Personnel Board

PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING SUMMARIZED MINUTES Monday, April 3, 2017 – 6:00 p.m. Call to Order/Roll Call of Members: Pat Carnevale, Chairperson; Norberto Alvarez, Vice-Chairperson; Zoraya Pena, Member (Arrived at 6:02 P.M.); Stephen Dielmann, Member; Luis Zubieta, Member (Arrived at 6:12 P.M.). ALSO PRESENT: Gelien Perez, Human Resources Director; Owen Kohler, Assistant City Attorney; and Annette Otaño, Secretary. AGENDA 1. Request to hold Elections for the positions of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. Pat Carnevale as Chairperson and Norberto Alvarez as Vice-Chairperson. APPROVED. Motion by Mr. Dielmann. Second by Mr. Carnevale. Passed by unanimous vote. 2. Request to approve the minutes of the March 13, 2017 Personnel Board meeting. APPROVED. Motion by Mr. Dielmann. Second by Mr. Alvarez. Passed by unanimous vote. 3. Request to approve leave with pay, because of death in the immediate family, for the listed employees, in accordance with Rule 13, Section5 (f) of the Civil Service Rules and regulations, received March 2017. 1. David Alonso Public Works Department APPROVED. Motion by Mr. Alvarez. Second by Mr. Dielmann. Passed by unanimous vote. 4. Report of Leave without Pay for March 2017. SO NOTED. 5. Report of Civil Service Appointments for March 2017. 1. Mark Sanchez Fire Department SO NOTED. 6. Report of Civil Service Resignations for March 2017. 1. Robert Gonzalez Community and Development 2. Isabella Remolina Paternina Community and Development 3. Paulo Herrera Godinez Construction and Maintenance 4. Marilys Rios Education and Community Services 5. Steven Kilby Fire 6. Armando Abrante Parks and Recreation 7. Jorge Aguilar Parks and Recreation 8. Aramis Garcia, Jr. Parks and Recreation 9. Daniel Aguilar Police 10. Latoya Jamese Banks Police 11. Kenneth Robinson Police 12. Victor Gil Public Works 13. Bruno Monteverde Public Works SO NOTED.  PERSONNEL BOARD AGENDA Monday, April 3, 2017 Page 2 of 8 7. Report of Maternal/Paternal Leave for March 2017. a. Jacques Gazzola Fire Department b. Emerly Guzman Police Department SO NOTED. 8. Report of Leave of Absence for March 2017. None. SO NOTED. 9. Request to certify the eligibility list for Parks Crew Journeyman. APPROVED. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by Mrs. Pena. Passed by unanimous vote. 10. Request to abolish the 2014 eligibility list for the position of Police Lieutenant certified at the May 5, 2014, Personnel Board meeting (pursuant to Civil Services Rules and Regulations, Employment and Promotional Lists, Rule VII, Section 2). APPROVED. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by Mrs. Pena. Passed by unanimous vote. 11. Request to certify the eligibility list for Police Lieutenant. APPROVED. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by Mr. Dielmann. Passed by unanimous vote. 12. Request to certify the eligibility list for Police Officer. APPROVED. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by Mr. Dielmann. Passed by unanimous vote. 13. Request to approve the new civil service classification and job description for the position of Solid Waste Superintendent. Copy of new job description is attached. Range 55 - $1,785 - $3,486 Bi-weekly. APPROVED. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by Mrs. Pena. Passed by unanimous vote. 14. Request to conduct a Civil Service examination for the Electrical Plans Processor/Inspector for the Community and Development Department (Miguel Mendez) position with the following criteria: a. In-house, Non-competitive b. 60% Oral c. 40% Education and Experience d. Must obtain a minimum score of 70% on the oral portion. e. Must obtain a minimum combined score of 70% in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Copy of job description and resume are attached. No eligibility list on file. Range 53 - $1,506 - $3,119 Bi-weekly. ITEM TABLED. APPROVED. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by Mrs. Pena. Passed by unanimous vote.  PERSONNEL BOARD AGENDA Monday, April 3, 2017 Page 3 of 8 15. Request to conduct a Civil Service examination for the Permit Technician I for the Community and Development Department (Stephanie Acosta) position with the following criteria: a. In-house, Non-competitive b. 60% Oral c. 40% Education and Experience d. Must obtain a minimum score of 70% on the oral portion. e. Must obtain a minimum combined score of 70% in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Copy of job description and resume are attached. No eligibility list on file. Range 48- $1,099 - $2,213 Bi-weekly. ITEM TABLED. APPROVED. