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May 9, 2011
City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 98188
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
The following commissioners attended the regularly scheduled meeting of the Tukwila Civil
Service Commission: Chairperson Carol Zuvela, and Vice Chairperson Dennis Sivak. Others in
attendance were Ron Johnston, Interim Police Chief Michael Villa, Fire Chief Nick Olivas, and
Human Resources Analyst Kim Gilman.
CALL TO ORDER
4:57pm Chairperson Zuvela called the April meeting of the Tukwila Civil
Service Commission to order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOVED BY SIVAK, SECONDED BY ZUVELA, THAT THE
MINUTES OF THE TUKWILA CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION MEETING HELD APRIL 4, 2011 BE
APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Introductions Ron Johnston introduced himself by saying that he is a former City
of Tukwila Police Officer (retired) and long -time Tukwila resident.
He looks forward to serving on the Commission.
Examiner Update The Human Resources Analyst notified commissioners that HR
staff will continue to triage and fulfill civil service responsibilities
until the Civil Service Examiner position can be filled.
Commission Application Ron Johnston's application to fill the vacant commission #2
position has been forwarded to the Mayor's Office. The City
Council will be considering confirmation at their May 16
meeting.
FIRE DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
Staffing Update Chief Olivas stated that there are currently two staff members out
on disability leave. He also explained that he will be recruiting for
lateral entry firefighters soon to backfill a position that became
vacant due to a captain's promotion. He reported that the
department was recently reorganized to include emergency
management responsibilities.
Phone: 206 433 -1800. City Hall Fax: 206 433 -1833 Website: www.ci.tukwila.wa.us
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Battalion Chief List Battalion Chief testing took place on 4/28 and 4/29 with 7
candidates completing the process. All 7 were certified to the
Battalion Chief Eligibility List. The list is set to expire in one
year. At the current time, there are no Battalion Chief vacancies.
POLICE DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
Staffing Update Interim Chief Villa reported that the Department currently has 4
open positions, and that there are currently 3 candidates in the
background process to fill 3 of those positions. The Department is
also looking to hire 2 pipeline positions due to anticipated internal
promotions. Lateral police testing is scheduled for 5/20. Villa
also reported that Sergeant interviews (from the certified eligibility
list) is also scheduled to occur this week.
ADJOURNMENT
5:15 p.m.
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mailman, human Resources Analyst
MOVED BY ZUVELA, SECONDED BY SIVAK, THAT THE
MAY CIVIL SERVICE MEETING BE ADJOURNED.
MOTION CARRIED.
Vice Chairperson Dennis Sivak