Personnel Board
Regular MeetingHialeah, FL · August 14, 2017
Minutes
PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING SUMMARIZED MINUTES
Monday, August 14, 2017 – 6:00 p.m.
Call to Order/Roll Call of Members: Pat Carnevale, Chairperson; Norberto Alvarez, Vice-Chairperson;
Zoraya Pena, Member; Stephen Dielmann, member; Luis Zubieta, Member.
PRESENT: Pat Carnevale, Chairperson; Norberto Alvarez, Vice-Chairperson; Zoraya Pena, Member;
Stephen Dielmann, member; Luis Zubieta, Member; Gelien Perez, Human Resources Director; Owen
Kohler, Assistant City Attorney; and Lucy Fernandez, Secretary.
AGENDA
1. Request to approve the minutes of the June 2017 Personnel Board meeting.
APPROVED 5-0. Motion by Mr. Dielmann. Second by Mr. Alvarez. Passed by unanimous vote.
2. 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 June & July of 2017.
1. Lourdes Alfaro Police Department
2. Leslie Hevia Police Department
3. Michael A. Cofres Fire Department
4. Jorge Munoz Fire Department
5. Albert Diaz Streets Department
6. Liliana Garcia Library Department
7. Leticia Diaz Public Works Department
8. Erik Martin Police Department
9. Albert Leon Public Works Department
10. Felix Miranda Public Works Department
11. Jimmy Caraballo Police Department
12. Roberto Lopez Education & Community Department
13. Kenyania Bryant Police Department
14. Jesus Padron Police Department
APPROVED 5-0. Motion by Ms. Pena. Second by Mr. Dielman Passed by unanimous vote.
3. Report of Leave without Pay for June & July 2017.
SO NOTED.
4. Report of Civil Service Appointments for June & July 2017.
1. Rachel Revilla Police Department
2. Ana Barrios Police Department
3. Steffany Vivanco Police Department
4. Raj Belanger Fire Department
5. Rafael Del Rio Fire Department
6. Harold Estrada Fire Department
7. Rafael Chinea Fire Department
8. Christopher Kendrick Parks & Recreation Department
9. Alice Arrieta Parks & Recreation Department
10. Alexi Castaneda Police Department
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11. Erik Martin Police Department
12. Caridad Diaz-Rodriguez Community Development
13. Myrna M. Hernandez Community Development
14. Christopher Perez Police Department
15. Marcos Perez Streets Department
16. Leonardo J. Grandio Jr Grants & Human Services
17. Andres Ruiz Grants & Human Services
18. Elsa Rodriguez Grants & Human Services
SO NOTED.
5. Report of Civil Service Resignations for June & July 2017.
1. Hairo Borges Linares Police Department
2. Karelys Carvajal Education & Community Services Department
3. Carmen Hernandez City Clerk’s Office
4. Lia M. Garcia Communications & Special Events Department
5. Stephanie Acosta Community Development Department
6. Javier Castillo Police Department
7. Vivian Menendez Law Department
8. Isabel M. Bravo Planning & Zoning Department
9. Viviana Martinez Public Safety Communications
10. Maritza Allen Fire Department
11. Amalia Sanchez Fire Department
12. Alina De La Barrera Library Department
13. Carlos Estrada Fire Department
14. Pablo R. Cuba Streets Department
15. Jose Luis Rodriguez Streets Department
16. Miriam Fernandez Streets Department
17. Javier Collazo Public Works Department
18. Jorge A. Diaz Public Works Department
19. Juan C. Valdes Parks & Recreation Department
20. Dogma Mons Public Works Department
21. Vivian Lopez Public Safety Communications
22. Linda Boston Parks & Recreation Department
23. Rene F. Diaz Public Works Department
24. Felicia Rosello Fire Department
25. Enerida B. Cubillas Police Department
26. Oscar Leyva Streets Department
27. Jose Galan Streets Department
28. Jose L. Gomez Public Works Department
29. Raul Escarra Public Works Department
30. Jose E. Garcia Parks & Recreation Department
31. Jose Luis Martin Construction & Maintenance Department
32. Rafael Llanes Parks & Recreation Department
33. Diana Echenique Parks & Recreation Department
34. Maritza Diaz Police Department
35. Gregorio Santana Police Department
SO NOTED.
PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING SUMMARIZED MINUTES
Monday, August 14, 2017 – 6:00 p.m.
6. Report of Maternal/Paternal Leave for June & July 2017.
1. Esteban Holland Police Department
2. Alain Pineiro Fire Department
3. Mario Gutierrez Fire Department
4. Einar Valerdi Parks & Recreation Department
5. Emerly Guzman Police Department
6. Karina Figarola Fire Department
7. Melissa M. Hernandez Office of Management
SO NOTED.
7. Request to certify the Eligibility List of District Fire Chief.
APPROVED 5-0. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by Ms. Pena. Passed by unanimous vote.
8. Request to certify the Eligibility List of Certified Firefighter/Paramedic (8a & 8b).
APPROVED 5-0. Motion by Mr. Dielmann. Second by Ms. Pena. Passed by unanimous vote.
