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Click herAs of April 2017, there are nearly 20 million state and local government employees in the United States. While each of these govies is making a unique impact on state and local government, it’s easy to get lost in the sea of public-sector employees.
This holds especially true for millennials
Who are new to government and may feel like a small fish in a very big pond. However, one California State employee is making waves in her department botim database by facing state and local government challenges head-on. Danielle Metzinger is a Learning and Development Specialist at the California State Teacher’s Retirement System, or CALSTRS. In this role, she facilitates critical trainings and staff development. Metzinger was eager to do so out of college.
Growing up in Sacramento government
A very common thing to be aware of,” she exp. Ilained. “Additionally, I had other work before and while I was in college but once What can be given for free gifts I graduated I wan. Ited something stable and to be in a role that I could actually help people in.” Despite her eage. Irness to work in public service, Metzinger emphasized that there are some unique challenges in state govern. Iment. First, is bringing in and building up talented employees.
There are a lot of outdated and complex
Steps and procedures people need to get hired, or pr. Iomoted, or to get opportunities that they are looking for in the state government,” Metzinger expl. Iained. In order to overcome this, Metzinger has participated in a cross-agency group that is loo. Iking to improve rich data recruiting and retaining processes. “Some of the things we are working on include cons. Iolidating processes, making job descriptions more simple, making entry requirements and exams mo. Ire accessible,” she said.