In order to achieve our mission of providing human resources services to both our internal and external customers, we have developed the
following core services and initiatives.
CORE FUNCTIONS AND INITIATIVES
Staffing
City with Most Qualified Employees
Program Initiatives:
- Conduct Firefighter recruitment
- Analyze and redesign prerequisites for clerical positions
- Enhance design and availability of interactive services on Departmental website
- Establish eligibility lists for various entry and promotional positions
Developing, Implementing and Maintaining Personnel Policies
Program Initiatives:
- Develop and implement process for electronic distribution of Personnel and Civil Service documents to internal and external customers
- Continue distribution of employment policies and laws to all employees
- Develop procedural manual for Citywide Return-to-Work Program
Education, Training and Development
Program Initiatives:
- Assess departmental training needs and develop customized training programs
- Coordinate and facilitate supervisory skills training for newly appointed management and supervisory personnel Citywide
- Develop updated new hire orientation program
Complying with Legal Mandates
Program Initiatives:
- Comply with DOT mandated random drug and alcohol testing program for employees with Commercial Driver's Licenses
- Conduct weekly Civil Service Commission meetings and public hearings
Maintaining Human Resources Records
Program Initiatives:
- Co-locate all employee records related to personnel, benefits and payroll
- Train customer service staff in employee compensation processes and procedures
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Providing Occupational Health and Safety Resources
Program Initiatives:
- Communication of City of Pittsburgh Safety Policy and applicable injury prevention strategies.
- Perform preventive inspections of City of Pittsburgh facilities.
- Investigate injuries to City of Pittsburgh employees and initiate efforts to curb similar injuries.
- Provide safety-related training and recommendations to City of Pittsburgh departments that reflect current health and safety technologies and regulations.
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