9. Request to certify the Eligibility List of Chief Accountant.
APPROVED 5-0. Motion by Mr. Alvarez. Second by Ms. Dielmann. Passed by unanimous vote.
10. Request to certify the Eligibility List of Finance Director.
APPROVED 5-0. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by NONE. Passed by unanimous vote.
11. Request to approve the revised job description for the Program Specialist III- Education.
Copy of Revised job description is attached.
Range 51 – $1,320 – $2,692 Bi-weekly.
APPROVED 5-0. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by Ms. Pena. Passed by unanimous vote.
12. Request to approve the revised job description for the Water and Sewer Engineering
Coordinator.
Copy of Revised job description is attached.
Range - Management
APPROVED 5-0. Motion by Mr. Alvarez. Second by Ms. Pena. Passed by unanimous vote.
13. Request to approve the revised job description for the Superintendent of Water and Sewers.
Copy of Revised job description is attached.
Range - Management
APPROVED 5-0. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by Mr. Dielmann. Passed by unanimous vote.
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14. Request to approve the revised job description for the Facility Manager – Parks & Recreation.
Copy of Revised job description is attached.
Range 53 – $1,506 – $3,119 Bi-weekly.
APPROVED 5-0. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by Ms. Pena. Passed by unanimous vote.
15. Request to approve the revised job description for the Social Media and Special Events Aide.
Copy of Revised job description is attached.
Range 47 – $1,077 – $2,033 Bi-weekly.
APPROVED 5-0. Motion by Ms. Pena. Second by Mr. Zubieta. Passed by unanimous vote.
16. Request to approve the revised job description for the Purchasing Aide / Special Events
Technician.
Copy of Revised job description is attached.
Range 51 – $1,320– $2,696 Bi-weekly.
APPROVED 5-0. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by Ms. Pena. Passed by unanimous vote.
17. Request to approve the new job description for the Director of Emergency Management.
Copy of Revised job description is attached.
Range - Management
APPROVED 5-0. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by Ms. Pena. Passed by unanimous vote.
18. Request to conduct a Civil Service examination for the Director Of Emergency Management
(Adriel Sanchez) position with the following criteria:
a. In-house, Non-competitive
b. 40% Oral
c. 60% Education & 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 the new job description & resume are attached. Range – Management
APPROVED 5-0. Motion by Ms. Pena. Second by Mr. Dielmann. Passed by unanimous vote.
19. Request to approve the revised job description for Fire Chief.
Copy of Revised job description is attached.
Range - Management
APPROVED 5-0. Motion by Mr. Zubieta. Second by Ms. Pena. Passed by unanimous vote.
20. Request to conduct a civil service examination for the Fire Chief for the Fire Department.
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a. In-house, Competitive
b. 40% Oral
c. 60% 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 revised job description attached on previous item (#19).
Range – Management
APPROVED 5-0. Motion by Ms. Pena. Second by Mr. Dielmann. Passed by unanimous vote.
21. Request to hear Unfinished Business.
NONE.
22. Request to hear New Business.
NONE.
NEXT PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING: Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 6:00 P.M.
If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Personnel Board with respect to any matter considered at this
meeting, he/she will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record
of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In
accordance with the Americans and Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in
this proceeding should contact the Office of the City Clerk no later than seven (7) days prior to the proceeding.
Telephone (305) 883-5820 for assistance; if hearing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay Service Numbers (800) 955-
8771 (TDD) or (800) 955-8700 (VOICE), for assistance.
Agenda
PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING
Monday, August 14, 2017 – 6:00 p.m.
Call to Order/Roll Call of Members: Pat Carnevale, Chairperson; Norberto Alvarez, Vice-Chairperson;
Zoraya Pena, Member; Stephen Dielmann, member; Luis Zubieta, Member.
AGENDA
1. Request to approve the minutes of the June 2017 Personnel Board meeting.
2. 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 June & July of 2017.
1. Lourdes Alfaro Police Department
2. Leslie Hevia Police Department
3. Michael A. Cofres Fire Department
4. Jorge Munoz Fire Department
5. Albert Diaz Streets Department
6. Liliana Garcia Library Department
7. Leticia Diaz Public Works Department
8. Erik Martin Police Department
9. Albert Leon Public Works Department
10. Felix Miranda Public Works Department
11. Jimmy Caraballo Police Department
12. Roberto Lopez Education & Community Department
13. Kenyania Bryant Police Department
14. Jesus Padron Police Department
3. Report of Leave without Pay for June & July 2017.
4. Report of Civil Service Appointments for June & July 2017.
1. Rachel Revilla Police Department
2. Ana Barrios Police Department
3. Steffany Vivanco Police Department
4. Raj Belanger Fire Department
5. Rafael Del Rio Fire Department
6. Harold Estrada Fire Department
7. Rafael Chinea Fire Department
8. Christopher Kendrick Parks & Recreation Department
9. Alice Arrieta Parks & Recreation Department
10. Alexi Castaneda Police Department
11. Erik Martin Police Department
12. Caridad Diaz-Rodriguez Community Development
13. Myrna M. Hernandez Community Development
14. Christopher Perez Police Department
15. Marcos Perez Streets Department
16. Leonardo J. Grandio Jr Grants & Human Services
17. Andres Ruiz Grants & Human Services
18. Elsa Rodriguez Grants & Human Services
PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING
Monday, August 14, 2017 – 6:00 p.m.
