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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/05/1984 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION July 5, 1984 Large Conference Room Members present: Braun and Juon. Absent: Furgerson. Others present: Donna Lesyshen, Al Gardner, Rick Westphal, Willie Mae Wright, Fred Peterson, Michelle Temeyer, Stan Stapella, and Fire Chief Olson. Moved by Juon, seconded by Braun that the agenda be approved as proposed. Motion carried. Moved by Juon, seconded by Braun that the minutes of May 31 , 1984 be approved as presented. Motion carried. Moved by Juon, seconded by Braun to include the updates of Electrical Inspector, Operations Supervisor, Associate Planner, City Planner and Operations Manager positions that were presented by Jim Rodemeyer on June 28, 1984 as part of the July 5, 1984 minutes. Motion carried. (See attached copy of June 28, 1984 unofficial minutes.) Unfinished Business Cora Turner presented the proposed list for Firefighter and asked for approval. Advertisement for the position began April 1 , 1984 and the deadline was April 23, 1984. The position was advertised in the Waterloo Courier, Citywide and posted with Job Service. A special recruitment day was also held at the Martin Luther King Center. Four hundred and two (402) applicants applied for the position and two hundred and forty-five (245) applicants participated in the written examination on May 7, 1984. The top thirty-six (36) applicants were contacted to participate in the physical agility test on May 24, 1984. Thirty-one (31) applicants were invited to participate in the oral examination process. One (1) person was disqualified because he did not have a high school diploma or G.E.D. Oral interviews were held July 11 , 12, 15 and 18, 1984. Oral panel members were Robert Watson, Supervisor of Fire Protection Service with John Deere, Stan Stapella and Cora Turner. The prearranged telephone interview with Tanya Ostlie was held June 12, 1984. The oral examinations went very well and twenty (20) names appear on the list for certification. Moved by Juon, seconded by Braun that: We, the members of the Civil Service Commission, certify the following 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 Firefighter for the City of Waterloo, Iowa. Appointments to the position of Firefighter for the Waterloo Fire Department will be made from this list for the next two years (June 26, 1984 - June 25, 1986). CERTIFIED LIST Doug Carter Peter Mangin Stephen Cochran Randall Chapman Michael Junk Jeffrey Ruehs Brett Bredman Dean Woelber Thomas Francis Floyd VerPloeg CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION PAGE TWO The second list shall be held in reserve and may only be certified upon the exhaustion of the first list but must be certified within the first year of the two year period in order to be utilized. RESERVE LIST Randy Ransom James Hasty Carl Reninger Michael Nemmers Cleo Porath Eugene Hoffert Rod Swinton Evert McGrath Tim Kramer Steven Langenwalter Motion carried. Cora Turner presented the proposed list for Administrative Secretary and asked for approval. Cora indicated advertisement for the position began April 8, 1984 and the deadline was April 27, 1984. The position was advertised in the Waterloo Courier, posted at Hawkeye Institute of Technology, University of Northern Iowa Placement Office, Job Service and Citywide. Thirty-two (32) applicants applied for the position. The written examination was May 16, 1984 which was purchased from International Personnel Management Association. The examination was administered by Lyle Alberts from University of Northern Iowa. Thirty (30) applicants were contacted to participate in the written examination and only seven (7) applicants showed up to participate in the process. Oral interviews were held June 7, 1984. Oral panel members were Russ Lowe, Estelle Witt of Manpower Temporary Services and Cora Turner. Seven (7) names appear on the list for certification. Moved by Juon, seconded by Braun that: We, the members of the Civil Service Commission, certify the following 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 Administratrive Secretary - Community Development Office for the City of Waterloo, Iowa. Appointments to the position of Administrative Secretary for Community Developmenty Office shall be made from this list for the next two years (June 26, 1984 - June 25, 1986). CERTIFIED LIST Joyce Dunlay Ann Northey Debbie Wieland Dee Thompson Sharon Koch Debbie Kambel Neva Kaesser Motion carried. Cora Turner presented the proposed list for Building Official and asked for approval. Cora indicated advertisement for the position began May 6, 1984 and ended May 25, 1984. The position was advertised in the Waterloo Courier, Des Moines Register and Citywide. Eighteen (18) applicants applied for the position. Four (4) applicants did not meet the minimum requirements and fourteen (14) applicants were invited to participate in the oral examination process. Five (5) of the fourteen (14) did not show up for the oral examination process, three (3) failed the oral process and six (6) names appear on the list for certification. Panel members were John Mclntee, Ralph Anderson and Roger Mogle. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION PAGE THREE Moved by Juon, seconded by Braun that: We, the members of the Civil Service Commission, certify the following 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 Building Official for the City of Waterloo, Iowa. Appointments to the position of Building Official shall be made from this list. CERTIFIED LIST James Curran Wayne Anderson Raymond Walke Don Molitor Bishara Muammar Frank Curran Motion carried. Cora Turner presented the proposed promotional list for Laboratory Technician II and asked for approval. Cora indicated advertisement for the position began June 18, 1984 and ended June 22, 1984. The position was advertised as a promotional examination and only one (1 ) applicant applied for the position. Panel members were John Halbach, Leonard Zmolek and Cora Turner. 25 June 1984 Waterloo Civil Service Commission Waterloo, Iowa 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 one (1) for the Laboratory Technician II position. Del Bowers, Mayor Bruce D. Bottorff, Supt. Water Pollution Control Moved by Juon, seconded by Braun, that: We, the members of the Civil Service Commission, certify the following 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 Laboratory Technician II - Water Pollution Control Plant for the City of Waterloo, Iowa. Appointments to the position of Laboratory Technician II shall be made from this list for the next two years (June 26, 1984 - June 25, 1986). CERTIFIED LIST John Vankamen Motion carried. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION PAGE FOUR New Business Cora Turner reviewed the job vacancy notice for the Civil Service Promotional Examination for Assistant Fire Chief. Moved by Juon, seconded by Braun to receive, file and accept the qualifications and testing procedure for Assistant Fire Chief for the Fire Department as approved. Motion carried. (See Attachment A) . Cora Turner reviewed the job vacancy notice for the Civil Service Promotional Examination for Equipment Operator II for the Street Department. Moved by Juon, seconded by Braun to receive, file and accept the qualifications and testing procedure for Equipment Operator II as approved. Motion carried. (See Attachment B.) Cora Turner reviewed the job vacancy notice for the Civil Service Open Examination for Foreman - Electrical Department. Al Gardner stated this is a needed position because of his upcoming retirement. Dave Juon suggested the City use the title Supervisor instead of Foreman in the future. Moved by Juon, seconded by Braun to receive, file and accept the qualifications and testing procedure for Foreman as approved as amended. Motion carried. Amendment: page 1 , paragraph 1 , under the heading, Description, should read supervisory position as a working foreman under. . . (See Attachment C.) Cora Turner reviewed the job vacancy notice for the Civil Service Open Position for Grants Specialist - Community Development Department. Moved by Juon, seconded by Braun to receive, file, and accept the qualifications and testing procedure for Grants Specialist as approved as amended. Motion carried. Amendment: page 1 , paragraph 2, under the heading, Qualifications and Minimum Requirements, should read or an Associate of Arts Degree or equivalent. . . (See Attachment D). Other Business Cora Turner made the Commission aware that in the near future work will begin on the Police Officer Recruitment Examination. Cora Turner presented a question to the Commission concerning who should attend oral examination of applicants. The Commission stated only those who serve on the examination panel and the appointing authority. The appointing authority does not rate the applicant only observes. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 24, 1984, at 4:00 p.m. in the Mayor's Conference Room. With no further business before the Commission, Kathy Braun, Chairperson, declared the meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m. Larry P. Burger City Clerk/Auditor A CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA NOTICE CIVIL SERVICE PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION FOR ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF Description: A professional and technical position under the general direction of the Fire Chief requiring a thorough knowledge of fire prevention techniques and firefighting activities of the Waterloo Municipal Fire Department. Position involves being responsible for the coordination and implementation of all firefighting activities, supervision of fire fighting personnel and proper maintenance o' the fire stations; performs as operations officer to ensure all directiols, plans and activities are enforced as directed by the Fire Chief; as 1-s the duties of the Fire Chief in his absence; responds to extra fire alarms and other emergencies in the City or surrounding cities as directed by the Chief; assists the Division Chief upon the arrival at a fir: and directs all firefighting and life saving operations; determines and directs proper deployment of companies at the scene of a fire; 'onducts periodic visits to each fire station to perform inspection of f re personnel, equipment, apparatus, fire station and records of the fire department; ensures that the training of firefighting personnel is enhanced to become familiar with fire hydrants, sprinkler syste is, standpipe connections and physical layout of buildings in the C ty to perform effectively in time of a fire; assists in determining t e cause and origin of a fire; other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Minimum Requirements: Knowledge of the