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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/07/1984 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION November 7, 1984 Mayor's Conference Room Members present: Braun, Glenz, Juon, Absent: Furgerson Others present: Roger Mogle, Jim Rodemeyer and Cora Turner. Moved by Juon, seconded by Glenz to approve the agenda as proposed. Motion carried. Moved by Juon, seconded by Glenz to approve the Minutes of October 11 , 1984 as presented. Motion carried. Unfinished Business Cora Turner presented the proposed list for Sewer Maintenance II and asked for approval. Cora indicated advertisement for the Sewer Maintenance II Promotional Examination began October 3, 1984 and ended October 10, 1984. The position was posted Citywide, two (2) applicants applied for the position, were interviewed and appear on the list for certification. Oral panel members were Vic Gearheart, Art Shannon and Cora. An equipment demonstration was also held October 29, 1984. 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 Sewer Maintenance II-Sewer Department for the City of Waterloo, Iowa. Appointments to the position of Sewer Maintenance II shall be made from this list for the next two years (November 7, 1984 - November 7, 1986). FIRST LIST ROGER CONRY EDDY H. HAAG Waterloo Civil Service Commission Waterloo, Iowa 50703 The City Civil Service Laws adopted October 20, 1983, and approved by the Waterloo City Council November 14, 1983, under Chapter IV, Section 2 (c), allows the Mayor and department head to recommend the approval of a promotional eligibility list of less than three (3). We are recommending the Civil Service Commission certify a list of two (2) for the Sewer Maintenance II Position. DEL BOWERS, MAYOR BRUCE BOTTORFF SUPERINTENDENT OF WATER POLLUTION Motion carried. UPDATES Police Recruit The first examination was held October 11, 1984 at the Waterloo Recreation Center, one hundred and forty-nine (149) applicants applied and one hundred and four (104) showed up to participate in the PAF written examination. Seventy-seven (77) applicants passed the PAF Examination and were invited to participate in the second Alert Examination scheduled for October 26, 1984, of the seventy-seven (77) eligible candidates to participate seventy-two (72) showed up. Seventy (70) applicants passed the Alert Examination and are invited to participate in the Physical Agility Examination scheduled for November 10, 1984 at East High School. Administrative Secretary Advertisement for the upcoming position has not yet begun. A test from Personnel Services of California has been reviewed to use as the written examination. Facilities Manager-McElroy Auditorium Advertisement for the position began October 28, 1984 and will end November 9, 1984. The position was advertised in the Waterloo Courier, 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 Director of Aviation-Waterloo Airport. Discussion followed. Moved by Juon, seconded by Glenz to receive, file and accept the qualifications and testing procedure for Director of Aviation-Waterloo Airport as approved. Motion carried. (See Attachment A) OTHER BUSINESS J Rmi odemeyer stated the Personnel Department will be making recommendations in the near future for various promotional positions in the Police Department. The next regular scheduled meeting will be held on Thursday, November 29, 1984 at 10:00 a.m. in the Mayor's Conference Room. 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 DIRECTOR OF AVIATION DESCRIPTION: Professional and administrative position under the general direction of the Airport Commission. Responsible for all facets of the daily administration of the Waterloo Municipal Airport including the supervision of the airport farm operations. Plans, assigns and reviews the work of other Administrative, technical, skilled and unskilled workers; directs airport development and plans for future expansion and works closely with the engineering staff engaged in design and construction of the airport facilities; oversees the long range master plan for the airport and serves as liaison with the Federal Aviation Administration; ensures compliance with federal, state and Airport Commission rules and regulations governing airport use; establishes and maintain effective communication with air carrier personnel, fixed based operators and federal agencies; coordinates the planting, harvesting and sale of airport farm commodities; responsible for the preparation of the airport budget including vendor contracts and purchasing of necessary farm and airport supplies; other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of and background in federal and state transportation laws and regulations as they relate to air carriers and airport transportation; ability to plan assign and direct the work of others; ability to establish effective communication with various businesses, municipal departments and local, state and federal agencies; knowledge of modern farming methods and techniques; graduation of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Management, Public Administration, Airport Operations Management or related field and 8 years progressively more responsible experience at the management level including financial management, lease negotiations or contracts and employee supervision; or a high school graduate with a minimum of 12 years progressively more responsible experience as defined above. 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 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 30, 1984. 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 1