5. Report of Civil Service Resignations for June & July 2017.
1. Hairo Borges Linares Police Department
2. Karelys Carvajal Education & Community Services Department
3. Carmen Hernandez City Clerk’s Office
4. Lia M. Garcia Communications & Special Events Department
5. Stephanie Acosta Community Development Department
6. Javier Castillo Police Department
7. Vivian Menendez Law Department
8. Isabel M. Bravo Planning & Zoning Department
9. Viviana Martinez Public Safety Communications
10. Maritza Allen Fire Department
11. Amalia Sanchez Fire Department
12. Alina De La Barrera Library Department
13. Carlos Estrada Fire Department
14. Pablo R. Cuba Streets Department
15. Jose Luis Rodriguez Streets Department
16. Miriam Fernandez Streets Department
17. Javier Collazo Public Works Department
18. Jorge A. Diaz Public Works Department
19. Juan C. Valdes Parks & Recreation Department
20. Dogma Mons Public Works Department
21. Vivian Lopez Public Safety Communications
22. Linda Boston Parks & Recreation Department
23. Rene F. Diaz Public Works Department
24. Felicia Rosello Fire Department
25. Enerida B. Cubillas Police Department
26. Oscar Leyva Streets Department
27. Jose Galan Streets Department
28. Jose L. Gomez Public Works Department
29. Raul Escarra Public Works Department
30. Jose E. Garcia Parks & Recreation Department
31. Jose Luis Martin Construction & Maintenance Department
32. Rafael Llanes Parks & Recreation Department
33. Diana Echenique Parks & Recreation Department
34. Maritza Diaz Police Department
35. Gregorio Santana Police Department
6. Report of Maternal/Paternal Leave for June & July 2017.
1. Esteban Holland Police Department
2. Alain Pineiro Fire Department
3. Mario Gutierrez Fire Department
4. Einar Valerdi Parks & Recreation Department
5. Emerly Guzman Police Department
6. Karina Figarola Fire Department
7. Melissa M. Hernandez Office of Management
7. Request to certify the Eligibility List of District Fire Chief.
8. Request to certify the Eligibility List of Certified Firefighter/Paramedic (8a & 8b).
PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING
Monday, August 14, 2017 – 6:00 p.m.
9. Request to certify the Eligibility List of Chief Accountant.
10. Request to certify the Eligibility List of Finance Director.
11. Request to approve the revised job description for the Program Specialist III- Education.
Copy of Revised job description is attached.
Range 51 – $1,320 – $2,692 Bi-weekly.
12. Request to approve the revised job description for the Water and Sewer Engineering
Coordinator.
Copy of Revised job description is attached.
Range - Management
13. Request to approve the revised job description for the Superintendent of Water and Sewers.
Copy of Revised job description is attached.
Range - Management
14. Request to approve the revised job description for the Facility Manager – Parks & Recreation.
Copy of Revised job description is attached.
Range 53 – $1,506 – $3,119 Bi-weekly.
15. Request to approve the revised job description for the Social Media and Special Events Aide.
Copy of Revised job description is attached.
Range 47 – $1,077 – $2,033 Bi-weekly.
16. Request to approve the revised job description for the Purchasing Aide / Special Events
Technician.
Copy of Revised job description is attached.
Range 51 – $1,320– $2,696 Bi-weekly.
17. Request to approve the new job description for the Director of Emergency Management.
Copy of Revised job description is attached.
Range - Management
18. Request to conduct a Civil Service examination for the Director Of Emergency Management
position with the following criteria:
a. In-house, Non-competitive
b. 40% Oral
c. 60% Education & 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 the new job description & resume are attached. Range – Management
PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING
Monday, August 14, 2017 – 6:00 p.m.
19. Request to approve the revised job description for Fire Chief.
Copy of Revised job description is attached.
Range - Management
20. Request to conduct a civil service examination for the Fire Chief for the Fire Department
(Patrick Flynn).
a. In-house, Competitive
b. 40% Oral
c. 60% Education and Experience
d. Must obtain a minimum score of 70% on the oral portion.
Copy of revised job description and resume are attached.
Range - Management
21. Request to hear Unfinished Business.
22. Request to hear New Business.
NEXT PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING: Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 6:00 P.M.
If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Personnel Board with respect to any matter considered at this
meeting, he/she will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record
of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In
accordance with the Americans and Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in
this proceeding should contact the Office of the City Clerk no later than seven (7) days prior to the proceeding.
Telephone (305) 883-5820 for assistance; if hearing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay Service Numbers (800) 955-
8771 (TDD) or (800) 955-8700 (VOICE), for assistance.
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