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REGULAR MEETING
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Agenda
May 18, 2021
2:00 P.M.
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1. Roll Call by City Clerk's Office
City of
Bakersfield
2. Public Comments
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3. Approval of Minutes
Staff recommends approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 20, 2021.
4. New Business
A. Eligible List Certified by the Human Resources Director
(Informational Item)
1. Civil Engineer III (0) #01445
2. Economic and Community Development Director (0) #01444
3. Engineering Aide 1 (0) #01460
4. Heavy Equipment Operator -Water Resources (P) #04131
5. Industrial Waste Inspector (0) #01466
6. Light Equipment Operator (0) #01461
7.. Maintenance Craftworker I -General Services (0) #01470
8. Operations Support Specialist (P) #01463
9. Plan Checker -Electrical Specialist -Revised (0) #01443
10. Recreation Specialist (0) #01465
11. Secretary 11 (0) #01480
12.Service Maintenance Worker (0) #01475
13.Solid Waste Director (0) #01440
14.Technology Systems Analyst I -Communications (0) #01477
(S. Collins, S. Duncan, I. Farmer, T. Sunkes)
B. Eligible List Extended by the Human Resources Director
(Information Item)
1. Clerk Typist (0) #01392 extended from 5/19/21 to 8/19/21
(I. Farmer)
C. Nepotism(s)
(Review, Discuss, Vote)
1. Ryan Doolan, Heavy Equipment Operator -Water #01431
2. Paul Jackson, Technology Systems Analyst I -Communications #01.477
3. Rebecca Moore, Secretary it #01480
4. Kari Pressler, Secretary II #01480
(I. Farmer, S. Duncan)
D. New Job Specification
(Review, Discuss, Vote)
1. Communications Coordinator #22025
(C. Tenter)
5. Commissioner's Comments
6. Adjournment
Res ctfully mitted,
s
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 t.
MINUTES
Miscellaneous Civil Service Board
Regular Meeting
1600 Truxtun, City Hall North, Conference Room A, 1 St Floor
April 20, 2021
2:00 P.M.
The Miscellaneous Civil Service Board Regular Meeting commenced on, April 20, 2021 at
2:00 p.m., City Hall North, Conference Room A, 1 St Floor.
1. Roll Call: Ron Wolfe, Chair
Nila Hogan -Secretary
Patrick Bowers
Roland Maier
Kevin Oliver
Administration present: Christi Tenter- Human Resources Director
Shayla Woods -Collins- Human Resources Supervisor
Sandra Duncan, Human Resources Analyst
Tracy Sunkes, Human Resources Analyst
Viridiana Gallardo-King, Deputy City Attorney II
Julie Houselog, Human Resources Clerk
2. Public Comments
None
3. Approval of Minutes
Upon a motion, by Commissioner Kevin Oliver and seconded by Commissioner
Patrick Bowers, the minutes for March 16, 2021 were APPROVED, ALL AYES
4. New Business
A. Eligible Lists Certified by the Human Resources Director
1. Accounting Clerk 1/II (0) #01447
2. Accounting Supervisor (0) #01450
3. Civil Engineer IV (0) #01432
4. Code Enforcement Officer 1/II (0) #01426
5. Facility Worker (0) #01457
6. Fleet Service Worker 1 (0) #01449
7. Management Assistant (0) #01454
8. Survey Party Chief 1/II (0) #01438
9. Technology Systems Analyst I - GIS (0) #01439
1 O.Technology Systems Analyst I - Systems Administration (0) #01464
11. Technology Systems Technician I -Web & Media (0) #01446
12. Traffic Operations Technician (0) #01428
13.Traffic Signal Technician (P) #01455
Eligible lists for the above referenced position(s), were submitted as information
items to the Board and placed on file. NAT
B. Eligible List Extended by the Human Resources Director
1. Supervisor II -Solid Waste (P) #01383 extended from 4/21/21 to 10/21/21
Eligible lists for the above referenced position(s), were submitted as information
items to the Board and placed on file. NAT
C. Nepotism(s)
1. Tiffany Ayala, Facility Worker #01457
2. Alejandro Ugalde, Facility Worker #01457
3. Adam Torres, Technology Systems Technician 1 #01446
4. Joshua Ramirez, Technology Systems Technician 1 #01446
5. Gabriel Onsurez Il, Light Equipment Operator #01461
6. Manuel Ramirez, Light Equipment Operator #01461
7. Savannah Hernandez, Operations Support Specialist #01463
8. Priscilla I. Martinez, Operations Support Specialist #01463
9. Rebecca Moore, Operations Support Specialist #01463
After discussion, a motion, by Commissioner Roland Maier and seconded by
Commissioner Kevin Oliver, was made to approve the recommendation of the Director of
Technology Services, Gregory Pronovost, and/or Human Resources, to approve the
Nepotism(s) for the above referenced items. APPROVED, ALL AYES
D. Revised Job Specification
1. Heavy Equipment Operator -Water # 13220
After discussion, a motion, by Commissioner Kevin Oliver and seconded by
Commissioner Nila Hogan, was made to approve the recommendation of the Human
Resources Supervisor, Shayla Collins and approve the Revised Job
Specifications. APPROVED, ALL
AYES.
E. New Job Specification
1. Senior Electrical Technician # 14150
After discussion, a motion, by Commissioner Nila Hogan and seconded by Commissioner
Kevin Oliver, was made to approve the recommendation of the Human Resources
Director, Christi Tenter and approve the New Job Specification. APPROVED, ALL AYES.
6. Commissioner's Comments
None
7. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by
Commissioner Patrick Bowers and seconded by Commissioner Kevin Oliver to
adjourn the meeting at 2:12p.m. APPROVED, ALL AYES.
Respectfully submitted,
Nila Hogan, Secretary
POSITION: CIVIL ENGINEER III (OPEN) #01445
APPLIED......................................................................................09
ACCEPTED..................................................................................02
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE..........................................................02
CERTIFIED...................................................................................02
Eligible List Report
Civil Engineer III (Open) #01445
Human Resources Analyst: Tracy Sunkes
Established List Expiration Candidate Name Seq. Rank
5/6/2021 11/6/2021 Castro, Adrian
5/6/2021 11/6/2021 Ojeda, Adam
Collins, Han Resources Supervisor May 6, 2021
POSITION: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR (0)#01444
APPLIED......................................................................................17
ACCEPTED....:.............................................................................02
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE...........................................................02
CERTIFIED....................................................................................02
Eligible List Report
Economic and Community Development Director (Open) #01444
Human Resources Analyst: Sandra Duncan
Established List Expiration Candidate Name Seq. Rank
5/3/2021 11/3/2021 Alatorre, Samuel
5/3/2021 11/3/2021 Saldana, Paul
Shayla Collins�Haman Resources Supervisor May 3, 2021
POSITION: ENGINEERING AIDE I (OPEN) #01460
APPLIED............................................................................................. 27
ACCEPTED.........................................................................................13
ATTENDEDORAL................................................................................11
AFTERORAL.......................................................................................07
CERTIFIED............................................................................................07
Eligible List Report
Engineering Aide I (Open) #01460
Human Resources Analyst: Tracy Sunkes
Established List Expiration Candidate Name Seq. Rank
4/23/2021
10/23/2021
Gomez, Valerie 1
4/23/2021
10/23/2021
Jumah, Saleh 2
4/23/2021
10/23/2021
Parker, Dustin 3
4/23/2021
10/23/2021
Corral, George 4
4/23/2021
10/23/2021
Roman, David 5
4/23/2021
10/23/2021
Valdez Araiza, Jose 6
4/23/2021
10/23/2021
Llanes, Juan 7
Human Pesources Director April 23, 2021
POSITION: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR -WATER RESOURCES
(PROMOTIONAL) #01431
APPLIED......................................................................................06
ACCEPTED..................................................................................02
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE..........................................................02
CERTIFIED....................................................................................02
Eligible List Report
Heavy Equipment Operator - Water Resources (Promotional) #0.143.1
Human Resources Analyst: Isabel Farmer
Established List Expiration Candidate Name
Seq. Rank
5/10/2021 11/10/2021 Doolan, Ryan 1
5/10/2021 11 /10/2021 Nolan, Dougan 1
enter, Human Resources Director May 10, 2021
POSITION: INDUSTRIAL WASTE INSPECTOR (OPEN) #01466
