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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 Civil Service Commission May 4, 2011 Page 2 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: Civil Service Commission May 4, 2011 Page 3 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.