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CITY OF ITHACA
108 East Green Street Ithaca, New York 14850-5690
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES / CIVIL SERVICE
Telephone: 607 / 274-6539 Fax: 607 / 274-6574
CITY OF ITHACA
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Time: 11:30 am
Location: City Hall, large 2nd floor conference room
AGENDA
Approval of Minutes
New Business
1. New Position Duties Statement: DPW – Senior Geographic Information System Specialist
2. Update of Job Description: Senior Geographic Information System Specialist
Continuing Business
1. Approval of Rosters of Candidates for Examination
2. Establishment of Eligible Lists
3. Addition of Candidates to Continuous Recruitment Eligible Lists
4. Approval of Personnel Transactions
Civil Service Law, Section 22: Certification for positions. Before
any new position in the service of a civil division shall be created
or any existing position in such service shall be reclassified, the
proposal therefore, including a statement of the duties of the
position, shall be referred to the municipal commission having
jurisdiction and such commission shall furnish a certificate stating
the appropriate civil service title for the proposed position or the
position to be reclassified. Any such new position shall be
created or any such existing position reclassified only with the
title approved and certified by the commission. Effective 1978.
City of Ithaca Civil Service Commission
108 East Green Street - Ithaca, NY 14850
New Position Duties Statement
Department head or other authority requesting the creation of a
new position, prepare a separate description for each new
position to be created except that one description may cover two
or more identical positions in the same organizational unit.
Forward one typed copy to this Commission.
1. Department Division Location of Position
Dept. of Public Works Water and Sewer Water and Sewer
2. Description of Duties: Describe the work in sufficient detail to give a clear word picture of the job. Use a separate paragraph
for each kind of work and describe the more important or time-consuming duties first. In the left column, estimate how the total
working time is divided.
Job Title: Senior GIS Specialist
Percent of
Work Time
40
15
10
10
10
5
5
5
Job Duty
Creates, maintains, and supervises maintenance of GIS data and mapping resources in all phases of data
life such as evaluation, acquisition, database design, as well as development of quality control, update and
archiving procedures, metadata, and data delivery options;
Conducts advanced spatial analysis and expands the GIS group’s specialized analysis services and related
offerings of the GIS Program, including the creation of networks from linear data, network tracing, and routing
analysis, as well as the creation and maintenance of models;
Researches and evaluates data and data delivery interfaces for inclusion as GIS resources/services and as
source data for analyses including mobile/web and desktop options;
Develops project proposals and plans including background research, data requirements, action steps,
coordination with City Management and City departments, including needs assessment, and
conceptualization documents in support of the current GIS program and its future development;
Manages projects and initiatives including supervising the work of the GIS specialist and GIS Mapping
Technician and/or intern(s) within projects where assigned by the GIS Administrator;
Performs evaluation and analysis of equipment, procedures and implementation options in the design of the
GIS and makes recommendations to the GIS Administrator;
Installs, tests, configures, diagnoses and resolves problems with GIS software including developing
specialized interfaces for users and automating routine tasks;
Does other work as assigned.
(Attach additional sheets if more space is needed)
3. Names and Titles of Persons Supervising this position (General, Direct, Administrative, etc.)
Name Title Type of Supervision
Ruth Aslanis GIS Administrator General
Erik Whitney Asst. Supt. Of Public Works, Water and Sewer Division Indirect
4. Names and Titles of Persons Supervised by Employee in this position
Name Title Type of Supervision
Elena Laura GIS Specialist Project based
Chris Morrissey GIS Mapping Technician Project based
5. Names and Titles of Persons doing substantially the same kind and level of work as will be done by the incumbent of this new
position
Name Title Location of Position
6. What minimum qualifications do you think should be required for this position?
a. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York
State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information
Systems, Geospatial Analysis, Spatial Information Technology or a closely related field with similar
course curriculum and one (1) year of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid and/or
volunteer equivalent, administering or assisting in the administration of a Geographic Information
System and/or performing advanced spatial analysis or other specialized GIS, statistical or image
analysis; or
b. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York
State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Master’s degree in geography, planning,
engineering, environmental science or a closely related field with similar course curriculum, and
two (2) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid and/or volunteer equivalent,
administering or assisting in the administration of a Geographic Information System and/or
performing advanced spatial analysis or other specialized GIS, statistical or image analysis; or
training others in the use of GIS software, methods and/or practices; or
c. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York
State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor’s degree in geography, planning,
engineering, environmental science or a closely related field with similar course curriculum, and
three (3) years of experience as indicated in (a) or (b); or
d. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York
State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate degree in GIS or a spatial technology
program leading to a certificate and the granting of a certified geographic information systems
professional (GISP) certificate from the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) and two (2) years of
experience as indicated in (a), (b) or (c); or
e. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a).
