Human Resources

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The Human Resources Department is responsible for hiring, developing, and retaining a competent, committed, and diverse workforce to deliver quality, reliable, customer-oriented services.

City employees are the primary vehicles of service to our citizens. A centralized Human Resources Department and recruitment process provides greater assurance of consistency in values, ethics, and professionalism of employees.  

The City of Battle Ground is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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About the Battle Ground Community

Battle Ground is located in the heart of Clark County, Washington just 5 miles east of Interstate 5. The City is home to a population of 21,000+ and serves as the commercial and social hub of central and north Clark County.Aerial View of Battle Ground, WA

We are just 30 minutes from Portland, Oregon and the Portland International Airport.  Our community benefits from serene and pristine surroundings while enjoying close proximity to the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area.  Located between the Pacific Coast and the Cascade Mountains, Battle Ground offers many parks, lakes, streams, and forested areas that provide a multitude of recreational activities.

Human Resources Services

In addition to Recruitment and Selection, the Human Resources Department provides the following services:

  • Classification and Compensation
  • Employee development/performance management
  • Employee and Labor Relations
  • Employee Wellness and Benefits program
  • Compliance with employment law, policy review and implementation
  • Civil Service