Shasta County is fortunate to have many exemplary employees. On a daily basis, their dedication, integrity, creativity, and professionalism are called upon to maintain the high quality of local public services enjoyed by the citizens of Shasta County. Their jobs are becoming more challenging as public expectations of service and demands for increased efficiency escalate. In this environment, it is important that we recognize those employees who set the standard of excellence and dedication for the entire organization. Their contribution deserves the thanks and appreciation of the entire County family and the citizens of the community.
In this spirit, the Board is being asked to recognize the Employee of the Month, who has been nominated by the Employee Recognition Committee. This nomination is based on a review of all nominations using the selection criteria provided for in the Employee Recognition Policy. It is the recommendation of the Employee Recognition Committee that Venton Trotter, Associate Engineer, Department of Public Works, be recognized as the January 2017 Employee of the Month.
Venton Trotter's duties as a resident engineer require him to keep a positive and professional relationship with numerous project participants with different, and sometimes conflicting, interests. Mr. Trotter is able to communicate effectively and balance the concerns of all project participants. The closure of the Cassel-Fall River Road at Pit River Bridge was a contentious issue in the Intermountain Area. During the course of this project Mr. Trotter demonstrated his professionalism in the manner in which he worked with the local community, members of the Pit River Tribe, County road crews, and the contractor.
Mr.Trotter's vast knowledge of design, construction, and contract administration has helped the County avoid and/or solve problems on various projects. He often provides keen insight on best construction practices to deal with difficult problems. Before the Cassel-Fall River Road at Pit River Bridge was closed, the State required regular monitoring of the bridge to check for signs of settlement. Mr. Trotter devised a simple, yet effective, system to perform regular inspections of the bridge.
Venton Trotter serves as a role model for other Public employees with his flexibility, teamwork, professionalism and customer service.