Essential knowledges, skills and abilities:
Thorough knowledge of the concepts, practices and techniques related to developing, maintaining and
operating a GIS; thorough knowledge of the practices and techniques developing and maintaining
geographic databases; good knowledge of the principles and practices of drafting, mapping and graphic
visual methods as applied to GIS; good knowledge of the practices and techniques related to maintaining,
testing and configuring computer hardware, software and peripheral equipment as related to GIS; working
knowledge of municipal departments; ability to perform close, detail work involving considerable visual effort
and concentration; good knowledge of spatial analysis tools using GIS extensions such as Spatial Analyst,
Network Analyst, and 3DAnalyst in addition to desktop and mobile GIS; ability to plan and manage projects
and manage the work for others in the completion of projects; ability to utilize and customize common office
software programs including word processing, spreadsheets and databases; ability to understand and
interpret complex oral instructions and/or written directions; ability to communicate effectively both orally
and in writing; ability to analyze and organize data and prepare records and reports; ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to effectively work with and serve a diverse local
community; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Type of license or certificate required: GISP with GIS certificate - see (d) above- otherwise GISP preferred and
not required
7. The above statements are accurate and complete.
Date: 04/25/18 Title: GIS Administrator Signature: Ruth Aslanis (electronic)
Certificate of Civil Service Commission
8. In accordance with the provisions of Civil Service Law Section 22, the City of Ithaca Civil Service Commission certifies that the
appropriate civil service title for the position described is:
Title: Senior Geographic Information System Specialist
Jurisdictional Classification: Competitive
Date: 05/02/18 Signature:
Return One Completed Copy to Civil Service Commission
Jurisdiction: City of Ithaca
Jurisdictional Class: Competitive
Adopted: 04/06/05 (as Geographic Information System Specialist)
Revised: 07/06/05, 11/07/07, 09/15/10, 05/02/18
Title changed to Senior Geographic Information System Specialist 11/07/07
SENIOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM SPECIALIST
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for supervising
and participating in the design, modification, implementation and maintenance of a Geographic
Information System (GIS). The Senior GIS Specialist assists the GIS Administrator with the
management of the overall GIS Program of the City of Ithaca. The duties vary according to
assignment; however, in general, the incumbent may oversee the conversion of digital and non-digital
data to a GIS based system, design, plan and manage projects or aspects of projects, and assist in
managing the modification and operation of the system. The incumbent also performs other related
professional or technical duties specific to the assignment such as installing GIS software, preparing
requests for proposals for GIS services or new hardware/software implementations, developing and
administering training materials and programs, and designing and managing geographical databases
and data development projects. The incumbent is also responsible for creating, editing and updating
GIS data sets and conducting advanced spatial analysis. This class differs from GIS Specialist in
that the Senior GIS Specialist has a broader conceptual and technical knowledge base, performs work
that involves the management of the GIS System in addition to its operation, and has greater
independence of action. The Senior GIS Specialist differs from GIS Administrator in that a Senior GIS
Specialist does not have the overall responsibility for the GIS Program. The work is performed under
the general supervision of the Geographic Information System Administrator with leeway encouraged
in exercising independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Project and task-specific
supervision may be exercised over subordinate GIS staff, particularly in the absence of the GIS
Administrator. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Supervises and participates in the cCollections, compilationes and evaluationes of data and
data quality for conversion to GIS formats and inclusion in analyses;
Supervises and participates in the uUpdates of existing datasets and creationes of new GIS data
including the development of quality control procedures, training of others and evaluation of
procedures;
Performs tasks to ensure that GIS data is compliant with standard GIS data design practices including
creating meta-data sets;
Conducts advanced spatial analysis and expands the GIS group’s specialized analysis
services and related offerings of the GIS Program, including the creation of networks
from linear data, network tracing, and routing analysis, as well as the creation and
maintenance of models;
Trains other employees in GIS use;
Supervises and participates in the cCreationes and maintenanceains of written user manuals for
the geographic information system;
Assists in the evaluation of equipment, software and other computer applications for acquisition,
including researching alternatives under the supervision of the GIS Administrator; tests
equipment and software programs during testing phase of acquisition;
Assists in the design and configuration of the GIS or other applications in a team setting including
user needs assessment, conceptualization, trouble-shooting, testing and evaluation;
Oversees the work of GIS staff for specific projects or tasks as assigned by GIS Administrator;
Installs, tests, configures, diagnoses and resolves problems with GIS-related computer hardware,
software and peripheral equipment as required;
Studies and creates implementation alternatives for modifications to the GIS and the GIS Program;
creates detailed records and reports relative to that work.
