Civil Service Commission

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Hybrid Meeting Agenda Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. City of Reno City Hall, 6th Floor Conference Room 1 East First Street, Reno, NV 89501 Members Tray Abney, Chair Jay Kenny YeVonne Allen, Vice-Chair Nichole Paul Ricardo Duarte Christopher Svendsen Charla Honey Public Notice This agenda has been physically posted in compliance with NRS 241.020(3) (notice of meetings) at Reno City Hall – 1 East First Street. In addition, this agenda has been electronically posted in compliance with NRS 241.020(3) at www.reno.gov, and NRS 232.2175 at www.notice.nv.gov. To obtain further documentation regarding posting, please contact Rossmery Diaz, Civil Service Commission, City Hall, 1 East First Street, 5th Floor, Reno, NV 89501; civilservice@reno.gov or (775) 334-2223. Members of the Commission may participate in this meeting using the zoom video conference platform. Members of the public may participate in the meeting by registering through the below zoom link which will provide the meeting ID number and call-in phone number. Virtual registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-jiHRFEHSFyLY-rXXFQy3w In Person: City of Reno City Hall, 6th Floor Conference Room. 1 East First Street, Reno, NV 89501 Accommodations Reasonable efforts will be made to assist and accommodate individuals with disabilities attending the meeting. Please contact Rossmery Diaz, Civil Service Commission, City Hall, 1 East First Street, 5th Floor, Reno, NV 89501; civilservice@reno.gov or (775) 334-2223, at least 48 hours in advance so that arrangements can be made. Supporting Materials Staff reports and supporting material for the meeting are available by contacting Rossmery Diaz, Civil Service Commission, City Hall, 1 East First Street, 5th Floor, Reno, NV 89501; civilservice@reno.gov or (775) 334-2223, and on the City’s website at www.reno.gov. Pursuant to NRS 241.020(9), supporting material is made available to the general public at the same time it is provided to the public body. Order of Business The presiding officer shall determine the order of the agenda and all questions of parliamentary procedure at the meeting. Items on the agenda may be taken out of order. The public body may combine two or more agenda items for consideration; remove an item from the agenda; or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time. See, NRS 241.020(3)(d)(6). Items scheduled to be heard at a specific time will be heard no earlier than the stated time but may be heard later. Public Comment In-Person A person wishing to address the public body shall submit a “Request to Speak” form to the presiding officer. Public comment, whether on items listed on the agenda or general public comment, is limited to three (3) minutes per person. Unused time may not be reserved by the speaker, nor allocated to another speaker. No action may be taken on a matter raised under general public comment until the matter is included on an agenda as an item on which action may be taken. Virtual No action may be taken on a matter raised under general public comment until the matter is included on a subsequent agenda as an action item. Pursuant to NRS 241.023, those wishing to submit public comment may do so through the online public comment form found at Reno.Gov/PublicComment, by sending an email to ackermannb@reno.gov, by leaving a voicemail at (775) 334-2223 or at the meeting during virtual public comment. Public comment is limited to three (3) minutes per person. Comments received prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day preceding the meeting will be transcribed, provided to the Commission for review, and entered into the record. Comments received after 4:00 pm on the day preceding the meeting will be provided to the Commission for review prior to adjournment, and entered into the record. A. Introductory Items A.1 Call To Order/Roll Call A.2 Public Comment - This item is for either public comment on any action item or any general public comment and is limited to no more than three (3) minutes for each commentator. A.3 Approval of the Agenda (For Possible Action) - May 11, 2023. A.4 Approval of the Minutes (For Possible Action) - April 13, 2023. A.5 Council Liaison Report – Item for general announcements and informational items only. No action may be taken on this item. A.6 Chief Examiner Report – Item for general announcements and informational items only. No action may be taken on this item. B. Consent Agenda B.1. Request to acknowledge employee confirmations in accordance with the dates listed in the Confirmation Report. (For Possible Action) B.2. Request to accept eligible lists in accordance with the dates listed in the Eligible List Report. (For Possible Action) B.3. Request to approve the revised minimum qualifications of the classification specification of Paramedic (Non-Suppression). (For Possible Action) B.4. Request to approve the revised minimum qualifications of the classification specification of Traffic Signal Mechanic. (For Possible Action) C. Regular Agenda C.1 Quarterly report from Nika Hsiao, Human Resources Business Partner, per Rule VII, Section 13(e), regarding temporary and part-time employees for FY 22/23 Quarter 3. (Not for Action) C.2 Discussion and direction with regard to upcoming annual performance review of the Chief Examiner (For Possible Action) C.3 Presentation of proposed Civil Service rule amendment to Rule X, addition of Section 5 – Return to Civil Service, discussion, and possible direction thereon. (For Possible Action) D. Future Agenda Items - Identification of items for future agendas. No action may be taken on this item. E. Confirm the next meeting date - June 8, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. City Hall - 6th Floor Conference Room (For Possible Action) F. Public Comment - This item is for either public comment on any action item or any general public comment and is limited to no more than three (3) minutes for each commentator. G. Adjournment (For Possible Action)