| Purpose: |
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Under nominal direction, is responsible for the overall direction of all phases of personnel programs affecting the classified service of the City of Austin; provides supervision to a large staff of professional, technical and clerical employees; and executes personnel policies included in City ordinances, resolutions, administrative regulations and state law. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Prepares Personnel Policies and recommends adoption to the City Manager.
- Recommends additions to, modifications of, or deletions from such policies.
- Administers personnel rules and regulations governing the classified service as may be necessary or desirable for carrying out the provisions of the City Charter.
- Directs recruitment, examining, classification, compensation administration, performance review training, benefits, training in safety, risk management programs, worker's compensation programs, personnel record keeping functions and other training programs for the City.
- Attends conferences to resolve problems related to personnel polices and administration; interprets personnel policies, procedures and regulations for personnel of other departments.
- Prepares annual reports and budget estimates for the personnel department.
- Advises City management on personnel trends and problems.
- Makes verbal and written presentations to City management on personnel issues.
- Conducts special studies or projects to improve conduct of personnel management within the City.
- Provides technical assistance and supervision to subordinates.
- Attends City Council meetings and any other meetings involving City personnel issues as required.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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- Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of personnel administration
- Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to personnel matters.
- Knowledge of labor relations methods and practices.
- Knowledge of the municipal budgetary process as it applies to this department.
- Skill in employing personnel management methods to achieve effective utilization of personnel.
- Skill in analyzing personnel problems and implementing effective solutions.
- Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the City Manager and staff, Mayor and City Council, other Departments Heads, media, city employees and the general public.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field, plus five (5) years of upper-level management experience which included supervision of major Human Resource programs.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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