(A) There is hereby created a Department of Human Resources of the City of Mt. Vernon and the Office of Director of Human Resources.
(B) The Director of Human Resources shall be appointed by the City Manager and shall be subject to the direction and supervision of the City Manager and shall receive a salary within ranges determined by the City Council from time to time and fixed by the City Manager based upon performance and merit.
(C) The Director of Human Resources shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
(1) Handle administrative duties concerning the Department of Human Resources for the City of Mt. Vernon.
(2) Prepare and administer annual budget for the Department of Human Resources and submit yearly a fiscal proposed budget to the Office of the City Manager.
(3) Prepare and maintain records of the activities of the Department of Human Resources.
(4) Provide reports as to matters relating to the Human Resources of the City to the City Manager and Council.
(5) Possess knowledge of Human Resource information and laws; implement Human Resource laws and monitor the City’s compliance with Human Resource laws.
(6) Administer and coordinate hiring for City employment except the City Manager, Department Heads, and employees subject to the jurisdiction of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, including but not limited to posting new jobs internally, advertising new positions, preparing, receiving, and maintaining job applications, verifying references, conducting, coordinating background and credit checks of prospective employees, and interviewing, testing and recommending applicants to the City Manager.
(7) Coordinate and administer drug testing policies of the City.
(8) Process and maintain Personnel Action Reports of employees, and maintain official personnel files for each employee of the City.
(9) Assist, conduct, and participate in negotiations with union organizations representing City employees.
(10) Coordinate and implement training programs and activities of employees.
(11) Insure compliance with Workmen Compensation laws and maintain records relating thereto.
(12) Perform such other duties as directed or assigned by the City Manager.
(Prior Code, Art. 2, § 2.8)