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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/22/1983 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION June 22, 1983, 4:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Members present: Eibey, Giesen H absent: Braun, Furgerson It was moved by Eibey, seconded by Giesen to approve the Minutes as written. Motion carried. Mr. Jim Rodemeyer distributed a list of positions that the City is recommending be excluded from coverage of Civil Service. Classification title City Cleric/Auditor Deputy City Clerk/Auditor City Engineer Police Chief Fire Chief Secretary to the Mayor City Attorney and Assistant City Attorney Laborers-Street Department Laborers-Sewer Department Refuse Collectors-Sanitation Department All casual, seasonal and temporary workers Electrician Helper Maintenance I and II Laborers-Recreation Center Dave Tyler, City Attorney stated that there was some disagreement on position in the Street Department, Sewer Department and Refuse Collectors, but could be defined at a later date. He also stated that the Library is also resisting the inclusion under Civil Service. Moved by Eibey, seconded by Giesen to receive and file the above list of exclusions as presented with final adoption at a later date. Motion carried. Giesen then stated that any hearings before the Commission on exclusion will only be held if a request is received by the Clerk of the Commission prior to the July meeting. Rodemeyer stated that he was unsure at this time on the dates for interviewing the Park Superintendent, but that there would be three members on the review panel and they possibly will be: Director of Cedar Falls Parks Personnel Department Representative One person outside the City Giesen asked that the City adopt a policy now and in the future that only one representative from the department in which the opening is available be on the interview panel . Mr. Rodemeyer presented a list of names eligible for appointment as Fire Equipment Operator in the Waterloo Fire Department and asked for Commission approval . Page Two Civil Service Minutes Moved by Eibey, seconded by Giesen 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 rank of Fire Equipment Operator (FEO) in the Fire Department for the City of Waterloo, Iowa. Appointment to the position of Fire Equipment Operator in the Waterloo Fire Department shall be made from this list for the next two years (June 22, 1983 - June 21, 1985) or until the list is exhausted. FIRST LIST Robert L. Brandes Dennis R. Davis Patrick L. Mangin Richard A. Riker Richard L. Kalianov Timothy J. Powers Ned R. DeBerg Stephen L. Weliver Steven G. Jordan Michael C. Pierce - Barry R. Thompson The second list shall be held in reserve and must be certified within the 1st year of the two year period in order to be utilized. RESERVE LIST Douglas H. Olds Michael S. Pierce John T. Powers Andrid M. Olson - John R. Frost Thomas J. Lanigan Patrick T. Murphy Randall D. Fox Jerry L. Camarata Michael D. Fristo Motion carried. Jim Rodemeyer presented a list of names eligible for appointment as Lieutenant in the Fire Department in the City of Waterloo and asked for Commission approval . 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 rank of Lieutenant in the Fire Department for the City of Waterloo, Iowa. Appointment to the position of Lieutenant in the Waterloo Fire Department shall be made from this list for the next two years (June 22, 1983 - June 21, 1985) or until the list is exhausted. FIRST LIST Gary R. Carter Larry L. West Thomas G. Westemeier Randy W. Petersen James Schneider Stephen Grimm Danny G. Michael Robert L. Boeck Rick A. Dengler John M. Nelson • Page Three Civil Service Minutes The second list shall be held in reserve and must be certified within the 1st year of the two year period in order to be utilized. RESERVED LIST David D. Joens Virgil D. Powell Melvin E. Brenner Richard L. Phillips John D. Hersey Roger L. Batchelder Ned R. DeBerg Michael S. Pierce James R. Boleyn Joseph P. Sink Motion carried. Jim Rodemeyer presented a list of names eligible for appointment as Assistant Planning Director in the City of Waterloo and asked for Commission approval . Moved by Eibey, seconded by Getty We, the members of the Civil Service Commission, certify the following applicant, who is eligible and based upon the examination process as set forth by the Civil Service Commission for appointment to the position of Assistant Planning Director for the City of Waterloo. FIRST LIST Randy Pilkington Motion carried. Jim Rodemeyer presented the following notice for Civil Service Examination for Water Pollution Control Plant Operator Trainee and asked for approval . Discussion followed with regards to different aspects of the notice. Giesen stated that he would like to see only one member of the interview panel be from the department with the job opening. Moved by Eibey, seconded by Giesen to accept recommendation and adopt the following notice as amended. (see attached "Exhibit A") Motion carried. Jim Rodemeyer presented a proposed notice of examination for Clerk/Receptionist and asked for Commission approval . Discussion followed regarding number of points given each section of the testing procedure. Jim Rodemeyer reported that Lyle Alberts, from University of Northern Iowa will possibly be administering the written tests. Moved by Eibey, seconded by Giesen to accept the following notice as amended. (see attached "Exhibit B" ) Motion carried. City Attorney, Dave Tyler, spoke of some of the problems of having the City move toward total Civil Service coverage. Discussion followed. The next meeting will be July 21, 1983, at 4:00 p.m. Jim Giesen declared meeting adjourned. Larry P. Burger, City Clerk/Auditor Exhibit "A" CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA NOTICE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE DESCRIPTION Entry level position learning to operate and maintain equipment including but not limited to pumps, boilers, digester, engines, vaccuum filteration equipment, sludge handling and disinfectant equipment. The position also entails various other duties as assigned, including but not limited to shoveling snow, painting, and assisting in the greasing and oiling of equipment. QUALIFICATIONS & MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Graduation from High School or GED. Drivers license and ability to obtain Chauffeurs License and Red Cross certification within 120 days of employment date. Must have high mechanical and math aptitude. Be able to obtain and maintain state certification as an Operator I within 18 months of employment date. Must have reached the age of 18 by the date of application deadline. Able to perform heavy labor outdoors in various weather conditions. Have normal hearing in each ear. Hearing is considered normal when tested by an audiometer and hearing sensitivity thresholds are within 25 db measured at 1000 HZ, 2000 HZ, and 3000 HZ average together. Is willing to comply with the City of Waterloo's residency policy concerning emergency response time (must be able to respond within 30 minutes during an emergency) . Is not a liquor or drug addict. Able to read and write English language. 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. APTITUDE EXAMINATIONS An aptitude examination for Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator will be administered by Job Service of Iowa to all qualified applicants who meet the minimum requirements and apply by the deadline date. Those applicants who score in the high category on the initial aptitude examination will be required to participate in an examination entitled "Mechanical Reasoning". This examination is designed to measure mechanical aptitude and to predict success in jobs requiring mechanical ability. Those applicants who score in the 85th percentile or higher will be allowed to proceed in the testing process. ORAL EXAMINATION Those applicants who score in the 85th percentile or higher on the "Mechanical Reasoning 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 areas being tested. The testing panel shall include no more than one person from the department where the job opening exists. The Oral Examination will count as 100/ of the total score. An individual must attain 60 points out of a possible 100 to be eligible for the Certified List. DEADLINE Eligible applicants must apply at Job Service of Iowa located at 3927 University Avenue and 925 E. 4th, Waterloo, Iowa, by 4:30 p.m. , Friday, July,' 15, 1983. All applicants will be notified of the time, date and place of the examination. Exhibit "B" CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA NOTICE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION FOR CLERK/RECEPTIONIST DESCRIPTION: Entry level position performing routine clerical/receptionist work of varied nature requiring occasional use of independent judgement. Duties include but are not limited to typing letters, memos, schedules, news releases and other material ; answering telephones, giving directions and relaying messages; receives and handles registration money, balancing money against daily receipts; schedules ball diamonds and other City sports related activities; acts as receptionist meeting and directing public to the proper person, office or activity. QUALIFICATIONS & MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from high school or completion of G.E.D. ; evidence of prior work experience in the clerical area and experience in meeting and dealing with the public. Ability to type from a clear copy or rough draft at a rate of 35 words per minute with no errors and to operate standard office equipment including a thermofax, mimeograph, addressograph and calculator. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions. Must have reached the age of 18 by the date of the application deadline. 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. EXAMINATIONS: All qualified applicants who apply by the deadline date shall be administered a series of timed examinations by Psychological Services, INC. , designed to measure aptitude and skill level in the following areas: a) Language skills b) Vocabulary c) Following oral directions d) Following written directions e) Forms Checking The top 30 candidates as ranked by their scores, on the written examinations, shall be allowed to proceed in the testing process. Each of the 5 examinations shall be worth 10% and the combined score of the written examinations shall be equal to 50% of the total score. ORAL EXAMINATIONS: The top 30 applicants ranked by their written scores wi. be required to appear before an examination panel . The oral examination panel shall consist of a minimum of-three people who have expertise in the areas being tested. The oral examination will count 50% of the total score. An individual 'must attain 60 points out of a possible 100 to achieve a passing score on the oral examination. The testing el shall include no more than one person from the department where thenjob opening exists. In addition the top 30 applicants shall bring to their oral examination a test score or other document, issued within the last year, verifying their ability to type at least 35 words per minute with no errors. DEADLINE DATE: Eligible applicants must submit a resume to the City of titer oo personnel Department, 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo, Iowa 50703, by 5:00 p.m. , Monday, July 18, 1983. TESTING DATE: All qualified applicants will be notified of the time, i:nd p ace of the examination.