FY2022

HUMAN RESOURCES The Human Resources Division provides quality, comprehensive Human Resources services to the City of Iowa City and its employees with integrity, responsiveness, and sensitivity to the employees of the City and other customers, consistent with appropriate best practices and legal requirements. The Human Resources Division strives to provide quality, comprehensive Human Resources services to the City of Iowa City and its employees in the areas of: • Employee and labor relations for approximately 1,000 City employees, both permanent and hourly • Collective bargaining and contract administration for three collective bargaining agreements: AFSCME, Police, and Fire unions • Civil Service compliance per Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa • Comprehensive benefits administration for approximately 600 permanent employees • Internal and external recruitment for permanent and hourly positions in compliance with Chapter 400 of the Iowa Code, collective bargaining agreements, and Personnel Policies • Personnel policy development and administration • Administration of applicable state and federal employment laws Recent Accomplishments: • Completed promotional testing in compliance with Chapter 400 of the Iowa Code resulting in promotional lists for the ranks of Police Captain, Police Lieutenant, and Police Sergeant • Completed promotional testing in compliance with Chapter 400 of the Iowa Code resulting in promotional lists for the positions of Deputy Fire Chief, Battalion Chief, Fire Captain and Fire Lieutenant • Completed update and revision of City Personnel Policies • Implemented requirements to comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse which launched in January 2020 • Created necessary policy and administrative procedures to meet requirements of Families First Coronavirus Relief Act • Settled voluntary five-year collective bargaining agreement with Police union • With City Manager’s Office, conducted Police Chief recruitment in compliance with Chapter 400 of the Iowa Code • Coordinated and staffed Civil Service Commission appeal hearing for terminated police officer • Navigated and advised on numerous staffing, labor, operational, and employee leave issues related to COVID-19 • Completed various Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives related to the City’s hiring and recruitment processes including mandating inclusion of DEI focused interview HIGHLIGHTS

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