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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/14/1990 CIVIL SERVICE MINUTES 4:00 p.m. August 14, 1990 First Floor Conference Room Members present: Dave Juon, Bonetta Culp, John Murphy, B. J. Furgerson Others present: Roger Shook, Stan Stapella, Al Meyer, Jim Rodemeyer, Cheryl Huddleston Jim Rodemeyer requested that Item #2 under "Unfinished Business" be deleted. The Agenda for the August 14, 1990 meeting was approved as amended. The Minutes of the June 21, 1990 and July 17, 1990 meetings were approved as mailed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Civil Service List for Police Officer Recruit was presented for certification. The position was advertised in the Courier, Des Moines Register, Army/Air Force Times, with Job Service, and the Affirmative Action listings. Recruitment days were held at Martin Luther King, Jr. Center twice. A total of one hundred ninety-seven (197) resumes were received. One hundred ten (110) applicants took the IPMA examination on July 11, 1990 (72WM, 16WF, 15BM, 4BF, 30M) . Sixty (60) applicants were invited to continue the testing process (37WM, 9WF, 10BM, 2BF, 30M) . Of this group, there were three who canceled their interviews, one failed the SRA, two did not satisfy the eyesight requirements, one failed the physical agility, and five failed the oral examination. Both the SRA and the physical agility were held on August 7, 1990 and the oral interviews were held on August 6-9, 1990 with an oral panel composed of John Daws, Don Baruth, and Cora Turner. The first list is composed of 1 black female, 2 white females, 1 black male, 1 hispanic male, and 5 white males. The second list is composed of 2 white females, 2 black males, and 6 white males. The candidates still must pass background checks and physicals. The Police Chief has authorization to hire 11 recruits and is requesting permission to hire an additional 2 recruits. Moved by Culp, seconded by Juon: We, the members of the Civil Service Commission, certify the following list of applicants, who are eligible based upon the examination process as set forth by the Civil Service Commission for the appointment to the position of Police Officer for the City of Waterloo, Iowa. Appointments shall be made from this list for the next year (August 14, 1990 - August 13, 1991) . CERTIFIED LIST Michael Wheaton Boni Elliott Keith Rogers Robert Hewitt Milissa Wright Kevin Nobis Roger Oberhauser Brooke Knutson Stephen Crozier Robert Berumez The reserve list shall be held in reserve and must be certified within the 1st year in order to be utilized. • Civil Service Commission August 14, 1990 Page 2 RESERVE LIST Lance Schutjer Patricia Meany James Wilder Jeffrey Harrington James Lembke Lori Cook James O'Hara Eric Nick Scott Pagel John Salo Motion carried. The Civil Service List for Golf Course Maintenance II-Promotional and a letter from the Parks Director recommending certification of a promotional list of less than three individuals was presented for certification. The position was posted internally with three present City employees submitting resumes. Two of the applicants met the qualifications. Oral interviews were held on July 26, 1990 with a panel composed of Paul Huting, Larry Cunningham, and Cheryl Huddleston. Moved by Culp, seconded by Juon: We, the members of the Civil Service Commission, certify the following list of applicants, who are eligible based upon the examination process as set forth by the Civil Service Commission for the appointment to the position of Golf Course Maintenance II for the City of Waterloo, Iowa. Appointments shall be made from this list for the next two years (August 14, 1990 - August 13, 1992) . CERTIFIED LIST Tom Klein Bill Bisdorf Motion carried. The Civil Service List for Clerk II was presented for certification. The position was posted internally with eleven employees submitting resumes. Three of the applicants were unable to satisfy the typing requirements. There is an opening in the Clerk/Auditor' s Office due to a promotion. Oral interviews were held on August 2, 1990 with a panel composed of Michelle Temeyer, Linda Rekward, and Cora Turner. Moved by Culp, seconded by Juon: We, the members of the Civil Service Commission, certify the following list of applicants, who are eligible based upon the examination process as set forth by the Civil Service Commission for the appointment to the position of Clerk II for the City of Waterloo, Iowa. Appointments shall be made from this list for the next two years (August 14, 1990 - August 13, 1992) . CERTIFIED LIST Donna Wede Ella Shavers Joyce Dickes Pauline Closson - Brenda Schmit Cheryel Stevenson Catherine Smith Jamie Kehe Motion carried. The Civil Service List For Police Captain was presented for certification. The position was posted internally with six Civil Service Commission August 14, 1990 Page 3 employees submitting resumes. There is a vacancy due to a disability retirement. Oral interviews were held on July 25, 1990 with a panel composed of Captain Terry Moyle-Cedar Rapids Police Department, Captain Kane Robison-Des Moines Police Department, and Commander James VanFossen-Davenport Police Department. The interviews were monitored by Captain Mike Beener and Cheryl Huddleston. Moved by Culp, seconded by Juon: We, the