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REGULAR MEETING
City Hall North, 1600 Truxtun Avenue
Conference -Room A, -1St Floor—
Agenda
January 21, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Roll. Call
2. - Public Comments
3.
-----4.
Approval of Minutes
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
JAN 16 2020
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
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Bakersfield
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Staff recommends approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 17,
2019.
Elections of Officers
5. New Business
A. Eligible List Certified by the Human Resources Director
(Informational Item)
1. Accountant II (P) #01298
2. Civil Engineer III -Traffic Division (0) #01293
3. Economic Development Director (0) #01273
4.. Parts and Inventory Specialist (0) #01285
5. Trades Maintenance Worker -General Services (P) #01279
6. Traffic.Painter II (P) #01281
(S. Duncan, I. Farmer, T. Sunkes)
B. Nepotism(s)
(Review, Discuss, Vote)
1. Benjamin Samano, Trades Maintenance Worker -General Services #01279
2. Ed Pearson, Trades Maintenance Worker -General Services #01279
3. Sarah Gilani, Accounting Clerk 1/11 #01287
4. Sarelle Wandick, Accounting Clerk 1/11 #01287
5. Jessica Francisco, Clerk Typist 1/II #01292
6. Corine Parsons, Clerk Typist 1/II #01292
s 7. Sheri Shaffstall, Clerk Typist 1/11 #01292
(S. Duncan, T. Sunkes)
6. Commissioner's Comments
7. Adjournment
Respectfully submitted,
Christi Tenter
Human Resources Director
On behalf of the Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission, we want to thank you for attending this meeting. Additionally, in
compliance with the "Americans with Disabilities Act," should you -need special assistance to participate in this meeting, or
have questions regarding.the agenda, please contact the Human Resources office, 24 hours.prior, during normal business
_ hours -at -(661)326-3773 or in writing to admhrs@bakersfieldcity.us. _
MINUTES
Miscellaneous Civil Service Board
1600 Truxtun, City Hall North, Conference Room A, 1 st_ Floor
December 17, 2019
2:00 P.M.
The Miscellaneous Civil Service Board Meeting commenced on December 1.7, 2019 at
2:00 p.m., City Hall North, Conference Room A, 1 st Floor.
1. Roll Call:
Administration present:
2. Public Comments
3. Approval of Minutes
Ron Wolfe, Chair
Tom Dorlis, Secretary
Michael Caves -Absent,
Nila Hogan.
Roland Maier
Christi Tenter, Human Resources Manager
Chris Huot, Assistant City Manager
Joshua Rudnick, Deputy City Attorney
Christina Oleson, Deputy City Attorney
Zoe Finch, Clerk Typist
Upon a motion, by Commissioner Roland Maier and seconded by Commissioner
Nila Hogan, the minutes for November 19, 2019 were APPROVED, ALL AYES.
4. New Business
A. Eligible Lists Certified by the Human Resources Manager
1. Assistant Solid Waste Director (0)#01270
2. Engineer III -Wastewater (P)#01283
3. Engineering Technician 1 (0)#01275
4. Supervisor ll-Fleet(P)#01278
Eligible lists for the above referenced positions were submitted as information
items to the Board and placed on file. NAT
B. Nepotisms
1. Ruben Martinez, Supervisor II -Fleet #01278
2. Rogelio,Mosqueda, Supervisor II -Fleet #01278
- s 3. Matthew Vargas, Supervisor II -Fleet #01278
4. Joseph Galvan, Traffic Painter II (P) #01281
5. Anthony Rodriguez, Traffic Painter II (P) #01281
6. Fernando Viveros, Traffic Pointer -ll (P) #01281
After discussion, a motion, by Commissioner Tom Dorlis and seconded by Commissioner
Nila Hogan, was made to approve the recommendation of the Public Works Director,
Nick. Fidler and/or the Human Resources Division to approve the Nepotism Waivers for the
above items. APPROVED, ALL AYES
C. Reinstatement Request
1. Rodney Grounds, Electrical Technician II -General Services
After discussion, a motion, by Commissioner Roland Maier and seconded by
Commissioner Tom Dorlis, was made to approve the recommendation of the Human
._Resources Manager. Christi Tenter; to approve -the Reinstatement Request. APPROVED,
ALL AYES
D. Reclassification
1. Computer Drafting Technician I to Engineering Technician I
2. Supervisor I to Supervisor II _
After discussion, a motion, - by Commissioner Roland Maier and seconded by
---Commissioner Nila Hogan, was made to approve the recommendation of the. -Human
Resources Manager, Christi Tenter, to approve the Reclassification. APPROVED, ALL AYES
E. Job Specification Revised and/or -Title Change
1. Human Resources Manager to Human Resources Director #89910
After discussion, a motion, by Commissioner Tom Dorlis and seconded by Commissioner
Nila Hogan, was made to approve the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager,
Christopher Huot and/or the Human Resources Manager, Christi Tenter, to approve the
