County staff outline 'Develop & Grow' workforce plan; ESA reports training uptake

Oct 14, 2026

The Employee Services Agency presented career ladders, manager training and internal mobility targets, reporting 82 classes offered this year and more than 10,700 employees using professional development resources.

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David Heebner, director of the Employee Services Agency, told the committee the county is building job families and career ladders to increase mobility and help employees move from temporary to permanent status. He said those taxonomies are intended to help 'emplace' staff whose roles are affected by budget changes and to provide clearer internal pathways.

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