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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/07/2011CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA 7:30 a.m. Thursday, July 7, 2011 Carnegie Conference Room 620 Mulberry Street Waterloo, IA 50703 Roll Call Tim Luce John Blitsch Bonetta Culp Abraham Funchess (ex officio) Approval of Agenda for July 7, 2011 Approval of Minutes for May 5, 2011 and June 9, 2011 Unfinished Business A. Certification of Civil Service List for Police Sergeant — Promotional Exam B. Update 1. Plant Maintenance Mechanic — Waste Management Services — Open Exam II. New Business A. Approval of Job Description & Testing Criteria for Equipment Operator II — Public Works/Street Dept — Promotional Exam III. Other Business None Adjournment Suzy Schares City Clerk CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES 7:30 a.m. May 5, 2011 Carnegie Conference Room Members Present: Tim Luce, Bonetta Culp Member Excused: John Blitsch Member Absent: Abraham Funchess (ex officio) Others Present: Mark Rice, Eric Thorson, Cheryl Huddleston Moved by Luce, seconded by Culp to approve the May 5, 2011 Agenda as mailed. Motion carried. Moved by Culp, seconded by Luce to approve the April 7, 2011 Minutes as mailed. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Updates Sewer Maintenance Worker — Waste Management Services — Open Exam Approved by Civil Service 11/19/10 and by Human Resources 12/13/10. Advertised in the Courier, posted on the City website and Cable, notices sent to the agencies, organizations and individuals on the Affirmative Acton list and posted in all City departments. Vacancy due to a resignation but will have 2-3 additional vacancies to satisfy EPA/DNR regulations. Received 24 resumes, but only 6 met qualifications and were invited to interview by a panel of Keith Kearns and Gary Luck from Waste Management Services and Mary Peterson from Human Resources. One candidate did not show for his interview and 1 did not pass. We readvertised and have received 15 resumes to date. Police Sergeant — Public Safety/Police — Promotional Exam Approved by Human Resources 4/4/11 and by Civil Service 4/7/11. There is 1 current vacancy and the list will also be used for out -of -rank assignments. The job notice was posted in the Waterloo Police Department and we received 11 resumes. A written test is scheduled for 6/23/11. A panel of current Waterloo Police Department management staff and officers will interview the candidates. Storm Water Specialist — Engineering — Open Exam Approved by Human Resources 4/4/11 and Civil Service 4/7/11. This is a newly created position needed due to EPA storm water regulations. Advertised in the Courier, posted on the City website and Cable, notices sent to the agencies, organizations and individuals on the Affirmative Acton list and posted in all City departments. We received 13 resumes and are still reviewing them. NEW BUSINESS The job description and testing criteria for Waste Water Operator — Waste Management Services was presented for approval. The Human Resources Committee approved the position on 4/25/11. There are 2 vacancies due to a transfer and a termination. We thought we would be able to hire off a current list, but the remaining candidates did not work out. We went ahead and advertised since there were not any changes in the job description and testing criteria so we are requesting approval of the job notice and description as a procedural process. Ten resumes have been received to date. Moved by Luce, seconded by Culp to approve the job description and testing criteria for Waste Water Operator — Waste Management Services. Motion carried. The job description and testing criteria for Street Foreman — Public Works/Street Department was presented for approval. The Human Resources Committee approved the position on 4/4/11. There is a vacancy due to a promotion and the position will be posted as a promotion in all City departments. The job description has been rewritten to give the foremen more supervisory responsibility. Moved by Luce, seconded by Culp to approve the job description and testing criteria for Street Foreman — Public Works/Street Department. Motion carried. OTHER RIISINESS None With no further business, moved by Culp, seconded by Luce to adjourn. Motion carried. Cheryl Huddleston, Human Resources Manager Clerk for the Civil Service Commission CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES 7:30 a.m. June 9, 2011 Carnegie Conference Room Members Present: Bonetta Culp, John Blitsch Member Excused: Tim Luce Member Absent: Abraham Funchess (ex officio) Others Present: Mark Rice, Keith Kearns, Eric Thorson, Bob Stringer, Cheryl Huddleston Moved by Blitsch, seconded by Culp to approve the June 9, 2011 Agenda as mailed. Motion carried. Unable to approve May 5, 2011 Minutes because there were not two members present who had attended the meeting. Minutes will be taken to next Civil Service Meeting for approval. 1JNFINISHFD RITSINF.SS The Civil Service List for Sewer Maintenance Worker — Waste Management Services was presented for approval. The Civil Service Commission approved the position on 11/19/10 and the Human Resources Committee on 12/13/10. There is a vacancy due to a retirement and may be additional vacancies due to EPA and DNR storm water management regulations. The position was advertised in the Courier, posted on the City website and Cable, a notice was sent to the agencies, organizations and individuals on the Affirmative Action list and posted in all City departments. We received 24 resumes and 6 candidates were invited to interview by a panel of Keith Kearns and Gary Luck from Waste Management and Mary Peterson from Human Resources. One candidate did not show for his interview and 1 did not pass the interview. We advertised a second time and received 22 resumes. Fourteen were invited to interview. Four candidates were eliminated because they did not obtain a CDL by the interview date and 1 candidate did not pass the interview. The Civil Service List has 9 white males and 1 black male and the Reserve List has 2 white males. Moved by Blitsch, seconded by Culp: We, the members of the Civil Service Commission, certibi the following list of applicants, who are eligible, based upon the examination process as set forth by the Civil Service Commission for the appointment to the position of Sewer Maintenance Worker for the City of Waterloo, Iowa Waste Management Services Department. Appointment(s) shall be made from this list for the next year (June 9, 2011— June 8, 2012). CERTIFIED UST Christopher Pett Justin Gaede Scott Anderson Patrick Spitzner Larry McNamara Kenneth Rieves Donald Wooden Todd Winter Brad Manahl Ryan Anderson The reserve list shall be held in reserve and must be certified within the first year in order to be utilized. RFSERVF, LIST Anthony Harper Todd Parkhurst Gary Wentz Motion carried. The Civil Service List for Storm Water Specialist — Engineering Department was presented for approval. The Human Resources Committee approved the position on 4/4/11 and the Civil Service Commission on 4/7/11. This is a new position, needed due to EPA storm water management regulations. The position was posted on the City website and Cable, a notice was sent to the agencies, organizations and individuals on the Affirmative Action list and posted in all City departments. We received 13 resumes and 7 candidates were invited to interview by a panel of Dennis Gentz and Wayne Castle from Engineering and Cheryl Huddleston from Human Resources. Two candidates cancelled and 1 candidate did not pass the interview. The Civil Service List has 2 white males and 2 white females. Moved by Blitsch, seconded by Culp: We, the members of the Civil Service Commission, certify the following list of applicants, who are eligible, based upon the examination process as set forth by the Civil Service Commission for the appointment to the position of Storm Water Specialist for the City of Waterloo, Iowa Engineering Department. Appointment(s) shall be made from this list for the next year (June 9, 2011— June 8, 2012). CERTIFIED LIST Kenneth Bickner Rebecca Kauten Phillip Schuppert Lindsay Entler Motion carried. The Civil Service List for Waste Water Operator — Waste Management Services was presented for approval. The Human Resources Committee approved the position on 4/4/11 and the Civil Service Committee on 5/5/11. There are 2 vacancies due to a transfer and a termination. The position was advertised in the Courier, posted on the City website and Cable, a notice was sent to the agencies, organizations and individuals on the Affirmative Action list and posted in all City departments. We received 16 resumes and 8 candidates were invited to interview by a panel of Brian Bowman and Brian Rath from Waste Management and Mary Peterson from Human Resources. One candidate did not have a driver license and was eliminated from consideration. The Civil Service List has 6 white males and 1 white female. Moved by Culp, seconded by Blitsch: We, the members of the Civil Service Commission, certify the following list of applicants, who are eligible, based upon the examination process as set forth by the Civil Service Commission for the appointment to the position of Waste Water Operator for the City of Waterloo, Iowa Waste Management Services Department. Appointment(s) shall be made from this list for the next year (June 9, 2011— June 8, 2012). CERTIFIED UST Brian Delagardelle Andrew Bedard Patrick Spitzner Derek Rold Brad Manahl Amy Conkling David Richardson Motion carried. The Civil Service List for Street Foreman — Public Works/Street Department was presented for approval. The Human Resources Committee approved the position on 4/4/11 and the Civil Service Commission on 5/5/11. This is a promotional position with a vacancy due to a promotion. The job description has been rewritten to give the foreman more supervisory responsibilities. The position was posted internally in all City departments. We received 5 resumes and Sandie Greco from Traffic Operations, Paul Huting from Leisure Services and Mary Peterson from Human