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Civil Service Commission

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 · 9:00 AM AM · LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT 1800 E. Wardlow Rd. Long Beach

TL;DR

The Civil Service Commission held a special meeting to approve various personnel actions, including examination results, job transfers, and list extensions. The commission processed several administrative items related to city staffing and workforce management.

Key Decisions

  • Approved Job Exam Results for Multiple Positions Passed
  • Approved Transfers and Resignations Passed
  • Extended Eligible Lists for City Jobs Passed
  • Transferred Workers' Compensation Positions to Classified Service Passed
  • Denied Late Job Application Denied
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Agenda

  1. FINAL AGENDA AND MINUTES
  2. FLAG SALUTE
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION WILL HEAR FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS WITHIN THE COMMISSION’S JURISDICTION.
  5. CONSENT CALENDAR (2 - 7):
  6. 2. 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
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.

  7. 3. Recommendation to approve bulletin(s): Housing Assistance Coordinator Housing Specialist I-III Public Health Nurse I-II (Homeless Services) Community Information Specialist I-II
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice President Fallis, seconded by Commissioner Wheeler, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  8. 4. Recommendation to receive and file retirement(s): Richard Hixson, Community Information Specialist II, Parks, Recreation, and Marine, (32 yrs., 5 mos.)
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.

  9. 5. 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.)
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.

  10. 6. Recommendation to approve transfer(s): Brett Bruhanski - Administrative Analyst II, Health and Human Services to Administrative Analyst III-CNF, Human Resources
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.

  11. 7. 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 (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)
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.

  12. REGULAR AGENDA
  13. 10. 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
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice President Fallis, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  14. 11. REQUEST TO FILE LATE APPLICATION - Tristan Gonzalez, Customer Services Supervisor I-II Communication from Tristan Gonzalez Staff report prepared by Levi Sinkler, Personnel Analyst
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: deny Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Wheeler, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond, to not accept the staff recommendation to deny filing of the late application. The motion carried by the following vote:

  15. 12. 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
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice President Fallis, seconded by Commissioner Wheeler, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  16. 13. 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
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Arias, seconded by Vice President Fallis, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  17. STANDING COMMITTEES A. Executive Committee B. Recruitment and Selection Committee C. Special Projects Committee
  18. 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
  19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  20. NEW BUSINESS
  21. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION WILL HEAR FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS WITHIN THE COMMISSION’S JURISDICTION.
  22. ADJOURNMENT
  23. I, Julia Smay, Executive Assistant, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  24. HEARING 10:00 A.M.
  25. President Garnica called the meeting to order at 9:08 a.m.
  26. 26 Passed the Consent Calendar
    Action: passed the consent calendar Passed

    A motion was made by Vice President Fallis, seconded by Commissioner Wheeler, to approve Consent Calendar Items 2,4,5,6, and 7, except for item 3. The motion carried by the following vote:

  27. SPECIAL MEETING