The Human Resources Department reports directly to the City Manager and is responsible for managing all aspects of employment and benefits administration for City employees. The Department is staffed full time by a Human Resources Director and is supplemented by selected support from each appointed authority, risk management and clerical support functions from a variety of Departments.

The Human Resources Department plays a leadership role with:

• Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations (PDF)
• Employee recruitment, examination, interviewing and orientation
• Benefits review and administration
• Compensation and Classification
• Labor negotiations, contract administration and labor relations
  • FOP - Police Officers (PDF)
  • FOP - Police Sergeants (PDF)
  • FOP - Police Captains (PDF)
  • FOP - Communication Operators (PDF)
  • AFSCME - Public Service Employees (PDF)
  • AFSCME - Clerical Employees (PDF)
  • IAFF - Firefighters/Lieutenants/Captains (PDF)
• Personnel record-keeping and file maintenance
• Employee Communication and Training