HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CSC-2019-11-13CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
November 13, 2019
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 11:55 am .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to approve the minutes from the October 2, 2019
meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 2-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Revision of Job Description: Construction Engineer
The Commission reviewed and discussed a request to revise the Construction Engineer job
description. The former project-based supervisory responsibilities are being upgraded to
formal supervisory responsibilities over public works staff. This is a material change in the
position’s responsibilities. Commissioner Richardson made a motion to revise the
Construction Engineer job description to include formal supervisory responsibilities.
Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 2-0.
New Position Duties Statement and Adoption of Job Description: DPW – Director of
Transportation and Parking
The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the
Department of Public Works and the proposed job description for Director of Transportation
and Parking. Commissioner Thompson made a motion to classify the position as Director
of Transportation and Parking and adopt the job description as proposed. Seconded by
Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 2-0.
New Position Duties Statement: DPW – Laborer
The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the Water
and Sewer Division of the Department of Public Works. Commissioner Thompson made a
motion to classify the position as Laborer . Seconded by Com missioner Richardson. Motion
carried 2-0.
Request to Reinstate Prior Senior Plan Examiner Job Description
Following discussion at the October Civil Service Commission meeting about the
supervisory responsibilities of the Senior Plan Examiner position, D irector of Planning and
Development JoAnn Cornish decided to retain the formal supervisory responsibilities over
departmental staff that the position previously held. Director Cornish requested that the job
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description that was previously in effect be reinstated. Commissioner Thompson made a
motion to rescind the revisions to the Senior Plan Examiner job description that were
adopted at the September 2019 Civil Service Commission meeting, and reinstate the
previous job description. Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 2-0.
Discontinuation of Typing Performance Tests
The Commission discussed whether the typing performance test still has value, given the
ubiquity of keyboards in modern society and the availability of software that automatically
corrects inaccurate keying. Deputy Director of Human Resources Saul stated that she
canvassed all department and agency heads, and no one requested or spoke in support of
continuing the performance test. Deputy Director Saul recommended that the typing
performance test be discontinued, and that supervisors instead observe and address any
keyboarding issues during the probationary period. Commissioner Richardson made a
motion to discontinue the typing performance test for all positions for which it was previously
required. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. 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:
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 Fire Chief #73-243
Deputy Fire Chief #74-293
Deputy Fire Chief #64-564
Tenant Relations Assistant #62-291
Tenant Relations Coordinator #73-522
Addition of Candidates to Continuous Recruitment Eligible Lists
Commissioner Richardson m ade a motion to add candidates to the continuous recruitment
eligible lists. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 2-0.
Approval of Personnel Transactions
Commissioner Thompson m ade a motion to approve the monthly personnel transactions .
Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 2-0.
The next Civil Service Commission meeting will be held Wednesday , Dec em ber 11, 2019 at
11:30 am. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:32 pm.