FY27 Proposed Budget

Human Resources

The Human Resources Division provides services in the areas of employee & labor relations, collective bargaining, civil service compliance, employee benefits administration, recruitment of prospective employees, personnel policy development & administration, and administration of applicable employment laws.

General Fund Activities:

The Human Resources activity 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 640 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 Boards and Commissions: The Civil Service Commission approves all entrance and promotional examinations used by the City of Iowa City for civil service positions; holds appeal hearings involving the removal, discharge, demotion, or suspension of employees holding civil service rights. Ascertains to the best of its ability the facts of the case to determine matters involving the rights of civil service employees and may affirm, modify, or reverse any case on its merits per Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa. • Completed entry-level civil service testing for the position of Firefighter, certifying a hiring list on 7/16/25. • Completed civil service promotional testing for the position of Fire Marshal, certifying a promotional list on 7/16/25. • Completed civil service promotional testing for the position of Deputy Fire Chief, certifying a promotional list on 10/7/25. • Completed three civil service entry level testing processes for the position of Police Officer, certifying hiring lists on 10/29/24, 2/21/25, and 9/4/25. • Completed negotiation of a one-year wage re-opener with AFSCME. • Completed collective bargaining process with Fire union resulting in a five-year labor contract. 68 Recent Accomplishments: