Civil Service Commission
Regular MeetingLong Beach, CA · September 28, 2022
Agenda
CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
AGENDA 1800 E. WARDLOW RD. LONG BEACH, 9:00 AM
Joen Garnica, President Phyllis O. Arias, Commissioner
Erik Fallis, Vice President Susana Gonzalez Edmond, Commissioner
Yvonne Wheeler, Commissioner
Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive Director
SPECIAL MEETING
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION WILL HEAR FROM
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS WITHIN THE COMMISSION’S JURISDICTION.
CONSENT CALENDAR (2 - 7):
2. 22-268CS Recommendation to approve examination results:
Environmental Health Specialist I-IV Test #02
Equipment Mechanic I-II
Police Recruit Test #14
Public Health Nurse I-III Test #04
Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV - NTN EXAM Test #34
Refuse Field Investigator (Promotional)
Senior Equipment Operator - Crane Test #01
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: CSC Exam Results 09-28-22
3. 22-269CS Recommendation to approve bulletin(s):
Housing Assistance Coordinator
Housing Specialist I-III
Public Health Nurse I-II (Homeless Services)
Community Information Specialist I-II
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: CSC Bulletin 09-28-22
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 E. WARDLOW RD. LONG BEACH, 9:00 AM
4. 22-270CS Recommendation to receive and file retirement(s):
Richard Hixson, Community Information Specialist II, Parks,
Recreation, and Marine, (32 yrs., 5 mos.)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
5. 22-271CS Recommendation to receive and file resignation(s):
Jose Fierros Arzate, Assistant Administrative Analyst II,
Economic Development, (4yrs., 7 mos.)
Carlos Martinez, Communication Specialist VI, Technology and
Innovation, (3 yrs., 2 mos.)
Matthew Ermino, Ambulance Operator, Fire, (2 mos., 7 days)
Irving Anaya, Planner III, Development Services, (6 mos., 13
days)
Mariaelena Gonzalez, Customer Service Rep II, Public Works, (2
mos., 12 days)
Sharondale Jamerson, School Guard, Public Works, (14 days)
Desiree Davalos, Administrative Analyst III-CNF, Human
Resources, (2 yrs., 6 mos.)
Ryan Damon, Civil Engineering Assistant, Water, (4 yrs., 4 mos.)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
6. 22-272CS Recommendation to approve transfer(s):
Brett Bruhanski - Administrative Analyst II, Health and Human
Services to Administrative Analyst III-CNF, Human Resources
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 E. WARDLOW RD. LONG BEACH, 9:00 AM
7. 22-273CS Recommendation to Approve Extension of Expiring Eligible
Lists (6 months)
Staff report prepared by Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive
Director
ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST I-IV (EA8AN-21) (7/9/2021) -
Extend 1 month*
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I-II (J03AN-22) (10/13/2021) -
Extend 3 months*
BUSINESS SYSTEMS SPECIALIST I-VII (GIS PROGRAM
MANAGER) (H67AN-22H) TEST #02 (4/27/2022)
BUSINESS SYSTEMS SPECIALIST I-VII (SOFTWARE
DEVELOPER) (H67AN-22D) TEST #03 (4/27/2022)
BUSINESS SYSTEMS SPECIALIST I-VII (WEB SOLUTIONS
ENGINEER) (H67AN-22C) TEST #03 (4/27/2022)
CARPENTER (I11NN-22) (10/27/2021)
CIVIL ENGINEER (K11NN-22) TEST #25 (10/13/2021)
CRIMINALIST SUPERVISOR (F66NN-22) TEST #01 (4/13/2022)
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST ASSOCIATE (N26NN-20) TEST
#01 (1/17/2020) - Extend 3 months*
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST ASSOCIATE (N26NN-20) TEST
#02 (4/3/2020) - Extend 3 months*
GENERAL LIBRARIAN (E37NN-21) TEST #01 (2/26/202) - Extend
3 months*
HOUSING AIDE I-II (HS1AN-21) (7/7/2021) - Extend 1 month*
LIBRARY ASSISTANT (F87NN-20) (6/12/2020) - Extend 3
months*
MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT I-III (JA3AN-20B) TEST #02
(4/29/2020) - Extend 3 months*
MECHANICAL ENGINEER (K32NN-22) TEST #01 (10/13/2021)
MECHANICAL ENGINEER (K32NN-22) TEST #02 10/27/2021)
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE (K33NN-22) TEST
#01 (4/13/2022)
NURSE PRACTITIONER (G12NN-20) TEST #05 (4/3/2020)
PETROLEUM ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE I-II (K37AN-22) TEST
#01 (4/13/2022)
POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL (F23NN-20) TEST #11 (4/6/2020)
POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL (F23NN-20) TEST #12 (4/30/2020)
POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL (F23NN-21) TEST #16
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 E. WARDLOW RD. LONG BEACH, 9:00 AM
(10/15/2020)
POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL (F23NN-22) TEST #23
(10/27/2021)
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER I - IV - LATERAL (J45AN-22C)
TEST #11 (10/27/2021)
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER I - IV - LATERAL (J45AN-22C)
TEST #12 (4/13/2022)
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER I-IV - NTN EXAM (J45AN-21A)
TEST #16 (10/29/2020)
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER I-IV - NTN EXAM (J45AN-21A)
TEST #21 (4/14/2021)
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER I-IV - NTN EXAM (J45AN-22A)
TEST #27 (4/27/2022)
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER I-IV - POST WAIVER
(J45AN-21B) TEST #22 (4/28/2021)
REFUSE OPERATOR I-III (JA2AN-21) TEST #28 (4/14/2021) -
Extend 1 month*
SCHOOL GUARD (F31N1-22) TEST #11 (10/27/2021) - Extend 5
months*
SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER (K52NN-22) TEST #01 (4/27/2022)
SPECIAL SERVICES OFFICER I-IV (F33AN-20) TEST #42
(4/30/2020) - Extend 4 months*
SPECIAL SERVICES OFFICER I-IV (F33AN-21) TEST #47
(10/14/2020) - Extend 5 months*
SPECIAL SERVICES OFFICER I-IV (F33AN-21) TEST #52
(4/14/2021)
SPECIAL SERVICES OFFICER I-IV (F33AN-22) TEST #58
(10/27/2021)
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER (KA1NN-20) TEST #03 (4/30/2020) -
Extend 4 months*
WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR I-IV (MA1AN-22) TEST #03
(4/27/2022)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: CSC Eligible List 09-28-22
REGULAR AGENDA
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 E. WARDLOW RD. LONG BEACH, 9:00 AM
8. 22-274CS RECOMMENDATION FOR CONSIDERATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
JUDGE’S REPORT - Disability Retirement Appeal 01-DR-1718 / Mailed to
CSC on August 8, 2022
Report prepared by Thomas Heller, Administrative Law Judge
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
9. 22-275CS RECOMMENDATION FOR CONSIDERATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
JUDGE’S REPORT - Disability Retirement Appeal 12-DR-1617 / Mailed to
CSC on August 8, 2022
Report prepared by Eric Sawyer Administrative Law Judge
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
10. 22-276CS RECOMMENDATION FOR TEMPORARY REASSIGNMENT FOR
TRAINING - Ariel Hernandez, Systems Technician I-IV
Communication from Nicole Gross, Administrative Officer,
Technology and Innovation
Staff report prepared by Maria Cano, Personnel Analyst
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Temporary Reassignment for Training - Systems Tech I-I
11. 22-277CS REQUEST TO FILE LATE APPLICATION - Tristan Gonzalez,
Customer Services Supervisor I-II
Communication from Tristan Gonzalez
Staff report prepared by Levi Sinkler, Personnel Analyst
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: File Late Application-Customer Services Supervisor-Gonz
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 E. WARDLOW RD. LONG BEACH, 9:00 AM
12. 22-278CS REQUEST TO TRANSFER CLASSIFICATIONS TO THE CLASSIFIED
SERVICE: LEGAL OFFICE SPECIALIST, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
CLAIMS EXAMINER I-II, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
CLAIMS ASSISTANT
Staff report prepared by Caprice McDonald, Employment Services
Division
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Transfer Classifications to the Classified Service
13. 22-279CS RECOMMENDATION FOR EXCEPTION TO CIVIL SERVICE
RULES AND REGULATIONS - Article III, Section 115(3);
Requesting Exceptions to Articles VI, Sections 67(5) And 69 -
Transfer Workers’ Compensation Division Incumbents to The
Classified Service with Negligible Consequences
Staff report prepared by Caprice McDonald, Employment Services
Division
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Exception to Civil Service Rule-Transfer Workers' Comp D
14. STANDING COMMITTEES
A. Executive Committee
B. Recruitment and Selection Committee
C. Special Projects Committee
15. REPORTS FROM MANAGERS
A. Recruitment and Outreach Services Division – Crystal Slaten
B. Employment Services Division – Caprice McDonald
C. Administration and Support Services Division – Maria Alamo
D. Executive Director – Christina Pizarro Winting
16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
17. NEW BUSINESS
18. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION WILL HEAR FROM
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS WITHIN THE COMMISSION’S JURISDICTION.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 E. WARDLOW RD. LONG BEACH, 9:00 AM
ADJOURNMENT
I, Julia Smay, Executive Assistant, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours
prior to the meeting.
HEARING 10:00 A.M.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 E. WARDLOW RD. LONG BEACH, 9:00 AM
NOTE:
If oral language interpretation for non-English speaking persons is desired or if a special
accommodation is desired pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please make your
request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 24 business hours prior
to the Charter Commission meeting.
Kung nais ang interpretasyon ng sinasalitang wika para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng
Ingles o kung nais ang isang natatanging tulong ayon sa Americans with Disabilities Act,
mangyaring isagawa ang iyong hiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng
Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 24 oras ng negosyo bago ang pagpupulong ng Charter
Commission.
Si desea interpretación oral en otro idioma para personas que no hablan inglés o si desea
una adaptación especial en conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con
Discapacidades, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al
(562) 570-6101, 24 horas hábiles antes de la reunión de la comisión de estatutos.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 E. WARDLOW RD. LONG BEACH, 9:00 AM
If written language translation of the Commission agenda and minutes for non-English
speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City
Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 72 business hours prior to the Commission meeting.
Kung nais ang pagsasalin ng nakasulat na wika ng agenda ng Komisyon at ang minutes
para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring isagawa ang iyong hiling sa
pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras ng
negosyo bago ang pagpupulong ng Commission.
Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y actas de la comisión
para personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la Oficina de la
Secretaría Municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de la reunión de la
comisión.
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