APPLIED........................................................................................................15
ACCEPTED...................................................................................................06
ATTENDEDORAL..........................................................................................06
AFTERORAL.................................................................................................06
CERTIFIED.....................................................................................................06
Eligible List Report
Industrial Waste Inspector (Open) #01466
Human Resources Analyst: Sandra Duncan
Established
List Expiration
Candidate Name
Seq. Rank
4/29/2021
10/29/2021
Menon, Anilkumar
1
4/29/2021
10/29/2021
Lira, Salvador
2
4/29/2021
10/29/2021
Fernandez, Jose
3
4/29/2021
10/29/2021
Becerra, Jessie
4
4/29/2021
10/29/2021
Kaur, Mandeep
5
4/29/2021
10/29/2021
Plascencia, Gabriela
6
hristi Tenter, Human Resources Director April 29, 2021
POSITION: LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (OPEN) #01461
APPLIED........................................................................................................43
ACCEPTED...................................................................................................19
ATTENDEDORAL..........................................................................................15
AFTERORAL..................................................................................................07
CERTIFIED......................................................................................................07
Eligible List Report
Light Equipment Operator (Open) #01461
Human Resources Analyst: Tracy Sunkes
Established
List Expiration
Candidate Name
Seq. Rank
4/23/2021
10/23/2021
Onsurez Il, Gabriel
1
4/23/2021
10/23/2021
Ramirez, Manuel
2
4/-23/2021
10/23/2021
Mooney, Robert
3
4/23/2021
10/23/2021
Frizell, Daniel
4
4/23/2021
10/23/2021
Parada, Gilbert
5
4/23/2021
10/23/2021
Lozano, Rogelio
6
4/23/2021
10/23/2021
Palacios, Lester
7
r, Human Resources
April 23, 2021
POSITION: MAINTENANCE CRAFTWORKER I -GENERAL SERVICES (OPEN) #01470
APPLIED........................................................................................................57
ACCEPTED...................................................................................................12
ATTENDEDORAL..........................................................................................1 1
AFTERORAL..................................................................................................07
CERTIFIED......................................................................................................07
Eligible List Report
Maintenance Craftworker I -General Services (Open) #01470
Human Resources Analyst: Sandra Duncan
Established
List Expiration
Candidate Name
Seq. Rank
4/22/2021
10/22/2021
Buford, Roger
1
4/22/2021
1.0/22/2021
Castilleja, Noel
1
4/22/2021
10/22/2021
Johnston, David
2
4/22/2021
10/22/2021
Contreras, Christopher
3
4/22/2021
10/22/2021
Acosta, Michael
4
4/22/2021
10/22/2021
Ramirez, Sergio
5
4/22/2021
10/22/2021
Newton, Zacariah
6
Christi Tenter, Aman Resources Director April 22, 2021
POSITION: OPERATIONS SUPPORT SPECIALIST (PROMOTIONAL) #01463
APPLIED...............................................................................................14
ACCEPTED.........................................................................................10
ATTENDEDORAL................................................................................09
AFTERORAL.......................................................................................08
CERTIFIED............................................................................................08
Eligible List Report
Operations Support Specialist (Promotional) #01463
Human Resources Analyst: Tracy Sunkes
Established
List Expiration
Candidate Name
Seq. Rank
4/16/2021
10/16/2021
Hernandez, Savannah
1.
