History

The Human Resources Department is responsible for providing direction and leadership in personnel matters. The Human Resources Department oversees the personnel system for the City. The responsibilities include maintaining wage and salary administration programs, maintaining employee records, safety administration, employee relations, and screening and hiring of personnel. The Human Resources department ensures that all programs; personnel policies and procedures comply with Federal, State and local laws governing personnel practices. The department also assists all personnel in the interpretation and application of personnel policies and procedures.

The Human Resources Department ensures that the Human Resource functions are administered in a fair and equitable manner as established by the City Commission, Local, State and Federal laws, and the City’s personnel policies.

The Human Resources Department conducts and coordinates training and seminars regarding safety, communication, drug and alcohol awareness, update of policies, procedures, guidelines, benefits and other training programs that benefit the organization and employees.

Employment

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Atchison, Kansas. By submitting your application for any position with the City of Atchison, you understand and agree to the following statements:

· You represent that the contents of the application are true and correct and that no pertinent information has been omitted.

· You authorize investigation of any or all statements on the application, and you hold harmless any former employer, acquaintance, or reference for any information provided to the City of Atchison. Falsification, misrepresentation or omission of information could be just cause for dismissal at any time.

· You understand that you may be required to take relevant employment testing for the purpose of determining your capability of performing the duties of the position.

· The City of Atchison is committed to a drug-free workplace and requires pre-employment drug screening for most positions. If you are selected for employment you agree to participate in the appropriate job related physical, psychological, and physical abilities examinations. These examinations are paid for by the City of Atchison. Transportation and time involved taking the examinations are the responsibility of the applicant.

· Employment with the City of Atchison is considered “at-will” and nothing contained within the City’s applications, advertisement process, or the personnel policies and guidelines constitute an employment contract. The City of Atchison reserves the right to hire the applicant the City feels is the best suited for the position.

THE CITY OF ATCHISON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

It is the policy of the City of Atchison not to discriminate in its programs or services provided to the general public, including employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other similarly protected status.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

The City shall make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures when the modifications are necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability, unless the City can demonstrate that make the modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of the service, program or activity. In the provision of auxiliary aids or services, including modifications in policies, practices or procedures the City of Atchison will not place surcharges on individuals with disabilities to cover the costs involved in making programs accessible. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in the application and/or interview process should notify the City’s Human Resource Director.

To apply for any opening with the City of Atchison you must submit your application on line at the following location: www.hrepartners.com

Any questions should be directed to:

Lori Moore

913-367-5507

lorim@cityofatchison.com