HUMAN RESOURCES
Human Resources is the center of human resources activities for Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners, administering the County's personnel system through the development and uniform application of all personnel policies and procedures. Human Resources provides recruitment and testing services, training, employee relations assistance, records management, and administration of the County's classification and compensation plan. The Human Resources Department also oversees the County's Affirmative Action Program and ensures equal opportunities are afforded to all applicants and employees regardless of actual or perceived race, national origin, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, marital status, political affiliation, or protected activity.
Our Mission
The mission of Human Resources is to provide outstanding customer service to citizens and employees of Okaloosa County while developing programs, policies and procedures that:
- enhance organizational effectiveness,
- ensure quality recruitment, retention, training and development of employees, and,
- provide practical, effective solutions to workplace challenges.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Risk Management is responsible for the conservation of the physical, human and financial assets of the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners. Our major activities include the administration of the Self-Insurance Fund which includes General Liability, Workers’ Compensation and Auto and Property insurance. We also manage the Employee Benefit Program, perform Contract Review, Public Records Requests, administer the Safety Program, and handle Claims Management. In addition, we act as Coordinator of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for the County. All programs are administered in a fiduciary manner in order to maximize benefits to cost.
Okaloosa County adheres to the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and will make reasonable accommodations for access to meetings and respond to requests. Please call ADA Coordinator Karen Thomas at 850.689.5978. For the hearing impaired, dial 1-800-955-8771 (TDD), and 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of a meeting in order for Okaloosa County to provide the requested service.