Resources interviewed the candidates. The Civil Service List has 4 white males and 1 black male. Moved by Blitsch, seconded by Culp: We, the members of the Civil Service Commission, certi& the following list of applicants, who are eligible, based upon the examination process as set forth by the Civil Service Commission for the appointment to the position of Street Foreman for the City of Waterloo, Iowa Public Works - Street Department. Appointment(s) shall be made from this list for the next two years (June 9, 2011 — June 8, 2013). CERTIFIED LLST Mark Lane Tony Pauley Alan Mills Daniel Greer Richard Felderman Motion carried. The Civil Service List for Mechanic Foreman — Public Works/Central Garage was presented for approval. The Human Resources Committee approved the position on 9/13/10 and the Civil Service Commission on 11/19/10. This is a new, promotional position. The position was posted internally in all City departments. We received 3 resumes and Larry Smith from Waste Management, Rick Curran from Leisure Services and Bob Stringer from Human Resources interviewed the candidates. The Civil Service List has 3 white males. Moved by Culp, seconded by Blitsch: We, the members of the Civil Service Commission, certibi the following list of applicants, who are eligible, based upon the examination process as set forth by the Civil Service Commission for the appointment to the position of Mechanic Foreman for the City of Waterloo, Iowa Public Works Department - Central Garage. Appointment(s) shall be made from this list for the next two years (June 9, 2011— June 8, 2013). CERTIFIED LIST Darryl Hartema Don Colvin Carey Myers Motion carried. IJpdate. Police Sergeant — Public Safety/Police — Promotional Exam Approved by Human Resources 4/4/11 and by Civil Service 4/7/11. There is 1 current vacancy and the list will also be used for out -of -rank assignments. The job notice was posted in the Waterloo Police Department and we received 11 resumes. A written test and oral interviews are scheduled for later in June. NEW RIJSINESS The job description and testing criteria for Plant Maintenance Mechanic — Waste Management Services was presented for approval. The Human Resources Committee approved the position on 6/6/11. There is a vacancy due to a retirement. There are no changes in the job description and testing criteria. Moved by Blitsch, seconded by Culp to approve the job description and testing criteria for Plant Maintenance Mechanic — Waste Management Services. Motion carried. OTHER BIJSINESS None With no further business, moved by Culp, seconded by Blitsch to adjourn. Motion carried. Cheryl Huddleston, Human Resources Manager Clerk for the Civil Service Commission PRESENT CITY OF WATERLOO EMPLOYEES ONLY fulktime re 7uJar City of Waterloo' employee who meets the minimum qualifications is eligible position of quipment Operator II -Public Works- Street Department, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, KNOWI.FDGF, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING SIJMMARY Under the general direction of the Operations Supervisor and a Street Foreman, performs skilled construction, street maintenance and repair, equipment operation and labor functions. Essential functions include hut are not limited to the fnllnwing operates mixer, pulverizer/mixer, mechanical sweeper, motor patrol, end loader, grader and roller and EOI equipment; performs routine street repairs such as pothole patching and oiling, and general maintenance and labor duties such as shoveling and raking asphalt, finishing concrete, setting concrete forms, directing traffic and erecting barricades; assists in preparation for winter by erecting snow fence, putting chains on tires and plows on trucks; assists in loading, hauling and plowing snow and operating sand/salt trucks during snow emergencies up to sixteen hours a shift; participates in special service programs such as emergency storm damage clean up; assists in cleaning, mowing and maintenance of property; fills and sets sandbags, erects barricades and assists in monitoring flood pumps during flood emergencies; cleans roadside ditches of brush with weed trimming equipment or chain saw; performs bridge maintenance at heights of up to fifty feet; washes vehicles, changes tires, repairs, cleans and paints City buildings, and assists mechanics and welder as needed; works in busy traffic areas, operating street maintenance equipment or on foot; performs street maintenance and repairs in trenches and on uneven ground; works outside in all weather conditions; other related duties as assigned. Acceptable experience and training high school graduate/GED; minimum two years related street construction experience in all types of weather conditions at any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work; must maintain Iowa Class A or B Commercial Driver's License and good driving record based on City of Waterloo driver performance criteria; must comply with City of Waterloo Residency Policy for Critical Employees (must live within ten -mile radius of Waterloo City Hall