Job Specification Revised and/or Title Change. APPROVED, ALL AYES
5. Commissioner's Comments
Josh Rudnick, advised the Board, that a settlement has been reached in regards to the
Special Hearing. -
6. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by
Commissioner Roland Maier and Seconded by Commissioner Michael Caves to
adjourn the meeting at 2:06p.m. APPROVED, ALL AYES.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Dorlis, Secretary
POSITION: ACCOUNTING II (PROMOTIONAL) #01298
APPLIED......................................................................................03
ACCEPTED................... ...................................................................02
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE..........................................................02
CERTIFIED.....................................................................................02
Eligible List Report
Accountant II (Promotional) #01298
Human Resources Analyst: Isabel Farmer
Established List Expiration Candidate Name
1/14/2020 7/14/2020 McRedmond, Shanandoah
1114/2020 7/14/2020 Robles, Joshua
C�risti Tenter, Human Resources Manager
Seq. Rank
January 14, 2020
POSITION: CIVIL ENGINEER III -TRAFFIC DIVISION (OPEN) #01293
APPLIED......................................................................................03
ACCEPTED...............................................................................02
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE..........................................................02
CERTIFIED....................................................................................02
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Eligible List Report
Civil Engineer III - Traffic Division (Open) #01293
Human Resources Analyst: Isabel Farmer
Established List Expiration Candidate Name Seq. Rank
1/3/2020 7/3/2020 Bermejo, Gil 1
1/3/2020 7/3/2020 Kormendi, Susanna 1
Tenter"Human Resources Manager
January 3, 2020
POSITION: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR (OPEN) #01273
APPLIED.............................................................................................12
ACCEPTED........................................................................................4
ATTENDED ORAL..............................................................................4
AFTERORAL......................................................................................2
CERTIFIED..........................................................................................2
Eligible List Report
Economic Development Director (Open) #01273
Human Resources Analyst: Sandra Duncan
Established List Expiration Candidate Name
11/19/2019 5/19/2020 Horton, Rodney
11/19/2019- 5/19/2020 Griego, Cecelia
Tenter, Human Resources Manager
Seq. Rank
1
2
November 19, 20 I Y
POSITION: PARTS & INVENTORY SPECIALIST (OPEN) #01285
APPLIED.............................................................................................. 68
ACCEPTED......................................................................................... 09
ATTENDED ORAL................................................................................09
AFTERORAL.......................................................................................04
CERTIFIED.............................................................................,.............. 04
m
m
Eligible List Report
Parts -and Inventory Specialist (Open) #01285
Human Resources Analyst: Isabel Farmer
Established
List Expiration
Candidate Name
Seq. Rank
12/18/2019
6/18/2020
Ayala, Manuel
1
12/18/2019
6/18/2020
Lomeli, Donni
2
12/18/2019
6/18/2020
Bertolucci, Jeffrey
3
12/18/2019
6/18/2020
Rosas, Anthony
4
, Humbn Resources Manager _ December 18, 2019
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POSITION: TRADES MAINTENANCE WORKER - GENERAL SERVICES
(PROMOTIONAL) - #01279
APPLIED............................................................................................. 153
ACCEPTED......................................................................................... 12
ATTENDEDORAL................................................................................09
AFTERORAL.......................................................................................08
CERTIFIED........................................................................................... 08
E � 4
U(NIIIi,
Shayla Woods- Qlli s, Human Resources Supervisor
6 � 4
December 23, 2019
Eligible List Report
Trades
Maintenance Worker I - General Services (Promotional) #01279.
Human Resources Analyst: Sandra Duncan -
Established
List Expiration
Candidate Name
Seq. Rank
12/23/2019
6/23/2020
Johnston, David
1.
12/23/2019
6/23/2020
Newton, Zacariah
2
12/23/2019
6/23/2020
Rodriguez, Hector
3
12/23/2019
6/23/2020 ..:Samano,
Benjamin
4
12/23/2019:
6/23/2020
Manuel, Patrick
5
12/23/2019
6/23/2020
Hernandez, Ralph
6
12/23/2019
6/23/2020
Castilleja, Noel
7
12/23/2019
6/23/2020
Pearson, Ed
8
U(NIIIi,
Shayla Woods- Qlli s, Human Resources Supervisor
6 � 4
December 23, 2019
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POSITION: TRAFFIC PAINTER 11 (PROMOTIONAL) #01281
'
APPLIED............................................................................................... 04
ACCEPTED....................................................................... .................. 04
ATT
EN[]E[]� RA[_.,.._...__._,_..._,,_._,_,, ----__-.--._04
AFTERORAL ....................................................................................... 03
CERTIFIED........................................................................................... 03
Eligible. List Report
Traffic Painter II (Promotional) #01281
Human Resources -Analyst: Tracy Sunkes
Established - List Expiration Candidate Name
12/12/2019
6/12/2020
Galvan, Joseph
12/12/2019
6/12/2020
Vasquez, Fred
12/12/2019
6/12/2020
Rodriguez, Anthony
Tenter, Human Resources Manager
S � 4
Seq.Rank
1 .
2
3
December 12, 2019
BAKERSFIELD
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MEMORANDUM
TO: MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
DATE: JANUARY 21, 2020
FROM: SANDRA DUNCAN, HUMAN RESOURCES. ANALYST
SUBJECT: NEPOTISM RULING - BENJAMIN SAMANO
CANDIDATE FOR TRADES MAINTENANCE WORKER - GENERAL SERVICES #01279
Benjamin Samano has successfully competed in the examination process for the position of Trades
Maintenance Worker- General Services. His wife, Vicky Samano, is currently employed as a :Parking
Enforcement Technician in the, Police Department. Due to the possibility of Benjamin being considered for
appointment to a Trades Maintenance Worker, the issue of nepotism must be addressed. Benjamin Samano
---is currently employed as a Facility Worker in the General Services Division of the Public Works Department.—
The following information has been compiled for your review and determination of whether nepotism
creates an adverse impact on supervision, safety, security or morale.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
A summary of the duties and responsibilities for the position of Trades Maintenance Worker is as follows:
Under general supervision, performs semi -skilled work in communications, construction, maintenance or
repair; and under direction, works with and develops -knowledge and experience from a Maintenance
Craftworker in developing a variety of skilled trade or craft work; operates a variety of power and hand
tools, and equipment; and performs other work as required.
A summary of the duties and responsibilities for the position of Parking Enforcement Technician is as follows:
Under general supervision performs office and field work involving the enforcement of appropriate codes,
laws, regulation and validation programs pertaining to on -street and off-street parking within the City of
Bakersfield. Writes and issues parking citations, responds to complaints and inquires. This is an unarmed, non -
sworn employee, who will perform work of average difficulty involving specific phases of traffic enforcement
on an assigned shift and performs other work as required.
EMPLOYMENT OVERLAP
According to the Public Works Director, Nick Fidler, if Benjamin Samano is appointed to a Trades
Maintenance Worker position in the General Services Division of the Public Works Department, performance
appraisals would not be reviewed or conducted by either employee for the other; neither employee would
be directly supervised by the other; and they would not report to each other within the chain of command
as they would be assigned to different departments.
RECOMMENDATION
The Public Works Director, Nick Fidler, and the Human Resources Division recommend approval of the
s nepotism. If this request is approved, however, nepotism considerations may adversely affect future
appointments, transfers or promotional opportunities.
BAKERSFIELD
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MEMORANDUM
TO: MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
DATE: JANUARY 21, 2020
FROM: SANDRA DUNCAN, HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST`""
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SUBJECT: NEPOTISM RULING - ED PEARSON
CANDIDATE FOR TRADES MAINTENANCE WORKER - GENERAL SERVICES #01279
Ed Pearson has successfully competed in the examination process for the position of Trades Maintenance
Worker- General Services. His brother-in-law, Karl Davisson is currently employed as a Geographic
Information Systems Analyst in the Planning Division of the Development Services Department. Due to the
possibility of *Ed being considered for appointment to a Trades Maintenance Worker, the issue of nepotism
- must be addressed. -
The following information has been compiled for your review and determination of whether nepotism
creates an adverse impact on supervision, safety, security or morale.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
A summary of the duties and responsibilities for the position of Trades Maintenance Worker is as follows;
Under general supervision, performs semi -skilled work in communications, construction, maintenance or
repair; and under direction, works with and develops_knowledge and experience from a Maintenance
Craftworker in developing a variety of skilled trade or craft work; operates a variety of power and hand
tools, and equipment; and performs other work as required.
