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Yakima County HR reports pay exceptions for lateral sheriff hires and a classification change in water resources
Summary
Human Resources presented three personnel items: two pay exceptions to hire lateral deputy sheriff candidates at step 4, and a reclassification of a vacant Water Resources position from Natural Resource Specialist 4 to Natural Resource Specialist 1 to allow lower‑level hiring.
During the March 10 work session, Yakima County Human Resources presented three personnel items to commissioners: two pay-exception requests to hire lateral deputy sheriffs and a reclassification request for a vacant Water Resources position.
HR asked to hire two lateral deputy sheriff candidates at step 4 of the pay plan, citing their years of prior service and experience. Commissioners indicated the requests were consistent with prior practice and raised no objections.
HR also requested reclassification of a vacant Water Resources position from Natural Resource Specialist 4 to Natural Resource Specialist 1 to enable hiring at a lower level. Commissioners supported the reclassification to improve hiring flexibility, and staff noted an uptick in applications following recent layoffs elsewhere.
No formal roll-call votes were recorded in open session for these routine personnel actions; commissioners voiced agreement and staff will proceed under county personnel policy.
