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About the Personnel Department
General Contact Information:
206-684-7999
Welcome to the Personnel Department's Web Site
The City of Seattle's Personnel Department is responsible for managing programs and services related to the City's
work force. Personnel administers the City's systems and programs for employee development, employment and recruiting,
job classification and compensation, labor relations, benefits, safety, workers' compensation, records and information
management systems, and affirmative action/EEO.
Department Mission
The Personnel Department provides the leadership and expertise to define and direct strategic Citywide human
resource policies and practices.
How the Personnel Department Addresses the Mayor's Priorities
Get Seattle Moving
The Personnel Department enforces a mandatory federal Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing
program for City employees with Commercial Drivers Licenses. We also enforce the Safe Driving Ordinance to help
ensure City drivers drive safely, thus helping protect all drivers on City roads.
Keep Our Neighborhoods Safe
The Personnel Department continues to work with the uniformed labor organizations, City departments, and
policy-makers. By providing technical and professional labor relations services, the Personnel Department ensures
the City's labor relations environment is effective, respectful and fair, which enhances the City's ability to deliver
quality public safety services to Seattle residents.
Build Strong Families and Healthy Communities
Personnel enhances City of Seattle employees' understanding and proper use of their benefits through the use of
technology, resulting in increased efficiency, lower costs, and improved employee productivity. Employees'
informed use of their wage and benefits packages contributes to the overall health of the employment environment
in the City and the community.
Create Jobs and Opportunities for All
The Personnel Department continuously reviews personnel policies and practices to recommend changes that
support the City's commitment to race and social justice. We also provide quality, cost-effective employee benefits,
health care coverage, workers' compensation, and safety services to attract talented employees and set an example
for surrounding businesses and governments. We deliver training to support unbiased employment practices and a
respectful workplace.
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