The department is charged with all human resources functions, including labor relations and negotiations with four bargaining units, oversight of the city’s classification and compensation plans, and recruitment for city employment vacancies.

It manages the city’s insurance benefit plans and wellness programs for city employees, as well as being responsible for the city’s risk management program, covering workers’ compensation, liability claims and damage expenses for buildings, inventories, vehicles and equipment owned by the City of Venice. The city's point of contact for claims handling is Administrative Services Director Alan Bullock.

To contact the Administrative Services Department, call (941) 486-2626, Ext. 21003 or e-mail: ksmith@ci.venice.fl.us.

Mission Statement:

“...dedicated to facilitating effective solutions by responding with integrity to our people needs and organizational values.

As a customer-oriented team, we competently provide human resources, organizational and employee development and risk management services to promote a positive work environment.