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Officials discuss requirement to advertise when promoting part-time employees and pre-employment checks
Summary
County staff discussed a rule that moving a part-time employee into a full-time post requires advertising the position; staff also confirmed background checks and drug tests are required for part-time hires being moved to full-time roles.
County staff discussed hiring practices, saying that when a part-time employee is to be moved into a full-time position the open post must be advertised, and that part-time hires must complete background checks and drug testing before employment.
The matter affects staffing continuity and internal promotions, and staff expressed concern that a requirement to advertise every promotion could discourage internal candidates and create administrative burdens.
An official said: "if you have a part time and you're gonna move them to full time, you have to advertise" and noted that routinely advertising a known internal hire could dissuade applicants. Staff also said background checks and drug tests already apply to part-time hires and that the office would verify the policy with the Technical Assistance Center (TAC). The county agreed to confirm whether any additional documentation would be required when moving part-time employees to full-time positions.
No formal policy change was recorded in the transcript; participants agreed to verify procedures and whether any written policy updates were required.
