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September 10, 2012
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
The following commissioners attended the regularly scheduled meeting of the Tukwila Civil
Service Commission: Dennis Sivak, Ron Johnston and Carol Zuvela. Others in attendance
were Fire Chief Nick Olivas, Assistant Police Chief Bruce Linton, firefighters Dawn Judkins and
James Booth (representing lAFF local #2088) and Kim Gilman, Civil Service Examiner.
CALL TO ORDER
5:01 p.m. Chair Sivak called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
GENERAL BUSINESS
MOVED BY JOHNSTON, SECONDED BY ZUVELA
THAT THE MINUTES OF THE TUKWILA CIVIL
SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON
AUGUST 6, 2012, BE APPROVED. MOTION
CARRIED.
Civil Service Rule IX Chief Olivas recommended a rule change affecting the way
the City determines ranking on an eligibility list if two
candidates have the same score. He proposed that if two
candidates share the same score, their names shall be listed
alphabetically and that they share the same ranking.
Further, he stated that if there is a promotion, there should
be an exception to the Rule of Three so that the candidates
with the same score be interviewed. He expressed his
belief that the current rules are arcane, and that as a Chief
he would like to see all candidates with the same score
interviewed for a promotional opportunity. He directed
Commissioners' attention to the current eligibility list for
Fire Captain where two candidates tied for #1, and two
candidates tied for #5 on the list. A copy of the proposed
revision was distributed to those in attendance. Kim also
distributed guidance from Steve DiJulio addressing tied
scores, as well as a copy of the City of Renton's Civil
Service Rules which implement this guidance. The
guidance recommends that Cities look to individual test
components and whichever candidate scored the highest on
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the most heavily weighted component should receive the
higher placement on the list.
Chief Olivas also recommended a revision to how seniority
is determined for two candidates that start work on the
same day. He explained that seniority in this case should
be determined by whichever candidate was chosen first by
the Department. Chief Olivas explained that in addition to
determining staff selected for layoffs, the seniority list also
is used for Kelly and Vacation Day picks.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions of the Chief.
Assistant Chief Linton expressed concern about changing
the rules and how that would affect the current Fire
Captain's eligibility list. Commissioners agreed to table
this item till the October meeting, at which time the Police
Department could offer their response to the proposed
revision.
FIRE DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
Staffing Update Chief Olivas reported that there is one Battalion Chief out
on medical leave, and the Department will learn soon
whether this person is able to come back to work light duty.
Extension of List Chief Olivas requested to extend the current Fire Captain's
eligibility list. This list is set to expire on November 6,
2012. The Chief will bring a memo documenting the
request to the October meeting.
POLICE DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
Staffing Update Assistant Chief Linton reported that one officer has
returned after a 6 year military leave. The City will have 5
entry -level candidates entering the Police Academy next
week. In addition to that, 1 candidate will be entering the
October Academy due to a short-term medical restriction.
There are 2 candidates currently in the background process.
Currently, all pipeline positions have been filled, but the
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Department is anticipating a couple of vacancies before the
end of the year.
Transport Services Officer An eligibility list for Transport Services Officer was
submitted for Commissioners' approval. The list contained
5 names.
OTHER BUSINESS Kim reminded Commissioners that the annual Civil Service
Conference will be held September 18 -19 in Wenatchee.
Both Kim and Commissioner Johnston plan to attend.
ADJOURNMENT
5:40pm MOVED BY ZUVELA, SECONDED BY JOHNSTON
THAT THE REGULAR MEETING BE ADJOURNED.
MOTION CARRIED.
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Chairperson Dennis Sivak
Commissioner l Zuvela