Human Resources & Risk Management Director
Date Adopted by City Manager
11/06/06
Comp. Code
8810
Management
Exempt
Job Title
Human Resources & Risk Management Director
Definition
Under general direction of the City Manager, to plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate the activities of the Human Resources and Risk Management Department; to serve as the City’s chief labor relations negotiator; to provide professional staff assistance to the City Manager, City Council and City boards and commissions as required; to perform related work as assigned by the City Manager.
Typical Duties
Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies and procedures for the effective operation of the Department of Human Resources and Risk Management; provide policy direction and oversight in functional areas assigned to Human Resources including, recruitment and selection, classification, compensation, workers compensation, equal employment opportunity, occupational health and safety, organizational development, training, benefits and employees records; provide policy direction and oversight of the City’s risk management, claims adjusting, safety, and insurance program areas; represent the City to joint powers authorities established to provide claims loss coverage; direct the City’s labor relations activities and serve as City’s chief negotiator with recognized employee organizations; coordinate human resources and risk management activities with other City departments; develop department budget and cost management programs; attend City Council and other City board or commission meetings as required; supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff; perform related assignments as necessary.
Tools and Equipment Used
Requires frequent use of personal computer, including word processing, database and spreadsheet programs; calculator, telephone, copy machine and fax machine.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of
Principles and practices of municipal organization, human resources administration, equal employment opportunity, and risk management; applicable Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to municipal human resources administration, workers compensation, employee relations, insurance and claims processing; general nature and content of collective bargaining agreements; methods and techniques of statistical analysis and report preparation; supervision, training and employee performance evaluation.
Ability to
Analyze a variety of administrative problems in assigned areas of responsibility and make sound policy and procedural recommendations; negotiate effectively in the labor relations setting; develop and implement an effective risk management program; administer agreements; plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the work of departmental staff; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Experience
Five years of full-time professional experience in public agency personnel or risk management administration including at least two years in a supervisory or management capacity.
Education
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in public, business or personnel administration or related field. A Master's Degree in public administration is preferred.
Additional Requirements
Possession of a valid California Driver License.