AB 2561 Vacancy Report - FBEO
Fort Bragg Employee Organization (FBEO) Classifications Budgeted as of 7/1/2024 Headcount as of 7/1/2024 Incumbents Number of Incumbents Filled Percentage Vacancy Rate Notes Administrative Assistant - Non-Confidential 3 3 Emily Reno 3 1 0 Emily is the Admin Assistant mentioned on the 7/1/24 Budget for Public Works. Maria Flynn is the Administrative Assistant in Community Development.
Laura Godinez 1 0
Maria Flynn 1 0
Assistant City Engineer 2 2 Alfredo Huerta 2 N/A N/A
Diane O'Connor 1 0
Assistant Planner 1 1 Sarah Peters 1 1 0
Associate Planner 0 0 None N/A N/A N/A
Code Enforcement Officer 0 0 None N/A N/A N/A
Engineering Technician 2 2 Carlos Hernandez 2 1 0
Kevin McDannold 1 0
Environmental Compliance Officer 1 1 Frank Kemper 1 1 0 Finance Technician I 2 2 Alexandria Frazer 2 1 0
Jessica Syres 1 0
Finance Technician II 0 N/A None N/A N/A
Finance Technician III 1 1 Adriana Hernandez Moreno 1 1 0 Government Accountant I 1 1 Laura Bianchi Limbird 1 1 0 Government Accountant II 0 N/A None N/A N/A N/A
Grants Coordinator 1 1 Lacy Sallas 1 1 0
Maintenance Worker I 3 3 Nicholas Perry 3 1 0
Andrew Ryken 1 0
Brandon Wilber 1 0
Maintenance Worker II 8.5 8.5 Jason Balassi 4 1 0 8.5 Maintenance Workers budgeted as per FY 24-2025 Budget document. The .5 is for a Seasonal Laborer. None were hired as of the report date.
Justin Celeri 1 0
Justin Archimede 1 0
Marshall Morgan 1 0
Maintenance Worker III 1 1 Steven Baxman 1 N/A N/A
Maintenance Worker IV no 0 None N/A N/A N/A
Maintenance Worker Lead 1 1 Ian Sanderson 1 1 0
Mechanic 1 Craig Utsumi 1 1 0
Operations Supervisor 0 None N/A N/A N/A
Planning Technician 0 None N/A N/A N/A
Systems Technician 0 None N/A N/A N/A
Treatment Plant Operator in Training 1 1 Andrew Wood 1 1 0 6 Treatment Plant Operators were budgeted as of 7/1/2025.
Treatment Plant Operator I 0 0 None N/A N/A N/A
Treatment Plant Operator II 5 5 Humberto Arellano 5 1 0 Chris Brians 1 0
Cody Filosi 1 0
Paul Labreck 1 0
Merle Larson 1 0
Treatment Plant Operator - Wastewater Lead 1 1 Alden Ramos 1 0 Treatment Plant Operator - Water, Collection, and Distribution 0 0 None N/A N/A FBEO Bargaining Unit Total Vacancy Rate 0
Approach
Took the 1/1/2025 Compensation Schedule for list of positions Went through each position to determine the number of incumbents Went through and reviewed the year and provided an approximate amount of the year where the position is filled.
The 7/1/2024 Headcount is pulled from the 2024-2025 Budget
AB 2561 Vacancy Report - FBPA
Fort Bragg Police Association Classifications Budgeted as of 7/1/2024 Headcount as of 7/1/2024 Incumbents Number of Incumbents Filled Percentage Vacancy Rate Note Community Services Officer 2 2 0 N/A N/A The CSO was frozen in exchange for sponsoring Police Recruit.
Police Sergeant 1 4 Anthony Welter 4 1 0
P.J. Ferris 1 0
Jarod Frank 0.83299999999999996 0 Nayeli Carmona DeLeon separated. Promoted Jarod Frank Jonnathan McLaughlin 1 0
Police Officer 5 5 Humberto Arellano Jr. 7 1 0
Tyler Baker 1 0
Rory Beak 1 0
Gadge Ferris 1 0
David Franco 1 0
Antoinette Moore 1 0
Amando Pacheco 1 0
Police Recruit Yes 0 Keyona Slaughter 0.75 0.25 Keyona Slaughter hired in exchange for freezing CSO positions.
