MISSION STATEMENT
The Office of Policy and Administration is responsible for
coordinating human resource requirements for all CAO offices,
serves as a resource for all House offices on operational matters
pertaining to human resources, and supports the overall
administrative needs of offices under the Associate Administrator
for Human Resources.
OBJECTIVES
Provide advice to, and coordinate with, all CAO and other House
offices on issues pertaining to human resources.
Define and ensure the proper implementation of current House
personnel policies within the CAO operation.
Work with the Committee on House Oversight and relevant other
House and CAO offices on revising the personnel rules,
regulations and guidelines applicable for administrative House
positions and employees.
Ensure the effective implementation of position management for
all CAO offices including the use of position descriptions,
employee performance plans, and employee evaluations.
Prepare all CAO human resources' documents for action by the
Committee on House Oversight.
Coordinate the activities involved in the hiring and termination
of CAO employees including employee check-in, orientation, and
check-out processes.
Provide a job applicant resume referral service available to all
House offices.
Coordinate with the CAO Administrative Counsel's Office on human
resource issues of a legal nature including the adherence to
employment law requirements and establishing a grievance process
for employees within the CAO operation.
Serve as one of the resources available to all House offices
including House Member offices, committee offices, and support
offices concerning human resources issues.
Serve as a liaison to other non-legislative offices with regard
to human resource issues.
Support and coordinate the overall administrative needs of all
offices under the Associate
Administrator for Human Resources including office budget reviews
and tracking, personnel requirements, equipment and supply
inventories, and systems upgrades.
Provide training and professional development resources for the
policy and administration staff for their continued skill
enhancement.