HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CSC-2011-05-01CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
May 4, 2011
Commissioners Present: Commissioner Richardson
Commissioner Thompson
Excused: Commissioner Abrams
Staff Present: Valerie Saul (Deputy Director of Human Resources)
Commissioner Richardson called the meeting to order at 9:54 am.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Richardson made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 6, 2011
meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 2-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Addition of Driver License Requirement: Building Maintenance and Solid Waste
Supervisor
The Commission reviewed and discussed a request to add a driver license requirement for
the Building Maintenance and Solid Waste Supervisor position. Commissioner Thompson
made a motion to add the following special requirement to the job description for Building
Maintenance and Solid Waste Supervisor:
“SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid New York State Class D driver
license or a valid driver license equivalent to a New York State Class D driver
license at the time of appointment and maintenance of said license for the duration
of employment.”
Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 2-0.
Revision of Minimum Qualifications and Special Requirements: Electrical Inspector
The Commission reviewed and discussed a request to amend the minimum qualifications
and special requirements for the Electrical Inspector position. The amendments include
strengthening the requirement for prior inspection experience, while allowing candidates
up to two years to acquire a City Electrician license. Commissioner Thompson made a
motion to amend the minimum qualifications and special requirements to read as follows:
“MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or
university with an Associate's degree in electrical construction, electrical
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technology or closely related field, AND three (3) years of full-time paid
experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, as a journey level Electrician, AND
two (2) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid equivalent,
inspecting residential and commercial electrical work; or
B. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency
diploma, AND possession of certifications from the International Association of
Electrical Inspectors as an Electrical Inspector for one and two family dwellings
and as an Electrical Inspector for general construction, AND three (3) years of
full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, as a journey level
Electrician, AND two (2) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid
equivalent, inspecting residential and commercial electrical work; or
C. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency
diploma, AND five (5) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid
equivalent, as a journey level Electrician, AND two (2) years of full-time paid
experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, inspecting residential and
commercial electrical work; or
D. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of
(A) and (B).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
A. Candidates must obtain certification from the City of Ithaca as a Licensed
Electrician within two years of the date of appointment and must maintain said
certification for the duration of employment.
B. Candidates must obtain certification as a code official as required by New
York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, Title 19 of the Official
Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York
(NYCRR) within eighteen months of permanent appointment and must
maintain said certification for the duration of employment.
C. Possession of a valid New York State Class D driver license or a valid driver
license equivalent to a New York State Class D driver license at the time of
appointment and maintenance of said license for the duration of employment.”
Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 2-0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Richardson made a motion to go into executive session to discuss civil
service examination matters. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 2-0.
During executive session, the Commission took the following actions:
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CONTINUING BUSINESS
Approval of Rosters of Candidates for Examination
Commissioner Richardson made a motion to approve the Rosters of Candidates for
Examination listed below. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 2-0.
Assistant Superintendent of Public Works (Streets and Facilities) #78-900
Code Inspector #63-317
Fire Lieutenant #78-716
Housing Inspector #60-025
Police Sergeant #78-715
Stock Room Clerk #63-307
Stock Room Manager #79-183
Supervisor of Streets #79-412
Supervisor of Streets #64-540
Wastewater/Water Treatment Plant Operator/Trainee #28-110
Establishment of Eligible Lists
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to establish Fire Chief Eligible List #62-596 for
one year. Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 2-0.
Addition of Names to Continuous Recruitment Eligible Lists
Commissioner Richardson made a motion to add names to the continuous recruitment
eligible lists. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 2-0.
Approval of Personnel Transactions
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to approve the Personnel Transactions.
Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 2-0.
The next Civil Service Commission meeting will be held Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 9:30
am. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 am.