Special Investigator Yes 1 Wesley Rafanan 1 0
FBPA Bargaining Unit Total Total Vacancy Rate 1.9230769230769232E-2 Approach
Took the 1/1/2025 Compensation Schedule for list of positions Went through each position to determine the number of incumbents Went through and reviewed the year and provided an approximate amount of the year where the position is filled.
The 7/1/2024 Headcount is pulled from the 2024-2025 Budget
AB 2561 Vacancy Report - Confidential/Non-Bargaining Employee Group Confidential Non-Bargaining Classifications Budgeted as of 7/1/2024 Headcount as of 7/1/2024 Incumbents Number of Incumbents Filled Percentage Vacancy Rate Notes Administrative Analyst yes Cristal Munoz 1 1 0
Administrative Analyst - PD yes Lesley Bryant 1 1 0
Administrative Assistant - Administration 0 None N/A N/A Amber Weaver moved to Public Information Coordinator Stephanie Remington 1 0.67 0.33 Position was authorized in lieu of the Public Information Coordinator Assistant Planner/Code Enforcement yes George Leinen 1 0.83 0 The position was not filled. George Leinen moved to the FT Assistant Planner (FBEO) positon in late April 2025.
Audiovisual Technician (<1000 hrs) yes Alfred Holston 2 0.83 0.16600000000000001 Both camne on in Aug. 2024. Only 1000 hours authorized. Hours are split between them.
Troy Mellott 0.83 0.16600000000000001
City Clerk, Non-Certified no 0 Diana Paoli 1 0.71399999999999997 0.28499999999999998 New position created in February 2025.
Housing & Economic Development Coordinator no 0 N/A N/A Laborer-Public Works (<1000 hrs) No 0 N/A N/A
Laborer-Water/Wastewater Yes 1 Erik Filosi 1 1 0 This is the 0.5 referenced in the FY 24-2025 for Public Works.
Police Transport Officer (PT) (<1000 hrs) Yes 0 0 0 1
Public Information Coordinator yes 1 Amber Weaver 1 0.75 0 Position not filled. Stephanie Remington hired as Administrative Assistant - Administration (CNBrg EE group). The position, in essence, was not approved from March 23, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Social Services Liaison - Crisis Worker Grant funded. Yes. 2 Meliisa Johnson 3 0.91600000000000004 8.3000000000000004E-2 Mellisa Johnson hired as more grant funds were secured.
Janette Ornelas 1 0
Hannah Nanez 1 0
Systems Technician no 0 N/A N/A
Confidential/Non-Bargaining Employee Group Total Vacancy Rate 0.15615384615384617 Approach
Took the 1/1/2025 Compensation Schedule for list of positions Went through each position to determine the number of incumbents Went through and reviewed the year and provided an approximate amount of the year where the position is filled.
The 7/1/2024 Headcount is pulled from the 2024-2025 Budget Explanation of the 16% Vacancy Rate
The over 16% rate is due to the departure of the City Clerk and Public Information Coordinator. The City Clerk was filled within two months.
The City Clerk, prior to February 2025, was a Mid-Management position.
AB 2561 Vacancy Report - C.V. Starr
C.V. Starr Classifications Budgeted as of 7/1/2024 Headcount as of 7/1/2024 Incumbents Number of Incumbents Filled Percentage Vacancy Rate Notes 0 0 None 0 N/A N/A
Administrative Assistant I - PT 3 3 Brenner Redfern 3 1 0 Bryan Vidal 0.25 0.75
Gibb Alam 1 0
William Seaholm III 0.75 0.25
Administrative Assistant II - PT 0 0 None 0 N/A N/A
Administrative Assistant III - PT 0 0 None 0 N/A N/A
Administrative Coordinator 1 1 Ruby Acosta 1 1 0
Senior Administrative Assistant 2 2 Belgica Gordon 1 1 0 Eduardo Moran 1 1 0
Custodian I - CV Starr 0 0 None 0 N/A N/A
Custodian II - CV Starr 0 0 None 0 N/A N/A
Custodian III - CV Starr 1 1 Maria Escobedo 1 1 0
Fitness Equipment Technician 0.125 0.125 Mike Mihos 0 N/A N/A Does dual role. Also does Fitness Intstructor I Fitness Instructor I - CV Starr 0 0 None 0 N/A N/A
Fitness Instructor II - CV Starr 5 5 Kathy Marden 0.125 1 0 Aimee Maxey 0.125 1 0
Mike Mihos 0.125 1 0 Does dual role. Also does Fitness Equipment Instructor II.
