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The Department
of Human Resources of the City of Springfield provides a variety
of support services to other departments in the areas of Administration,
Employee Relations, Employment and Compensation, Payroll and Benefits,
Training and Development, as well as Safety and Wellness. Our mission
is to demonstrate excellence through:
- Understanding
and anticipating the needs of those we serve.
- Promoting
open and direct communication while respecting confidentiality.
- Leadership
by setting an example for others to follow.
- Education
and training to develop employees to meet current and future challenges.
- Teamwork,
creativity and cost-effectiveness, ensuring integrity and confidentiality
in the decision-making process.
- Empowerment
of employees to provide timely solutions to challenges.
Exploring
employment opportunities with the City
The City of Springfield offers a variety of municipal career opportunities
for men and women interested in public service. There
are more than 400 job classifications.
The City operates
under a Merit System that sets guidelines used in the selection,
compensation, and discipline of employees.
The City is
fully committed to a policy of hiring without regard to age, sex,
color, race, religion, national origin, or disability as prescribed
by Federal and State laws.
For a list
of Government Job Openings nationally, try the "U.S.
Office of Personnel Management" .
Benefits
for employees
The Human Resources Department administers a wide range of benefits
for employees, including self-funded health and hospitalization
insurance (see Health
Care Plan Summary), sick leave, paid vacation
and holiday time, Care Leave
Plan, Family Medical Leave Policy and a retirement plan.
Voluntary participation
is available for life insurance, Section 125 cafeteria plan, deferred
compensation, Credit Union membership, and dental and cancer insurance.
Employee
Relations Training and Development helps work force improve
The City is committed to an ongoing program of employee training
and development.
The Training
and Development Division conducts City-wide training in a variety
of areas, including commercial driver's licensing, prevention of
sexual harassment, supervision skills, quality improvement, customer
service, and special needs.
Tuition reimbursement
is also available for City employees. This section coordinates minority
recruitment, confidential employee assistance, Human Resources'
public relations, and serves as a community liaison.
Sexual harassment
complaints, discrimination complaints, and other civil rights issues
are handled by this office, as well as coordinating drug testing
as required by Federal and City employment guidelines.
Safety
and Wellness
The City is committed to providing a safe environment and promoting
healthy lifestyles for each employee and family member.
The Safety
and Wellness Team works closely with representatives from each City
department to promote safety and wellness.
This team consists
of a Risk Manager who evaluates insurance and liability issues,
the Safety Coordinator who monitors safety and industrial hygiene
issues, and the Occupational Health Coordinator and Specialist who
administers the City's Workers' Compensation Program.
The City of
Springfield is a member of the American
Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA).
Payroll
and Benefits
This division maintains employee records and payroll changes for
at least 14 different benefit programs and offers assistance to
employees on payroll and benefits.
Services
of Human Resources
- Posts and
advertises job vacancies, reviews applications, and interviews
job candidates
- Administers
advancement and testing procedures
- Completes
job descriptions with the City departments
- Conducts
City-wide employee training in a number of areas
- Coordinates
Employee Relations programs
- Coordinates
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Coordinates
City-wide safety and wellness programs
- Administers
the Care Leave Plan and Family Medical Leave program
- Administers
Merit Rules and Procedures
- Administers
risk management, including property insurance, auto liability,
and general liability programs
- Handles
pay and classification issues including salary surveys
- Coordinates
benefit programs and payroll for employees
- Conducts
"meet and confer" with four unions
- Labor relations
- Processes
employee complaints and coordinates Personnel Board Hearings
Mission
The Human Resources Department is committed to hiring, compensating
and developing the City's workforce to ensure its ability to serve
the citizens by strategically partnering with other City departments.
We are dedicated to the fair and equitable treatment of all individuals
whether citizen, applicant, or employee by providing support, advice
or guidance in an ethical, courteous and timely manner.
Contact
Information
For more information about careers in Springfield City government,
please call 864-1607, or come to Room 324 of the Busch Municipal
Building.
840
Boonville Av.
Springfield, Missouri 65802
(417)864-1607
Jobs Hotline: (417)864-606
e-mail: city@springfieldmo.gov
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