HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CSC-2008-04-01CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
April 2, 2008
Commissioners Present: Commissioner Richardson
Commissioner Abrams
Commissioner Thompson
Staff Present: Valerie Saul (Deputy Director of Human Resources)
Commissioner Richardson called the meeting to order at 9:35 am.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 5, 2008
meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS
New Position Duties Statement: DPW/Engineering – Assistant Civil Engineer
The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the
Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works. Commissioner Abrams made a
motion to classify the position as Assistant Civil Engineer. Seconded by Commissioner
Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
New Position Duties Statement: DPW/Engineering – Civil Engineer
The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the
Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works. Commissioner Abrams made a
motion to classify the position as Civil Engineer. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson.
Motion carried 3-0.
Revision of Minimum Qualifications – Systems Administrator (ICSD)
The Commission reviewed and discussed a request from the Ithaca City School District to
revise the minimum qualifications for the Systems Administrator (ICSD) position to read as
follows:
“MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with a
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Science or a closely related field
with similar course curriculum; or
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B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with a
Bachelor's Degree and five (5) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid
equivalent, in Microsoft Server systems administration with a demonstrated secondary
skill set in Linux and/or OSX; or
C. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with an
Associate's Degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a closely related field
with similar course curriculum and seven (7) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-
time paid equivalent, in Microsoft Server systems administration with a demonstrated
secondary skill set in Linux and/or OSX; or
D. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and
nine (9) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, in Microsoft
Server systems administration with a demonstrated secondary skill set in Linux and/or
OSX; or
E. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B),
(C) and (D). “
Commissioner Richardson made a motion to revise the qualifications as proposed.
Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
Authorization to Direct Public Hearing
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to direct a public hearing for Monday, May 5,
2008 at 9:30 am for the purpose of amending the appendices of the Civil Service Rules by
adding the title of Bridge Maintainers to the non-competitive class. Seconded by
Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 3-0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Richardson made a motion to go into executive session to discuss civil
service examination matters. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 3-0.
During executive session, the Commission took the following actions:
CONTINUING BUSINESS
Approval of Roster of Candidates for Examination
Commissioner Abrams made a motion to approve the Roster of Candidates for Supervisor
of Custodians Examination #72-013. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion
carried 3-0.
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Establishment of Eligible Lists
Commissioner Richardson made a motion to establish the eligible lists specified below for
the time period indicated. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
Assistant Fire Chief #73-165 (2 years)
Deputy Fire Chief #72-790 (2 years)
Addition of Names to Continuous Recruitment Eligible Lists
Commissioner Abrams made a motion to add candidates to the continuous recruitment
eligible lists. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
Approval of Personnel Transactions
Commissioner Abrams made a motion to approve the Personnel Transactions. Seconded
by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
The next Civil Service Commission meeting will be held Monday, May 5, 2008 at 9:30 am.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:12 am.