Human Resources Department Summary

Vision Statement

The City and Borough of Sitka is an employer of choice where people are proud to work and where employees are treated fairly.

Mission Statement

To provide leadership and expertise in attracting, developing, and sustaining a diverse workforce committed to quality public service.

Personnel

• Recruitment and Selection
• Policies and Procedures
• Training and employment development
• Personnel Records
• Equal Employment Opportunity

Employee and Labor Relations

• Employee Relations Board Liaison
• General Management and Employment Practices
• Grievance Handling
• Counseling and Conflict Resolution
• Collective Bargaining

Benefit Administration

• Personnel/Payroll Practices
• Insurance: Health, Life, Dental
• State Retirement and Insurance: SBS and PERS
• Worker's Compensation
• Unemployment Compensation Management
• Employee Assistance Program
• 457 Deferred Compensation

Safety

• Coordination of City Policies and Programs
• Compliance
• Risk Management and Loss Control
• Random Drug Testing

Wage and Salary Administration

• Employee Evaluation Management
• Position Classification Management
• Job Description Management
• Wage and Salary Surveys
• Job Analysis