Job Title: Human Resources Manager/Analyst
Department: City Manager
Job Description:
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
$75,935 – $92,300
Annual Salary / Exempt
OR
HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST
($28.60 / Hr - $34.77 / Hr)
Hourly / Non-Exempt
There is one (1) position available in the classification of Human Resource Manager or Human Resource Analyst for the City of Crescent City Administration Department. This is an open job recruitment. Applications can be picked up at City Hall or online at www.crescentcity.org.
Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
The City reserves the right to extend the filing deadline as necessary.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Human Resource Manager Classification - provides highly responsible human resources management and administrative support to the City Manager; analyzes human resources needs and assists in the development of programs, policies and practices; initiates ideas and supports proposals and actions that will improve communications, skills and employee morale; plans, organizes and coordinates the administration of the personnel program including recruitment, selection, compensation, grievance/discipline and employee relations components; consults with departmental staff on personnel issues; investigates and resolves employee and management concerns; administers employee recognition programs.
This position receives administrative direction from the City Manager and participates as a member of the City’s Management Team.
Human Resource Analyst Classification - performs a wide variety of human resources and administrative support to the City Manager; coordinates human resources needs and assists in the development of programs, policies and practices; initiates ideas and supports proposals and actions that will improve communications, skills and employee morale; coordinates the administration of the personnel program including recruitment, selection, compensation, grievance/discipline and employee relations components; consults with departmental staff on personnel issues; investigates and resolves employee and management concerns; administers employee recognition programs.
This position is part of the Human Resources series. The Analyst classification will generally be assigned tasks of moderate technical difficulty and complexity. This position receives administrative direction and supervision from the City Manager and participates as a member of the City’s Management Team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Human Resource Manager Classification
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree with significant coursework in a related field and two years of professional and responsible experience in Human Resources Management; public agency preferred.
OR
- High School Diploma or GED and six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in Human Resource Management; public agency preferred.
Certificates and Licenses:
- Must possess an appropriate Motor Vehicle Operator’s License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles and be able to comply with current City insurance requirements.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is preferred.
Human Resource Analyst Classification
Education and Experience:
- Associate’s degree with significant coursework in a related field and two (2) years of professional and responsible experience in Human Resources Management; public agency preferred.
OR
- High School Diploma or GED and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in Human Resources Management; public agency preferred.
Certificates and Licenses:
- Must possess an appropriate Motor Vehicle Operator’s License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles and be able to comply with current City insurance requirements.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE of: Principles and practices of public sector human resources administration; current relevant federal and state laws and regulations related to human resources; techniques and methods for recruiting and testing in the public sector; understanding of the principles of public sector employer-employee relations in California; laws governing workplace safety; electronic spreadsheet, word processing and human resources software; municipal government administration; record-keeping principles and procedures; modern office procedures, equipment and computer applications related to the work assigned; proper English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation; CalPERS regulations.
ABILITY to: Oversee and / or manage a municipal personnel program with minimal guidance and supervision; be detail oriented with outstanding follow through; organize, prioritize and coordinate workload and meet critical deadlines; perform difficult and complex administrative and clerical work requiring the use of independent judgment and initiative; maintain documents, records, analyze data and prepare accurate reports; work effectively and efficiently in a Microsoft Windows Office environment, including Word and Excel, and in a Springbrook HR/Payroll software environment; make mathematical and financial calculations rapidly and accurately; conduct complex research projects on a wide variety of topics; follow oral and written directions; establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; use discretion in handling sensitive matters and materials; stay current with changing laws; maintain confidentiality of personal information of applicants, employees, and other personnel, legal and administrative matters; deal effectively with a wide variety of personalities and situations, under stress, requiring diplomacy, friendliness, poise and firmness; type rapidly and accurately at a speed sufficient to meet department objectives; understand, interpret, explain and apply personnel policies and procedures; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the English language; exercise independent judgment, discretion, initiative and political awareness; organize and perform multiple tasks and projects within the same timeframe in an effective and timely manner; keep management staff informed of important issues.
Salary and Benefits
Annual Salary: See above
Retirement – PERS 2.5% @ 55 for classic members; 2% @ 62 for new (PEPRA) members. Employee pays PERS member required contribution for either Classic or PEPRA.
Health – The City provides 100% of the healthcare premium for the employee under the CalPERS Gold medical plan. The City provides 80% of the cost of the 2-Party or Family premium for the CalPERS Gold medical plan that is over and above the cost of the Single premium. The City will pay 100% of the employee premium costs for vision insurance, dental insurance, and air ambulance insurance. Full-time regular employees who opt out of City’s health plan due to enrollment in a qualifying group health plan (under the Affordable Care Act) will receive a $700 per month cash-in-lieu benefit payment.
Vacation Leave – Vacation is accrued at 4 hours biweekly upon employment and increases with time in service. There is an accumulation limit.
Sick Leave – Sick leave is accrued at 4 hours biweekly with an accumulation limit.
Holidays – 12 paid holidays per year.
Although benefits have been reported as accurately as possible, there has been no guarantee of complete benefit summary intended. All information provided is subject to the actual terms of the legal documents that control benefit programs.
APPLICATION PROCESS: A City of Crescent City application including required supplemental questionnaire must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. When you apply online, please also submit a completed supplemental questionnaire, found here: Supp Questionnaire HR Manager - Analyst_.pdf
Application materials are available from: City of Crescent City, 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 or on our website at www.crescentcity.org. Following a review for minimum qualifications, applicants who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be notified they have been selected to continue in the process.
THE SELECTION PROCESS may consist of a written exam and an oral interview. Subsequent to a job offer and prior to being hired, a candidate must successfully pass a drug screen, fingerprint, and background check.
The City of Crescent City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or marital status. The City of Crescent City makes reasonable accommodation for the disabled. Individuals requiring accommodation must inform the City Manager’s Office in writing no later than the final filing date.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
CRESCENT CITY is located on Hwy 101 on the pristine Northern California coast about 25 miles south of the Oregon border. The area offers an abundance of outdoor activities utilizing the proximity of the Pacific Ocean, two major rivers, national and state parks and recreation areas. The City was incorporated in 1854 and consists of approximately 55 full-time and 25 part-time employees. The City has a City Manager/Council form of government with a five-member elected City Council.
CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
377 “J” Street
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707)464-7483
ADMIN - Human Resources Analyst.pdf
ADMIN - Human Resources Manager.pdf
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