4/16/2021
10/16/2021
Martinez, Priscilla
2
4/16/2021
10/16/2021
Ortega, Esteban
3
4/1-6/2021
10/16/2021
Hernandez, Hector Armando
4
4/16/2021
10/16/2021
Bonilla, Edwin
5
4/16/2021
10/16/2021
Muir, Kristin
5
4/16/2021
10/16/2021
Mejia, Jessica
6
4/16/2021
10/16/2021
Moore, Rebecca
7
1
Christi Tenter; Human Resources Director April 16, 2021
POSITION: PLAN CHECKER -ELECTRICAL SPECIALIST -REVISED (OPEN) #01443
APPLIED........................................................................................................08
ACCEPTED....................................................................................................04
ATTENDEDORAL..........................................................................................03
AFTERORAL..................................................................................................03
CERTIFIED......................................................................................................02
Eligible List Report
Plan Checker -Electrical Specialist -Revised (Open) #01443
Human Resources Analyst: Tracy Sunkes
Established List Expiration Candidate Name Seq. Rank
4/21/2021 10/21/2021 Grimes, Jeff 1
4/21/2021 10/21/2021 Adamson, Justin 2
enter, Human Resources Director April 21, 2021
POSITION: RECREATION SPECIALIST (OPEN) #01465
APPLIED..............................................................................................48
ACCEPTED......................................................................................... 20
ATTENDEDORAL................................................................................19
AFTERORAL.......................................................................................11
CERTIFIED........................................................................................... 11
Eligible List Report
Recreation Specialist (Open) #01465
Human Resources Analyst: Sandra Duncan
Established
List.Expiration.
Candidate Name
Seq. Rank
4/23/2021
10/23/2021
Crown, Nikolaus
1
4/23/2021
10/23/2021
Ruiz, Erick
2
4/23/2021
10/23/2021
Covell, Tiffany
3
4/23/202.1
10/23/2021
Yates, Aaron
3
4/23/2021
10/23/2021
'Monroe, Shawna
4
4/23/2021
1.0/23/2021
Acevedo, Armando
5
4/23/2021
10/23/2021
Walter, Erin
6
4/23/2021
10/23/2021
Sinclare, Lindsey
7
4/23/2021
10/23/2021
Figueroa, Sara
8
4/23/2021
10/23/2021
Gordon, Jaleah
9
4/23/2021
10/23/2021
Young, Vernessa
10
n Resources Director
April 23, 2021
POSITION: SECRETARY II (OPEN) #01480
APPLIED.............................................................................................26
ACCEPTED......................................................................................... 09
ATTENDEDORAL................................................................................08
AFTERORAL.......................................................................................07
CERTIFIED........................................................................................... 07
Eligible List Report
Secretary II (Open) #01480
Human Resources Analyst: Sandra Duncan
Established List Expiration Candidate Name Seq. Rank
5/13/2021
11/13/2021
Avalos, Pilar 1
5/13/2021
11/13/2021
Saldana, Anilu 2
5/13/2021
11/13/2021
Moore, Rebecca 3
5/13/2021
11/13/2021
Reyes, Gloria 4
5/13/2021
11/13/2021
Skinner, Brittney 5
5/13/2021
11/13/2021
Peyton, Jennifer 6
5/13/2021
11/13/2021
Pressler, Kari 7
ti Tenter, Human Resources Director May 13, 2021
POSITION: SERVICE MAINTENANCE WORKER (OPEN] #01475
APPLIED......................................................................................................118
ACCEPTED...................................................................................................36
ATTENDEDORAL......................................................................................... 29
AFTERORAL.................................................................................................24
CERTIFIED.....................................................................................................24
Eligible List Report
Service Maintenance Worker (Open). #01475
Human Resources Analyst: Isabel Farmer
Established
List Expiration
Candidate Name
Seq. Rank
5/10/2021
11/10/2021
England, Zackery
1
5/10/2021
11/10/2021
Ornelas, Matthew
2
5/10/2021
11/10/2021
Baez Cervantez, Luis
3
5/10/2021
11/10/2021
Espinoza, Margarito
4
5/10/2021
11/10/2021
Navarro, Arturo
5
5/10/2021
11/10/2021
Quinonez, Roberto
6
5/10/2021
11/10/202.1
Gutierrez, Carlos
7
5/10/2021
11/10/2021
Gutierrez, Gregory
8
5/10/2021
11/10/2021
Henry, Kenneth
9
5/10/2021
11/10/2021
Cannon, Steven
10
5/10/2021
11/10/2021
Renteria, Michael
11
5/10/2021
11/10/2021
Ugalde, Jose
11
5/10/2021
11/10/2021
Cagle, John
12
5/10/2021
11/10/2021
Huggins Brock
13
5/10/2021
11/10/2021
Silva, Zechariah
14
5/10/2021
11/10/2021
Roblez, Mark
15
5/10/2021
11/10/2021
Martinez, Leon
16
5/10/2021
11/10/2021
Macias, Nicholaus
17
5/10/2021
11/10/2021
Perez, Jonathan
18
5/10/2021
11/10/2021
Portillo, Luis
19
5/10%2021
11/10/2021
Meza, Andrew
20
5/10/2021
11/10/2021
Hernandez, George
21
5/10/2021
11/10/2021
Chaves, Juan
22
5/10/2021
11/10/2021
Torres, Alberto
23
Christi Tenter, Human Resources Director
May 10, 2021
POSITION: SOLID WASTE DIRECTOR (0)#01440
APPLIED......................................................................................13
ACCEPTED..................................................................................03
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE...........................................................03
CERTIFIED....................................................................................03
Eligible List Report
Solid Waste Director (Open) #01440
Human Resources Supervisor: Shayla Collins
Established List Expiration Candidate Name Seq. Rank
5/11/2021 11/11/2021 Pena, Nicole 1
5/11/2021 11/11/2021 Rossignoli, Renato
5/11/2021 11/11/2021 Storti, Todd
'Christi tenter, Human Resources Director May 11, 2021
POSITION: TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS ANALYST I - COMMUNICATIONS
(OPEN)#01477
APPLIED......................................................................................07
ACCEPTED..................................................................................03
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE..........................................................03
CERTIFIED....................................................................................03
Eligible List Report
Technology Systems Analyst I - Communications (Open) #01477
Human Resources Analyst: Isabel Farmer
Established List Expiration Candidate Name Seq. Rank
4/28/2021
10/28/2021
Jackson, Paul 1
4/28/2021
10/28/2021
Prall, Marlene 1
4/28/2021
10/28/2021
Valenta, Christopher 1
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BAKERSFIELD
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MEMORANDUM
TO: MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
DATE: MAY 18, 2021 ce
FROM., ISABEL FARMER, HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYS '
SUBJECT: NEPOTISM RULING -RYAN DOOLAN
CANDIDATE FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - WATER #01431
Ryan Doolan has successfully competed in the examination process for the position of Heavy Equipment
Operator and placed on the eligibility for same. He currently resides under the same household as Kari
Pressler, who is currently employed as a Secretary I in the TRIP Division of the Public Works Department.
Due to the possibility of Ryan being considered for the Heavy Equipment Operator position, the issue of
nepotism must be addressed. Ryan Doolan is currently employed as a Light Equipment Operator in the
Parks Division of the Recreation and Parks 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 Heavy Equipment Operator is as follows:
Under general supervision, performs manual and skilled work in the operation of heavy and complex
refuse collection and recycling equipment; performs lead work directing crews in the completion of
daily schedules and special projects and performs other work as required.
A summary of the duties and responsibilities for the position of Secretary I is as follows: Under general
supervision, is responsible for performing secretarial and varied clerical work of considerable difficulty
and performs other work as required.
EMPLOYMENT OVERLAP
According to the Water Resources Manager, Art Chianello, if Ryan Doolan is promoted to a Heavy
Equipment Operator position in the Water Resources Department, performance appraisals would not be
reviewed or conducted by either employee for the other, no 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.
RECOMMENDATION
The Water Resources Manager, Art Chianello, and the Human Resources Department recommends
approval of the nepotism. If this request is approved, however, nepotism considerations may adversely
affect future appointments, transfers or promotional opportunities
BAKERS -FIELD
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MEMORANDUM
TO: MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
DATE: MAY 18, 2021
FROM: ISABEL FARMER, HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYS
SUBJECT: NEPOTISM RULING - PAUL JACKSON
CANDIDATE FOR TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS ANALYST I -COMMUNICATIONS #01477
Paul Jackson is competing in the examination process for the position of Technology Systems Analyst
- Communications. His uncle, Pete Jackson, is employed as a Building Inspector III - Electrical Specialist.
in the Building Division of the Development Services Department. Due to the possibility of Paul being
considered for promotion to a Technology Systems Analyst 1, the issue of nepotism must be addressed.
