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Atascadero receives required annual vacancy report under AB 2561; SEIU praises low vacancy rate
Summary
Human Resources reported a single-digit vacancy rate and said multiple open roles have been filled; SEIU representative thanked the city for low vacancies and collaborative hiring practices.
Atascadero — At a statutorily required hearing under Assembly Bill 2561, the City’s human resources manager presented the city’s vacancy report and a representative for SEIU addressed the council on workforce practices.
Human Resources Manager Rachel Hunter said the report is required annually and noted that, as of Dec. 30, 2024, the city’s vacancy rate was 9 percent (13 of 144 positions as presented). Hunter reported that six of those positions have since been filled and one more would be filled by the end of the month, and that sworn police officer positions were fully staffed as of the report.
Hunter outlined the city’s hiring and retention approach: evaluate vacant positions, look for internal candidates, update job descriptions and create recruitment plans aligned with council objectives. She highlighted 17 internal promotions in 2024 and several retirements averaging 21.5 years of service.
Nicole Bryant, the SEIU Local 620 labor representative, addressed the council and congratulated the city for maintaining low vacancy rates relative to statewide trends and for collaborative labor‑management practices. “This success is no accident,” she said, citing proactive policies and partnership with human resources.
The item was received and filed; no council action was required.
