Trinity County Grand Jury
• 1999-2000
Finance and Administration Committee Final Report - Trinity County Hiring Practices
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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings
F1
It appears to the Grand Jury that adequate procedures are in place to protect against nepotism or other favoritism when hiring county employees. The Grand Jury found that during the selection process a team is formed that conducts interviews of qualified -48- applicants and generates recommendations for the selection of individuals to fill any given vacancy. It appears to the Grand Jury that in almost all cases no one individual within Trinity County government is able to hire anyone without the concurrence of at least two or more other persons.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Grand Jury commends the County for the steps it has taken to protect against favoritism in the hiring process. The Grand Jury encourages those in position of authority to continue to be vigilant and to make every effort to protect against nepotism and favoritism.
F2
The County continually accepts applications and maintains a list of applicants. As vacancies or new positions arise the County looks to fill these positions either through current employees, existing applicants or by advertising the position in various media. These media include the County Web Page (www.TrinityCounty.org), The Trinity Journal, The TradeMark, and The Redding Record-Searchlight. The Personnel Department also maintains a list of public locations throughout Trinity County at which vacancy notices are posted. However this list does not seem up to date and complete. Current employees are given ample opportunity to advance up the ranks of county government When new job openings occur, the county attempts to hire the best-qualified person available. In situations where the qualifications of two or more applicants are essentially equal, preference is given to Trinity County residents." The County also has a program that provides on the job training for people on welfare in various entry positions throughout County Government on a trial basis. Many of these trainees receive enough training and become qualified to gain full and permanent employment through the competitive selection process.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Grand Jury commends the County in its practice of encouraging current employees to dance up through the ranks. The Grand Jury also commends the County in its efforts to publicize job openings throughout Trinity County. However, the Grand Jury recommends that the Personnel Department contact individual members of the Board of Supervisors in order to generate a more complete list of locations throughout Trinity County where job notices should be placed. The Grand Jury believes that the taxpayers are best served by County's policy of hiring the best-qualified person regardless of where they live. However, the Grand Jury encourages efforts to employ Trinity County residents whenever appropriate. The Grand Jury commends the County practice of hiring low skilled workers and giving them the training necessary to become more productive citizens. -49-
F3
It appears that background checks are currently done on job applicants, but there have been problems associated with obtaining criminal background information. A very specific set of conditions must be met before criminal background information on applicants may be legally obtained. A number of state and federal regulations, designed to protect individual rights and insure fair employment, are also in place and must be complied with. County Counsel is currently in the process of reviewing these requirements and is drafting a specific resolution for action by the Board of Supervisors that is intended to facilitate the obtaining of criminal background information on County job applicants.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The Hospital Human Resource department will implement whatever changes in procedures the County Human Resource Department directs. The Hospital will continue to follow the guidelines for pre- employment checks required for acute care hospitals. 444S1-0,C, David L. Yarbrou Administrator —52— ppAIL SCHmior TRINITY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT .11Z111 P.O. BOX 1228, WEAVERVILLE, CA 96093 Phone: (530) 623-2611 -.AO rim p PAUL SCHMIDT, Sheriff ). CHARLES DOWNEN, Undersheriff Y C RECEIVED i,n; I A CL.J August 11, 2000 SLIPLE IOR COURT JUDGE'S CHAMBERS TO: The Honorable John Letton T T "nity County Board of Supervisors FROM: Schmidt, Sheriff SUBJECT: Response to 1999-2000 Grand Report; Trinity County Hiring Practices This letter is in response to the above titled Grand Jury report prepared by the Finance and Administration Committee. I have reviewed the Grand Jury's
Conclusions 1
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CL1X cMs BOARD OF SUPERVISORS P.O. Drawer 1613 (530) 623-1217 WEAVERVILLE, CALIFORNIA 96093 Dero B. Forslund, Clerk Jeannie Nix-Temple, County Administrative Officer RECEIVFD To: John K. Lefton, Superior Court Judge From: Board of Supervisors c-71 J L Date: October 25, 2000 RE: 1999-2000 Grand Jury Finance and Administration Committee report on Trinity County Hiring Practices Finding and Recommendation #1 The Board agrees and shares your appreciation of the good work in our Personnel Department. Finding and Recommendation #2 The Board agrees and will continue to encourage efforts to employ Trinity County residents whenever possible. Board members are assisting in posting county job openings throughout their supervisorial districts. Finding and Recommendation #3 The Board agrees. A release form has been added to our County application forms so that background checks can be done where appropriate. Continuing education and training for county employees is very important and is made available as required or requested. 2°00 DATE: / ( APPROVED: HAI -Board of Supervisors -57- CHRIS ERIKSON PAUL FACKRELL RALPH MODINE BERRY STEWART ROBERT REISS District I District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5
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