or 20- mile radius for some current employees depending on employment date). Required knnwledp and abilities include hut are not limited to the following; knowledge of traffic and safety rules; ability to safely operate EOII and EOI equipment and power and hand tools used in street construction and maintenance work; knowledge of occupational hazards associated with and safety precautions necessary when working in busy traffic areas or extreme weather conditions; ability to learn the City street layout; ability to read street signs, chemical hazard labels and written directions of supervisors; ability to work alone when operating snow removal equipment; ability to complete daily work sheets; ability to complete projects without direct supervision; ability to respond to questions and comments from members of the public tactfully and politely; ability to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with other City employees, supervisors and the public; ability to work with people from broad variety of social, economic, racial, ethnic and educational backgrounds. Subject to Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing requirements. EQITIPMENT EXAMINATION All qualified employees who apply by the deadline date will be required to participate in an equipment examination that will test skills in operating equipment used in this job classification. An employee must receive a minimum of 80 out of 100 points to achieve a passing score on the equipment examination. The equipment examination will count 60% of the overall test score. ORAI, EXAMINATION Those employees who pass the equipment examination will be required to appear before an oral examination panel consisting of a minimum of three people who have expertise in the areas being tested. An individual must receive a minimum average score of 60 points out of 100 to achieve a passing score on the oral examination. The oral examination will count 40% of the overall test score. SCORING Those employees who successfully complete the equipment and oral examinations, as outlined above, will have their scores determined by giving 60% weight to the equipment test score and 40% weight to the oral test score. The top applicants, as ranked by their score will be the individuals placed on the certified lists. HOW TO APPLY All qualified employees must submit a cover letter and resume to the City of Waterloo Human Resources Department, 620 Mulberry Street, Waterloo, Iowa 50703 or email employment@waterloo-ia org by R time and date to be determined, All employees will receive additional information on the position at the time they submit a resume. TESTING DATF, All qualified employees who apply by the deadline date will be notified of the time, place and date of the examinations. A.A./E.E.O. Minority, female & disabled individuals are encouraged to apply. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II NOTICE 11 July 2011 EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II DEPARTMENT SALARY FLSA CIVIL SERVICE BARGAINING UNIT PUBLIC WORKS — STREET DEPARTMENT $22.24 per hour NON-EXEMPT INCLUDED MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES LOCAL #353 GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Performs skilled construction and street maintenance involving the safe operation of mixer, pulverizer/mixer, mechanical sweeper, motor patrol, end loader, grader, roller and Equipment Operator I equipment such as snowplow, dump truck and salt/sand truck and laborer and Equipment Operator I functions such as pothole patching, oiling, shoveling and raking asphalt, finishing concrete, setting concrete forms, directing traffic, erecting barricades, loading, hauling and plowing snow. The work is performed under the general direction of the Operations Supervisor and a Street Foreman. No supervisory responsibilities. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only) These functions are considered essential for successful performance in this job classification. 1. Operates mixer, pulverizer/mixer, mechanical sweeper, motor patrol, end loader, grader, roller and Equipment Operator I equipment such as snowplow, dump truck and salt/sand truck. 2. Performs routine street repairs such as pothole patching and oiling, and general maintenance and labor duties such as shoveling and raking asphalt, finishing concrete, setting concrete forms, directing traffic and erecting barricades. 3. Assists in preparation for winter by erecting snow fence, putting chains on tires and plows on trucks. 4. Assists in loading, hauling and plowing snow and operating sand/salt trucks during snow emergencies up to sixteen hours a shift. 5. Participates in special service programs such as emergency storm damage clean up 6. Assists in projects such as cleaning, mowing and maintenance of property. 7. Fills and sets sandbags, erects barricades and assists in monitoring flood pumps during flood emergencies. 8. Cleans roadside ditches of brush with weed trimming equipment or chain saw. 9. Performs bridge maintenance at heights of up to fifty feet. 10. Washes vehicles, changes tires, repairs, cleans and paints City buildings and assists mechanics and welder as needed. 