By Michele Smith
The Times
Commissioners Approve a Salary Survey Committee
County has difficulty hiring and retaining qualified employees
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January 25, 2018
DAYTON—Columbia County is having a hard time attracting and retaining workers and one of the factors might be inadequate compensation for work performed.
County Commissioner Norm Passmore has asked that a committee be formed to perform a regional and county-wide salary survey across the state. Salaries more in line with salaries in other jurisdictions will make working for Columbia County more attractive and enhance the county’s ability to hire, train, and retain staff, he said.
Public Works Director Andrew Woods said his department has problems with hiring engineering technicians and e...
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