principles and practices of firefighting including the knowledge of hydraulics as related to firefighting; knowledge of the operations and mainte ance of the types of apparatus and equipment used by the department and to supervise the effective use of such equipment and apparatus; kn. ledge of fire training practices and techniques, first aid, fire prevention methods and municipal and state ordinances related to fire prev:ntion; thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of the fire dep.LLment; general knowledge of the geography of Waterloo and the location of streets, principle buildings and fire hydrants; ability to read. quickly and calmly in emergencies and to direct the work of firefighting personnel in emergency situations; ability to establish and mai tain relationships with officials, the general public and to supervi-e the work of others as it relates to firefighting; a high school gra. .te and serving in the rank of Division Chief supplemented by approved .raining in fire department administration, operation, inspection and pr- ention. EXAMINATION: All qualified applicants who apply by the deadlin date will be required to appear before an oral examination panel co isting of a minimum of three people who have expertise in the area being ested and shall include no more than one person from the department where the job opening exists. An individual must receive a minimum average s re of 60 points out of 100 to achieve a passing score on the oral examin tion. The top applicants, as ranked by their score on the oral examin ion, will be the individuals placed on the certified lists. DEADLINE DAfh: All qualified candidates must submit a resume t the City of Waterloo Personnel Department, 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo, Iowa 50703 by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 13, 1984. TESTING DAM All qualified candidates who apply by the deadline date will be notified of the time, place and date of examination. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER B CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA NOTICE CIVIL SERVICE PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION FOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II STREET DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: Position involving responsibilities for performance of varied duties in the Street Department including but not limited to the following: safe skilled operation of cement mixers, mechanical sweepers, motor patrols, endloaders, graders, and rollers; services and make minor mechanical repairs to equipment; other duties as assigned by a supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid Iowa Chauffer's License and evidence of an excellent driving record; knowledge of traffic and safety rules; able to read and write the English language; must be permanently classified as an Equipment Operator I or its equivalent and have related construction experience in all types of weather conditions as well as general construction knowledge; general knowledge of the geography of the City of Waterloo; must be in excellent physical condition and be able to work outdoors for extended periods of time in all types of weather conditions. The City of Waterloo reserves the right to require an examination by a physician of the employer's choice prior to an applicant being promoted to this position. EQUIPMENT DEMONSTRATION EXAMINATION: All qualified applicants who apply by the deadline will be required to participate in an equipment demonstration examination to measure machine skill knowledge and general job knowledge. The equipment demonstration score shall be worth 50 percent of the total score. ORAL EXAMINATIONS: All applicants who compete in the equipment demonstration examination will be required to appear before an oral examination panel. The oral examination panel shall consist of a minimum of three people who have expertise in the area being tested and shall include no more than one person frcxn the department where the job opening exists. An individual must obtain an minimum averaged score of 60 points out of 100 to achieve a passing score on the oral examination. The oral examination will count 50 percent of total test score. SCORING: Those individuals who successfully complete the equipment demonstration and oral examination, as outlined above, will have their final scores determined by giving equal weight to the equipment demonstration and oral scores. The top applicants as ranked by their score will be the individuals placed on the certified lists. DEADLINE DAM: All qualified candidates must submit a resume to the City of Waterloo, Personnel Department, 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo, by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 16, 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 C CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA NOTICE CIVIL SERVICE OPEN EXAMINATION FOR ELECTRICAL i!UREMAN ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: A skilled and technical supervisory position as a working foreman under the general direction of the Traffic Engineer/City Electrician responsible for assisting in the planning, assigning, inspecting and participating in the work of skilled electricians in the Electrical Department including but not limited to the following: supervise electrical personnel in the proper, methods of electrical maintenance and repair to