Skilled Trades, Field Staff, Laboring Titles Report Implementation Effective Pay Period 18, 2023

Part 1 and Part 2 of the Skill Craft, Service and Maintenance reports are effective Pay Period 18, 2023 (August 20, 2023). The report is going to be implemented in multiple parts. 

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City of Milwaukee to Host Career Fair at City Hall

The City of Milwaukee is hosting a Career Fair on Thursday, May 25, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the City Hall Rotunda, located at 200 E. Wells Street. 

Milwaukee job and skill seekers can learn about current job openings within the City of Milwaukee. Representatives from 15 departments will be on-hand to answer questions. Dozens of job opportunities are available, ranging from entry-level to professional careers.

Job seekers can also apply onsite at City Hall. Computers will be available for use. Human Resources representatives will be there to assist with applications. 

Attendees can also attend various workshops, on the 3rd and 8th floors, to learn about what it's like to work for the City of Milwuakee. Break-out sessions include: City Benefits Q&A, How to Obtain a CDL, Career Paths within the City of Milwaukee, Careers in Urban Forestry & Code Enforcement.

The Career Fair is sponsored by Pete's Fruit Market and attendees can take home fresh fruit for free.

Registration is encouraged. RSVP here. 

More information can be found here. 

1% Longevity Increase Effective Pay Period 5, 2023 

The 2023 Budget approved a 1% longevity increase effective Pay Period 5, 2023 (February 19, 2023):

• Eligible employees will receive an increase of 1% on base pay effective February 19, 2023.
• Employees who are eligible are regularly appointed General City employees, non-sworn Fire and Police department staff, and sworn non-represented management personnel in Fire and Police departments who have a benefit service date of 5 years or more by March 4, 2023.
• The 1% longevity increase will not impact employees in the classifications of: Election Inspector, Chief Inspector, Municipal Court Commissioner, temporary positions, employees represented by the Milwaukee Police Supervisors Organization (MPSO), Milwaukee Police Association (MPA), and Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Association, Local 215; Members of Boards and Commissions (Part I, Section 10 of the Salary Ordinance); or Elected Officials (Part I, Section 11 of the Salary Ordinance).

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2% General Wage Increase Effective Pay Period 2, 2023

The 2023 Budget approved a 2% general increase effective Pay Period 2, 2023 (January 8, 2023):

• Eligible non-represented General City Employees will receive an increase of 2% on base pay effective January 8, 2023.
• Pay Ranges for eligible non-represented titles in the City of Milwaukee Salary Ordinance have been increased by 2% effective Pay Period 2, 2023 (January 8, 2023).

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City of Milwaukee, Employ Milwaukee to Host Information Session on City Employment Opportunities

The City of Milwaukee Department of Employee Relations is partnering with Employ Milwaukee to host an Information Session on City Employment Opportunities on Thursday, September 29, 2022 from 3-6 p.m. at Employ Milwaukee Headquarters, located at 2342 N. 27th Street. 

Milwaukee job and skill seekers can learn about available positions with various City Departments. Department representatives will be on-hand to answer questions, including the following Departments: Public Works, Health, Public Library, Neighborhood Services, Water Works, Fire and Police. Dozens of job opportunities are available in the following areas: labor, water works, public health, customer service, safety, accounting, and more. 

Job seekers can also apply on-site at Employ Milwaukee’s computer lab. Human Resources representatives will be there to assist with applications. Attendees can also learn about what it’s like to work for the City of Milwaukee and the comprehensive benefits that are offered through City employment.

See Event Flyer Here. (Spanish version)

Milwaukee Common Council Confirms New DER Director

On July 12, 2022, the Milwaukee Common Council confirmed Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s appointment of the City’s Chief Human Resources Officer and Director of the Department of Employee Relations: Harper Donahue, IV. 

Donahue will lead the City’s human resource function and will direct all the divisions and operations of DER. He will also serve as a member of the Mayor’s Cabinet.

Most recently, Donahue has served as the Director of Human Resources for the City of Madison. He has worked for that city in a number of human resources roles over the past seventeen years.  He is expected to begin his new role at the City of Milwaukee at the end of August.

Mayor Johnson Announces City Partnership with MENTOR Greater Milwaukee

On March 30, 2022, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and MENTOR Greater Milwaukee announced a partnership allowing City of Milwaukee employees the ability to mentor Milwaukee youth during the work day.

MENTOR Greater Milwaukee works with existing mentoring organizations, matching a caring adult with children in need through safe, effective mentoring programs. This "Mentoring Mindset" and partnership will provide a pathway for public servants to further serve Milwaukee youth.

City of Milwaukee employees are able to use a maximum of 32 hours of paid leave per fiscal year to mentor.

To become a mentor, register here. 

MENTOR Greater Milwaukee Volunteer Time Off Request & Verification Form

Additional Training Opportunities

Training sessions in FMIS (Financial Management Information Systems) for May 2023 can be found here.

Any City Employee who would like to learn FMIS is eligible for the trainings.