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-Protective Services <br /> -Paraprofessionals <br /> -Skilled Craft <br /> -Service and Maintenance <br /> When utilization is less than that indicated by <br /> availability data, federal guidelines provide <br /> for several tests to determine whether <br /> underutilization exists . One of these is to <br /> determine whether the utilization is within 80 <br /> percent of availability. If so, then "parity" <br /> exists and goal setting is not required. <br /> The utilization of women in the protective <br /> services and paraprofessionals category is <br /> within 80 percent of indicated availability and <br /> specific goal setting is not required, although <br /> these will be areas of special attention in <br /> recruitment efforts. <br /> Underutilization of women is indicated in two <br /> categories: <br /> -Skilled Craft <br /> -Service and Maintenance. <br /> 3. Summary <br /> The utilization analysis shows the County has <br /> strong minority and female representation in <br /> its work force. Areas of particular strength <br /> include the following categories: <br /> -Officials and Administrators <br /> -Professionals. <br /> The analysis indicates the need to focus <br /> affirmative action efforts and goal setting in <br /> the areas of: <br /> -Protective services <br /> -Paraprofessionals <br /> -Skilled crafts <br /> -Service and Maintenance. <br /> -22- <br />