County workforce vacancies and recruitment
Summary
SEIU members warned that county management may declare a fiscal emergency and reopen their contract, possibly clawing back raises. Supervisors said they're working to avoid layoffs and are pressing the state through CSAC to backfill county cuts.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential layoffs, furloughs or delayed COLA payments for county workers; the disputed assistant director vacancy would cost over $300,000 a year in total compensation.
County residents if services are preserved; union members if jobs and raises are protected.
Front-line county workers could face layoffs, furloughs or delayed raises if cuts proceed.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - Apr 28, 2026
The county has 251 vacancies — a 9% rate — down from 24% in the physicians unit last year. New tactics include a Spanish-language hiring workshop, an Instagram jobs account, $10,000-$25,000 recruitment incentives for six hard-to-fill classifications, and shorter filing periods as applicant numbers rise.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - Apr 14, 2026
SEIU members warned that county management may declare a fiscal emergency and reopen their contract, possibly clawing back raises. Supervisors said they're working to avoid layoffs and are pressing the state through CSAC to backfill county cuts.
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