ensure conformance with electrical standards and practices; administer test operations of new equipment in workshops prior to installation of equipment in the field; ensure the proper methods for rewiring and rebuilding controls are used; keep daily log sheets and equipment wage records of work performed; assist City Electrician in performing certain administrative duties including inventory accountability, record keeping, personnel evaluation and review of projects; other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENT'S: Thorough knowledge of the methods and practices involved in constructing, installing and maintaining electrical equipment; knowledge of possible defects and faults in electrical wiring; knowledge of electrical standard testing devices and effective corrective measures; must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Iowa Chauffeur's License; knowledgeable of the 1984 National Electrician Code; ability to work from plans, blueprints and schematics; sufficient agility to work at various heights and able to perform manual work; knowledge of electronic field; ability to supervise and coordinate the work of skilled employees under a collective bargaining agreement; prefer past experience in the skilled operation of a bucket truck, backhoe and trencher equipment; graduation from high school or completion of G.E.D. and possession of a journeyman'electrician license and/or the City of Waterloo electrician license and three years progressively more responsible experience including supervisory experience as an electrical inspector, journeyman electrician or in the installation of electrical equipment. 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. In addition the City of Waterloo reserves the right to conduct a review of present and past employers and references and a thorough examination of the applicant's driving records. 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 area 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 lists. 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 a time 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 D CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA NOTICE CIVIL SERVICE OPEN EXAMINATION FOR GRANTS SPECIALIST-COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTION: Professional staff position under the general direction of the Community Development Adminstrator responsible for a wide range of assignments relating to the development, application and implementation of various federal and state grants; advises the Adminstrator on financial implications of major improvement programs and reporting systems and activities; prepares grant applications for financial and technical assistance from various federal and state agencies; provides administative and technical support to the Administrator in establishing programs and objectives, developing procedures and the supervision of grant budgets and report preparation and administration; assists in the establishment and maintaining of liaison with federal, state and other governmental subdivisions, as well as with various business, civic and citizen groups; assists in the coordinating of planning, acquisition, the relocation, demolition, site clearance, site improvements and the disposition of land; coordinates and reviews findings and reports of technical and personnel and consulting firms; promotes citywide support for redevelopment and other community improvement programs; may supervise other professional technical and clerical personnel in the Community Development Department; other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Thorough knowledge of federal, state and municipal regulations and procedures governing redevelopment and community improvement programs; considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, community development, budgeting, office management and accounting; considerable knowledge of real estate appraising, acquisition and disposition methods and procedures, and building, housing and related codes; thorough knowledge of a variety of federal and state programs, as well as preparation of applications for assistance from the various agencies; knowledge of economics and sociology as it pertains to redevelopment programs and its many phases; knowledge of Urban Renewal and Section 312 Programs and municipal loans; ability to organize data in order to prepare grant applications; ability to present facts and recommendations clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to write, speak and to conduct effective public relations; graduate of an accredited college or university with a degree in Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field and a minimum of 4 years progressively more responsible experience in community development, business administration and redevelopment, planning or related field; or an Associate of Arts Degree or equivalent in the above stated areas and a minimum of 6 years 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 adversly 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 area 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 lists. 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 applicants must submit a resume to the City of Waterloo Personnel Department by a time and date to be determined. TESTING DATE: All qualified applicants who apply by the deadline date will be notified of the time, place and date of the examination.