HomeMy WebLinkAboutCivilService 2016-08-01 MinutesMayor's Office - David Cline, City Administrator
August 1, 2016
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
The following commissioners attended the regularly scheduled meeting of the Tukwila Civil Service
Commission: Steve Wheeler, Ron Johnston and Bruce Paquette. Others in attendance were Police Chief
Mike Villa, Deputy Chief Bruce Linton, Interim Fire Chief Chris Flores, Stephanie Brown-Smith, HR
Director, Erika Eddins, HR Assistant and Kim Gilman, Civil Service Examiner.
CALL TO ORDER
5:00 p.m. Chair Steve Wheeler called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Chair asked if there were any corrections needed for the July
5`h Commission Meeting minutes, No corrections were noted.
GENERAL BUSINESS
National Night Out Chief Villa gave a brief summary of Night Out events happening
August 2 "d. Commissioners stated their plans to participate in their
neighborhood block parties,
Annual Civil Service Conference Commissioners were invited to attend the Annual Civil Service
Conference September 12 -13`h in Wenatchee.
Rules Revision The Examiner distributed a draft version of language revisions to
clarify the request procedures for deferred eligibility. This item
was previously discussed at the July meeting. At the
Commissioners' request, additional language was added to Rule
IX. Eligible Lists, Section 3 to allow eligible candidates to receive
a deferral (and remain eligible on the list) due to military service or
for good cause. The substitution of the word "may" for the
existing word "shall" in Rule X. Appointment, Section 3 Dropping
a Name from the List, allows the Commission to have the
discretion to hear and consider the requests for a deferral.
Commissioners discussed the language and asked clarifying
questions.
MOVED BY PAQUETTE, SECONDED BY JOHNSTON
THAT THE ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE AS PRESENTED
BE ADDED TO THE EXISTING RULES IX AND X TO
CLARIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR DEFERRED
ELIGIBILITY. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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MOVED BY PAQUETTE, SECONDED BY JOHNSTON
THAT THE REQUEST MADE BY THE ENTRY -LEVEL
FIREFIGHTER IN JULY BE APPROVED AND THAT SHE
WILL REMAIN ON THE ENTRY -LEVEL FIREFIGHTER
ELIGIBILITY LIST, AND IS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
AFTER OCTOBER, 2016. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY.
FIRE DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
Staffing Update Chief Flores reported that 1 Fire Captain remains off work on
long -term disability. In regards to staffing, the Chief explained
that the Department has had some difficulty hiring entry -level
candidates due to competition with other agencies that are also
currently hiring. He noted that the current eligibility list has been
reduced by 50% due to current candidates withdrawing after
accepting hiring offers with other agencies. Chief Flore explained
further that Renton RFA is looking to hire 15 -20 firefighters
whereas Kent RFA is looking to hire several lateral firefighters
soon. He is concerned with the current levels of competition for
quality candidates, especially in light of the fact that 30% of the
Department is eligible for retirement under the LEOFF 2 system.
Staffing Update Chief Villa reported that there is currently 1 vacant Police Records
Specialist position, and 2 vacancies for Police Officer. He noted
that 1 entry -level police officer is currently in the Police Academy
and that a 2nd entry -level officer will begin the Academy on
August 17th. He noted that lateral hiring has dropped off in the last
year, but that the Department plans to reinvigorate the lateral
hiring process by assigning a Recruitment Officer to the task
effective September lst. If the program is successful, the
Department is looking at making this a permanent assignment. He
reported that Department will be hosting a table at an upcoming
Recruitment Fair focused on Veterans.
Chief Villa provided an update to the Commission regarding the
Department's process for selecting a new provider for
psychological exams after the retirement of Dr. Ekemo.
Request to Extend a Provisional
Commander Assignment Chief Villa requested a 6 month extension for Sgt. Rossi to
continue serving as a Provisional Commander. He noted that due
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to the continued shortage of Commanders to other assignments that
this extension was necessary and that he selected Sgt. Rossi in
order to support continuity of operations. Commissioners
discussed the request and asked clarifying questions.
MOVED BY PAQUETTE, SECONDED BY JOHNSTON
THAT THE REQUEST TO EXTEND THE PROVISIONAL
APPOINTMENT OF SGT. ROSSI TO COMMANDER BE
APPROVED. THE EXTENSION WILL LAST FOR 6
MONTHS (TILL MARCH 16, 2017) OR UNTIL
TERMINATED EARLIER BASED ON DEPARTMENT
NEEDS. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Certification of Police Sergeant
Eligibility List The Examiner presented the Civil Service Commission with a list
of 6 candidates that recently tested for the position of Police
Sergeant.
MOVED BY PAQUETTE, SECONDED BY JOHNSTON
THAT THE ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR POLICE SERGEANT
BE CERTIFIED AND BE VALID FOR ONE YEAR
COMMENCING AUGUST 1, 2016 AND ENDING JULY 31,
2017, OR UNTIL DEPLETED. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Certification of Entry -Level
Police Officer Eligibility List The Examiner presented the Civil Service Commission with a list
of 6 candidates that recently completed oral boards for the entry -
level police officer position. Although 19 candidates applied, only
6 candidates made the list.
MOVED BY PAQUETTE, SECONDED BY JOHNSTON
THAT THE ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR ENTRY -LEVEL
POLICE OFFICER BE CERTIFIED AND VALID FOR ONE
YEAR, OR DEPLETED.
NEW BUSINESS
September Meeting Due to the Labor Day Holiday and a lack of agenda items the
Commissioners agreed to cancel the September Civil Service
Meeting. The Examiner will post the cancellation.
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ADJOURNMENT
5:40PM
MOVED BY PAQUETTE, SECONDED BY JOHNSTON
THAT THE REGULAR MEETING BE ADJOURNED.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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- Chairperson muce Paquette
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