Neol Trost 0.125 1 0
Deborah Karish 0.125 1 0
Head Lifeguard 1 1 Caleb Holland 0.125 1 0
Zachery Quamme 0.125 0.16600000000000001 0.83299999999999996 Lifeguard - CV Starr 0 0 None 0 N/A N/A
Lifeguard I - PT 16 20 Leilani Cen 22 0.5 0.5
Andrew Cudney 0.58299999999999996 0.41699999999999998
Michael Juntz 0.25 0.75
Evan Lotten 0.25 0.75
Elena Caranicolas 1 0
Koa Chamberlin 0.58299999999999996 0.41699999999999998
Joyce Garcia Blanco 1 0
Litzy Garcia 1 0
Elizabeth Keppeler 0.58299999999999996 0.41699999999999998 Dafne Lopez-Alcantar 1 0
Brendan Meloro 1 0
Colin Mclea 1 0
Max Oatney 1 0
Marvin Parrish 1 0
Michael Rice 1 0
Alexander Ries 1 0
Dakoda Thompson 0.58299999999999996 0.41699999999999998 Rory Twungubumwe 1 0
Meicah Wasco 1 0
Haley Martin 0.25 0.75
Leonardo Escobar 0.16600000000000001 0.83399999999999996 Luke Weston 0.58299999999999996 0.41700000000000004
Zachery Quamme 0.83299999999999996 0.16600000000000001 Zachery was doing dual role from July 1, 2024 to 5/17/2025.
Lifeguard II - PT 0 0 0 N/A N/A
Lifeguard III - PT 0 0 0 N/A N/A
Maintenance Supervisor Paul Kelley 1 1 0
Maintenance Worker I - CV Starr 0 0 Wilbert Escobedo 1 1 0 Maintenance Worker II - CV Starr 0 0 Kurtis Gibney 1 1 0 Maintenance Worker III - CV Starr 0 0
Recreation Coordinator 1 1 None 0 1
Recreation Instructor I 0 0 Victoria Yanez 1 1 0 The position is very seasonal and depends on how many swim classes are filled up. If there is a huge request for swim lesson the employee works. Otherwise, they do not work.
Recreation Instructor II 2 2 Mark Riley 2 1 0
Kendra Sells
Recreation Instructor III 0 0 Theresa Branscomb 1 1 0
Recreation Supervisor 1 1 Kimberly Ramey 1 1 0
Senior Lifeguard 1 1 Caleb Strickland 1 0.5 0.5
C.V. Starr Enployee Group Total Vacancy Rate 0.19506382978723402 Approach
Took the 1/1/2025 Compensation Schedule for list of positions Went through each position to determine the number of incumbents Went through and reviewed the year and provided an approximate amount of the year where the position is filled.
The 7/1/2024 Headcount is pulled from the 2024-2025 Budget Explanation of the Vacancy Rate
The main driver of the 20% vacancy rate is the for the Lifeguard classifications. This classification continues to be a challenge. The recruitment efforts are ongoing and continues to be a top priority. CV Starr is now open on Sundays as the due to the onboarding of lifeguards.
AB 2561 Vacancy Report for Temporary Employees
Temporary Employees Budgeted as of 7/1/2024 Headcount as of 7/1/2024 Incumbents Number of Incumbents Filled Percentage Vacancy Rate Notes Assistant Planner -Temp 0 0 Valerie Stump 1 0.125 0 This an unexpected position to provide coverage while others are on leave. Valerie started on 5/19/2025 Construction Project Manager - Temp No 0 None 0 N/A N/A Grants Analyst No Jason Morse 2 0.45800000000000002 0 It is not vacant because it is grant funded. Only filled once grant funds were secured. 0 Jennifer Ponts 1 0.5 0 This is Grant Funded. Originally hired as Office Assistant - Temp (Emergency Weather Shelter). They moved to Grants Analyst, which is also grant funded.
