Courtney Chase
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City of Chula Vista March 2015 - Present
Director of Human Resources/Risk Management
Direct the activities and operations of the Department of Human Resources for 1,000 permanent and 400 seasonal City staff. Oversee labor relations, recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, retirement, employee benefits administration, safety, workers' compensation, training, employee engagement and wellness. Serve as lead negotiator for the City’s six labor contracts. Serve as staff chair for the Civil Service Commission and Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Commission.
City of Encinitas May 2013 - March 2015
Human Resources Manager
Directed, managed, supervised, and coordinated the operations of the Department including recruitment, selection , classificat ion, compensation, employee benefits, employe e relations, and training. Served as the City's lead labor negotiator. Conducted fact-finding investigations for sworn and non-sworn personnel.
City of Coronado May 2011 - May 2013
Human Resources Manager
Directed, managed, supervised and coordinated the operations of the Human Resources Division including recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, workers' compensation, employee benefits administration, employee relations, and training. Served as the City's labor negotiator responsible for three labor contracts including police and fire. Successfully negotiated the removal of employer paid member contributions (EPMC). Served as sta ff for the Civil Service Commission.
County of San Diego December 2002 - May 2011
Labor Relations Officer (August 2008 – May 2011)
Administered labor contracts for 25 bargaining units and eight unions. Served as lead negotiator representing the County. Administered the Labor Relations Ordinance and represented the County in arbitrations. Resolved differences with employee organizations and communicated the County's position.
Senior Departmental Human Resources Officer (May 2006 - August 2008) Managed the Human Resources Division of the Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk. Supervised payroll, personnel and professional staff. Counseled and guided supervisors, managers, and the elected official on a variety of personnel-related matters. Represented the elected official to employees, supervisors, and employee representatives. Prepared and issued investigations and discipline.
Human Resources Analyst (December 2002 - May 2006)
Responsible for recruitment, selection, classification and compensation for the County's Public Safety Group. Designed and carried out recruitment plans including creation of tests and assessment centers. Conducted classification studies and total compensation analysis. Additional responsibilities included creating background investigation unit, representing the County at unemployment hearings and risk management/workers’ compensation mitigation.
Courtney Chase
EDUCATION
San Diego State University
Master of Business Administration - Finance/Management
University of California, San Diego
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Economics Certifications
IPMA–Certified Professional, SHRM-Certified Professional
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
National Public Employee Labor Relations Association
Member
California Public Employee Labor Relations Association
Member
Society of Human Resources Management
Member
International Public Management Association for Human Resources Member
City/County Personnel Association of San Diego (CCPA)
Past President
AWARDS
San Diego Business Journal’s 40 under 40
2020
CCPA Kevin Powell Award for Excellence in Human Resources 2022