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Rowlett reports 48.5 open positions; HR director says turnover trending down
Summary
HR Director Rick Ordio told council the city had 48 full‑time vacancies plus one part‑time (48.5 total) as of June 3 and a budgeted headcount around 574.8 FTEs; he said turnover has fallen from higher historical levels after adding a recruiter and more rigorous screening.
Rick Ordio, the city’s HR director, reported that as of June 3 the city had 48 full‑time vacancies and one part‑time vacancy — 48.5 positions in total — out of roughly 574.8 budgeted full‑ and part‑time positions. He said vacancies are concentrated in labor and public‑works roles and that the department is using a recruiter, targeted outreach and improved screening to attract and retain candidates.
Ordio described a strategy to slow turnover by screening for higher‑quality hires and supporting hiring managers with recruitment work. Council members pressed on the distribution of vacancies (noting many in public works and planning), internal auditor options created by charter language, and the timeline for filling high‑priority roles (public works director, community development director, and economic development positions). Ordio said some hire offers are in progress and that the city has reduced monthly turnover rates compared with the prior year.
