HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CS-2016-10-26CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
October 26, 2016
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 12:00 noon.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Richardson made a motion to approve the minutes from the September 7,
2016 meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS
New Position Duties Statement and Adoption of Job Description: DPW –
Construction Engineer
The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the
Department of Public Works and the proposed job description for Construction Engineer.
Commissioner Abrams made a motion to classify the position as Construction Engineer
and adopt the job description as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson.
Motion carried 3-0.
Request to Waive Residency Requirement – Construction Engineer
The Commission discussed a request from Superintendent of Public Works Michael
Thorne to waive the residency requirement for the Construction Engineer vacancy. Based
on recent recruitment efforts for engineering vacancies, Tompkins County is not expected
to yield a sufficient applicant pool. After discussion, Commissioner Abrams made a
motion to waive the residency requirement for the Construction Engineer position, through
the completion of the next exam process. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson.
Motion carried 3-0.
Revision of Job Description – Maintainer
The Commission reviewed and discussed a proposed revision to the Maintainer job
description. The revision is a minor update to reflect current snow removal duties that are
being performed. Commissioner Richardson made a motion to update the job description
as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
New Position Duties Statement: GIAC – GIAC Program Leader
The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from GIAC.
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to classify the position as GIAC Program
Leader. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 3-0.
Civil Service Commission
October 26, 2016
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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 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.
Coordinator of Recreation Programs for Individuals with Disabilities #72-636
Customer Service Representative Trainee #69-241
Financial Management Assistant #68-660
Permit Clerk #71-044
Recreation Program Administrator #70-495
Senior Account Clerk-Typist #72-330
Senior Planner #76-101
Specialist in Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities #69-514
Wellness and Athletics Officer #67-830
Revision of Eligible List
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to revise Deputy Police Chief Eligible List #71-
379 to reflect the New York State Civil Service Department’s corrected scoring for the
exam. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 3-0.
Addition of Candidates 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 Thompson made a motion to approve the Personnel Transactions.
Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 3-0.
The next Civil Service Commission meeting will be held Wednesday, December 14, 2016
at 11:30 am.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:40 pm.