CITY OF RIALTO VACANCY REPORT
ASSEMBLY BILL 2561
Agenda
Background
Vacancy Rates
Recruitment Process
Recruitment Obstacles
Recruitment & Retention Efforts
ASSEMBLY BILL 2561: FINDINGS
Job vacancies are widespread and significant problem for local government High job vacancies impact services and workers to heavier workloads Statewide interest in appropriate staffing for public agency operations
ASSEMBLY BILL 2561: MANDATES
Effective January 1, 2025
Public hearing at least once per Fiscal Year, prior to adoption of Budget, to assess and address vacancy rates Identify obstacles and efforts in recruitment and retention Additional information if vacancy rate in a bargaining unit is at least 20% Allow recognized bargaining units make presentations at the hearing
VACANCY RATE: CITYWIDE POSITIONS
*Does not include Elected Officials
Total Full-Time Positions: 491*
VACANCY RATE: CITYWIDE 8.8%
*As of May 21, 2025
Total Full-Time Positions: 491
Total Vacancies*: 43
Bargaining Unit
Positions
Vacancies*
% of Vacancies
RCEA
127
10 7.9%
TMMU
42 7
16.7%
Firefighters Local 3688
84 10
11.9%
RFMA
7 0%
RPBA-G
167
10 6.0%
RPBA-M
27 0%
Other
28 5
17.9%
Total
491
43 8.8%
VACANCY RATE: FY 2024-2025
Attrition (Retirements/Separations): 40
New Positions: 19
New Hires: 64
Promotions: 36
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
RECRUITMENT OBSTACLES
Shifts in the Labor Market
Competitive Labor Market
Post-Pandemic Impacts (“the Great Resignation”)
Shrinking Labor Pool
Localized Challenges
Recruitment Timeline
Applicant Communication
Lack of Skilled Workers
Competition with Private Sector
RECRUITMENT & RETENTION EFFORTS
Multi-year collective bargaining agreements with competitive salary and benefits Increased social media presence
Update Job Classifications
Streamline the hiring process and evaluate better communication tools to keep applicants engaged
Thank you
Shama Curian
Director of Human Resources/Risk Management
[email protected]
www.rialtoca.gov