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by Mrs. Pena. Passed by unanimous vote. 16. Request to conduct a Civil Service examination for the Permit Technician I for the Community and Development Department (Maricela Vasquez) position with the following criteria: a. In-house, Non-competitive b. 60% Oral c. 40% Education and Experience d. Must obtain a minimum score of 70% on the oral portion. e. Must obtain a minimum combined score of 70% in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Copy of job description and resume are attached. No eligibility list on file. Range 48- $1,099 - $2,213 Bi-weekly. ITEM TABLED. APPROVED. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by Mrs. Pena. Passed by unanimous vote. 17. Request to conduct a Civil Service examination for the Plans Processor/Inspector for the Community and Development Department (Elier Martin) position with the following criteria: a. In-house, Non-competitive b. 60% Oral c. 40% Education and Experience d. Must obtain a minimum score of 70% on the oral portion. e. Must obtain a minimum combined score of 70% in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Copy of job description and resume are attached. No eligibility list on file. Range 53- $1,506 - $3,119 Bi-weekly. ITEM TABLED. APPROVED. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by Mrs. Pena. Passed by unanimous vote. 18. Request to conduct a Civil Service examination for the Plans Processor/Inspector for the Community and Development Department (Luis Alberto Moreno) position with the following criteria: a. In-house, Non-competitive b. 60% Oral c. 40% Education and Experience d. Must obtain a minimum score of 70% on the oral portion. e. Must obtain a minimum combined score of 70% in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Copy of job description and resume are attached. No eligibility list on file. Range 53- $1,506 - $3,119 Bi-weekly.  PERSONNEL BOARD AGENDA Monday, April 3, 2017 Page 4 of 8 ITEM TABLED. APPROVED. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by Mrs. Pena. Passed by unanimous vote. 19. Request to conduct a Civil Service examination for the Special Projects Coordinator II for the Community and Development Department (Clara Aldana) position with the following criteria: a. In-house, Non-competitive b. 60% Oral c. 40% Education and Experience d. Must obtain a minimum score of 70% on the oral portion. e. Must obtain a minimum combined score of 70% in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Copy of job description and resume are attached. No eligibility list on file. Range 50 - $1,303 - $2,535 Bi-weekly. ITEM TABLED. APPROVED. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by Mrs. Pena. Passed by unanimous vote. 20. Request to conduct a Civil Service examination for the Special Projects Coordinator II for the Community and Development Department (Kenia Fernandez) position with the following criteria: a. In-house, Non-competitive b. 60% Oral c. 40% Education and Experience d. Must obtain a minimum score of 70% on the oral portion. e. Must obtain a minimum combined score of 70% in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Copy of job description and resume are attached. No eligibility list on file. Range 50 - $1,303 - $2,535 Bi-weekly. ITEM TABLED. APPROVED. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by Mrs. Pena. Passed by unanimous vote. 21. Request to conduct a Civil Service examination for the Special Projects Coordinator II for the Community and Development Department (Yaraisi Gonzalez) position with the following criteria: a. In-house, Non-competitive b. 60% Oral c. 40% Education and Experience d. Must obtain a minimum score of 70% on the oral portion. e. Must obtain a minimum combined score of 70% in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Copy of job description and resume are attached. No eligibility list on file. Range 50 - $1,303 - $2,535 Bi-weekly. ITEM TABLED. APPROVED. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by Mrs. Pena. Passed by unanimous vote. 22. Request to conduct a Civil Service examination for the Director of Education and Community Services (Elizabeth Miro) position with the following criteria: a. In-house, Non-competitive b. 60% Oral c. 40% Education and Experience d. Must obtain a minimum score of 70% on the oral portion.  