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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/31/1984 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION May 31 , 1984 Mayor's Conference Room Members present: Braun, Juon, Furgerson. Other present: Jim Rodemeyer, Roger Mogle, Don Thorson, Karlton Dyke, Cora Turner, Linda Allen, Charles Hosier, Tanya Ostlie, Donna Lesyshen, Larry Dolan, Joe Beamblossem and Dave Tyler. The agenda was amended to add under the heading of New Business item (2) recommendation of removal of James Strother and Joseph McDonough fran the Police Recruit Certified List. Moved by Juon, seconded by Braun that the minutes of April 26, 1984 be approved as presented. Motion carried. Unfinished Business Jim Rodemeyer presented the proposed list for Foreman - Street Department and asked for approval. The position was a promotional examination and four (4) applicants applied and participated in the oral examination process which was held Friday, May 18, 1984. The oral panel members were Hank Brown of Cedar Fall Construction Company, Eugene Mackey of Iowa Department of Transportation and Cora Turner. One (1) person failed the oral examination and three (3) names appear on the list for certification. Moved by Juan, 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 Foreman - Street Department for the City of Waterloo, Iowa. Appointments to the position of Foreman shall be made from this list for the next two years (May 31 , 1984 - May 30, 1986). FIRST LIST Ron Johnson Herbert Thompson Steve Decker Motion carried. Jim Rodemeyer presented the proposed list for Operator II - Water Pollution Control and asked for approval. Jim indicated advertisement for the position began April 1 , 1984 and the deadline was April 27, 1984. The position was advertised in the Waterloo Courier, Des Moines Register, Kirkwood College who offer a Wastewater Treatment Program, Citywide and with Job Service. Eighteen (18) applicants applied for the position, six (6) applicants did not possess the Grade I License as specified in the Civil Service Notice. One (1) applicant did not show up for the oral examination and eleven (11) names appear on the list for certification. The oral panel members were Ken Chudzenski, Superintendent of Wastewater Plant, Independence, Iowa, Leonard Zmolek, Assistant Superintendent of Water Pollution Plant and Cora Turner. Moved by Juon, seconded by Braun that: We, the members of the Civil Service Commission, certify the following list of applicants who 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 Operator II - Water Pollution Control Plant for the City of Waterloo, Iowa. Appointments to the position of Operator II shall be made from this list for the next two years (May 30, 1984 - May 29, 1986). CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION PAGE TWO FIRST LIST Lawrence Painter Creedon Miller Denis Burrage Vincent Hall Dale Conklin Janice Olson Jaime Sheldon Barry Willis Richard Snakenberg Mark Patterson 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 Betty Ziengenhorn Jim Rodemeyer presented the proposed list for Data Systems Manager and asked for approval. Jim indicated thirty (30) applicants applied for the position and seventeen (17) were notified they did not meet the minimum qualifications and requirements as outlined in the job notice. Thirteen (13) applicants were contacted to participate in the oral examination process, eight (8) did not participate for various reasons and five (5) names appear on the list for certification. Oral panel members were Don Kehoe, Captain of the Waterloo Police DeparLuient, Roger Norris of John Deere Component Works and Cora Turner. Moved by Juon, seconded by Braun that: We, the members of the Civil Service Commmission, 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 Data Systems Manager - Waterloo Police Department for the City of Waterloo, Iowa. CERTIFIED LIST Gregory Maifield (Veteran) Richard Hadley (Veteran) Bill Brueck James Cook Theodore Beaves Motion carried. Update on Testing Procedures for: Firefighter Jim Rodemeyer indicated 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 will be 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. The results were received from the physical agility test and all the applicants who participated passed. One person was there and requested to speak to the Commission because of her unavailability to participate in the oral examination process to be held the week of June 11-15, 1984. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION PAGE THREE It was the recommendation of the Personnel Department that because Tanya Ostlie will not be available for the oral examination process that she be disqualified for consideration to fill the vacant position of firefighter. The reason for the recommendation was because of consistency with the established policy if you are not available at the time of your scheduled interview you disqualify yourself. Also the panel members will not be available before Tanya departs and the certification of the list needs to occur before Tanya returns to Iowa. Tanya requested the Cauunission allow her to continue in the process because her military duties (National Guard Orders) can not be delayed. She will depart June 4, 1984 and will not return until June 20, 1984. Discussion followed. It was moved by Juon and seconded by Braun that Personnel and Tanya Ostlie make the necessary arrangements to allow Tanya to participate in the Firefighter oral examination process. There were two options that were recommended. (A) Tanya and/or Personnel will contact her officer to see if her departure trip could be delayed. If so, she should be interviewed prior to her departure. In the event option A does not work then proceed to option B. (B) A prearranged telephonic interview be conducted by the three panel members and Tanya. Tanya was instructed to contact Personnel with a phone number where she can be reached. Administrative Secretary Thirty-five (35) applicants applied for the Administrative Secretary position in the Community Development Department. Three (3) applicants were not qualified for the position, two (2) applicants withdrew from consideration and thirty (30) applicants were contacted to participate in the written examination. Only seven (7) applicants showed up to participate in the process. The examination was administered by Lyle Alberts from University of Northern Iowa. Oral examinations will be held June 7, 1984. Electrical Inspector Jim Rodemeyer indicated advertisement for the position began April 22, 1984 and the deadline was May 18, 1984. The position was advertised in the Waterloo Courier, Des Moines Register, Citywide, posted with the Electrical Unions and Job Service. Eighteen (18) applicants applied for the position, two (2) were notified they did not meet the minimum requirements as stated in the Civil Service Notice and sixteen (16) applicants will be invited to participate in the written examination scheduled for June 20, 1984. The examination was purchased from Corporate Personnel Services, Sacramento, California. Lyle Alberts from the University of Northern Iowa will administer the examination. Operations Supervisor Jim Rodemeyer indicated advertisement for the position began April 22, 1984 and the deadline is June 1 , 1984. The position was advertised in the Waterloo Courier, Des Moines Register; posted with Kirkwood Community College and Citywide. Only three (3) applicants have applied to date. Because of the expertise and license requirement of this position not many applicants are anticipated. Building Official Jim Rodemeyer 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. Twenty (20) applicants applied for the position. Four (4) applicants were notified they did not meet the minimum requirements as stated in the Civil Service Notice. Sixteen (16) applicants will be contacted to participate in the oral examination process. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION PAGE FOUR New Business Charles Hosier's name appears on the certified list for the position of Civilian Dispatcher. Charles participated in a physical examination prior to being offered a position with the City and Charles was found to be colorblind. Charles is not red/green colorblind which are the colors used on the panels in the Police Department but has problems with pastel colors. After reviewing the situation with the City Attorney Office, it was decided to bring the matter to the Coiinnission for a decision. Charles Hosier and Joe Beamblossem, Chief of Police for Plainfield, Iowa, spoke to the Commission on Charles' behalf. The decision needed to be made was whether to leave Mr. Hosier on the certified list although he did not meet the qualifications that were outlined on the Civil Service Notice. Discussion followed. The City Attorney Office stated the colorblindness as outlined in the notice should state red/green colorblindness not overall colorblindness and this point has been determined by Mr. Hosiers' case. Moved by Juon and seconded by Braun that the qualifications in the notice for Civilian Dispatcher be amended and the recommendation for removal of Charles Hosier's name from the list be denied. Motion carried. Kathy Braun wanted the Civil Service Notice Changed prior to any future advertisements. The 14 out of 18 plates should be changed to state what is needed to determine red/green colorblindness. Personnel is recommending to the Commission that James Strother and Joseph T. McDonoughs' names be removed from the certified list for Police Officer. Mr. Strother was contacted and he stated he has accepted a position with the City of Cedar Rapids Police Department and is no longer seeking employment. Mr. McDonough was contacted also and he voluntarily requested his name be removed because he chose to remain in school full time. Both persons were made aware of these recommendations in writing. It was moved by Juon, seconded by Braun that the recommendation of the removal of the two names from the Police Certified List be accepted. Motion carried. Jim Rodemeyer reviewed the job vacancy notice for the Civil Service Open Examination for Associate Planner. Moved by Juon, seconded by Braun to receive, file and accept the qualifications and testing procedure for Associate Planner - Planning and Program Department as approved. Motion carried. (See Attachment A). Jim Rodemeyer reviewed the job vacancy notice for the Civil Service Open Examination for City Planner. Moved by Juon, seconded by Braun to receive, file and