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Human Resources
Overview
The Human Resources Department upholds the City motto of "quality of life is our commitment."
We offer employees an outstanding work environment by providing a positive, safe workplace, fair compensation and benefits, and solid training.
Services
The Human Resources Department ensures effective selection, development, and retention of the city's workforce. This includes recruitment, testing and selection, salary and benefit administration, and policy and procedure development.
Additional Services
- Training programs
- Communications and employee relations
- Safety and loss-control programs
- Recognition and incentive programs
- Organizational development
- Employee counseling
- Compliance with Federal and State employment guidelines
- Property and liability claims management
- Worker's compensation
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Email
433 S. First St.
P.O. Box 790
Montrose, CO 81402
Ph: 970-240-1415
Fx: 970-240-1492
Hours
Monday - Thursday
7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
433 S. First St.
P.O. Box 790
Montrose, CO 81402
Ph: 970-240-1415
Fx: 970-240-1492
Hours
Monday - Thursday7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Insurance
Full-time employees are offered benefits including medical and dental insurance for employees and their eligible dependents. Life insurance and long-term disability benefits are available to eligible employees.
Vacation & Sick Leave
The city offers, for full-time positions, vacation leave, sick leave, and holiday pay. Eligible part-time positions accrue pro-rated vacation and sick leave based upon hours worked. Temporary and seasonal positions are not eligible for vacation or sick leave benefits.
Retirement Plans
Two tax-deferred retirement programs are available.
Educational Assistance
Educational assistance is reimbursable for certain course expenses.
Applications are only accepted for open positions. The city does not hold unsolicited resumes or applications. Completed and signed city applications and accompanying resumes must be submitted by the closing date listed on the open position posting.
Mail Application
City of Montrose
HR Department
P.O. Box 790
Montrose, CO 81402
Drop Off Application in Person
City of Montrose
433 S. First St.
Montrose, CO
Fax: 970-240-1492
Each job opening is filled by using an applicant screening process that ensures that the applicants possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.
The interview and selection process may include:
For public safety positions, polygraph examinations, psychological evaluations, medical evaluations, or background investigations may be used to assess a candidate's suitability.
Mail Application
City of MontroseHR Department
P.O. Box 790
Montrose, CO 81402
Drop Off Application in Person
City of Montrose 433 S. First St.
Montrose, CO
Fax: 970-240-1492
Each job opening is filled by using an applicant screening process that ensures that the applicants possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.
The interview and selection process may include:
- Written tests to measure job-related knowledge or aptitude in a particular area.
- Oral interviews to discuss applicant's job history and assess oral communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills.
- Performance tests to assess a candidate's ability to perform job-related tasks.
- Physical ability tests or medical examinations to assess a candidate's ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.
- Some city positions may require an applicant to pass a pre-employment reference screen, criminal history check, or drug screen.
For public safety positions, polygraph examinations, psychological evaluations, medical evaluations, or background investigations may be used to assess a candidate's suitability.