Municipal Civil Service Commission

AGENDA MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ALBANY HELD JANUARY 16, 2019, IN THE MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, ALBANY, NY 12207 ATTENDEES: Thomas McNaughton, Commissioner, Chair Linda Jackson-Chalmers, Commissioner Peachie Jones, Law Department Sandra Coleman, Principal Civil Service Administrator Ann Giard-Chase, Director of Human Resources (City of Albany) EXCUSED: Michael Cassidy, Commissioner I. Call to order Commissioner McNaughton called the meeting to order at 4:42 p.m. II. Approval of minutes The Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the December 18, 2018 meeting. III. Firefighter Non-Selects – Update • Gregory Magee • David Panzironi IV. Firefighter appeal • Evan Roz The Commission voted unanimously to table this item until the end of the meeting. V. Exam Announcements – The Civil Service Office reported Examination Announcements that have been issued. • An open competitive examination for Senior Hall Monitor, #68-683 to be held Saturday, March 2, 2019. The last day for filing an application is Monday, January 28, 2019. • A promotional examination for Senior Hall Monitor, #72-976 to be held Saturday, March 2, 2019. The last day for filing an application is Monday, January 28, 2019. • An open competitive examination for Assistant Director of School Campus and Neighborhood Security, #67-135 to be held Saturday, March 2, 2019. The last day for filing an application is Monday, January 28, 2019.  • An open competitive examination for Director of School Security, #66-668 to be held Saturday, March 2, 2019. The last day for filing an application is Monday, January 28, 2019. • An open competitive examination for Water Treatment Plant Operator, #63-806 to be held Saturday, March 2, 2019. The last day for filing an application is Wednesday, January 30, 2019. • A promotional examination for Water Treatment Plant Operator, #75-448 to be held Saturday, March 2, 2019. The last day for filing an application is Wednesday, January 30, 2019. • An open competitive examination for Fiscal Analyst, #64-298 to be held Saturday, March 2, 2019. The last day for filing an application is Wednesday, January 30, 2019. • An open competitive examination for Auditor, #61-524 to be held Saturday, March 16, 2019. The last day for filing an application is Monday, February 11, 2019. • An open competitive examination for Watershed Manager, #60-760 to be held Saturday, March 16, 2019. The last day for filing an application is Monday, February 11, 2019. • An open competitive examination for Assistant Human Resources Administrator, #69-055 to be held Saturday, March 16, 2019. The last day for filing an application is Monday, February 11, 2019. VI. Establishment of lists – Commission to establish the following lists: # OF EXAM ESTABLISHED ESTABLISHED LIST# TITLE ELIGIBLES DATE DATE UNTIL ON LIST 61-824 Communications Coordinator 10/13/2018 1/16/2019 1/15/2020 1 Community Development 79-790 Outreach Specialist 10/13/2018 1/16/2019 1/15/2020 1 60-178 Engineer 10/13/2018 1/16/2019 1/15/2020 3 70-016 Public Relations Coordinator 10/13/2018 1/16/2019 1/15/2020 1 68-072 Special Events Coordinator 10/13/2018 1/16/2019 1/15/2020 1 61-774 Administrative Assistant 10/13/2018 1/16/2019 1/15/2023 8 Community Relations 61-831 Coordinator 10/13/2018 1/16/2019 1/15/2023 4 Vehicle Maintenance 61-538 Manager 11/3/2018 1/16/2019 1/15/2020 1 The Commission voted unanimously to establish the eligible lists for the above listed exams until the “Established Until” date listed. VII. Report of appointments to the Competitive, Non-Competitive, Exempt and Labor Class • The Civil Service Office reported on the following Permanent-Competitive Class appointments: NAME TITLE AGENCY/DEPARTMENT DATE Quaisha Thornton Clerk-Typist ASD 12/17/2018 Brittany Pierce Administrative Assistant ASD 12/17/2018 • The Civil Service Office reported on the following Provisional-Competitive Class appointments: NAME TITLE AGENCY/DEPARTMENT DATE Senior Water Maintenance Frank Coons Repair Worker Water & Water Supply 1/1/2019 Buildings & Regulatory David Lussier Building Inspector Compliance 1/1/2019 Colleen Giminiani Office Manager ASD 1/4/2019 Diamond Quiles Youth Outreach Coordinator Youth & Workforce Services 1/7/2019 Code Enforcement Inspector- Buildings & Regulatory Alfred Hargett Trainee Compliance 1/7/2019 Lauren Alpert Principal Planner Planning & Development 1/21/2019 Aindrea Richard Compliance Coordinator Administrative Services 1/28/2019 • The Civil Service Office reported on the following Provisional Promotion- Competitive Class appointments: NAME TITLE AGENCY/DEPARTMENT DATE Janay Parker Benefits Administrator Human Resources 1/1/2019 Vickie LaFleur Senior Benefits Administrator Human Resources 1/1/2019 Principal Benefits Frances Piscitella Administrator Human Resources 1/1/2019 • The Civil Service Office reported on the following Non-Competitive Class appointments: NAME TITLE AGENCY/DEPARTMENT DATE Brian Lee Equipment Operator III Water & Water Supply 1/1/2019 Michael Graziano Laborer III Water & Water Supply 1/1/2019 Joseph Oliveri Laborer II Water & Water Supply 1/1/2019 Irene Klimek School Crossing Officer APD 1/2/2019 Leon Horton Laborer II DGS 1/17/2019 Nicholas McGraw Equipment Operator I DGS 1/24/2019  • The Civil Service Office reported on the following Labor Class appointments: NAME TITLE AGENCY/DEPARTMENT DATE Edith Gonzalez Cleaner ASD 12/14/2018 Asuer Brown Cleaner ASD 12/14/2018 Sabrina Hernandez Recreation Aide Recreation 12/24/2018 Javaun McClary Cleaner ASD 12/24/2018 Shirley Garavelli- Berben Laundry Worker ASD 1/1/2019 Joseph Threatt, Jr. Custodial Worker ASD 1/4/2019 Eugene Kittle Cleaner ASD 1/4/2019 VIII. The Civil Service Office reported on the following Competitive Class reinstatements: NAME TITLE AGENCY/DEPARTMENT DATE Ronald Vogel Senior Accountant Treasurer’s Office 1/8/2019 Telecommunications John Coluccio Specialist APD 1/21/2019 IX. Adoption of Job Specifications • Civil Service Administrator – Competitive Class • Junior IT Business Analyst – Competitive Class • Principal Payroll Administrator – Competitive Class The Commission voted unanimously to adopt the job specifications for the above listed titles. X. Amendment of Job Specifications • Clerk II • Library Assistant • Librarian I • Librarian II • Librarian III • Senior Payroll Administrator The Commission voted unanimously to amend the job specifications for the above listed titles. XI. Position Classification – The following positions were classified through the Civil Service Office: • Inventory Control Manager – Department of General Services • Vehicle Maintenance Manager – Albany Police Department XII. Firefighter appeal • Evan Roz  The Commission voted unanimously to uphold the non-selection of the above listed candidate and remove his name from Firefighter, list #68-788 for one year. XIII. Adjournment • Meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m. Sandra Coleman Principal Civil Service Administrator Next scheduled meeting: Wednesday, February 27, 2019