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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CS-2015-12-09 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Regular Meeting December 9, 2015 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 11:35 am. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Abrams made a motion to approve the minutes from the October 29, 2015 meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. Addition of Minimum Qualifications and Special Requirement: Receptionist (Ithaca Housing Authority) The Commission reviewed and discussed the proposed addition of a high school graduation (or high school general equivalency diploma) requirement and Class D driver license requirement to the Receptionist job description used by the Ithaca Housing Authority. Commissioner Abrams made a motion to add the proposed educational requirement and driver license requirement. These requirements will only apply to the Receptionist positions at the Ithaca Housing Authority, not the Receptionist positions with the City of Ithaca. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. Change of Title and Update of Job Description: Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor to Fleet Manager The Commission reviewed and discussed a proposed title change and proposed revisions to the Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor job description. The position’s responsibilities have been broadened to include responsibility for implementing and advancing the City’s Green Fleet initiatives, managing the City motor vehicle pool, and serving as the City’s certified Fuel Site Operator. Due to the broader scope of the position, a title change to Fleet Manager is recommended. Commissioner Thompson made a motion to change the title of Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor to Fleet Manager, and to revise the job description as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 3-0. New Position Duties Statement: DPW – Building and Grounds Maintenance Workers (3) The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the Department of Public Works for three new positions. Commissioner Richardson made a motion to classify the positions as Building and Grounds Maintenance Workers. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. Civil Service Commission December 9, 2015 Page 2 Request to Expand Residency Requirement The position of Database Specialist in the Planning Department was advertised with a Tompkins County residency requirement. Only one qualified application was received. The Planning Department has requested that the residency requirement be expanded. Commissioner Thompson made a motion to expand the residency requirement to the contiguous counties. 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 Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. During executive session, the Commission took the following actions: CONTINUING BUSINESS Approval of Rosters of Candidates for Examination Commissioner Abrams made a motion to approve the Rosters of Candidates for Examination listed below. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. Assistant Civil Engineer #62-972 Assistant Fire Chief #70-843 Director of Engineering Services #71-318 Family Self-Sufficiency Program Case Manager #60-498 GIAC Program Leader #74-328 GIAC Program Leader #63-416 Police Officer #68-102 Tenant Relations Assistant #62-971 Water Meter Technician #66-676 Youth Program Coordinator #70-845 Establishment of Eligible List Commissioner Abrams made a motion to establish Deputy Youth Bureau Director Eligible List #70-131 for a one year period. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. Authorization to Establish Eligible Lists During December 2015 Commissioner Thompson made a motion to authorize Executive Secretary Valerie Saul to establish eligible lists during the month of December 2015 immediately upon the receipt of examination marks. This will facilitate the immediate appointment of provisional candidates. Ms. Saul will report the establishment of any such eligible lists to the Commission at their January 2016 meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 3-0. Civil Service Commission December 9, 2015 Page 3 Addition of Names to Continuous Recruitment Eligible Lists Commissioner Richardson made a motion to add candidates to the continuous recruitment eligible lists. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. 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 Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 9:45 am. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:10 pm.