Senior Geographic Information System Specialist
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FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Thorough knowledge of the concepts, practices and techniques related to developing, maintaining
and operating a GIS; thorough knowledge of the practices and techniques developing and maintaining
geographic databases; good knowledge of the principles and practices of drafting, mapping and
graphic visual methods as applied to GIS; good knowledge of spatial analysis tools using GIS
extensions such as Spatial Analyst, Network Analyst and 3D Analyst, as well as desktop and
mobile GIS; working knowledge of the practices and techniques related to maintaining, testing and
configuring computer hardware, software and peripheral equipment as related to GIS; working
knowledge of municipal departments; ability to perform close, detail work involving considerable visual
effort and concentration; ability to plan and manage projects and manage the work of others in
the completion of projects; ability to participate in assigned projects and lay-out work for others;
ability to utilize and customize common office software programs including word processing,
spreadsheets and databases; ability to understand and interpret complex oral instructions and/or
written directions; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to analyze and
organize data and prepare records and reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with others; ability to effectively work with and serve a diverse local community; physical
condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
(a) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New
York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor’s degree in Geographic
Information Systems, Geospatial Analysis, Spatial Information Technology or a closely related
field with similar course curriculum, and one (1) year of full-time paid experience, or its part-
time paid equivalent, administering or assisting in the administration of a Geographic
Information System, performing advanced spatial analysis or other specialized GIS,
statistical or image analysis, or training others in the use of GIS software, methods
and/or practices; or
(b) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New
York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Master’s degree in geography, planning,
engineering, environmental science, or a closely related field with similar course curriculum,
and one (1) year of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid and/or volunteer equivalent,
administering or assisting in the administration of a Geographic Information System,
performing advanced spatial analysis or other specialized GIS, statistical or image
analysis, or other computerized mapping and assessment system, developing GIS data, or
training others in the use of GIS software, methods and/or practices; or
(c) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New
York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor’s degree in geography, planning,
engineering, environmental science, or a closely related field with similar course curriculum,
and three (3) two (2) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid equivalent,
administering or assisting in the administration of a Geographic Information System,
performing advanced spatial analysis or other specialized GIS, statistical or image
analysis, or training others in the use of GIS software, methods and/or practices;
experience as indicated in (b); or
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Minimum Qualifications - continued
(d) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or one accredited by the New York State
Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate’s degree in Geographic
Information Systems and three (3) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid
equivalent, administering or assisting in the administration of a Geographic Information
System, performing advanced spatial analysis or other specialized GIS, statistical or
image analysis, or training others in the use of GIS software, methods and/or practices;
or
(e) Graduation from an accredited GIS or spatial technology program leading to a certificate
and possession of a Certified Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP)
certification from the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) and three (3) years of full-time
paid experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, administering or assisting in the
administration of a Geographic Information System, performing advanced spatial
analysis or other specialized GIS, statistical or image analysis, or training others in the
use of GIS software, methods and/or practices; or
(f) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) through
(e) (b) and (c) above.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid New York State Class D driver license or a valid
driver license equivalent to a New York State Class D driver license at the time of appointment and
maintenance of said license for the duration of employment.
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
February 28, 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 11:45 am.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Richardson made a motion to approve the minutes from the January 10,
2018 meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Update of Job Description: Planner
The Commission reviewed proposed updates to the Planner job description. The updates
reflect current Planning Department work activities; they do not change the overall scope
or nature of the position. Commissioner Abrams made a motion to update the Planner job
description as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
New Position Duties Statement: Planning – Planner (2 positions)
The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the
Planning Department for two new positions. Commissioner Abrams made a motion to
classify both positions as Planners. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion
carried 3-0.
