Public Service Recognition Week May 7-13, 2017
The first week of May marks Public Service Recognition Week which honors the men and women who serve our country as local, county, state and federal government employees.
These folks are the unsung heroes of government whose rank and file perform the daily tasks that keep government services rolling for all Americans. Many of these folks work behind-the-scenes and out of the limelight, but their dedication to their jobs benefits everyone.
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines public service as “governmental employment” and civil service which it defines as “the branch of a government that takes care of the business of running the government and its programs.”
At the California Department of Consumer Affairs, our civil servants help to keep Californians safe as our 39 boards, bureaus, committees and commissions license and regulate many professions. Some of these professions are pharmacists, dentists, engineers, accountants, cosmetologists, contractors, physicians, psychologists, security guards, real estate agents, architects and court reporters, to name a few. For a full list of Department of Consumer Affairs licensing boards, bureaus, committees and commissions, click HERE.
The department also has staff that provides services to the boards, bureaus, committees and commissions. The various offices include the dedicated employees in Division of Investigation, Division of Legislative and Regulatory Review, Equal Employment Opportunity, Executive, Information Security, Internal Audits, Legal Affairs, Administrative Services, Professional Examination Services, Information Services, Communications, Strategic Planning and Development and Training Solutions.
We tip our hats to all civil servants and thank you for your service. Good government could not operate without you!
Public Service Recognition Week is organized annually by the Public Employees Roundtable and its member organizations to honor public service and connect citizens with their government. This week all across the country, mayors, governors, agency leaders, communities and public service organizations participate by issuing proclamations; hosting award ceremonies and special tribute events; and delivering messages about the value of public service.
