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Human Resources Office Mission Statement

The Human Resources Office is dedicated to excellent service.

We strive to:

  • emphasize that our employees are our most valuable asset
  • deliver our services in the most efficient and effective manner possible
  • support the City's vision, mission and values
  • improve and maintain employee morale by encouraging feedback, recognition and rewards
  • treat all employees fairly and with respect
  • trust each person as a valued customer
  • serve as a source of information and expertise

Our core values are integrity, excellence, dedication, dependability, creativity and enthusiasm. We strive to treat others with respect, fairness, understanding and compassion.

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Functions of the Human Resources Office

We have approximately 500 employees, consisting of 265 full-time & 235 part-time & seasonal, with 7 divisions spread over 10 locations. 

The Human Resources Office is responsible for the following:

  • Recruiting through Orientation (On-boarding)
  • Compensation & Job Descriptions
  • Employee Benefits
  • Civil Service
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Workers Compensation
  • Labor Relations
  • Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
  • Employee Recognition
  • Safety
  • Training