The Department of Human Resources shall be responsible for the administration of the following functional program areas:
(A) Personnel function. The personnel function shall be responsible for recording vacancies within the city's workforce, advertising these job openings and recruiting individuals in order to fill these slots. The personnel function shall also interview prospective applicants, conduct preliminary selections, and participate in the appointment process. In addition, the personnel function shall participate in administering city-wide promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions and terminations. For terminations, whether they be voluntary or involuntary, the personnel function shall conduct exit interviews in order to determine causes for employee resignations. The personnel function shall be assigned the task of implementing and monitoring all provisions of the city's affirmative action program and assuring its compliance of procedures by respective operating units. In order to accomplish this task the personnel function shall compile and maintain all records necessary for the efficient execution by the city of its affirmative action goals and timetables. The personnel function shall also maintain accurate records relative to the composition of the city's work force and all other data which may be necessary in order to evaluate progress being made relative to the city's affirmative action program and its compliance with all pertinent federal and state regulations. The personnel function shall insure the compliance of all federal, state, and local laws, acts, policies, regulations and requirements concerning human resources matters. In addition the personnel function shall administer on an individual basis city fringe benefits, compile workmen's compensation data, administer health insurance and retirement. The personnel office shall also maintain accurate records on each employee and the status of their employment, be it temporary, trainee or full- time.
(B) Safety function. The safety function shall perform technical and professional work in the development, enforcement and administration of safety and training programs. The safety function shall be familiar with the regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and shall take all steps necessary to guarantee compliance with this legislation. The safety function shall develop sufficient policies and procedures to insure safety in the workplace and to create a safe work environment for all city employees. As the need arises the Safety and Training Coordinator shall formulate employee training courses, driver safety programs, and any other course of instruction necessary for safe and orderly conduct of municipal services. The Safety Training Coordinator shall examine the appearance and condition of all city vehicles and evaluate operator maintenance efforts in order to identify steps which would not only prolong the usability of city vehicles but also assure their maintenance in as clean a state as practical.
(C) Occupational health function. The occupational health function is responsible for management of occupational health of all city employees and in the development and implementation of employee health services programs. The employee health function shall develop and recommend adoption of operational policies, procedures, programs and budgets related to employee wellness and health services. With the assistance of the health nurse, the occupational health function shall provide guidance of this promotion, maintenance and restoration of good health for city employees. In addition, this function shall facilitate the placement of workers according to their physical, mental, and emotional capacities in appropriate work situations. The occupational health function shall also be responsible for the development of comprehensive wellness programs, compliance with related OSHA regulations, providing appropriate clinical care and for maintenance of individual medical records.