Sheridan County board approves several internal staffing moves, fills deputy clerk vacancy

Sheridan County commissioners approved a set of internal staffing actions during the Dec. 29 staff meeting, including an internal promotion in operations and the refill of a part‑time deputy clerk position.

Staff introduced Travis Traub as the new board superintendent and said they intend to promote him to a lead operator role, which would create a district operator opening to be filled internally if candidates apply. Commissioner (speaker 7) moved to refill the district operator position; a second was recorded and the board approved the motion by vocal aye.

Separately, a commissioner reported she had filled an internal position that created a vacancy for a part‑time deputy clerk and asked to refill that vacancy. Commissioners discussed the classification level and whether Human Resources should control the job level; one commissioner noted job level must be based on experience and HR policy. After discussion, the board moved and seconded to refill the part‑time deputy clerk vacancy and voted to approve the motion.

Board members discussed timing for internal fills and cautioned about domino effects of promotions that could extend recruiting into January. No salary or specific job‑announcement text was presented at the meeting; HR involvement and the recruitment process were noted as next steps.

Actions recorded in the meeting include motions to refill the district operator position and to refill the part‑time deputy clerk vacancy; both motions were approved during the meeting.