The City of Davenport | Iowa invites your interest in the position of

Human Resources Director Our Community

Nestled in the heart of America along the mighty Mississippi River,

Davenport, Iowa, is a bustling, vibrant community of more than

100,000 people. Located halfway between Chicago and Des

Moines, Davenport covers 65 square miles, is the third largest city in

Iowa, and is the anchor of the Quad Cities with a regional

population of roughly 385,000 people.

The community boasts a thriving downtown and business-friendly

environment with a focus on development and revitalization. City

Hall sits squarely in the downtown corridor with easy access to

festivals, food trucks, unique eateries, and the riverfront.

Our GOVERNMENT The City of Davenport operates under the council / administrator

form of government and is led by the Mayor and 10 Aldermen, all

serving two-year terms. The council / city administrator form of

government combines the strong political leadership of an elected

body with the strong managerial experience of an appointed

administrator. The City employs approximately 930 FTEs and has an

FY 2019 total budget of $210 million.

The City Administrator was promoted internally in July of 2016 and is

shaping the City’s culture with adopted work plans that propel

Davenport forward. There are 13 departments: Administration,

Community Planning & Economic Development, Finance, Fire,

Legal, Police, Human Resources, Civil Rights, Library, Public Works,

Neighborhood Services, Information Technology, and Parks &

Recreation.

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The Human Resources Director reports to the CFO/Assistant City Administrator and oversees a

department of 5 full-time and 2 part-time employees with an annual budget of $17 million

(includes Employee Health Insurance Fund). This position routinely works with the Executive

Leadership Team and Division Managers to direct human resource programs and labor rela-

tions activities in a vibrant, fast-paced environment.

Your Job Description

MEET OUR CITY ADMINISTRATOR The City Administrator is a 15-year professional and joined the City of

Davenport in August 2014. She was promoted internally to the position in

July 2016. The City Administrator is responsible for implementing the

policies of the City Council and overseeing personnel and day-to-day

operations. Her main objectives for the organization are developed from

adopted Mayor & Council goals that shape approved work plans for

every City department. Department heads are expected to develop

professional and effective relationships across the organization to

accomplish their work plans and to collaborate on new solutions.

Establish City policies and direct the operations of City departments to ensure compliance

with Civil Service, Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and other applica-

ble statutes.

Confer with department directors and City Administration on human resource questions,

and advise departments and employees on matters affecting human resource

operations.

Conduct training and development sessions for City departments on human resource

topics.

Establish appropriate rules and regulations for the management of human resources

including conducting studies of compensation and benefits, recommending policy

changes, improving employee health and safety practices, and classifying positions.

Consult with City Administration, elected officials, and department heads regarding

human resource needs and problems including recommendations for employment, disci-

pline, complaints, and grievances.

Serve as a City representative to boards, consultants, study commissions, and other

governmental agencies.

Serve as chief negotiator to coordinate all City activities in negotiations with bargaining

units.

2018 HR Director Work Plan Projects Implement organization-wide changes based on the City’s updated compensation plan study.

Develop a “Total Rewards” philosophy program related to employee total compensation.

Conduct training for updated City administrative policies.

Develop onboarding improvements for new employees.

MEET OUR TEAM

Pay Range $94,000 to $105,000

Annually

Depending on Qualifications

with Excellent Benefits

Tom Warner

Corporation Counsel

Corri Spiegel

City Administrator

Brandon Wright

Chief Financial Officer /

Assistant City Administrator

Nicole Gleason

Public Works Director /

Assistant City Administrator

Paul Sikorski

Police Chief

Jim Bickford

Interim Fire Chief

Scott Hock

Parks & Recreation

Director

Bruce Berger

Community Planning &

Economic Development

Director

Cory Smith

Information Technology

Director

Rich Oswald

Neighborhood Services

Director

LEADE

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Trust & Respect

Challenge & Support

Collaborate & Innovate

Responsibility & Accountability

2018 | 2019 Mayor & Council Goals Crime Reduction & Juvenile Support Services

Commercial Corridor Revitalization Studies

Urban Revitalization

Improve Infrastructure

Main Street Landing