Paul Jackson is currently employed as a Technology Systems Technician I in the Technology Services
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 Technology Systems Analyst I is as follows:
This is a multi -discipline classification for use in Technology Services (TS) Division. Under general
supervision, incumbents may be assigned to perform a wide variety of duties in the support, planning,
design, implementation, and security of the specified discipline. This class performs tasks of a more
technical and analytical nature for areas in the City's communication, geographic information
systems, networking, infrastructure, server, systems administration, programming, security, web, and
media. The Technology Systems Analyst I is an intermediate level position. The Technology Systems
Analyst II is an advanced level position.
A summary of the duties and responsibilities for the position of Building Inspector 111- Electrical Specialist
is as, follows: Under general direction, performs work as a first-line supervisor requiring specialized skills
to secure compliance with the California Electrical Codes and related building codes. Work involves
supervision and training of subordinates; establishing rapport with other agencies, City departments,
etc.; assisting in the development of policiesand procedures; and recommending revisions to
ordinances and codes. Employees in this class intervene in the- more difficult and complex electrical
code interpretations and exercise discretionary authority to bring matters to resolution. Incumbents
have citation authority as well. Performs other work as required.
EMPLOYMENT OVERLAP
According to the Director of Technology Services, Greg Pronovost, if Paul Jackson is promoted to a
Technology Systems Analyst I position in the Technology Services 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 Director of Technology Services, Greg Pronovost, and the Human Resources Department
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: May 18, 2021
FROM: SANDRA DUNCAN, HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST
SUBJECT: NEPOTISM RULING - REBECCA MOORE
CANDIDATE FOR SECRETARY II - #01480
Rebecca Moore has successfully competed in the examination process for the position of Secretary II
and placed on the eligible list for same. Her brother - in- law, Brent Moore, is employed as a Police
Officer with the Police Department. Her husband, James Moore, is employed as a Police Officer with
the Police Department. Due to the possibility of Rebecca being considered for promotion to a
Secretary II, the issue of nepotism must be addressed. Rebecca Moore is currently employed as a Clerk
Typist I in the Administration 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 Secretary II is as follows: Under general
supervision, is responsible for performing advanced secretarial and varied clerical work of considerable
difficulty, responsibility, and complexity; and performs other work as required
A summary of the duties and responsibilities for the position of Police Officer is as follows: Under general
supervision performs work of average difficulty involving general duty police work in the protection of
life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances in a designated area of the city or
an assigned shift; and performs other work as required.
EMPLOYMENT OVERLAP
If Rebecca Moore is promoted as a Secretary II in any division/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
departments.
RECOMMENDATION
The Human Resources Department recommends approval of the nepotism waiver. 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
TO: MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
DATE: MAY 18, 2021 (�Q
FROM: SANDRA DUNCAN, HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST
SUBJECT: NEPOTISM RULING - KARI PRESSLER
CANDIDATE FOR SECRETARY II - #01480
Kari Pressler has successfully competed in the examination process for the position of Secretary II and
placed on the eligibility list for same. She currently resides under the same household as Ryan Doolan,
who is currently employed as a Light Equipment Operator in the Parks Division of the Recreation and
Parks Department. Due to the possibility of Kari being considered for promotion to a Secretary II, the
issue of nepotism must be addressed. Kari Pressler is currently employed as a Secretary I in the
Transportation (TRIP) 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 Secretary 11 is as follows: Under general
supervision, is responsible for performing advanced secretarial and varied clerical work of considerable
difficulty, responsibility, and complexity; and performs other work as required
A summary of the duties and responsibilities for the position of light Equipment Operator is as follows:
This is a multi -departmental classification for use in assigned divisions and/or sections. Under general
supervision, performs semiskilled work in the operation of light and heavy equipment and complex
equipment and performs other work as required.
