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GENERAL FUND

DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION / ACTIVITY: HUMAN RESOURCES – FUND 01-011
LOCATION: HOURS OF OPERATION:
7105 Whitley Road Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Watauga, Texas 76148 As needed for accidents, Worker’s Compensation,
Phone Number: 817-514-5819 and all other employee assistance as requested.

MISSION / PROGRAMS / SERVICES:
The Human Resources Department is responsible for the following core services: Professional
Development and Performance Management, Employee and Labor Relations, Risk
Management, Compensation and Benefits and Workforce Planning. These include, but are not
limited to: Recruitment, On-boarding, Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment Claims, Job
Descriptions, Benefits, Employment Verification, Retirement, ADA, COBRA, FMLA,
Performance Evaluations, Training, Workers’ Compensation, Safety, Compliance with Local
Government Code Chapter 143 for Firefighters and Police Officers, Meet and Confer
Negotiations, Personnel Records Management and recommending action on complex
personnel issues including disciplinary issues and termination.

The Human Resources Department is committed to delivering the highest quality of service to
all departments, employees, applicants, and citizens. It supports the City of Watauga through
recruitment, training and retention of a diverse and high performing workforce and management
of employee benefits and compensation. Our goal is to make Watauga A Great Place to Work.

FY2021-2022 HIGHLIGHTS/ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Managed city wide covid cases – communications, procedure updates and tracking
• Managed Workers Comp / First Aid and FMLA
• Managed increased number of vacancies throughout the year
• Successfully onboarded 22 + FT/PT employees throughout fiscal year
• Completed promotional testing and entry exams for both Police and Fire
• Transitions two new HR staff in the department
• Coordinated city wide Cyber Security Training

FY2022-2023 GOALS/ OBJECTIVES:

• Obtain Human Resource Certifications
• Address compensation, benefits within the city
• Maintain compliance in Employment Law and Civil Service
• Review and update the Inclement Weather Policy, Vacation and Sick Leave Policies
• Work with Civil Service through Meet & Confer regarding sick leave liability
• Complete ADA Certification
• Set up an Employee Appreciation and Retention Program, including coordination of City
Events

MAJOR BUDGETARY ISSUES AND OPERATIONAL TRENDS:

• Continued Health Insurance Benefits premiums increase
• Compensation review and equity review for tenured staff
• Filling vacancies

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