PERSONNEL BOARD AGENDA Monday, April 3, 2017 Page 5 of 8 e. Must obtain a minimum combined score of 70% in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Copy of job description and resume are attached. No eligibility list on file. Range - Management APPROVED. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by Mr. Dielmann. Passed by unanimous vote. 23. Request to conduct a Civil Service examination for the Purchasing Assistant for the Finance Department (Bryan Doce) position with the following criteria: a. In- house, Non-competitive b. 100% Written c. Must obtain a minimum score of 70% to be placed on the eligibility list. Copy of job description and resume are attached. No eligibility list on file. Range 46 - $979 - $1,892 Bi-weekly. APPROVED. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by Mrs. Pena. Passed by unanimous vote. 24. Request to conduct a Civil Service examination for the Re-Certification Specialist for the Finance Department (Teresa Miyares) position with the following criteria: a. In-house, Non-competitive b. 60% Oral c. 40% Education and Experience d. Must obtain a minimum score of 70% on the oral portion. e. Must obtain a minimum combined score of 70% in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Copy of job description and resume are attached. No eligibility list on file. Range 48 - $1,099 - $2,213 Bi-weekly. APPROVED. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by Mr. Dielmann. Passed by unanimous vote. 25. Request to conduct a Civil Service examination for the Information Systems Technician for the Information Technology Department (Carlos A. Galeano) position with the following criteria: a. In-house, Non-competitive b. 60% Oral c. 40% Education and Experience d. Must obtain a minimum score of 70% on the oral portion. e. Must obtain a minimum combined score of 70% in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Copy of job description and resume are attached. No eligibility list on file. Range 50 - $1,303 - $2,535 Bi-weekly. APPROVED. Motion by Mrs Pena. Second by Mr. Zubieta. Passed by unanimous vote. 26. Request to conduct a Civil Service examination for the Systems Engineer for the Information Technology Department (Alex L. Gonzalez) position with the following criteria: a. In-house, Non-competitive b. 60% Oral  PERSONNEL BOARD AGENDA Monday, April 3, 2017 Page 6 of 8 c. 40% Education and Experience d. Must obtain a minimum score of 70% on the oral portion. e. Must obtain a minimum combined score of 70% in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Copy of job description and resume are attached. No eligibility list on file. Range 52 - $1,418 - $2,904 Bi-weekly. APPROVED. Motion by Mrs. Pena. Second by Mr. Dielmann. Passed by unanimous vote. 27. Request to conduct a Civil Service examination for the Senior Systems Administrator for the Information Technology Department (Jesus Pedraza) position with the following criteria: a. In-house, Non-competitive b. 60% Oral c. 40% Education and Experience d. Must obtain a minimum score of 70% on the oral portion. e. Must obtain a minimum combined score of 70% in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Copy of job description and resume are attached. No eligibility list on file. Range 55 - $1,785 - $3,486 Bi-weekly. APPROVED. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by Mrs. Pena. Passed by unanimous vote. 28. Request to rescind the exam request approved on February 6, 2017 and conduct a civil service examination for the Aquatics Manager for the Parks and Recreation Department position with the following new criteria: a. In- house, Competitive b. 40% Written c. 60% Oral d. Must obtain a minimum score of 70% on the written in order to be eligible to sit for the oral portion. e. A passing score of 70% must be obtained on the oral portion. f. Must obtain a minimum combined score of 70% to be placed on the eligibility list. Copy of the job description and eligibility list are attached. Range 48 - $1,099 - $2,213 Bi-weekly. Request to rescind: APPROVED. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by Mrs. Pena. Passed by unanimous vote. Request to approve examination with new criteria: APPROVED. