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.