Residency Requirement for Planner Positions
The Human Resources Department is continuing its review of specialized positions for
which it is advisable to permanently expand or waive residency requirements due to a
consistent need for residency waivers over the past decade. The Planning Department
has requested that there be no residency requirement for its Planner positions and, based
on past recruitment efforts, the Human Resources Department supports this request.
Commissioner Abrams made a motion to permanently waive the residency requirement for
all levels and specializations of Planner positions. Seconded by Commissioner
Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
Change in Title and Update of Job Description: Working Supervisor – Building and
Grounds to Working Supervisor – Building Services
The position of Working Supervisor – Building and Grounds is being brought back into use
after several years of dormancy. The Commission reviewed and discussed proposed
updates to the job description, including changing the title to Working Supervisor –
Building Services to reflect the focus of the position on buildings and facilities, rather than
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exterior grounds. The updates do not change the overall scope or nature of the position.
A continuation of non-competitive class status will be sought. Commissioner Abrams
made a motion to update the job description as requested and to change the title of the
position to Working Supervisor – Building Services. Seconded by Commissioner
Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
Authorization to Direct Public Hearing: Deletion of Working Supervisors – Building
and Grounds from the Non-Competitive Class and Addition of Working Supervisors
– Building Services to the Non-Competitive Class
Commissioner Abrams made a motion to direct a public hearing for Wednesday, April 4,
2018 at 11:30 am for the purpose of amending Appendix B – Non-Competitive Positions of
the City of Ithaca Civil Service Rules by deleting the title of Working Supervisors – Building
and Grounds from the non-competitive class and adding the title of Working Supervisors –
Building Services to the non-competitive class. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson.
Motion carried 3-0.
New Position Duties Statement: DPW – Working Supervisor – Building Services
The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the
Department of Public Works. Commissioner Abrams made a motion to classify the
position as Working Supervisor – Building Services. Seconded by Commissioner
Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
Addition of Driver License Requirement to Wastewater Treatment Plant Positions
The Commission reviewed and discussed the proposed addition of a NYS Class D driver
license requirement to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee, Wastewater
Treatment Plant Operator, Senior Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Assistant Chief
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator and Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
job descriptions. The positions require the periodic operation of a City vehicle to travel
between different work sites. Commissioner Thompson made a motion to add the
following special requirement to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee,
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Senior Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator,
Assistant Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator and Chief Wastewater Treatment
Plant Operator job descriptions:
“SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid New York State Class D driver
license or a valid driver license equivalent to a New York State Class D driver
license at the time of appointment and maintenance of said license for the duration
of employment.”
Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 3-0.
Revision of Job Description and Minimum Qualifications – Director of Parking
The Commission reviewed and discussed proposed updates to the Director of Parking job
description. The updates reflect added responsibility for managing and supervising the
maintenance of the Ithaca Commons. The revised minimum qualifications broaden the
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qualifying academic degree fields and qualifying experience to include all types of public
works management backgrounds. The minimum qualifications are proposed to read as
follows:
“MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Graduation from a New York State registered or regionally accredited college or
university with a Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, business
administration, management, engineering, architecture, municipal or regional
planning, urban planning, or a closely related field with similar course curriculum
and four (4) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, in
the management of public works programs or projects, at least two (2) years of
which must have been in a supervisory capacity;
B. Graduation from a New York State registered or regionally accredited two-year
college with an Associate’s Degree in public administration, business
administration, management, engineering, architecture, municipal or regional
planning, urban planning, or a closely related field with similar course curriculum
and six (6) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, in the
management of public works programs or projects, at least two (2) years of which
must have been in a supervisory capacity;
C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A)
and (B) above. Please note that this means that the minimum academic
requirement is at least an Associate’s Degree in one of the designated fields, and
the minimum experiential requirement is at least four (4) years of experience in
public works program or project management, at least two (2) years of which must
have been supervisory experience.”
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to adopt the proposed updates and to revise the
minimum qualifications as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion
carried 3-0.
Update of Job Description, including Minimum Qualifications and Special
Requirements – Assistant Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator
The position of Assistant Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator is being brought back into
use after several years of dormancy. The Commission reviewed and discussed proposed
updates to the job description. The updates do not change the overall scope or nature of
the position. The minimum qualifications are also being revised to reflect current licensing
requirements, and a NYS Class D driver license requirement is being added.
