2.20.610 Duties and responsibilities of department head.
A. In addition to the duties prescribed by law, this title, or other city ordinance, the human resource director, subject to supervision and control of the city manager, shall:
1. Supervise and direct activities of the human resource department.
2. Be responsible for department staffing and evaluations.
3. Develop departmental operational plans, priorities, policies and procedures to meet the needs of the city.
4. Manage professional service contracts the city enters into.
5. With input from management staff, develop and manage department-wide budget.
6. Monitor fiscal activity to assure conformity with established policies; review and approve departmental purchases.
7. Consult with and advise mayor, council, senior staff, other city departments, and citizens’ groups on issues related to human resources.
8. Administer the personnel program of the city.
9. Formulate personnel principles and programs designed to:
a. Assure that employment in the city government is based upon merit and free from personal and political considerations;
b. Provide just, equitable and attractive incentives and conditions of employment so as to promote high morale, efficiency, and economy in the operations of city government.
10. In conjunction with department heads, prepare, revise and rewrite classification plans and job descriptions.
11. Recommend salary schedules for approval by the city council.
12. Establish and maintain a roster of all employees, setting forth each officer and employee, class, title or position, salary, any changes in class title, status and such other data as may be deemed desirable or useful.
13. Maintain an accurate organizational chart.
14. Develop, acquire, and administer such recruiting and examining programs as may be necessary to obtain competent applicants to meet the needs of the city.
15. Propose, develop or otherwise acquire and coordinate training and education programs for city employees.
16. Search for and inquire about ways and means of improving personnel procedures.
17. Develop a workable performance evaluation system.
18. Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies to meet requirements of applicable laws and regulations.
19. Serve as the city’s representative on various committees and boards as directed by city manager.
20. Assist with the development of city ordinances and policies.
21. Make final decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, discipline, retention, and advancement of staff.
22. Demonstrate ability to understand complex issues and make decisions based on available information and experience.
23. Demonstrate ability to work well under pressure and in emergency situations.
24. Act as interim city manager as needed. (See Section 2.16.570.)
B. The enumeration of the foregoing duties and responsibilities specified in subsection (A) of this section shall not be deemed to prevent or limit the city manager from prescribing additional duties or responsibilities for the human resource director or assigning the designated duties and responsibilities to another director, as the city manager shall deem appropriate. (Ord. 2013-08 § 1 (Exh. A (part)); Ord. 2/16/2010O-2 § 1 (Exh. A (part)); Ord. 4/21/2009O-7 § 1 (part). Formerly 2.20.710)