A summary of the duties and responsibilities for the position of Geographic Information Systems Analyst is as
follows: Under general direction, assists in the development and maintenance of all facets of a City-wide
Geographic Information System (GIS); acts as a project leader for GIS assignments; performs high level
spatial analytical work; develops, writes, tests, and implements GIS software; performs complex database
manipulation; develops and maintains City base map and associated layers;. assists in the training of GIS
staff and users; and performs other work as required.
EMPLOYMENT OVERLAP
According to the Public Works Director, Nick Fidler, if Ed Pearson is appointed to a Trades Maintenance
Worker position in the General Services Division of the Public Works Department, performance appraisals
would not be reviewed or conducted by either employee for the other; neither employee would be directly
supervised by the other; and they would not report to each other within the chain of command as they
would be assigned to different departments.
RECOMMENDATION
The Public Works Director, Nick Fidler, and the Human Resources Division recommend approval of the
nepotism. If this request is approved, however, nepotism considerations may adversely affect future
appointments, transfers or promotional opportunities:
BAKERSFIELD
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MEMORANDUM
TO: MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL SERVICE BOARD - -
DATE: JANUARY 21, 2020
FROM: TRACY SUNKES, HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST
SUBJECT:; NEPOTISM RULING- SARAH'GILANI.
CANDIDATE FOR ACCOUNTING CLERK 1/11 #01287. .
Sarah Gilani is competing in the examination process for Accounting Clerk 1/II. Her husband, Antonio Garcia, is
currently employed as a Facility Worker in the Parks Division of the Recreation and Parks Department. Due to the
possibility of Sarah being considered for the Accounting Clerk 1/II position, the issue of nepotism must be addressed
and reviewed prior to appointment.
The following information has been compiled for your review and determination of whether nepotism creates an
adverse impact on supervision, safety, security or morale.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
A summary of. the duties and responsibilities for the position of Accounting Clerk I/II is as follows: Accounting Clerk I:
Under supervision, coordinates and performs duties related to preparing, processing, maintaining and checking
financial, statistical or fiscal .records; performs related work as required. Accounting Clerk II: Under general
supervision, incumbents perform the full range of assigned duties. Adequate performance at this level requires a
general knowledge of the functions pertaining to are of assignment. Incumbents solve routing problems based on
knowledge gained through.experience.
A summary of the duties and responsibilities for the position of Facility Worker are as follows: Under direct supervision,
performs routine and semi -skilled manual work of limited difficulty in the maintenance and improvement of:
municipal parks and streetscapes including grounds and City buildings, solid waste, recycling or related areas.
Performs a wide variety of manual work related to general maintenance activities. Employees in this class are not
required to drive commercial vehicles. Performs other work as required.
EMPLOYMENT OVERLAP
If Sarah Gilani is appointed as an Accounting Clerk 1/II, in any division/department other than the Parks Division of
the Recreation and Parks Department there would be no potential for creating an adverse impact on supervision,
safety, security or morale, or involve a significant potential for conflict of interest. Performance appraisals would not
be reviewed or conducted by either employee for the other, neither employee would be directly supervised by the
other and they would not report to each other within the chain of command as they would be assigned to different
divisions/departments.
RECOMMENDATION
The Human Resources Division recommends approval of the nepotism waiver with the condition that Sarah Gilani
not be appointed to a position in the Parks Division of the Recreation and Parks Department. If this request is
approved, however, nepotism considerations may adversely affect future appointment, transfers or promotional
opportunities.
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BAKERSFItLD
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MEMORANDUM
TO: MISCELLANEOUS'CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
DATE: JANUARY 21, 2020
FROM: TRACY SUNKES, HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST
SUBJECT: NEPOTISM. RULING - SARELLE WANDICK,
CANDIDATE FOR ACCOUNTING CLERK 1/11 #01287
Sarelle Wandick is competing in the examination process for Accounting Clerk .I/II. Her -mother, Patricia
Stowe, is currently employed as a Development Services Technician in the Planning Division of the
Development Services Department. Due to the possibility of Sarelle being considered for the Accounting
Clerk 1/II position, the issue of nepotism must be addressed and reviewed prior to appointment. -
The following information has. been compiled for your review and determination of whether nepotism
-creates an adverse impact on supervision, safety, security or morale. -
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
A summary of the duties and responsibilities for the position of Accounting Clerk 1/11 is as follows:
Accounting Clerk I: Under supervision, coordinates and performs duties related to preparing, processing,
maintaining and checking financial, statistical or fiscal records; performs related work as required.
