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Department: Human Resources FY 2014 Proposed Budget
& Risk Management
Department Mission:
We strive to be an effective management consultant and employee advocate with the goal of
creating a professional and ethical work environment. It is our goal to ensure legal compliance,
risk-adverse decision making, and access to efficient cost controlled services for the leadership
and operating departments of Klamath County’s government.
Mandated Services:
As an internal support department, our focus is on the quality of services, information and
resources we provide. Our self-imposed mandate is to provide assistance and guidance to
departments in regard to the “alphabet soup” of employment laws. These laws include, but are
not limited to, the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), Equal Employment Opportunity
(EEO), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family Medical Leave Act/Oregon Family Medical
Leave Act (FMLA/OFLA), Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Occupational Safety and Health Act
(OSHA), and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Self-Imposed Services:
Additional areas of responsibility for Human Resources and Risk Management are outlined in
the Department Overview section below.
Department Overview:
The proposed Human Resources and Risk Management Department consists of five (5)
employees that are budgeted at an equivalent of 4.75 full-time employees. Human Resources
and Risk Management responsibilities work hand-in-hand. The following provides an overview
of the services provided by our department.
Human Resources
Managing the recruitment and selection process
Updating and monitoring the online application system
Advertising
Processing and screening applications
Reference checks
Pre-employment testing and screenings
Criminal background checks
Drug screening
Fit for duty evaluations
New hire processing and orientation