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by Mrs. Pena. Passed by unanimous vote. 29. Request to rescind the exam request approved on February 6, 2017 and conduct a civil service examination for the Assistant Aquatics Manager for the Parks and Recreation Department position with the following new criteria: a. In- house, Competitive b. 40% Written c. 60% Oral d. Must obtain a minimum score of 70% on the written in order to be eligible to sit for the oral portion. e. A passing score of 70% must be obtained on the oral portion.  PERSONNEL BOARD AGENDA Monday, April 3, 2017 Page 7 of 8 f. Must obtain a minimum combined score of 70% to be placed on the eligibility list. Copy of job description and resume are attached. No eligibility list on file. Range 47 - $1,077 - $2,033 Bi-weekly. Request to rescind: APPROVED. Motion by Mrs. Pena. Second by Mr. Zubieta. Passed by unanimous vote. Request to approve examination with new criteria: APPROVED. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by Mr. Dielmann. Passed by unanimous vote. 30. Request to conduct a Civil Service examination for the Accountant for the Public Works Department (Carmen Pulgarin) position with the following criteria: a. In-house, Non-competitive b. 60% Oral c. 40% Education and Experience d. Must obtain a minimum score of 70% on the oral portion. e. Must obtain a minimum combined score of 70% in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Copy of job description and resume are attached. No eligibility list on file. Range 51 - $1,320 - $2,692 Bi-weekly. ITEM TABLED. APPROVED. Motion by Mrs. Pena. Second by Mr. Zubieta. Passed by unanimous vote. 31. Request to conduct a Civil Service examination for the Budget Analyst for the Public Works Department (Daniel Oreda) position with the following criteria: a. In-house, Non-competitive b. 60% Oral c. 40% Education and Experience d. Must obtain a minimum score of 70% on the oral portion. e. Must obtain a minimum combined score of 70% in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Copy of job description and resume are attached. No eligibility list on file. Range 32 - $1,418 - $2,904 Bi-weekly. ITEM TABLED. APPROVED. Motion by Mrs. Pena. Second by Mr. Zubieta. Passed by unanimous vote. 32. Request to conduct a Civil Service examination for the Budget Analyst for the Public Works Department (Haydee Rodriguez) position with the following criteria: a. In-house, Non-competitive b. 60% Oral c. 40% Education and Experience d. Must obtain a minimum score of 70% on the oral portion. e. Must obtain a minimum combined score of 70% in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Copy of job description and resume are attached. No eligibility list on file. Range 32 - $1,418 - $2,904 Bi-weekly. ITEM TABLED. APPROVED. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by Mrs. Pena. Passed by unanimous vote. 33. Request to conduct a Civil Service examination for the Solid Waste Supervisor II for the Public Works Department (Jose Soberon) position with the following criteria:  PERSONNEL BOARD AGENDA Monday, April 3, 2017 Page 8 of 8 a. In-house, Non-competitive b. 60% Oral c. 40% Education and Experience d. Must obtain a minimum score of 70% on the oral portion. e. Must obtain a minimum combined score of 70% in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Copy of job description and resume are attached. No eligibility list on file. Range 50 - $1,303 - $2,535 Bi-weekly. APPROVED. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by Mrs. Pena. Passed by unanimous vote. 34. Request to conduct a Civil Service examination for the Solid Waste Superintendent for the Public Works Department (Yasmani Diaz) position with the following criteria: a. In-house, Non-competitive b. 60% Oral c. 40% Education and Experience d. Must obtain a minimum score of 70% on the oral portion. e. Must obtain a minimum combined score of 70% in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Copy of job description and resume are attached. No eligibility list on file. Range 55 - $1,785 - $3,486 Bi-weekly. APPROVED. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by Mr. Dielmann. Passed by unanimous vote. 35. Request to hear Unfinished Business. None. 36. Request to hear New Business. None. NEXT PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING: Monday, May 1, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. 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