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. There are two (2) main areas for your review. The first area includes Section 1-5 and the second area includes Section 6-10.
NEBO SECTIONS
SECTION 1 - NEW HIRE GUIDE
This guide provides you with a brief overview of the City of Pomona. You will be required to electronically sign an acknowledgement form that you have read and understand the information provided in this guide. This form is located in Section 5.
To open the New Hire Guide, click this link.
SECTION 2 - NEW HIRE PACKET - FORMS TO BE COMPLETED
These forms need to be completed to set you up as a new employee. You must complete all the forms included in the "New Hire Packet" section and return the completed forms via e-mail or bring to Rebecca Valadez, Human Resources Assistant, in the Human Resources Department no later than your first day of employment.
Click each form (1-5) below, complete and either e-mail or print and return according to the instructions provided.
SECTION 3 - ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
This section addresses a number of important policies that govern many areas of employment. It is important that you become familiar with these policies. You will be required to electronically sign an acknowledgement form that you have read and understand these policies. This form is located in Section 5.
Click each Section below to read the Policies and Procedures:
General Rules
Recognition Rules
Safety Rules
SECTION 4 - SAFETY AND INJURY PREVENTION
The City has an Injury and Illness Prevention Policy (IIPP) in place that meets or exceeds the requirements set forth in Cal/OSHA's Injury and Illness Prevention Program. The City's policy places the responsibility for safety on all employees including Directors, Managers and Supervisors. Because of the City's desire to provide a safe and hazard free work environment, it is incumbent upon all City employees to report any unsafe condition in the workplace. Additionally, the IIPP policy requires that the City's Safety Officer conduct training on various topics that will aid in workplace safety as well as accident and incident investigation. You will be required to electronically sign an acknowledgement form that you have read and understand the information posted in this Section. This form is located in Section 7.
For more information, click this link.
SECTION 5 - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORMS
After you have read Section 1-4, you must electronically sign the acknowledgment form below.
Click the Acknowledgment Form, electronically sign, date and return it via e-mail to Rebecca Valadez at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at the same time you return the forms in Section 1.
SECTION 6 - SALARY AND HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
The city is on a biweekly pay system. The payroll calendar identifies the beginning and ending days of the pay periods and all recognized City holidays. Employees are paid every other Thursday for the previous two (2) weeks worked.
To view the payroll calendar, click this link.
SECTION 7 - MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
The City of Pomona has a Mayor/City Manager form a government and is divided into six (6) districts each represented by a Councilmember. The Mayor is elected at large by voters throughout the City.
To obtain more information about the Mayor and City Council, click this link.
SECTION 8 - CITY OF POMONA FACTS AND FIGURES
The City of Pomona is the fifth largest City in the County of Los Angeles. Pomona is located in the center of the Greater Los Angeles Basin, adjacent to the vast and expanding Inland Empire. Pomona has the advantage of easy access to several major freeways and lies within ten miles of a major airport. Ten colleges lie within a 15-minute drive from downtown Pomona, including the Claremont Colleges, University of La Verne, and California State University Polytechnic, Pomona.
For more details about the City, click this link.
SECTION 9 - CITY ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
The City of Pomona is comprised of twelve (12) departments each having its own divisions.
To learn the functions of each department, click this link.
SECTION 10 - EMERGENCY PREPARENESS
The Human Resources Department, in conjunction with the Police and Fire Department, is responsible for the City's emergency response in the case of a natural disaster or any other type of emergency. An employee emergency evacuation plan has been developed that provides evacuation routes from City faciliteis in the event of an emergency. In addition, the City has an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) that may or may not be activated, depending upon the severity of the incident. The Human Resource Department post information periodically on the City's internet and intranet sites regarding the Emergency Services program and/or any training that may be provided.
In the event of a major emergency, please call the Pomona Emergency Hotline to obtain information about reporting to work: 909-802-7450.
For more information, click each section below:
Emergency Overview
Emergency Management
Emergency - Employee Responsibility
Employee Evacuation Plan
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees with up to twelve (12) workweeks (480 hours) of unpaid, job protected leave during a twelve month period. While on FMLA, employees must use paid accrued leave, if available in accordance with City Policy. FMLA requires that group health and dental benefits be maintained during the leave at the same level as if the employee continued to work.
Purposes of FMLA
The Family and Medical Leave Act allows employees to balance their work and family life by taking reasonable unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. Job protected leave.
Employee Eligibility
To be eligible for FMLA leave, an employee must meet both eligibility requirements listed below:
Reasons for Leave
Leave is only permitted for the following reasons:
Please click on the following link for the City's Family and Medical Leave Policy with more detailed information including the definitions of a "Serious Health Condition".
Family and Medical Leave Policy
For the necessary forms, return to the Benefit Forms section located on the "Benefits Information Page".
Instructions: Review each section by clicking on the appropriate link. If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Valadez at 909-620-2291 or via email at
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. There are two (2) main areas for your review. The first area includes Section 1-9 and the second area includes Section 10-14.
SECTION 1 - NEW HIRE GUIDE
This guide provides you with a brief overview of the City of Pomona. You will be required to electronically sign an acknowledgement form that you have read and understand the information provided in this guide. This form is located in Section 7.
To open the New Hire Guide, click this link.
