AB 2561 Compliance
Public Agency Vacancies, and
Recruitment and Retention Efforts
May 26, 2026
Presented by:
Kristi Carter, Human Resources Manager
AB 2561 Workforce Reporting
Annual workforce vacancies and recruitment
and retention update
Required prior to budget adoption
Employee organizations noticed as required
Workforce Overview
64 authorized FTEs as of December 31, 2025
City Manager position excluded from FTE count
Five employee groups
Departments supported: City Manager’s Office, City
Clerk’s Office, Community Development (Planning, Building, Code Enforcement), Finance (Information Technology),
Human Resources, Parks & Recreation, Police/Public Safety, Public Works (Engineering & Maintenance)
Vacancy Information
Employee Group # of Budgeted
Positions
# of Vacancies Vacancy Rate
Teamsters Local 315 24 0 0%
Hercules Police Officers’
Association
23 1 4.35%
Executive Level Employees 6 0 0%
Mid-Management Employees 3 0 0%
Non-Represented Employees 8 0 0%
As of December 31, 2025
Recruitment Efforts
NEOGOV/GovernmentJobs.com recruitment platform
Enhanced job advertising and outreach
Coordination with hiring departments
Competitive benefits package
Average recruitment timeline: approximately 90 days
Recruitment Process:
Post Position → Screen Applicants → Interview → Hire
Retention Statistics
Calendar Year 2025 Count
Total Vacancies 4
Vacancies Created by Newly Budgeted Positions 1
Vacancies Created by Internal Promotions and Transfers 0 Vacancies Created by Retirement 1
Vacancies Created by Resignation 1
Vacancies Created by Involuntary Separation 1
Retention Rate 94%
Retention Efforts
Work-Life Balance Initiatives
Four-day, 38-hour workweek for eligible employees
Telecommuting options available for eligible positions Comprehensive Benefits Package
Professional Development Programs
Supportive Work Environment
Collaborative culture fostering teamwork and innovation Employee Engagement and Recognition
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