Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

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Human Resources Director

Noemi Munguia
(956) 580-8719
nmunguia@missiontexas.us

Education

Mrs. Munguia graduated from the University of Texas-Pan American with a BBA in Marketing

Work Experience

Mrs. Munguia worked for Target Corporation from November 1992 to November 2008, where she held several positions:

• Guest Services Team Leader
  South McAllen
• Price and Presentation Team Leader
  South McAllen
• Executive Team Leader – Guest Experience
  Harlingen
• Executive Team Leader – Human Resources
  North McAllen
• Executive Team Leader – Human Resources
  Northwest McAllen

In January 2009, Mrs. Munguia was employed with the City of Mission as the Human Resources Director.

Human Resources Staff

Noemi Munguia, Human Resources Director
nmunguia@missiontexas.us

Nereyda Peña, Assistant Human Resources Director
npena@missiontexas.us

Melissa Gonzalez, Human Resources Administrator
hradministrator@missiontexas.us

Yanira Torres, Benefits Coordinator
Benefitscoordinator@missiontexas.us

Priscilla Aguilar, Human Resources Clerk
hrclerk@missiontexas.us

About the Human Resources Department

The Human Resources Department was established by the City Council on October 1, 2005 and is located at City Hall, 1201 E. 8th Street. The Human Resources Department works with and for City departments by evaluating, monitoring, developing and administering Recruitment and Retention, Compensation, Status Changes (promotions, demotions, transfers, terminations), Personnel Records Administration, Performance Evaluations, Disciplinary Action, Employee Relations, Policy and Procedures, Training and Development, State and Federal Labor Law compliance and other personnel-related questions and concerns.

The Human Resources Department also administers Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) and Employee Benefits. Employee Benefits includes health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability (LTD), deferred compensation, supplemental products and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Our mission is to promote health awareness and to encourage healthy lifestyles.

The Human Resources Department also assists the Civil Service Director with Entry-Level and Promotional Testing for the Police and Fire Departments.

The Human Resources Department provides and promotes a fair and healthy working environment for all City employees and assists them with information regarding Federal and State employment laws and regulations, and any other personnel-related questions and concerns.

Personnel Policy Manual

Employment

In compliance with Federal and State Equal Employment Opportunity laws, it is the policy of the City of Mission to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, citizenship, veteran status, disability, genetics, or other unlawful basis in employment or the provision of services.

The City of Mission posts Job Announcements on the bulletin board located at City Hall, and on this website. The City strives to promote from within. Current City employees will be considered first for open positions. The City reserves the right to advertise vacant positions internally prior to posting positions publicly.

An applicant must apply for a specific job listed on the City’s current Job Announcements.  The City will not accept applications for anything other than a current open, posted position.  An applicant must submit a separate application and attachments for each position for which they are applying.  Each applicant for employment is required to submit a completed City application prior to being interviewed.

The City of Mission is a Drug-Free Workplace. Offers of employment with the City are conditional upon successful results of pre-employment screenings. When applicable, a valid Driver License will be required of an applicant depending on the job duties and responsibilities of the position for which he/she is applying.

The City of Mission may fully investigate the record and work qualifications either before or after employment by the City. The City will also fully investigate any persons, office, agency or source, having information and knowledge about personal, employment, criminal, credit or financial history, physical screening, and other related matters as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision.

Employee Benefits

The City of Mission provides an excellent Benefits Package to all full-time employees. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, health, life insurance, retirement system, and voluntary dental, vision, additional life, deferred compensation and supplemental coverages. Eligible part-time employees qualify for the Health and Voluntary Insurance Benefits.

Medical Insurance – BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD  

(800) 521-2227  www.bcbstx.com

Life Insurance – Lincoln

Dental Insurance – DELTA DENTAL

(800) 521-2651  www.deltadentalins.com

Vision Insurance – AVESIS

(800) 828-9341  www.avesis.com

MASA – MEDICAL TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS

(800) 643-9023 www.masaassist.com

Legal Plan – LEGAL SHIELD

www.legalshield.com

Supplemental Insurance – AFLAC

http://aflac.com/

To submit a claim please visit: https://phs.aflac.com/aflac.phs.app/account/login

 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – DEER OAKS

(866) 327-2400  www.deeroaks.com