Expedited verbal budgetary approval of 28 pending scientific and investigative hires from Mayor’s budget office. In addition, many telephone lines were down, key agencies in area were evacuated, no centralized directory of key administrative personnel existed, and approval for additional hires needed to be expedited.ĭirected critical departments to immediately implement 12-on/12-off rotation schedule, established emergency budget and coding for federally reimbursable expenses, coordinated emergency move of payroll operations to site outside zone, and ensured payroll within 48 hours. OCME was not prepared to address continuity of administrative functions such as, budget authorization to increase forensic and investigative staff, payroll operations, completing pre-boarding hiring processes tracking the cost of implementing emergency operations in aftermath, as well as addressing the emotional impact on current staff. Successfully met recruitment goals in 6 events versus 10 (40%) and reduced on-board process for new recruits by 12 days process approved for use by other departments with large vacancies, becoming new model. Negotiated increase in overtime to cover weekend staffing costs, addressed presentation material and signage with print shop, and expanded recruitment resources to include technical/scientific trade associations and publicizing events with tri-state universities, college deans, department heads, and alumni associations. Partnered with in-house Human Resources and Operations to schedule 10 upcoming events then obtained minimum staff commitment and ability to make job offers.

Due to staffing reductions, centralized Human Resources provided limited assistance and partnering with Operations meant increased overtime costs, schedule changes, and time commitment issues.

Department needed to increase applicant base, expand traditional recruitment resources, and offer onsite weekend recruitment events with ability to make onsite job offer.

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