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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/29/1984 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION November 29, 1984 Mayor's Conference Room Members present: Braun, Glenz, Juon, Absent: Furgerson Others present: Tom Reardon, Roger Mogle, Jim Rodemeyer, Cora Turner, Dennis Damon, Jim Lindsey, Linda Allen and Donna Lesyshen. Moved by Glenz, seconded by Juon to approve the agenda as admended. Motion carried. Amendment: Under the heading New Business, item one (1), Policy Recommendations on Testing Procedures will be discussed at a later date. Moved by Glenz, seconded by Juon to approve the Minutes of November 7, 1984 as presented. Motion carried. Unfinished Business Jim Rodemeyer presented the proposed list for Facilities Manager-Recreation Commission and asked for approval. Advertisement for the position began October 28, 1984 and ended November 9, 1984. The position was advertised in the Waterloo Courier, posted Citywide and with Job Service. Twenty-five (25) applicants applied for the position, eighteen (18) applicants were notified that they did not meet the minimum requirements, one (1) applicant declined to interview and six (6) applicants were invited to participate in the oral examination and appear on the list for certification. Panel members were Tom Reardon, George Diestelmeier and Jim Rodemeyer. Moved by Juon, seconded by Glenz that: We, the members of the Civil Service Commissison certify, the following list of applicants, are eligible and ranked in order based upon the examination process as set forth by the Civil Service Commission, for appointment to the position of Facilities Manager-McElroy Auditorium for the City of Waterloo, Iowa. Appointments to the position of Facilities Manager-McElroy Auditorium shall be made from this list. CERTIFIED LIST Richard Broil Patrick Wagner Roger Bleeker - Claude Brown Jim Paine Tim Engstrom Motion carried. UPDATES Police Recruit The Physical Agility Examination was held November 10, 1984 at East High School. Seventy (70) applicants were eligible to participate and sixty-five (65) showed up. Eleven (11) female applicants failed the agility process and fifty-four (54) applicants will be invited to the oral examination process which is scheduled for December 3-10, 1984. Panel members are Sergeant Gary Hartwig of the Waterloo Police Department, Sergeant Ken Conley of Cedar Falls Police Department and Cora Turner. Each police applicant was contacted to provide verification of eyesight requirement prior to applicants participating in the oral examination process. Several applicant's visual acuity forms appeared to have been altered and were requested to be re-tested. Discussion followed. Kathy Braun suggested for future recruitment, all forms should have the licensed examiner's name, address and phone number included. Administrative Secretary Advertisement for the upcoming position has not yet begun. Director of Aviation - Airport Advertisement for the position began November 11, 1984 and will end November 30, 1984. The position was advertised in the Waterloo Courier, Des Moines Register and posted Citywide and with Job Service. Fourteen (14) resumes have been received to date for the open position. NEW BUSINESS Jim Rodemeyer reviewed the job vacancy notice for the Civil Service Open Examination for Real Estate Acquisition Officer/Rehabilitation Specialist- Community Development Board. Discussion followed. Moved by Juon, seconded by Glenz to receive, file and accept the qualifications and testing procedure for Real Estate Acquisition Officer/ Rehabilitation Specialist-Community Development Board. Motion Carried. (see Attachment A) Donna Lesyshen reviewed the case information with the Commision to set the date of hearing for Police Officers Piper and Coffin. Discussion followed. It was moved by Juon, seconded by Glenz for the Clerk of the Civil Service Commission to notify Officers Coffin and Piper by certified mail stating the date, time and place of hearing. Motion carried. OTHER BUSINESS The next scheduled meeting will be held on Thursday, December 13, 1984 at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers and the hearing for Officers Piper and Coffin was set for Thursday December 13, 1984 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers. With no further business before the Commission it was moved by Juon, seconded by Glenz to adjourn the meeting. Larry P. Burger City Clerk/Auditor CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA NOTICE CIVIL SERVICE OPEN EXAMINATION FOR REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION/REHABILITATION SPECIALIST DESCRIPTION: Professional and technical position under the general direction of the Community Development Adminstrator responsible for real estate appraisals and negotiations for the purchase and closing of real estate transactions; also assist property owners in improving and rehabilitating their properties by offering technical advice; prepares work write-ups and cost estimates; arranges for real estate appraisals for both acquisition and disposition purposes; provides assistance and maintains liaison with real estate professionals; assist in negotiations with property owners in securing deeds and participates in cases involving high acquisition cost; conducts real estate closings; secures necessary title work and consults with attorneys in examining abstracts of titles in determining ownership interest, emcumberances and related matters; informs property owners about various financial methods available for rehabilitation purposes; other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Thorough knowledge of the techniques used real estate appraising and the real estate brokerage business; knowledge of legal descriptions, real estate recording systems and land surveys; working knowledge of real estate laws and ordinances pertaining to zoning, building and related codes; possession of a valid driver's license; ability to communicate with property owners, businesses, attorneys and other parties to discuss real estate problems and solutions; ability to discuss rehabilitation and financing with property owners, through knowledge of rehabilitation construction technique and cost estimates; working knowledge of conventional financing techniques and governmental financing programs; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with home owners, various businesses, real estate personnel and federal, state and other governmental subdivisions and agencies; ability to research, organize and report data in good report form; ability to negotiate and consummate sales of property. High school graduate or completion of G.E.D. with a minimum of four years progressively more responsible experience in real estate sales and appraisals, business or related field; or an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting, Contruction Technology, Marketing Management Business or related field and two years progressively more responsible experience as defined above; or graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration Accounting or related field. The City of Waterloo reserves the right to require an examination by a physician of the employer's choice prior to an applicant being hired to determine if an applicant is free from any physical, emotional or mental conditions which might adversely affect job performance. EXAMINATION: All qualified applicants who apply by the deadline date 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 and shall include no more than one person from the department where the job opening exists. An individual must receive a minimum average score of 60 points out of 100 to achieve a passing score on the oral examination. The top applicants, as ranked by their score on the oral examination, will be the individuals placed on the certified list. However, employment may be contingent upon passing the physical examination. Applicants who qualify as outlined and are full time permanent employees of the City of Waterloo shall have one additional point per full year of employment up to a maximum of five points added to their final score. Honorably discharged men and women from the military or naval forces of the United States who qualify per provision of Chapter 70 of the Code of Iowa (1983) and who are citizens and residents of the State of Iowa shall have five additional points added to their final score upon submission of their DD214. DEADLINE DATE: All qualified candidates must submit a resume to the City of Waterloo Personnel Department, 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo, Iowa 50703 by atime and date to be determined. TESTING DATE: All qualified candidates who apply by the deadline date will be notified of the time, place and date of examination. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER