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Gilroy personnel commission approves updated job descriptions for HR director and part‑time fleet technician
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The City of Gilroy Personnel Commission approved updates to the human resources director/risk manager job description and to a part‑time assistant fleet technician job description, clearing both positions to be recruited with revised qualifications and salary guidance.
The City of Gilroy Personnel Commission on Feb. 23 approved revisions to two job descriptions that staff said will be used in upcoming recruitments.
Human Resources staff presented updates to the department head job description for the human resources director and risk manager — last revised in June 2001 — and said the revisions reflect current responsibilities and will be used to launch a nationwide recruitment assisted by an executive search firm. "Staff is continuing to work on, preparing, detailed organizational charts for each department," the Human Resources Director said, adding the charts are tied to the FY26–27 budget and will be provided to commissioners as a resource.
The commission moved and approved the HR director/risk manager job description by voice vote. The item will enable staff to proceed with outreach; Peckham and McKinney was identified elsewhere in the meeting as the search firm currently assisting the police chief recruitment.
Commissioners also approved a narrower set of education and experience requirements for a 25‑hour‑per‑week part‑time assistant fleet technician to broaden the applicant pool. Staff recommended reducing the formal coursework requirement to one semester/quarter in automotive or equipment mechanics plus 100 hours of related experience. The commission voted in favor of the change by voice vote. Staff said the position pays $26.55–$32.52 per hour and is eligible for a part‑time retirement plan and state‑required sick leave; the role does not carry full benefits.
Commissioners discussed procedural details, including which contract types the HR office typically manages and whether some parts of the job descriptions should reference broader contract oversight. The Human Resources Director said most contracts routed through the office are consultant or professional‑services agreements.
The commission took both approvals as final actions and did not request additional modifications. The next Personnel Commission meeting is scheduled for March 23, 2026.
