HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/04/2007 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES
May 4,2007
2:00 p.m.
Carnegie Conference Room
Members Present: Tim Luce, John Blitsch.,;
Members Absent: Lou Porter,David Meeks (Ex';Offacio)
Others Present: Brad Hagen, Cammie Scully, John Beckman, Lou Cutwright, Robert
Stringer, Cheryl Huddleston
Cheryl Huddleston, Human Resources Manager, announced that Fire management had requested
that Items C and D under New Business be deleted from the Agenda.
Moved by Luce, seconded by Blitsch to approve the 5/4/07 Agenda as amended. Motion carried.
Moved by Blitsch, seconded by Luce to approve the 2/28/07 Minutes as mailed. Motion carried.
IINFINISHEI) RIISINESS
Update on Fire Chief Civil Service Process
Fire Chief was approved by the Human Resources Committee on 2/12/07 and by the Civil
Service Commission on 2/28/07. The position was advertised extensively including the Des
Moines Register and careerbuilder.com, govtjobs.com, International Association of Fire Chiefs
website and newsletter, careersingovernme 1.com, ,fireemployment.com, firehouse.com, Fire
Chief JOBZONE website, Iowa League of Cities;web$ite, notices sent to all the paid fire
departments in Iowa, listed with Workforce Development and placed on the City of Waterloo
website. Thirty-six résumés were received. Eight candidates were eliminated immediately, nine
met all the basic qualifications and two withdrew their resume. The other seventeen were asked
to complete a Determination of Equivalency form. Twelve candidates returned the forms and are
being evaluated. Once that evaluation is completed, the testing will begin. This includes a
written report, oral presentation and panel interview. We hope to have a new chief in place by
July 1, 2007.
NEW Ri1SINESS
The job description and testing criteria for Airport Maintenance Worker was presented for
approval. This is a new position to cover weekends and holidays since airport maintenance will
be taking over the rescue and fire fighting duties from Waterloo Fire Rescue effective July 1,
2007. One more person is needed for adequate coverage. The Human Resources Committee
approved beginning the Civil Service process on 4/9/07. There are only a few minor changes
since present airport staff was already required to have much of the required rescue training.
Moved by Blitsch, seconded by Luce to approve.the job description and testing criteria for
Airport Maintenance Worker. Motion carried.:
The job description and testing criteria for Chief Electrical Inspector—Building Inspections was
presented for approval. There is a vacancy due to a disability. The Human Resources
Committee approved beginning the Civil Service process on 4/9/07. There are a few changes to
the job description having to do with required certifications. Movftrby Luce, seconded by
Blitsch to approve the job description and testing criteria for Chief Electrical Inspector. Motion
carried.
The job description and testing criteria for Visitor Services Manager — Culture & Arts was
presented for approval. This is a new position as part of the reorganization because of the
addition of the Youth Pavilion. The Human Resources Committee approved beginning the Civil
Service process on 4/2/07. The position Willi bb posted as promotional. Moved by Luce,
seconded by Blitsch to approve the job description and testing criteria for Visitor Services
Manager. Motion carried.
The job description and testing criteria for Public Program Coordinator — Culture & Arts was
presented for approval. This is a new position as part of the reorganization because of the
addition of the Youth Pavilion. The Human Resources Committee approved beginning the Civil
Service process on 4/2/07. Moved by Blitsch, seconded by Luce to approve the job description
and testing criteria for Public Program Coordinator. Motion carried.
The job description and testing criteria for Park Maintenance II-Crew Leader— Leisure Services
was presented for approval. This is a new classification with two vacancies to replace three Park
Maintenance I vacancies. The Human Resources Committee approved beginning the Civil
Service process on 4/16/07. Moved by Luce, seconded by Blitsch to approve the job description
and testing criteria for Park Maintenance II-Crew Leader. Motion carried.
OTHER RITSINESS
None.
With no further business before the Commission, moved by Luce, seconded by Blitsch to
adjourn. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk