The Department of Personnel and Labor Relations is responsible for the administration of all personnel and labor relations activities, including:
- Employee recruitment and hiring in compliance with applicable collective bargaining agreements and the city’s Affirmative Action Plan.
- Maintaining all personnel records.
- Employee training.
- Administering the city’s DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
- Tracking and monitoring work-related injuries and absences and administering the city’s Return to Work Program.
- The administration of the city’s 401(k) Pension Plan.
- Ensuring compliance with state and federal laws with regard to employment.
- Collective bargaining.
- Contract administration and interpretation.
- Employee relations and grievance resolution.