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Human resources reports county vacancy rate at about 8%, unions press for retention investments
Summary
Under new state law the county presented its 2024 vacancy and recruitment data; HR reported a year-end vacancy rate of about 8.2% and described recruitment and training efforts. AFSCME and bargaining unit representatives urged the board to quantify the churn costs and invest in retention measures.
El Dorado County Human Resources presented required information under Assembly Bill 2561 on June 24, describing vacancy, recruitment and retention statistics for calendar year 2024 and early 2025.
HR Director Joey Carrasco told the board the county had 2,051 approved personnel allocations as of Dec. 31, 2024, with 168 vacant permanent allocations, an 8.2% vacancy rate. HR reported 8,778 applications in 2024; about 54% met minimum qualifications. Human resources said 428 permanent vacancies were filled in…
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