Commission approves part-time hires for public transportation driver and EMT

The commission approved two personnel hires during the meeting: hiring Theresa Chang (name recorded in the packet as Theresa/’Teresa Chang’ variations) as a part-time public-transportation driver at $10.40 per hour, and hiring Jennifer Bach as a part-time EMT at $14.45 per hour.

Both motions were moved, seconded and recorded as passing 3–0. The public-transportation director said the current full-time driver planned to finish soon and that Theresa would be brought on and trained to ensure continuity of service. The EMS director said Bach is an EMT with experience as an equipment operator and appears to have relevant county road/bridge and KDOT background; commissioners approved the hire at the stated hourly rate.

Why it matters: These hires fill immediate staffing needs for county transportation and emergency medical services and are recorded as part-time appointments with hourly rates provided in the meeting record.