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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CS-2018-12-12CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Regular Meeting December 12, 2018 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 11:40 am. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Thompson made a motion to approve the minutes from the October 10, 2018, meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 3-0. NEW BUSINESS Update of Job Description, including Minimum Qualifications: Working Supervisor – Parking, Buildings and Grounds The Commission reviewed proposed updates to the Working Supervisor – Parking, Buildings and Grounds job description. The updates reflect the current work assignments and supervisory relationships; they do not change the overall scope or nature of the position. The new minimum qualifications will be as follows: “MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Four (4) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, in facilities maintenance, building construction, building maintenance and repair, or groundskeeping.” Commissioner Richardson made a motion to update the Working Supervisor – Parking, Buildings and Grounds job description and adopt the revised minimum qualifications as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 3-0. Update of Job Description, including Minimum Qualifications: Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker The Commission reviewed proposed updates to the Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker job description. The updates reflect current supervisory relationships, as well as more detailed information regarding snow removal activities; they do not change the overall scope or nature of the position. The new minimum qualifications will be as follows: “MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One (1) year of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, in general building construction, cleaning buildings, building maintenance or repair, facilities maintenance or repair, or groundskeeping.” Civil Service Commission December 12, 2018 Page 2 Commissioner Richardson made a motion to update the Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker job description and adopt the revised minimum qualifications as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 3-0. Update of Job Description: Parking Lot Attendant The Commission reviewed proposed updates to the Parking Lot Attendant job description. The updates provide more detailed information regarding snow removal activities; they do not change the overall scope or nature of the position. Commissioner Richardson made a motion to update the Parking Lot Attendant job description as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 3-0. New Position Duties Statement: DPW - Parking Lot Attendant The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the Department of Public Works. Commissioner Richardson made a motion to classify the position as Parking Lot Attendant. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 3-0. New Position Duties Statement and Adoption of Job Description: DPW – Assistant Supervisor of Streets The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the Department of Public Works and the proposed job description for Assistant Supervisor of Streets. Commissioner Thompson made a motion to classify the position as Assistant Supervisor of Streets and adopt the job description as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 3-0. Update of Job Description, including Minimum Qualifications: ICSD - Administrative Applications Support Specialist The Commission reviewed proposed updates to the Administrative Applications Support Specialist job description. The updates reflect the current work tasks, and the technology currently in use; they do not change the overall scope or nature of the position. The new minimum qualifications will be as follows: “MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered two year college with an Associate’s degree in computer science, information technology or a closely related field with similar course curriculum and three (3) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, in an information technology, office management or senior level clerical position involving substantial knowledge and use of computer hardware or software; or B. 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, in Civil Service Commission December 12, 2018 Page 3 an information technology, office management or senior level clerical position involving substantial knowledge and use of computer hardware or software; or C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).” Commissioner Thompson made a motion to update the Administrative Applications Support Specialist job description and adopt the revised minimum qualifications as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 3-0. Revision of Minimum Qualifications: Coordinator of Health Services and Wellness The Commission reviewed proposed revisions to the minimum qualifications for Coordinator of Health Services and Wellness. The revisions allow candidates with Bachelor’s degrees or graduate coursework in relevant fields of study to qualify for the position. The revised minimum qualifications will read as follows: “MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered university with a Master’s Degree in Nursing, Physician Assistant Studies, Public Health, Health Education, Health Administration, Nutrition or a closely related field with similar course curriculum and three (3) years of full-time paid professional experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, in health care, community health or public health; or B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Physician Assistant Studies, Public Health, Health Education, Health Administration, Nutrition or a closely related field with similar course curriculum and five (5) years of full-time paid professional experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, in health care, community health or public health; or C. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree and at least forty (40) credit hours of graduate level coursework from a regionally accredited or NYS registered university in Nursing, Physician Assistant Studies, Public Health, Health Education, Health Administration, Nutrition or a closely related field with similar course curriculum and seven (7) years of full-time paid professional experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, in health care, community health or public health; or D. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered medical school with a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and two (2) years of full-time paid professional experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, in health care, community health or public health.” Commissioner Abrams made a motion to revise the minimum qualifications as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. Civil Service Commission December 12, 2018 Page 4 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 Richardson made a motion to approve the Rosters of Candidates for Examination listed below. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. Electrician #65-616 Permit Clerk #79-064 Supervisor of Electrical Services #78-107 Tenant Relations Assistant #61-884 Establishment of Eligible Lists Commissioner Thompson made a motion to establish the eligible lists specified below for the time period indicated. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 3-0. Deputy Greater Ithaca Activities Center Director #68-727 (1 year) Deputy Greater Ithaca Activities Center Director #78-106 (1 year) Director of Parking #61-841 (1 year) Authorization to Establish Eligible Lists During December 2018 Commissioner Thompson made a motion to authorize Executive Secretary Valerie Saul to establish eligible lists and add candidates to continuous recruitment eligible lists during the month of December 2018 immediately upon the receipt of examination marks and/or grading of exams. This will facilitate the immediate appointment of provisional employees. Ms. Saul will report the establishment of any such eligible lists and addition of continuous recruitment candidates to the Commission at their January 2019 meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 3-0. Addition of Candidates 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. Civil Service Commission December 12, 2018 Page 5 The next Civil Service Commission meeting will be held Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 11:30 am. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:20 pm.