Civil Service Promotional Opportunities Expected to See Increases in Near Future.
By Lusine Sarkisyan, NxtGov Ambassador
The CalHR’s Statewide Workforce Planning and Recruitment Unit annually analyzes state workforce demographic data and has come to the conclusion that based on December 2018 data, approximately 47 percent of managers and supervisors of state civil service are ready to retire in the next five years.Â
CalHR Statewide Workforce Planning and Recruitment Unit, December 2018 DataÂ
What does this mean for rank-and-file employees? That in the next five years, there is opportunity for promotions and development, potentially if all 47 percent retire in the next five years there will be 15,371 vacancies at the manager/supervisor level within the State of California.Â
Additionally, based on data from December 2018, approximately 36 percent of rank-and-file employees will be ready for retirement in the next five years. Which means that there will be 62,658 potential vacancies. These vacancies would allow rank-and-file employees to promote up, but it would also open opportunities for individuals to enter civil service.
CalHR Statewide Workforce Planning and Recruitment Unit, December 2018 DataÂ
With all these potential vacancies in the next five years, there is going to be more desire by rank-and-file staff to pursue avenues for gaining knowledge of programs, professional development, counseling by upper management which will ultimately lead to various forms of mentorship. In fact, CalHR has recognized this need and has issued a policy for state entities to take a proactive and strategic approach to recruiting, developing, and retraining a skilled and diverse workforce to meet current and future organizational needs. As of August 2018, there are 34 state entities who have developed some sort of succession plan to address future organizational needs. Departments similar to CalPERS, Department of Consumer Affairs, CalSTRS, and others have some form of mentorship program to help develop their staff.Â
It is important to identify that mentorship is not just about getting promoted and developing one’s career, but mentorship is a great tool that results in improved relationships with colleagues, increased motivation, and most importantly improved job satisfaction.
Additionally, with these vacancies whether rank-and-file level or manager and supervisor levels, individuals seeking to enter civil service will be looking towards programs and workshops to provide tools and information in applying and entering civil service. This means, NxtGov is going to be very busy in the next five years reaching out and engaging with the local communities and partnering with various entities to help increase the workforce. Are you ready to give a helping hand?
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Chioma Emezi
As the Deputy Director of Public Recruitment for NxtGov, my role is to help individuals pursue jobs with the State of California by overseeing the implementation of processes that will equip and inspire individuals to enter public service. I currently work with the California Department of Housing & Community Development as a Lead Recruitment & Career Counseling Analyst where I guide and provide resources for individuals desirous of working for the State of California. I have a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria and a Masters in International Law & Diplomacy from the University of Lagos, Nigeria.
I am a passionate about helping people in any way I can and always striving to add the human part in the resources. I live in Sacramento with my family, and I love traveling, reading and putting smiles on people’s faces.
Kelly Joy
As the Director of Community Engagement, I turn my passion for collaborating with others and making positive contributions to the community by organizing service opportunities in the Sacramento region. I also work as a Senior Research Specialist for the California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission, which is an extension of the State Treasurer’s Office. In this role, I conduct research and data analysis on a variety of municipal debt issuance and investment-related topics. I graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and earned a Master of Arts Applied Economics from San Diego State University. I enjoy volunteering, playing board games, trivia and spending quality time with my husband and son.