Salary board approves reclassifications to lower hiring thresholds for three vacant county jobs

The Chester County Salary Board approved reclassification of three vacant positions Sept. 9 aimed at easing recruitment. County staff said one vacancy at 'Pecosin Home' will be reduced from a lead nurse-aide to a general nurse-aide, and two vacancies in the district court and planning department will be downgraded to lower entry-level classifications so the county can more readily hire for those roles.

Mr. Washburner told the board that departments "are struggling to bring people in at the higher requirements" and that lowering the classifications "will allow people to come into the county." Staff said the changes should reduce personnel costs if positions are filled at the lower minimum pay rates; the board approved the reclassifications by voice vote.