26 France,Jacob, Probation Officer 1,Probation Services, 11/17/25 to 2/8/26 Milan,Lisa, Deputy Administrator,BHDS, 1/09/26 to 4/03/26 Shriner,Amanda,TCO, Emergency Telephone 911, 11/21/25 to 11/21/26 Freese,Milo,Land Use Planner, Planning, 12/17/25 to 1/28/26 Chairman Sherman stated for the record, that all leaves of absence that occurred since October 16, 2025 until the present are to be noted for the record. It is the consensus of the Salary Board that any procedural errors in the 2025 salary schedule book may be corrected administratively by Human Resources. There being no further business, Chairman Sherman declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:49 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 2025 ATTEST: CONTROLLER