Grover Beach City Council
May 12, 2025

CITY VACANCIES
REPORT 2024
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Kristin Eriksson, Assistant City
Manager
AB 2561
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• Enacted in 2024
• Requires public hearing on vacancies in prior year
• Vacancy rates
• Recruitment/Retention efforts
• Recruitment obstacles
• Must allow recognized bargaining groups to present
• SEIU
• POA
City Vacancies (as of 12/31/24)
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Employee Bargaining GroupTotal Number
Budgeted
Positions
Total Number of
Vacancies Vacancy Rate
SEIU 21 4 19%
POA 23.5 0 0%
Unrepresented 30.5 1 3%
Total 75 5 7%
* 2 vacancies (1 SEIU and 1 unrepresented) as of May 12, 2025 Recruitment
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• Regular posting of vacancies on Governmentjobs.com, city website, other industry job board
• Personal outreach to known candidates in area
• Social media/Grover Gazette outreach
• City recruited for 18 positions in 2024
Retention
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• Maintain competitive compensation
• Investment in staff training and development
• Coaching on promotional opportunities
• Regular engagement & staff recognition
• 93% retention rate in 2024
Questions?
SEIU & POA Presentations
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