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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CSC-2014-09-01 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Regular Meeting September 3, 2014 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 9:50 am. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Abrams made a motion to approve the minutes from the July 9, 2014 meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. NEW BUSINESS New Position Duties Statement and Adoption of Job Description: Planning Department – Historic Preservation Planner The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the Planning Department and the proposed job description for Historic Preservation Planner. Commissioner Abrams made a motion to classify the position as Historic Preservation Planner and adopt the job description as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. Request to Waive Residency Requirement: Historic Preservation Planner The Commission reviewed and discussed a request from Director of Planning and Development JoAnn Cornish to waive the residency requirement for the current Historic Preservation Planner vacancy. The position has specialized qualifications which require either advanced college coursework in historic preservation, or prior work experience in historic preservation. The recent statewide recruitment effort for Historic Preservation and Neighborhood Planner only yielded one qualified candidate, and similar recruitment difficulties are expected for the Historic Preservation Planner position. Commissioner Abrams made a motion to waive the residency requirement for the Historic Preservation Planner position, through the completion of the next exam process. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. Reclassification Request: Planning Department – Planner to Senior Planner The Commission reviewed a job classification questionnaire from a current Planner, and the department head’s supporting request to reclassify the position to Senior Planner. Following a review of both the Planner and Senior Planner job descriptions, Commissioner Richardson made a motion to reclassify the position from Planner to Senior Planner. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. Civil Service Commission September 3, 2014 Page 2 Establishment of Minimum Qualifications: Recreation Program Assistant The Commission reviewed a recommendation that they establish the following minimum qualifications for the Recreation Program Assistant position: “MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.” The Commission is seeking approval of non-competitive class status for the position, and minimum qualifications are the accepted standard for non-competitive examination. The original job description did not prescribe minimum qualifications. Commissioner Thompson made a motion to establish the proposed minimum qualifications for Recreation Program Assistant. 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 Richardson made a motion to approve the Roster of Candidates for Police Lieutenant Examination #74-804. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. Establishment of Eligible Lists Commissioner Richardson made a motion to establish the eligible lists specified below for the time period indicated. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. Building Maintenance and Solid Waste Supervisor #60-676 (1 year) Recreation Program Coordinator #63-304 (2 years) Recreation Program Specialist #61-776 (2 years) School Business Executive #62-837 (1 year) Approval of Personnel Transactions Commissioner Richardson made a motion to approve the Personnel Transactions. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. Civil Service Commission September 3, 2014 Page 3 The next Civil Service Commission meeting will be held Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 9:30 am. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:55 am.