members of the Civil Service Commission, certify the following list of applicants, who are eligible based upon the examination process as set forth by the Civil Service Commission for the appointment to the position of Police Captain for the City of Waterloo, Iowa. Appointments shall be made from this list for the next two years (August 14, 1990 - August 13, 1992) . CERTIFIED LIST Roger Shook Al Pryor Don Baruth Dennis Damon Robert Greenlee Steve Dwyer Motion carried. The Civil Service List for Construction Foreman was presented for certification. The position was posted internally with four employees submitting resumes. There is a vacancy due to a promotion. Oral interviews were held on July 26, 1990 with a panel composed of Larry Cunningham, Paul Huting, and Cheryl Huddleston. Moved by Culp, seconded by Juon: We, the members of the Civil Service Commission, certify the following list of applicants, who are eligible based upon the examination process as set forth by the Civil Service Commission for the appointment to the position of Construction Foreman for the City of Waterloo, Iowa. Appointments shall be made from this list for the next two years (August 14, 1990 - August 13, 1992) . CERTIFIED LIST Rick Curran Joel Jensen Gary McDonald - Dave Hankes Motion carried. Jim Rodemeyer presented updates on the following positions: Solid Waste Operator--this is a new position that replaces the job classifications of Refuse Collector and Refuse Driver. The present Refuse Drivers will be "grandfathered in" and the present Refuse Collectors can transfer in if they meet all the qualifications including obtaining a Chauffeur' s License by September 1, 1990. It is anticipated that a couple of the workers will not be able to obtain the license due to poor driving records and will be laid off. The position was advertised with Job Service, the Affirmative Action listings, and seasonal workers. Forty-three ( 43) resumes have been received with thirty-two ( 32) candidates satisfying the qualifications. Oral interviews will be held on August 15 & 17, 1990 with a panel composed of Jim Knavel, Paul Huting, and Cheryl Huddleston. Equipment Operator I (open)-was posted as a promotional in the spring. It is anticipated there will be additional vacancies. The position was advertised with Job Service, the Affirmative Action listings, and seasonal workers. Thirty-seven (37) resumes have been received. In process of reviewing. Civil Service Commission • August 14, 1990 Page 4 Golf Course Maintenance II (open)-posted as a promotional earlier in the summer. The position was advertised in the Courier, with Job Service, the Affirmative Action listings, Iowa Parks & Recreation, and several technical schools. Nineteen (19) resumes were received. In process of reviewing. John Murphy arrived at 4: 26 p.m. Civilian Dispatcher-vacancy due to a disability. The person hired to fill the vacancy will be advised they are subject to layoff if present employee is able to return to work. Advertised in the Courier, with Job Service, and the Affirmative Action listings. One hundred seven (107) resumes were received. Written examination administered on July 25, 1990 to sixty-seven (67) of the candidates. Thirty-three (33) candidates invited to proceed (23WF, 6WM, 4BF) . These candidates must verify typing speed before they will be allowed to interview. Waste Water Operator--advertised in the Courier, the Des Moines Register, with Job Service, and the Affirmative Action listings. Twenty-one ( 21) resumes received by deadline date of June 23, 1990. Since several of the candidates are still in school at Kirkwood and will be testing for their certification in September, we are waiting until after the testing date to proceed. Engineering Technician-advertised in the Courier, Des Moines Register, with Job Service, and the Affirmative Action listings with deadline date of August 10, 1990. Nineteen resumes have been received. In process of reviewing. NEW BUSINESS The job description and testing criteria for Fire Captain was presented for review. This is the standard promotional process for Fire Captain. The list is used not only for promotions but also for scheduling out of rank work. Questions were addressed regarding the makeup of the promotional panel and the use of nonrating members. Moved by Murphy, seconded by Culp to approve the job description and testing criteria for Fire Captain. Motion carried. OTHER BUSINESS A request has been made by four Clerk II' s in the Police Department to be reclassified as Secretary. Their job responsibilities and how they work within the structure of the department have been reviewed and the Personnel Department with the agreement of the Union has reclassified these positions. These employees have agreed to the following: 1) no change in pay; 2) vacancies to be filled from the Secretary Civil Service List; 3) present employees will not be required to meet the minimum qualifications of Secretary but a transfer to another Secretary position will require this and anyone moving into the position must satisfy the minimum qualifications. In other words, the present employees have been "grandfathered in." The next meeting is scheduled for August 21, 1990 at 4:00 p.m. With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 4:42 p.m. Larry P. Burger City Clerk/Auditor