Human Resources
Human Resources
Human Resources recruits, develops, and works to retain a diverse, well-qualified workforce that reflects the high standards of the community, and leads the City departments in positive employee relations, talent management, succession planning, and employee engagement.
The purpose of Human Resources is to:
- Lead strategic planning to align employee skills, staffing, and productivity with City goals in order to deliver premier services to the community of Carmel-by-the-Sea
- Support City departments and employees in achieving their key goals and objectives
- Provide a range of services to City employees, including new employee orientation, staffing and recruitment management, talent and skill development, performance assessment, and safety and wellness programs
- Deliver employee relations, compensation, job classification, risk management, and organization development services efficiently to City departments.
Salary Schedules
- LIUNA General Classifications Jan 2020 - Jan 2022
- LIUNA Management Classification Jan 2020 - Jan 2022
- At-Will Classifications - effective October 2021
- Temp/Hourly Classifications - effective July 1, 2019
- POA Classifications Nov 2019 - July 2021
- Carmel Fire Ambulance Association Classifications
The State Controller’s Government Compensation in California website provides information on employee pay and benefits for approximately 2 million positions at more than 5,000 public employers. Public employers annually report employee compensation to the State Controller’s Office. View and search employee job titles, build charts and graphics and download custom reports and raw data.
Memorandum of Understanding
- General Employees Unit, an Affiliated Unit of LiUNA
- Management Employees Unit, an Affiliated Unit of LiUNA
- Police Officers Association
- Carmel Fire Ambulance Association
Layoff Policy
Policy C92-05 Layoff of Employees
Council Appointee Agreements
- City Administrator - Agreement Commence March 2016
- City Administrator - Amendment #1 August 2017
- City Administrator - Amendment #2 Effective March 2018
- City Administrator - Amendment #3 Effective June 2020
- City Administrator - Amendment #4 Effective November 2020
- City Administrator - Amendment #5 Effective October 2021
- City Attorney Services - Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP - October 7, 2019
CalPERS Valuation Reports
- Miscellaneous - Annual Valuation Report as of June 30, 2016
- Safety - Annual Valuation Report as of June 30, 2016
- Miscellaneous Second Tier - Annual Valuation Report as of June 30, 2016
- Safety Fire Second Tier - Annual Valuation Report as of June 30, 2016
- Safety Police Second Tier - Annual Valuation Report as of June 30, 2016
- PEPRA Miscellaneous - Annual Valuation Report as of June 30, 2016
- PEPRA Safety Fire - Annual Valuation Report as of June 30, 2016
- PEPRA Safety Police - Annual Valuation Report as of June 30, 2016
Employee Resources
Employee Links to Online COVID-19 Self-Assessments by Department
Administration (City Hall) – https://forms.gle/NehBirGauK2FLiYb7
Community Planning & Building (City Hall) – https://forms.gle/unAhB6iYciZbNMnS8
Library (Harrison Memorial) – https://forms.gle/fd1kui1ckyScsDHv8
Library (Park Branch) – https://forms.gle/nA8WkWmmXGVhFzp46
Public Safety – https://forms.gle/u6LdpgzEsEuR3nWo9
Public Works – https://forms.gle/TQpCrUgKpNhRCXaa8
The City has collected the following list of resources to help employees during this time of the COVID-19 virus. If you have any questions about benefits and services provided by the City, please contact Human Resources (jwilson@carmel.ci.ca.us; 831.620.2017). We’re here to help.
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that’s listed below is provided through the City and is available to employees, the employee’s immediate family members (partner/spouse, children) and those living in the employee’s household. The EAP provides short-term counseling and referrals. It’s free and confidential.
The other resources are provided through a variety of external entities. They aren’t recommendations but public information that employees and others can explore and use as they think appropriate.
Mental Wellness
- Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty (AFSP)
- Manage Anxiety & Stress (CDC)
- Emergency Responders: Tips for taking care of yourself (CDC)
- 10 Mental Health Tips for Coronavirus Social Distancing (Partners in Health)
- How to Prevent Loneliness in a Time of Social Distancing (Scientific American)
- COVID-19 & Your Mental Health: A Comprehensive Resource Guide (Peak Resilience)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Provides short-term counseling and referrals. Confidential and free.
EAP – By phone:
Call 1-800-242-6220
EAP – Website:
- Web: members.mhn.com
- Employer key: carmel
EAP Overview:
There are times when everyone needs a little help or advice. The
EAP through MHN can help you with things like stress, anxiety,
depression, chemical dependency, relationship issues, legal
issues, parenting questions, financial counseling, and dependent
care resources.
– Unlimited free phone access 24/7
– In-person help for short-term issues; up to 3 sessions per
incident per family
member per year and
– Unlimited web access 24/7 to helpful articles, resources, and
self-assessment tools
Best of all, your EAP is completely confidential, free and
available to any member of
your immediate household.
Financial
- COVID19.ca.gov - Information from the State of California on COVID-19 information ranging from symptoms of the virus to financial resources.
- Unemployment Insurance – How to file. Note: Possible eligibility for those with reduced hours.
- Unemployment Insurance – Steps once you file.
- Your Money: A Hub – New York Times article with COVID-19-related info from stimulus checks to mortgages. Note: You may need to set up a free account in order to access.
Guidance for Leadership and Management
- “Leading through COVID-19″ (Stanford University)
Family, Couples, and Parenting Tips
- Love in the Time of Coronavirus—6 Tips to Protect Your Marriage While Quarantined (Parade)
- Avoid Cabin Fever with These 125 Ideas to Keep Kids Entertained During the Coronavirus Crisis (Parade)
- Under One Roof: Home Together During the Coronavirus Pandemic (Psychology Today)
- Parenting During COVID-19: A bulleted list to stick up on the fridge (Psychology Today)
- How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus (PBS)
Working from Home Tips
- 9 Tips To Be Productive When Working At Home During COVID-19 (Forbes)
- 8 Tips To Make Working From Home Work For You (NPR)
- How to Work From Home Without Losing Your Mind (Wired)
- How to keep yourself happy and productive if you’re working from home because of the coronavirus (Business Insider)
Domestic Violence Support
Information on COVID-19 for survivors, communities, and DV/SA programs (FUTU
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