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City of Redwood City July 1983 DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES "-. DEFINITION Under general superVIsIon, plans, organizes, coordinates and ,supervises the merit system, labor relations, safety, training and human service activities of the City and does related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS The Director of Human Resources classification is a department head level position with day-to-day responsibility for managing the personnel and human service programs of the City. The work is performed under the direction of the City Manager, with general policy recommendations regarding human services made by the Housing and Human Concerns Committee, the Fair Oaks Community Center Advisory Board, and the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Supervises recruitment and promotional testing under the merit system; maintains and oversees implemt')ntation of personnel rules and regulations; represents the City in labor negotiations; maintains contact with employee bargaining organiza- tions throughout the year; plans and attends meetings of related advisory commit- tees; develops and submits recommendations for the development and funding of community programs and services; plans, schedules and supervises staff; develops training programs; resolves workers compensation claims; analyzes jobs, benefits, and programs and recommends changes. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of the principles and techniques of public personnel admini,stration and of planning an d supervising service programs; knowledge of interview techniques; ability to work with diverse groups; ability to understand, interpret and apply rules and regulations; ability to explain City policies and procedures; ability to maintain effective relationships with subordinates, City officials, employee repre- sentatives, community groups, and other governmental agencies under a wide variety of c.ircumstances; ability to write clearly. ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in public adminis- tration, personnel administration, business administration or related fields and at least five years experience in a public or private agency, three of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity, with at least two years experience in each of the areas of (1) working with community groups, and (2) maintaining a position classi- fication plan or working in labor relations; or any combination of training and experi- ence which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. EXHIBIT "A" 9413