Accounting Clerk II: Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of assigned duties.
Adequate performance at this level requires a general knowledge of the functions pertaining to are of
assignment. Incumbents solve routing problems based on knowledge gained through experience.
A summary of the duties and responsibilities for the position of Development Services .Technician are as
follows: Under supervision, performs duties within the Planning or Building Division of the Development
Services Department requiring an understanding of land use and economic development and/or
building activities; performs other work as required.
EMPLOYMENT OVERLAP
If Sarelle Wandick is appointed as an Accounting Clerk 1/II in any division/department other than the
Planning Division of the Development Services Department there would be no potential for creating an
adverse impact on supervision, safety, security or morale, or involve a significant potential for conflict of
interest. Performance appraisals would not be reviewed or conducted by either employee for the other,
neither employee would be directly supervised by the other and they would not report to each other
within the chain of command as they would be assigned to different divisions/departments.
RECOMMENDATION
The Human Resources Division recommends approval of the nepotism waiver with the condition that
Sarelle Wandick not be appointed to a position in the Planning Division of the Development Services
Department. If this request is approved, however, nepotism considerations may adversely affect future
appointment, transfers or promotional opportunities.
BAKERSFIELD
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MEMORANDUM
_TO:MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
DATE: JANUARY 21, 2020
FROM:. TRACY SUNKES, HUMAN RESOURCES, ANALYST
SUBJECT: NEPOTISM RULING —JESSICA FRANCISCO
CANDIDATE FOR CLERK TYPIST 1/II #01292
Jessica Francisco is competing in the 'examination process for Clerk Typist 1/11. Her brother-in-law, Sean
Cacal, is currently employed as the General Services Superintendent in the General Services Division of
the Public Works Department, and she lives in the some household as, Adrian Garcia, who is currently
employed as a Service Maintenance Worker in Building Division of the Development Services Department.
Due -to the possibility of Jessica being considered for the Clerk Typist 1/II position, the issue of nepotism
must be addressed and reviewed prior to appointment.
The following information has been compiled for your review and determination of whether nepotism
creates an adverse impact on supervision, safety, security or morale.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
A summary of the duties and responsibilities for the position of Clerk Typist 1/II is as follows: Clerk Typist I:
Under immediate supervision, performs routine and repetitive typing and clerical duties; and performs
other work as required. Clerk Typist II: Under general supervision, performs general typing and a variety of
moderately difficult clerical work; and performs other work as required.
A summary of the duties and responsibilities for the position of General Services Superintendent are as
follows: Under general direction, plans and administers the day-to-day operations of the General Services
Division including plant and facilities maintenance, traffic signal maintenance, traffic marking and signs,
the City -owned airport and related activities; makes public presentations and responds to public inquiries;
performs other work as required; acts for Public Works Operations Manager as assigned.
A summary of the duties and responsibilities for the position of Service Maintenance Worker are as follows:
Under direct supervision, performs routine and semiskilled manual work of limited difficulty in the
maintenance of: water canals, storm drainage basins, parks/trees, sewers, solid waste, streets, traffic
painting, or related areas. Performs a wide variety of duties related to maintenance and equipment
operation. A broad range of equipment may be operated. Employees may be required to work on a 24-
hour rotational shift basis including weekends, holidays and declared emergencies. Employees are on-call
for emergencies after regular hours and must be willing to work overtime. Performs related duties as
required.
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EMPLOYMENtOVERLAP
If Jessica Francisco is appointed as a Clerk Typist I/Il'in d-hy division/department other than the General
Services Division of the Public Works Department or==the_ Building Division of the Development Services
Department there would be no potential for creating on -adverse impact on supervision, safety, security or
morale, or involve a significant potential for conflict of interest: Performance appraisals would not be
reviewed or conducted by either employee for the other, neither employee would be directly supervised
by the other and they would not report to each -other within the chain of command as they would be
assigned to different divisions/departments.