11. Works in busy traffic areas, operating street maintenance equipment or on foot. 12. Performs street maintenance and repairs in trenches and on uneven ground. 13. Performs work of a repetitive nature and varied workload pace. 14. Works independently and with others with minimum supervision. 15. Attends work regularly at the designated place and time. 16. Works outside in all weather conditions; works near moving vehicles and equipment; operates equipment and tools that cause vibration; noise level is often loud; atmosphere may contain dust and fumes from traffic. 17. Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and OSHA, City and Public Works safety rules and regulations. 18. Performs all other related duties as assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES 1. Knowledge of traffic and safety rules. 2. Ability to safely operate specified equipment as well as dump truck, snowplow, sand/salt truck, concrete saw, air hammer and other power and hand tools used in street construction and maintenance work. 2. Knowledge of occupational hazards associated with and the safety precautions necessary when working in busy traffic areas or extreme weather conditions. 3. Ability to learn the City street layout. 4. Ability to read street signs, chemical hazard labels and written directions of supervisors. 5. Ability to work alone when operating snow removal equipment. 6. Ability to complete daily work sheets. 7. Ability to complete assigned work projects without direct supervision. 8. Ability to respond to questions and comments from members of the public tactfully and politely. 9. Ability to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with other City employees, supervisors and the public. 10. Ability to work with people from a broad variety of social, economic, racial, ethnic and educational backgrounds. ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING 1. High school diploma/GED. 2. Minimum two years of construction experience in weather conditions. related street all types of OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work. 3. Iowa Class A or B Commercial Driver's License and good driving record based on City of Waterloo driver performance criteria. Disciplinary action or continuing employment status may be reviewed for the following: four or more moving violations within the previous three years, three or more moving violations within the previous one year or loss of license or conviction for OWI, reckless driving or other major moving violation within the previous five years; two or more at -fault accidents within a three-year period while driving on City business; a combination of three or more at -fault or not - at -fault accidents within a three-year period. An applicant's driving record will be reviewed at least annually. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES The following physical abilities are required with or without accommodation. 1. Sufficient strength to perform assigned tasks. 2. Sufficient stamina, both physical and mental, to work double shifts during snow emergencies. 3. Sufficient speech and hearing that permits the employee to communicate effectively with coworkers in person or over a radio. 4. Sufficient color vision, depth perception, distance and peripheral vision to safely operate vehicles and equipment in all weather conditions; sufficient dexterity to safely operate powered and manual street maintenance tools; sufficient hearing to understand verbal instructions, respond to questions from the public and hear traffic in work areas. 5. Sufficient personal mobility that permits the employee to operate required equipment safely in all types of weather and a variety of road conditions. MISCELLANEOUS 1. Must wear personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, safety glasses, safety vest, hearing protection, gloves and hardhat. 2. Must comply with City of Waterloo Residency Policy for Critical Employees (must live within ten -mile radius of Waterloo City Hall or as determined by original hire date). Must maintain a local telephone number where can be contacted quickly. 3. Must submit to Department of Transportation requirements including post -accident, reasonable suspicion, random and return-to- duty/follow-up alcohol and drug testing. 4. Must submit to Civil Service examination procedures including an equipment test involving Street Department vehicles and equipment operated in this classification and a panel interview. WORK SCHEDULE Will be assigned a shift that is 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. or 11:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. Will generally work Monday through Friday with twenty - minute paid lunch. Will be required to respond to emergency calls on weekends, evenings and holidays. There may be significant overtime during severe snow emergencies or flooding. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II OPEN DESCRIPTION 11 July 2011