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Human Resources

Bureau/Office

The Bureau of Human Resources supports City employees by coordinating the daily operations of the workforce, recruiting and retaining staff, and developing and implementing programs that will benefit the staff and City as a whole.

Location

BHR Front Desk

BHRvoe@portlandoregon.gov

503-865-3288

Featured content

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City COVID-19 Vaccination Verification Process

Information

City of Portland COVID-19 Vaccination FAQs

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Get Employee or Income Verification

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Guide

Apply for a job at the City of Portland

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Information

Chief Human Resources Officer - Cathy Bless

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Class & Comp Forms - P4, Wage Approval, Position Description, Etc.

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Administrative Rules

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PPA Bargaining Process 2021

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Compensation Plans & Classification Specifications

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Current City Labor Agreements

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How to Apply Classes for City of Portland

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About the Bureau of Human Resources

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Employees with Disabilities

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Veterans' Preference Information

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Open Data & Analytics

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Safety Exemptions - Public Records Requests

Related offices, programs, advisory groups, and projects

BHR providing outreach and recruitment services

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Career Center

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Employee Relations

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Classification and Compensation

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Workforce Recruitment and Training

City of Portland benefit offerings to employees

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Health and Financial Benefits

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Labor Relations

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Deferred Compensation

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Retiree and COBRA Healthcare, PERS & OPSRP

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Protected People with Disabilities

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Program

CityStrong

Events

How To Apply For Jobs at the City of Portland Classes

Classes and Activities

December 11, 2021

10:00 am

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11:30 am

Available Online

Course participants will gain an understanding of the City of Portland's online application process, and will be provided best practice information for their job application.

Past Meetings and Hearings

March 10, 2021 – PPA Bargaining - WebinarMeeting

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