City of Boise Basics
HR Department
Total Rewards
Safety First
Recruiting & Onboarding
100

Boise State University is home to this iconic blue football field, a unique feature that has earned a colorful nickname. 

What is Smurf Turf?

100

This sub-department manages employee benefits and compensation programs. 

What is Total Rewards?

100

City employees receive these types of benefits in addition to their salaries. 

What are health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off?

100

Employees must complete this form when reporting a workplace injury. 

What is an Online Injury Report Form?

100

This system is used by the city to post job openings and track applications. 

What is NEOGOV?

200

A solid mass of grease, cooking fat, and non-biodegradable solids that can form in sewers and septic systems. 

What is a fatberg?

200

HRBPs are short for this title. 

What are Human Resource Business Partners?

200

The city offers this retirement program for employees. 

What is PERSI (Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho)?

200

What tool did Security Services introduce to enhance their ability to keep employees safe?

What is the Rave Guardian app?

200
New hires attend this program to learn about city policies and benefits. 

What is NTO (New Teammate Orientation)?

300

Boise is nicknamed the "City of _____."

What is Trees?

300

This sub-department ensures the city is compliant with safety regulations and manages workplace injuries.

What is Risk and Safety?

300

This health benefits account allows employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to pay for medical expenses. 

What is an FSA (Flexible Spending Account)?

300

This document outlines procedures and responsibilities during emergencies such as fires or earthquakes. 

What is the Emergency Action Plan?

300

Recruiters often highlight this benefit to attract candidates who value work-live balance. 

What is hybrid work?

400

Boise was founded in 1863 as a military fort to protect this. 

What is the Oregon Trail?

400

The city payroll runs on this frequency for employees. 

What is biweekly?

400

This annual event helps employees learn about benefits, wellness programs, and providers. 

What is the Benefits Fair?

400

Employees are required to complete this type of training annually to ensure they know how to respond to cyber threats. 

What is Cybersecurity Training?

400

This document details the essential functions, qualification, and responsibilities of a job. 

What is a job description?

500

This annual Boise festival, established in 2012 and named after a childhood play structure, showcases over 500 bands and artists each spring. 

What is Treefort Music Fest?

500

This sub-department focuses on resolving workplace conflicts and handling investigations. 

What is Employee Relations?

500

Boise employees can access this resource for mental health support and counseling. 

What is the EAP (Employee Assistance Program)?

500

These lifesaving devices can be found in City of Boise buildings, police cars, and parks throughout Boise.  

What are AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators)?

500

This type of outreach event allows recruiters to meet potential candidates and promote jobs in person.

What is a career or job fair?