4: Human Resources

Continue to have a highly professional, motivated group of people to serve state park customers.

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Background: The Division of Parks and Recreation employs a highly professional, dedicated group of people that care deeply about the success of the state park system. This is reflected in the consistently high satisfaction rate of park visitors. Within the six-year period of this strategic plan, upwards of one third of the current employees may be eligible for retirement. This represents a significant potential loss of institutional knowledge and raises questions of how the Division attracts, hires and retains employees. Desired Outcomes: The Division will work together to successfully navigate the service delivery changes implemented within the state park system. The Division will continue to have a highly professional, motivated group of people to serve state park customers. The Division will have a well-designed system to capture the institutional knowledge of people retiring. The Division will diligently care for the safety, health and wellness of its employees. The Division will develop an exam for promoting current employees as well as hiring new employees.

Objective(s):

4.1: Institutional Knowledge

4.1.1: Knowledge and Expertise Transfer

4.1.2: Management Training

4.1.3: Qualification Methods

4.2: Safety, Health and Wellness

4.2.1: Safety Program

4.2.2: Safety Improvements

4.2.3: Accident Reduction

4.2.4: Wellness and Fitness

4.2.5: Policies and Programs

4.2.6: Work/Home Balance

4.2.7: Work Planning and Priorities

4.2.8: Workplace Passion and Appreciation

4.2.9: Employee Support

4.3: Recruitment, Training, Retaining and Promotion

4.3.1: Colleges and Job Fairs

4.3.2: Youth

4.3.3: Underemployed Groups

4.3.4: Underrepresented Populations

4.3.5: Students and Interns

4.3.6: Entry-Level Qualifications

4.3.7: Training Program

4.3.8: Mentoring Program

4.3.9: State Park Competency Program

4.3.10: Continuous Learning

4.3.11: Career Goals and Mobility

4.3.12: Competencies

4.3.13: Career Ladder

4.4: Responsiveness to Change

4.4.1: Plan

4.4.2: Reclassification Study

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