Intern No 0 None 0 N/A N/A
Office Assistant No 0 Jennifer Ponts 1 1 0
Seasonal Laborer 0.5 0 None 0 0 1 While it was budgeted, the direction given was to not fill the position.
Seasonal Parking Attendant 0 0 None 0 N/A N/A
Temporary Employee Group Total Vacancy Rate 0.2
Approach
Took the 1/1/2025 Compensation Schedule for list of positions Went through each position to determine the number of incumbents Went through and reviewed the year and provided an approximate amount of the year where the position is filled.
The 7/1/2024 Headcount is pulled from the 2024-2025 Budget Explanation of the Vacancy Rate
This employee group consists of a small number of classifications. One vacancy has a huge influence on the vacancy rate. A challenge of recruiting for temporary positions is the lack of benefits and generally are high hourly rate positions. Currently, a Seasonal Laborer positon pay is at $18 per hour. Effective January 1, 2025, minimum wage is $16.50 per hour for all employers. The minimum wage for fast food workers is $20 per hour. The scheduled minimum wage increase for healthcare workers has been delayed. As the minimum wage continues to be increased by legislators, it will continue to exert upward pressure on the City to reevaluate its lower paying classifications. Minimum wage increases could lead to higher prices, thereby increasing the overall costs for businesses, including local agencies.
AB 2561 Vacancy Report for Mid-Management Employee Group Mid-Management Classifications Budgeted as of 7/1/2024 Headcount as of 7/1/2024 Incumbents Number of Incumbents Filled Percentage Vacancy Rate Notes Assistant Director - Engineering Division 1 1 Chantell O'Neal 1 1 0 Assistant Finance Director 1 0 Merilyn Tiriboyi 1 0.91600000000000004 8.4000000000000005E-2 C.V. Starr Manager 1 1 Moneque Wooden 1 1 0
City Clerk 1 1 Diana Sanchez 1 1 0
Construction Project Manager 0 0 None 0 N/A N/A
Economic Development Manager 1 1 Sarah McCormick 1 1 0
Human Resources Manager 1 1 Juli Mortensen 1 1 0
Operations Manager 1 1 Heath Daniels 1 1 0
Police Captain 1 1 Thomas O'Neal 1 1 0
Senior Government Accountant 0 0 None 0 N/A N/A
Senior Planner 0 0 None 0 N/A N/A
Mid-Management Employee Group Total Vacancy Rate 1.0500000000000001E-2 Approach
Took the 1/1/2025 Compensation Schedule for list of positions Went through each position to determine the number of incumbents Went through and reviewed the year and provided an approximate amount of the year where the position is filled.
The 7/1/2024 Headcount is pulled from the 2024-2025 Budget
AB 2561 Vacancy Report for Executive Management Employee Group Mid-Management Classifications Budgeted as of 7/1/2024 Headcount as of 7/1/2024 Incumbents Number of Incumbents Filled Percentage Vacancy Rate Notes Assistant City Manager 0 0 None N/A N/A N/A
City Manager 1 1 Isaac Whippy 1 1 0
Director - Community Development 1 0 Vacant 0 0 1 A recruitment is in progress.
Director - Finance/City Treasurer 0 0 None N/A N/A N/A Director - Public Works 1 1 John Smith 1 1 0
Police Chief 0 0 None N/A N/A N/A
Police Chief - Executive Post 1 1 Neil Cervenka 1 1
Executive Management Employee Group Total Vacancy Rate 0.33333333333333331 Approach
Took the 1/1/2025 Compensation Schedule for list of positions Went through each position to determine the number of incumbents Went through and reviewed the year and provided an approximate amount of the year where the position is filled.
The 7/1/2024 Headcount is pulled from the 2024-2025 Budget Explanation of the Vacancy Rate
The Community Development Director position has been extremely challenging to fill due to a variety of factors, such as pay in comparison to other locations, the City's physical location, and the political environment.
City of Fort Bragg AB 2561 Vacancy Rate
Employee Group Vacancy Rate
FBEO 0
FBPA 1.9230769230769232E-2
Conf/Nbarg 0.15615384615384617
CV Starr 0.19506382978723402
Temporary 0.2
Mid-Mgmt 1.0500000000000001E-2
Executive 0.33333333333333331
Total Vacancy Rate 0.13061168264359752