Commissioner Richardson made a motion to revise the Assistant Chief Water Treatment
Plant Operator job description as proposed. The revised minimum qualifications and
special requirements will read as follows:
“MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or
university with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Natural
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Resource Management or a closely related field with similar course curriculum, and
one (1) year of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, in the
operation of a Type IA water treatment plant with facilities for filtration with
pretreatment, chemical softening, or any similar process; or
B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college with an
Associate's Degree in Water/Wastewater Technology, Environmental Science,
Engineering Technology, physical sciences, chemistry, biological sciences, life
sciences 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 the operation of a Type
IA water treatment plant with facilities for filtration with pretreatment, chemical
softening, or any similar process; or
C. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and
ten (10) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, in the
operation of a water treatment plant, at least two (2) years of which was at a Type IA
water treatment plant with facilities for filtration with pretreatment, a chemical
softening, or any similar process.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Possession of a current Grade IA Water Treatment Plant Operator certificate issued
by the New York State Department of Health pursuant to Part 5, Subpart 5-4.2 of the
New York State Sanitary Code at the time of appointment and maintenance of said
certification for the duration of employment.
2. Possession of a valid New York State Class D driver license or a valid driver license
equivalent to a New York State Class D driver license at the time of appointment and
maintenance of said license for the duration of employment.”
Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
Update of Job Description, including Minimum Qualifications and Special
Requirements – Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator
With the re-establishment of the Assistant Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator position,
the Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator title will no longer be directly responsible for
assisting with the overall supervision and oversight of the Water Treatment Plant. The
position will have reduced supervisory responsibilities, and greater focus on specialized
plant activities. The Commission reviewed and discussed proposed updates to the job
description that reflect these changes. The minimum qualifications are also being revised
to reflect current licensing requirements, a NYS Class D driver license requirement is
being added, and the Operator license is being downgraded from a IA certification to a IIA
certification. Commissioner Richardson made a motion to revise the Senior Water
Treatment Plant Operator job description as proposed. The revised minimum
qualifications and special requirements will read as follows:
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“MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Graduation from a NYS registered or regionally accredited college or university
with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Natural
Resource Management or a closely related field with similar course curriculum,
and one (1) year of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, in
the operation of a Type IA water treatment plant; or
B. Graduation from a NYS registered or regionally accredited college with an
Associate's Degree in Water/Wastewater Technology, Environmental Science,
Engineering Technology, physical sciences, chemistry, biological sciences, life
sciences 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 the operation
of a water treatment plant, at least one of which was at a Type IA water treatment
plant; or
C. 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
the operation of a water treatment plant, at least one of which was at a Type IA
water treatment plant.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Possession of a current Grade IIA Water Treatment Plant Operator certificate
issued by the New York State Department of Health pursuant to Part 5, Subpart
5-4.2 of the New York State Sanitary Code at the time of appointment and
maintenance of said certification for the duration of employment.
2. Possession of a valid New York State Class D driver license or a valid driver
license equivalent to a New York State Class D driver license at the time of
appointment and maintenance of said license for the duration of employment.”
Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
New Position Duties Statement: DPW – Assistant Chief Water Treatment Plant
Operator
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 Assistant Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator. Seconded by Commissioner
Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
Request to Expand Residency Requirement – Forestry Technician
The Commission discussed a request to expand the residency requirement for the
Forestry Technician position to New York State. The current recruitment effort has not
yielded an adequate candidate pool in the local area, due to the specialized qualifications.
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to expand the residency requirement for the
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Forestry Technician position to New York State. This expanded New York State residency
requirement will be permanent. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 3-0.
Approval of Annual Report
The Commission reviewed and discussed the 2017 Annual Report to the New York State
Department of Civil Service. Commissioner Richardson made a motion to approve the
annual report. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. 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 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.
Executive Assistant #64-583
Financial Management Assistant #65-807
Police Chief #79-134
Recreation Program Coordinator #77-755
Technical Assistant for Fine and Performing Arts #68-570
Establishment of Eligible Lists
Commissioner Abrams made a motion to establish the eligible lists specified below for the
time period indicated. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
Information Management Specialist #78-548 (1 year)
Occupational Therapist #2018-2 (1 year)
Sidewalk Program Manager #69-885 (1 year)
Approval of Personnel Transactions
Commissioner Abrams made a motion to approve the Personnel Transactions. Seconded
by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
The next Civil Service Commission meeting will be held Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at
11:30 am.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:10 pm.