Susie Streb, Human Resources ManagerSusie Streb, Human Resources ManagerThe Department of Human Resources is responsible for administering and enforcing the personnel ordinances and policies of the City and applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
The human resources function includes everything that affects municipal employees. It covers a wide variety of activities, including recruiting job applicants; keeping records of all personnel actions, such as promotions or demotions, transfers, vacation and sick leave used and salary increases; classifying positions; administering the employee evaluation system; controlling the payroll to make sure that salaries are paid only to persons holding budgeted positions; maintaining a sound employee relations program, including counseling services, placement activities, and grievance procedures; and administering the Civil Service Program.
Improve public safety by administering the Personnel and Civil Service Program with equal opportunity and fair treatment for all applicants and employees.
Support organizational development by improving Human Resource management within the City.
Administer the Risk Management Program for the City.
Recruit, test, hire, and retain qualified employees for all departments in an equitable manner.
Provide for group insurance contracts, enrollments, etc. when needed and coordinate plans with carriers.
Maintain insurance coverage for property/casualty, police and public officials' liability, and workers compensation.
Develop safety program, safety committee, and provide safety training.