Q: What time should I arrive?
A: New hires will be instructed in their offer letter to arrive at 8:00 a.m. on their first day of employment.
Q: Where do I park?
A: New hires should park in the visitor parking lot south of the main entrance. On your first day you will be issued an identification badge which will activate the gates to the employee parking lot on the north side of the main building. However, there are two reserved parking places by the employee entrance for the Employee of the Quarter and the Employee of the Year.
Q: Where do I report?
A: New hires will enter the main entrance and check in with the receptionist. The employee will be directed to Human Resources on the third floor for their employee orientation.
Q: How long does the new employee orientation process take?
A: The orientation process can last up to approximately three hours depending on the number of questions asked.
Q: Who do I contact if I have a problem and will be late my first day?
A: You may call the Human Resources Department at (405) 425-4466.
Q: Where can I eat lunch? How much time will I have? Can I go off property?
A: The agency has break rooms available for employees to enjoy their 30 minute lunch. The break rooms have vending machines, microwaves, and refrigerators available for your use. Employees may leave the property for their 30 minute lunch.
Q: What are the hours of the Health Department or individual clinics?
A: Please see our Locations and Hours of Operation section of the website.
Q: What is the dress code policy?
A: Each employee is expected to dress appropriately for the job. Supervisors will offer guidance as to proper attire. Supervisors may also establish special requirements for reasons of safety or image. Employees will be given notification of special requirement.
Q: What is the cell phone use policy?
A: You will need to ask your immediate supervisor about personal cellular phone use in your department. Our agency does prohibit the use of cell phones or the use of electronic wireless communication devices used to write, send, or read a text-based communication while driving a motor vehicle on agency business.
Q: Are you a tobacco free agency?
A: In recognition of the increased health hazards of passive smoke on the non-smoker, smoking is prohibited throughout all indoor and outdoor areas or premises under the control of Oklahoma City-County Health Department facilities or vehicles. Also, because of health and aesthetic reasons, use of non-smoking tobacco products is prohibited. Further, smoking or any use of tobacco is prohibited from use in OCCHD vehicles in use for Health Department business anywhere. Smoking is also prohibited while conducting official agency business anywhere.
Q: How often will I be paid?
A: Employees are paid twice a month – on the 14th and 29th of each month. You are paid one pay period behind. For example, if you start work on the second of the month, your first paycheck will be received on the 29th.
Q: When do my benefits begin?
A: Benefits begin on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.
Q: What are my opportunities for advancement?
A: Open positions are posted weekly in various locations for internal candidates. Check the bulletin boards for any job openings.
Q: Do you have variable work schedules?
A: Yes, full-time work schedules are 40 hours per week. Depending on department needs and supervisor approval, there are primarily three types of schedules: Five days at eight hours per day; four days at ten hours per day; and four days at nine hours per day and one day at four hours.
Q: Should I bring any particular equipment for my position such as a stethoscope if I am a nurse?
A: Your supervisor will advise you if and when you need to provide personal equipment for use.
Q: If my family has an emergency, how do they contact me?
A: Once you are an employee, you will be assigned a phone extension. Until you are assigned an extension, your family may contact Human Resources at (405) 425-4466 in an emergency.
Q: Is there a place to put my personal possessions such as a purse, coat, etc.?
A: You will need to check with your supervisor. The agency is not responsible for your personal possessions.