Number of Civil Servants Rises Again

"The civil service is and remains a reliable and stable pillar," said the responsible Minister of the Chancellery, Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP), during the quarterly presentation of the figures on Thursday. However, the coverage of demand has slightly decreased, with a civil servant assigned to 87.2 percent of the required positions. At mid-year, the figure was 88.1 percent.

Coverage of demand in civil service slightly decreased

Reaching 100 percent here is very difficult in practice, said Plakolm. She cited low birth rates and short-term absences as reasons. The civil servants work in around 1,500 facilities with a total of about 3,000 service positions. These would now more specifically place their needs in the second half of the year, according to Plakolm. "That is also logical and we welcome it," as in spring many young men are still in school.

40 percent active in emergency services

The highest coverage of demand is in Upper Austria with 91.8 percent. Salzburg and Carinthia still have "catching up to do." Overall, the picture is "very stable" according to Plakolm, and the supply is secured. The most popular area of service remains emergency services, with around 40 percent. 26 percent complete their civil service in social and disability assistance, 12 percent in elderly care, and 9 percent in hospitals.

On the international day of resuscitation, Plakolm emphasized how important it is to act quickly in emergency situations. Civil servants are able to do just that: "The civil service is one of the largest first aid schools in the country." The minister also called on the rest of the population to refresh their knowledge.

(APA/Red)

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