SECTION 2 - NEW HIRE PACKET - FORMS TO BE COMPLETED
These forms need to be completed to set you up as a new employee. You must complete all the forms included in the "New Hire Packet" section and return the completed forms via e-mail or bring to Rebecca Valadez, Human Resources Assistant, in the Human Resources Department no later than your first day of employment.
Click each form (1-6) below, complete and either e-mail or print and return according to the instructions provided:
a. Pomona city Employees' Association (PCEA Only) - Enrollment Form.
SECTION 3 - MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP A AND B EMPLOYEES
The MOU covering your position is posted below. You will be required to sign an acknowledgement form acknowledging that you have read the MOU. This form is located in Section 7.
If you are a supervisor, please become familiar with all the appropriate MOUs as you will be responsible for abiding by and enforcing the provisions of these documents.
To read the appropriate MOU, click the MOU listed below:
SECTION 4 - ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
This section addresses a number of important policies that govern many areas of employment. It is important that you become familiar with these policies. You will be required to electronically sign an acknowledgement form that you have read and understand these policies. This form is located in Section 7.
Click each Section below to read the Policies and Procedures:
General Rules
Recognition Rules
Safety Rules
SECTION 5 - SAFETY AND INJURY PREVENTION
The City has an Injury and Illness Prevention Policy (IIPP) in place that meets or exceeds the requirements set forth in Cal/OSHA's Injury and Illness Prevention Program. The City's policy places the responsibility for safety on all employees including Directors, Managers and Supervisors. Because of the City's desire to provide a safe and hazard free work environment, it is incumbent upon all City employees to report any unsafe condition in the workplace. Additionally, the IIPP policy requires that the City's Safety Officer conduct training on various topics that will aid in workplace safety as well as accident and incident investigation. You will be required to electronically sign an acknowledgement form that you have read and understand the information posted in this Section. This form is located in Section 7.
For more information, click this link.
SECTION 6 - PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS
The purpose of the Personnel Rules and Regulations is to facilitate an effective personnel system, which ensures fair and equal treatment of employees and the public. These rules describe the process for employment and the City's classification and compensation plans. You will be required to electronically sign an acknowledgement form that you have read and understand these Rules. This form is located in Section 7.
To read these Rules, click this link.
SECTION 7 - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORMS
After you have read Section 1-6, you must electronically sign the acknowledgment form below.
Click the Acknowledgment Form, electronically sign, date and return it via e-mail to Rebecca Valadez at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at the same time you return the forms in Section 1.
SECTION 8 - BENEFITS
The City offers a generous benefit package with includes medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, in addition to a retirement plan, and additional voluntary plans. You will meet with Human Resources Analyst in charge of benefits on your first day or first week of employment to review the options and complete the necessary enrollment forms.
To review the options, click this link.
SECTION 9 - MISCELLANEOUS
Death Benefit Fund Administrative Rules and Regulations.
For the enrollment form, please click here.
While the following sections are not mandatory, we highly recommend you review each section to become more knowledgeable about the City and its programs:
SECTION 10 - SALARY AND HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
The city is on a biweekly pay system. The payroll calendar identifies the beginning and ending days of the pay periods and all recognized City holidays. Employees are paid every other Thursday for the previous two (2) weeks worked.
To view the payroll calendar, click this link.
SECTION 11 - MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
The City of Pomona has a Mayor/City Manager form a government and is divided into six (6) districts each represented by a Councilmember. The Mayor is elected at large by voters throughout the City.
To obtain more information about the Mayor and City Council, click this link.
SECTION 12 - CITY OF POMONA FACTS AND FIGURES
The City of Pomona is the fifth largest City in the County of Los Angeles. Pomona is located in the center of the Greater Los Angeles Basin, adjacent to the vast and expanding Inland Empire. Pomona has the advantage of easy access to several major freeways and lies within ten miles of a major airport. Ten colleges lie within a 15-minute drive from downtown Pomona, including the Claremont Colleges, University of La Verne, and California State University Polytechnic, Pomona.
For more details about the City, click this link.
SECTION 13 - CITY ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
The City of Pomona is comprised of twelve (12) departments each having its own divisions.
To learn the functions of each department, click this link.
SECTION 14 - EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS
The Human Resources Department, in conjunction with the Police and Fire Department, is responsible for the City's emergency response in the case of a natural disaster or any other type of emergency. An employee emergency evacuation plan has been developed that provides evacuation routes from City faciliteis in the event of an emergency. In addition, the City has an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) that may or may not be activated, depending upon the severity of the incident. The Human Resource Department post information periodically on the City's internet and intranet sites regarding the Emergency Services program and/or any training that may be provided.
In the event of a major emergency, please call the Pomona Emergency Hotline to obtain information about reporting to work: 909-802-7450.
For more information, click each section below:
Emergency Overview
Emergency Management
Emergency - Employee Responsibility
Employee Evacuation Plan
Under the provisions of the City's Donation Policy for Catastrophic Illness, employees may donate leave accruals to an eligible City employee who has exhausted his/her accrued leave credits. Donated leave credits will be used to cover the employees absence due to a catastrophic illness or injury of an immediate family member or the employee's own serious heath condition which results in the employee being required to take time off from work for an extended period.
Immediate Family Members include the following:
Please click on the following link for the City's Donation Policy for Catastrophic Illness with more detailed information including all required forms to request donations and to donate time.
Catastrophic Leave Donation Policy