accept the qualifications and testing procedure for City Planner - Planning and Program Department as approved. Motion carried. (See Attachment B.) CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION PAGE FIVE Jim Rodemeyer reviewed the job vacancy notice for the Civil Service Open Examination for Airport Operations Manager. Moved by Juon, seconded by Braun to receive, file and accept the qualifications and testing procedure for Airport Operations Manager - Airport Commission as approved. Motion carried. (See Attachment C). Jim Rodemeyer reviewed the job vacancy notice for the Civil Service Promotional Examination for Laboratory Technician II. Moved by Juon, seconded by Braun to receive, file and accept the qualifications and testing procedures for Laboratory Technician II - Water Pollution Control Plant as approved. Motion carried. (See Attachment D) . Other Business It was suggested the Civil Service meeting be changed from the fourth Thursday of every month to the fourth Tuesday of every month. The next scheduled Civil Service meeting will be Tuesday, June 26, 1984, at 4:00 p.m. in the Mayor's Conference Room. With no further business before the Commission, Kathy Braun declared the meeting adjourned at 5:17 p.m. Larry P. Burger City Clerk/Auditor A CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA NOTICE CIVIL SERVICE OPEN EXAMINATION FOR ASSOCIATE PLANNER DESCRIYIION: Professional staff position under the general direction of the City Planner which is responsible for a wide range of assignments relating to zoning, subdivision of land and the physical development of the city including performance budgeting, capital improvements programming and various sections of master plan effectuation; reviews subdivision plans for conformity with principles of good planning and land use practices in _ adjacent developments and for compliance with zoning regulations; conducts field surveys to determine land use; develops zoning and planning studies; locates, selects and compiles basic data and prepares planning reports; prepares necessary maps, line drawing charts, designs and layouts for city projects; advises members of public who are seeking information concerning the Planning, and Development Department; researches, writes and submits reports dealing with major planning and/or zoning issues; assists in making speeches and giving presentations on community planning projects; other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Knowledgeable of the principles and practices of planning including basic techniques of statistics, economics and sociology; ability to do technical research work and to give reliable advice of planning problems; ability to organize data in good report form; ability to present facts and recommendations clearly and concisely both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials and the general public; ability to use independent judgment for projects with the Planning and Development office; graduate of an accredited college or university with a degree in Urban Planning, Geography or related field and a minimum of one year experience in landscape architecture, architectural engineering, sociology, public administration, and economics 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 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 B CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA NOTICE CIVIL SERVICE OPEN EXAMINATION FOR CITY PLANNER DESCRIPTION: A professional and administrative position under the general direction of the Planning and Development Director requiring a thorough knowledge of management development and implementation of policies, programs and practices for the City in the area of physical, social and economic planning projects. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with civic and public interest groups and federal, state and other goveilnuental subdivisions; responsible for the analysis and interpretation of operating administrative and financial reports for planning, zoning and property administration; prepares and implements planning concepts and policies; develops comprehensive plans for transportation, land use, community facilities and capital improvements programs; administers the development of the capital improvements programs, performance budgeting and related activities; attends planning conferences and various meetings relating to local goveilnuent and planning; plans, organizes and directs activities of professional, technical, administrative and clerical personnel for the Planning department; other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Thorough knowledge of the social and economic implications of planning; knowledge of the land use concept, population density and annexation problems; ability to administer the preparation of master plans and drafts enabling legislation; working knowledge of economics and sociology as it pertains to planning; knowledge of various state and federal programs relating to local goveriiient and planning; ability to supervise the work of others as it relates to planning and development and to maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisory staff and other agencies; graduate of an accredited college or university with Master's Degree in Regional or Urban