Monterey County Grand Jury
• 2022-2023
• Agency Response
Response to:
Human Resources, Help Wanted: A Speedier Way to Hire
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Findings and Recommendations 9 findings
F1
The incomplete nature of the HRD website results in lost opportunities to provide prospective candidates with information pertinent to the application process.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
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F2
The recruitment process is lengthy and labor intensive for many County positions. Therefore, qualified candidates may be lost due to excessive delays.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The HRD streamline its hiring procedures to reduce the number of steps and time needed to fill positions
F3
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R3
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F4
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R4
The HRD develop a County-wide policy regarding succession planning for key personnel in each department
F5
The County policy regarding the length of time an employee can work in a temporary employment capacity is not monitored or enforced. Working without full benefits results in increased turnover.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
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F6
Despite acknowledged delays in recruitment, there is no tracking system to monitor the length of time it takes to fill open positions and remedy the process, causing frustration to both applicants and County staff.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
DocuSign Envelope ID: ACC8C16C-9C21-4833-869B-F61C05D01270 REPORT TITLE: 2022 - 2023 Monterey County Civil Grand Jury Topic "Human Resources, Help Wanted: A Speedier Way to Hire" RESPONSE BY: Human Resources Department RESPONSE TO:
F7
The EEOPs as currently required by state and federal law, and approved by the Board of Supervisors, are an effective way to ensure a diverse workforce within Monterey County Departments and meet Federal and State EEO requirements. DocuSign Envelope ID: ACC8C16C-9C21-4833-869B-F61C05D01270
Related Recommendations (1)
R7
The County develop strategies to limit the use of temporary employees to meet essential, ongoing day-to-day operations
F8
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R8
The Board of Supervisors request that a report be prepared by appropriate staff by October 31, 2023, to evaluate whether the goals and timelines of the Garza Consent Decree, originally approved in 1975, have been met sufficiently to request the Court vacate the Decree.
F9
Requirements in the Garza Consent Decree, such as the makeup of panels and mandatory posting period, affect the timeliness of hiring.
No recommendations for this finding
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