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Commission approves HR changes to ease recruitment for technicians, therapists and accounting staff
Summary
The commission approved amendments that remove an ASE requirement for automotive technicians, create level-2 classifications for therapists to address ongoing recruitment issues, and reclassify three senior accounting technicians to supervisory account clerk roles; all passed by 4-0 roll-call votes with one absence.
The Madera County Civil Service Commission on March 17 approved several human-resources changes intended to improve recruitment and clarify career progression.
Under item 5(b) the commission approved amended job descriptions for Automotive Technician I and II and Senior Automotive Technician to remove Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification as a required credential, according to the Department of Human Resources presenter, Bridal Mendez. A motion to adopt the amendment carried by roll call, 4-0, with one commissioner absent.
Under item 5(c) Human Resources recommended amending the physical therapist and occupational therapist classifications and creating Level 2 positions for each job class. Mendez told commissioners these recommendations stem from "ongoing recruitment challenges," noting there are currently no incumbents in the posted positions and that postings have run continuously. Commissioners asked for clarification about the functional differences between physical and occupational therapists; the presenter explained that physical therapy focuses on physical recovery while occupational therapy addresses cognitive and daily-living activities. The commission approved the creation of Level 2 and updated descriptions by roll call, 4-0 (one absent).
Under item 5(d) Human Resources proposed reclassifying three Senior Accounting Technician positions in the Department of Social Services to Account Clerk Supervisor I within Merit System Services. Mendez said the reclassification responds to supervisory needs as the department grows and that the positions are state-subvented, producing "a slight" financial impact. Commissioners asked about appeal processes and how merit standards are applied; the presenter said classifications follow Merit System Services/CalHR governance. The reclassification was approved by roll call, 4-0, with one absent.
Each personnel item was presented by staff from the Department of Human Resources and passed without recorded opposition. No public commenters addressed these items. The commission adjourned at 05:44.
