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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CSC-2011-06-01CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Regular Meeting June 1, 2011 Commissioners Present: Commissioner Richardson Commissioner Abrams Excused: Commissioner Thompson Staff Present: Valerie Saul (Deputy Director of Human Resources) Commissioner Richardson called the meeting to order at 9:48 am. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Richardson made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 4, 2011 meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 2-0. NEW BUSINESS Request to Expand Residency Requirement – Historic Preservation and Neighborhood Planner The Commission reviewed and discussed a request from Director of Planning and Development JoAnn Cornish to expand the residency requirement for the anticipated Historic Preservation and Neighborhood Planner vacancy to include all of New York State. The position has specialized qualifications which require either advanced college coursework in historic preservation, or prior work experience in historic preservation. The anticipated recruitment pool within Tompkins County is anticipated to be limited. After extensive discussion about the anticipated size of the local applicant pool, particularly in relation to Cornell University’s School of Architecture, Art and Planning, Commissioner Abrams made a motion to expand the residency requirement for the Historic Preservation and Neighborhood Planner position to include all of New York State, through the completion of the next exam process. Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. After another round of discussion, the motion carried 2-0. Deputy Director Saul will report back to the Commission on the results of the recruitment efforts. Request to Expand Residency Requirement – Building Maintenance and Solid Waste Supervisor The Commission reviewed and discussed a request from Assistant Superintendent of Public Works Ray Benjamin to expand the residency requirement for the current Building Maintenance and Solid Waste Supervisor vacancy to include all of New York State. The recent recruitment effort within Tompkins County only yielded one qualified applicant. After discussion, Commissioner Richardson made a motion to expand the residency requirement for the Building Maintenance and Solid Waste Supervisor position to include all of New York State, through the completion of the next exam process. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 2-0. Civil Service Commission June 1, 2011 Page 2 Revision of Minimum Qualifications: Building Maintenance and Solid Waste Supervisor The Commission reviewed and discussed proposed revisions to the minimum qualifications for Building Maintenance and Solid W aste Supervisor. The revisions include: allowing a relevant Bachelor’s degree with additional relevant work experience as a qualifying option; clarifying that prior supervisory experience is required; expanding the qualifying experience to include private sector facilities management experience; and defining qualifying “facilities management” and “solid waste management” experience in detail. Commissioner Abrams made a motion to amend the minimum qualifications to read as follows: “MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A) Graduation from a NYS registered or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, Engineering Science or a closely related field with a similar course curriculum and two (2) years of full-time paid supervisory experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, in facilities management or solid waste management; or B) Graduation from a NYS registered or regionally accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Construction Technology, Engineering Science or a closely related field with a similar course curriculum and four (4) years of full- time paid supervisory experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, in facilities management or solid waste management; or C) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six (6) years of full-time paid supervisory experience, or its part- time paid equivalent, in facilities management or solid waste management; or D) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above. Note: Facilities management refers to the management and oversight of municipal, institutional or commercial buildings, recreational facilities, parking garages, or related facilities. Job responsibilities must include planning, budgeting, supervision of paid staff, scheduling of staff, and the management and coordination of maintenance and repair activities. Solid waste management refers to the management and oversight of the collection and/or disposal of refuse and/or recyclables. Job responsibilities must include planning, budgeting, supervision of paid staff, scheduling of staff, and the management and coordination of solid waste collection and disposal activities.” Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 2-0. Civil Service Commission June 1, 2011 Page 3 EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Richardson made a motion to go into executive session to discuss civil service examination matters. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 2-0. During executive session, the Commission took the following actions: CONTINUING BUSINESS Establishment of Eligible List Commissioner Richardson made a motion to establish Wastewater/Water Treatment Plant Operator/Trainee Eligible List #28-110 for two years. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 2-0. Revision of Eligible List Commissioner Abrams made a motion to amend Police Officer Eligible List #65-229 by adding the name of a candidate whose exam score was received late. Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 2-0. 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 2-0. Approval of Personnel Transactions Commissioner Richardson made a motion to approve the Personnel Transactions. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 2-0. The next Civil Service Commission meeting will be held Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 9:30 am. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 am.