Board approves job postings, adopts EMS hours policy and opens driver recruitment

The Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 15 authorized multiple personnel actions: posting a part‑time scheduled custodian, adopting an EMS part‑time hours policy, and advertising part‑time EMS driver positions.

Supervisors approved a motion to let the head custodian advertise for a part‑time scheduled custodian at 20 hours per week, up to 25 hours for busy periods or storms, to be posted in local papers, on the county website and on bulletin boards until filled. The board discussed a recommended wage range and settled on a likely hiring range of $17–$20 per hour for interview decisions; Supervisor Travis moved to advertise and Supervisor Scott seconded the motion, which carried by voice vote.

VMS director Joe Pennington presented a draft personnel policy that defines full‑time and part‑time FTE ranges and sets an hours compliance rule for part‑time EMS staff: employees must average 24 hours per month over a quarter sampling period, with one additional quarter allowed to become compliant. The draft states progressive discipline up to and including termination for two consecutive noncompliant quarters but also notes exemptions covered by the county handbook (medical/FMLA/etc.). The board voted to adopt the policy effective Jan. 1, 2026, and required staff signatures to acknowledge the policy.

Pennington also noted the county website did not have a separate posting for drivers; supervisors authorized posting part‑time EMS driver positions (open until filled) to create a pipeline for future EMT/paramedic recruitment.

These personnel actions were approved by motions and voice votes; supervisors asked staff to handle posting logistics and to bring candidate interviews or salary recommendations to a future meeting when needed.