RECOMMENDATION
The Human Resources Division recommends approval of the nepotism waiver with the condition that
Jessica Francisco not be appointed to a position in the General Services Division of the Public Works
Department or the Building Division of the Development Services Department. If this request is approved,
however, nepotism considerations may adversely affect future appointment, transfers or promotional
opportunities.
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BAKERSFIELD
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MEMORANDUM .
MISCELLANEOUS. -CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
DATE-:- JANUARY 21, 2020
FROM:'TRACY SUNKES; HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST
SUBJECT: NEPOTISM RULING - CORINE PARSONS
CANDIDATE FOR CLERK TYPIST 1/II #01292
Corine Parsons is competing in the examination process for Clerk Typist 1/11. Her son-in-law, Abel Torres, is
currently employed as a Facility Worker in the General Services Division of the Public Works Department.
Due to the possibility of Conne being considered for the Clerk Typist 1/II position, the issue of nepotism must
be addressed and reviewed prior to appointment.
The following information has been compiled for your review and determination of whether nepotism
creates an adverse impact on supervision, safety, security or morale.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
A summary of the duties and responsibilities for the position of Clerk Typist 1/11 is as follows: Clerk Typist I:
Under immediate supervision, performs routine and repetitive typing and clerical duties; and performs
other work as required. Clerk Typist II: Under general supervision, performs general typing and a variety of
moderately difficult clerical work; and performs other work as required.
A summary of the duties and responsibilities for the position of Facility Worker are as follows: Under direct
supervision, performs routine and semi -skilled manual work of limited difficulty in the maintenance and
improvement of: municipal parks and streetscapes including grounds and City buildings, solid waste,
recycling or related areas. Performs a wide variety of manual work related to general maintenance
activities. Employees in this class are not required to drive commercial vehicles. Performs other work as
required.
EMPLOYMENT OVERLAP
If Corine Parsons is appointed as a Clerk Typist 1/11, in any division/department other than the General
Services Division of the Public Works Department there would be no potential for creating an adverse
impact on supervision, safety, security or morale, or involve a significant potential for conflict of interest.
Performance appraisals would not be reviewed or conducted by either employee for the other, neither
employee would be directly supervised by the other and they would not report to each other within the
chain of command as they would be assigned to different divisions/departments.
RECOMMENDATION
The Human Resources Division recommends approval of the nepotism waiver for Corine Parsons not be
appointed to a position in the General Services Division of the Public Works Department. If this request is
approved, however, nepotism considerations may adversely affect future appointment, transfers or
promotional opportunities.
BAKERSFIELD
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MEMORANDUM
TO: MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
_DATE: JANUARY 21, 2020
FROM: TRACY SUNKES, HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST
SUBJECT: NEPOTISM RULING - SHERI SHAFFSTALL '
CANDIDATE FOR CLERK TYPIST 1/11 #01292
Sheri Shaffstall is competing in the examination process for Clerk Typist 1/11. Her sister, Alysen Gelinas, is
currently employed as a Community Relations Specialist in the Police Department. Due to the possibility of
Sheri being considered for the Clerk Typist 1/11 position, the issue of nepotism must be addressed and
reviewed prior to appointment.
The following information has been compiled for your review and determination of whether nepotism
creates an adverse impact on supervision, safety, security or morale.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
A summary of the duties and responsibilities for the position of Clerk Typist 1/11 is as follows: Clerk Typist I:
Under immediate supervision, performs routine and repetitive typing and clerical duties; and performs
other work as required. Clerk Typist II: Under general supervision, performs general typing and a variety of
moderately difficult clerical work; and performs other work as required.
A summary of the duties and responsibilities for the position of Community Relations Specialist are as
follows: Under general supervision, organizes and presents a variety of education programs in-house and
to. schools and community organizations; independently organizes and completes assigned tasks;
participates in community relations; assists in the compilation and organization of data; and performs
related work as required.
EMPLOYMENT OVERLAP
If Sheri Shaffstall is appointed as a Clerk Typist 1/I1, there would be no potential for creating an adverse
impact on supervision, safety, security or morale, or involve a significant potential for conflict of interest.
Performance appraisals would not be reviewed or conducted by either employee for the other, neither
employee would be directly supervised by the other and they would not report to each other within the
chain of command as they would be assigned to different departments.
RECOMMENDATION
The Human Resources Division recommends approval of the nepotism waiver for Sheri Staffstall. If this
request is approved, however, nepotism considerations may adversely affect future appointment, transfers
or promotional opportunities.