Planning, Management, Public Administration or related field and a minimum of two years progressively more responsible experience in planning, sociology, public administration or related field; or a graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in the above stated areas and a minimum of four 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 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 C CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA NOTICE CIVIL SERVICE OPEN EXAMINATION FOR OPERATIONS MANAGER WATERLOO MUNICIPAL AIRPORT DESCRIPTION: Management staff position under the general direction of the Airport Director responsible for the supervision of operations and maintenance of the Waterloo Municipal Airport. Possess the ability to exercise considerable judgment in directing the accomplishment of assigned responsibilities with general policies being determined by the Airport Commission and the Director of Aviation. Plans, supervises and inspects overall operations and maintenance of the airport and buildings; enforces Federal, State and Airport Commission rules and regulations governing airport use; ability to establish and maintain effective communication with air carrier personnel, fixed base operators and Federal agencies in reference to airport operations and maintenance; makes recommendations to the Director of Aviation with regard to operation, maintenance and airport improvement programs; responsible for airport safety precautions including ice and snow removal, proper operation of runway lights, street lights and other electrical equipment, airport security, operational control of the airport during aircraft emergencies or accidents and VIP arrivals; coordinates airport activities in situations to insure safe, orderly and expeditious flaw of traffic, vehicular, pedestrian and aircraft to and from the airport; makes daily inspections of the airfield and its facilities ensuring safe operation of aircraft, mobile vehicles and the public; assists and supervises the annual inventory dleck list of equipment, tools and property; assists in the preparation of the annual airport budget; other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Thorough knowledge of airport functions and operations; ability to work with a minimum of supervision; ability to make decisions in accordance with airport laws, ordinances and established regulations; an ability to effectively supervise the work of others as it relates to airport operations and to maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisory staff and agencies; ability to establish and maintain accurate, efficient and responsible scheduling and airport records; graduation from high school and a minimum of at least 5 years experience in a municipal airport operations, business and management. 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 area being tested and shall include no more than one person from the deparLiuent 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 of 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 DepaiLment, 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo, Iowa 50703 by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 29, 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 D CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA CIVIL SERVICE PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT Description: Position involving the performance of varied duties in the Water Pollution Control Plant Laboratory including but not limited to the following: administer and coordinate the implementation of the industrial pretreatment wastewater ordinance which includes the collection and analysis of potable water, wastewater and industrial waste; review, participate in, and coordinate the laboratory work of Laboratory Technician I's and maintain a quality control program for all laboratory work to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local health laws and regulations. Assist in the performance of all standard wastewater analysis - B.O.A., C.O.D. , solid determinations, volatile acids, grit, M.P.M. , digester depth samples, streamflow, sag point of receiving stream, nitrates, nitrites and P.H. ; prepares reports indicating findings on analysis of samples; trains Laboratory Technician I's; other duties as assigned by a supervisor. Qualifications and Minimum Requirements: Thorough knowledge of dzemical principles, terminology, techniques, equipment and laboratory tests pertaining to analysis of milk, wastewater and other samples; comprehensive knowledge of the processes and treatment stages involved in water purification and waste treatment or in milk processing; ability to use laboratory and related equipment and to compute and record test results. Ability to plan and inspect the work of Laboratory Technicians I personnel; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships; minimum of 3 years experience in analysis of laboratory work for wastewater or milk samples; prefer some college course work in the area of biology, chemistry, bacteriology 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 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 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 22, 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