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Employee of the Month for August Announced  (8/26/2008)
Julie Hutchins of the Recreation & Facilities Management Department was named City of Portland Employee of the Month for August, 2008. More

Health Plan Announcements  (6/27/2008)
Health Plan Announcements effective July 1, 2008, for the City of Portland's Employee Point of Service Health Plan attached to 6/27/08 paychecks. More

Group Life Insurance Changes Effective Pay Date 4/11/08  (4/11/2008)
Life Insurance coverage levels and respective payroll deductions change effective pay date 4/11/08. More

2008 ICMA-RC 457 Limits  (12/4/2007)
457 contribution limits remain the same for 2008. More

Maine State Retirement System Becomes Maine Public Employees Retirement System  (9/20/2007)
Effective September 20, 2007 Maine State Retirement System becomes the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). More

Do You Have a +19 Dependent on Your Health Plan?  (9/19/2007)
If you cover a dependent child who is at least 19 but not yet 25 on the City's health plan you must complete Anthem's annual dependent verification form. More

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The City of Portland employs more than 1400 people who are committed to providing quality government services to their fellow citizens. These diverse jobs are some of the most satisfying work anyone could choose to do.

The City of Portland’s Human Resources Department is located in Room 115 of Portland City Hall. We are proud of our employees who represent a cross section of the people in our community and believe that our employees are the City of Portland’s greatest assets. We are an equal opportunity employer.

The Human Resources department is responsible for the recruitment, hiring, support and guidance of our skilled workforce. We promote a safe and healthy work environment that is diverse and supports employees’ best efforts. The department provides services to employees and the public that include: technical support, consultation, education, collective bargaining, training, employee assistance program services, comprehensive benefits, risk assessment, and claims management. We offer these services in an empathetic, flexible, confidential, responsive, and professional manner.