INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES PERSONNEL OFFICER
The Infrastructure Services Personnel Officer performs a wide range of employee relations functions, including those involving recruitment and retention, succession planning, training and development, professional development, and leave administration.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Human Resources Management and Administration
- Coordinate all personnel administration with the DPW Administrative Services Division and the Department of Employee Relations (DER).
- Collaborate with the DPW Infrastructure leadership team in anticipating operational issues, identifying resource needs, and aligning and managing HR programs and support to achieve objectives.
- Advise and recommend strategic HR solutions to attract and retain employees and improve service and delivery outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws, City Ordinances, Civil Service Rules, and work rules.
Performance Management, Staff Development and Workforce Planning
- Administer performance management systems and compensation programs to ensure effectiveness, compliance and equity.
- Collaborate with sectional managers and the DER on-market studies, classifications, and job evaluations.
- Assess employee learning, training and development needs; develop and deliver effective training programs for all DPW-Infrastructure employees.
- Provide guidance and direction to managers regarding employee performance; perform complaint investigations; implement improvement plans and disciplinary matters in collaboration with leadership.
Leave Administration and Racial Equity
- Develop and oversee implementation of the department’s sick leave control policies.
- Administer FMLA and other leave legislation, ordinances and policies; monitor usage.
- Partner with DPW Safety to determine accommodations or leave options under the ADAAA.
- Serve as the lead in racial equity and inclusion (REI) work within the division; develop and implement ongoing REI accountability measures and learning initiatives, in collaboration with leadership.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Please be advised that new employees are required to have received either both doses of the Moderna or Pfizer or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine prior to their employment start date or have an approved religious or medical accommodation prior to their employment start date. You can find further information relative to the City’s Covid-19 Vaccination Policy here.
- Must be able to work some extended hours, weekends and/or holidays to provide service as needed for snow and ice control operations.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in business, psychology, public administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
- Three years of professional-level experience in the field of human resources management, including interpreting and applying laws related to selection, compensation, equal employment opportunity, and various types of leave.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
CURRENT SALARY
Infrastructure Services Personnel Officer (Pay Range 2HX):
The current salary range (2HX) is $55, 962-$78,342 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $57,641-$80,692. Appointment above the minimum is possible base upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.
The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL
- Applications and transcripts should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.
- If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
- The Department of Employee Relations is in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
“The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.”