EMPLOYMENT OVERLAP
If Kari Pressler is promoted as a Secretary II, in any 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 departments.
RECOMMENDATION
The Human Resources Department recommends approval of the nepotism. If this request is approved,
however, nepotism considerations may adversely affect future appointments, transfers or promotional
opportunities.
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
CLASS SPECIFICATION: 22025
UNIT: WHITE COLLAR
EE04: PARA -PROFESSIONALS
CLASS TITLE: COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
CLASS SUMMARY:
Under general direction, performs professional and administrative work in the coordination and
dissemination of citywide information internally and to the media and general public; creates a
variety of outreach materials for projects and programs in support of communications plans and
strategies; develops timely and appropriate content; acts as a resource and liaison with the city's
technology staff to provide technical assistance to City officials and departments in preparation of
internal and external publications and social media; and performs other related work as required.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
The following typical tasks and responsibilities are -representative of this class. They are descriptive,
not limiting.
Essential Duties:
• Works with PIO and department heads to make sure information is disseminated both internally
and externally through a variety of different channels.
• Speaks to the media and public on behalf of the City.
• Crafts press and public communication materials.
• Creates press releases/media invites, fact sheets, and supplemental documents.
• Designs public event flyers or infographics.
• Creates and monitors content on the City's website.
• Monitors and maintains the City's social media presence on multiple platforms.
• Creates regular, engaging posts and activity. -for the City's accounts, communicating
important information about the City and its programs to the public.
• Communicates with the public via personal meeting, apps, phone, etc., when appropriate
• Prom otes.public use of. the Bakersfield Mobile app.
• Provides public access to services, as well as sending alerts for events, incidents and
emergencies.
• Assists with planning of media and public events hosted by the City.
• Assists with coordinating messaging with citywide information staff.
• Maintains the integrity of the City's branding and logo usage.
• Approves internal items and documentation, as well as use on external -facing products or
documents.
• Assists with compiling weekly General Information Memorandum.
• Works collaboratively with Technology Services Media Team on various video and photo
projects as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Communications Coordinator is distinguished from the Public Information Officer (PIO) in that it is
required to assist the Public Information Officer in the messaging and delivery of the City's
communications strategies. Where the PIO has overall responsibility for the management,
administration, and operational direction for the Office of Communications.
CLASS TITLE: COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR 22023
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of journalism and public relations, including understanding of
requirements of various media.
• Social Media platforms and marketing (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
• Techniques and methods used in development and evaluation of communications
• Organization, services and functions of municipal government.
• Requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and the Brown Act
• Principles and practices of public speaking
• Statistics and graphic presentation; related computer applications including word processing,
database and spreadsheet software.
• Creative design, print publication, advertising, and commercial print processing.
• Principles and practices of communication, information technology, project management,
and records management.
• Business English, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Standard proofreading and editing practices.
• Personal computer operation; software applications including graphics and desktop
publishing systems.
• Interviewing techniques, communications, media services and resources.
• Research methods and techniques and report presentation.
Ability to:
• Update and maintain various websites and / or social media
• Respond timely to daily media inquiries
• Coordinate various City news platforms
• Interpret rules and regulations;
• Write and edit effectively for a variety of purposes, formats, and audiences.
• Design professional and innovative marketing materials.
• Proofread thoroughly and prepare work with careful attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively to groups and individuals, both orally and in writing.
• Identify, research, and gather relevant information from a variety of sources.
• Use and stay current with related technology and software applications.
• Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet strict deadlines.
• Develop, organize, and coordinate a communication program.
• Gather and verify new information through interview, observation and research.
• Advise on most effective techniques of information dissemination in a rapid, accurate and
tactful manner; exercise judgement in release of information.
• Present and prepare press releases, new articles, presentations, reports -and other written
materials in a timely and recipient appropriate manner.
• Prepare and present a variety of communications materials;
• Write and edit newsletters and news releases;
prepare and give presentations; edit materials for proper punctuation and grammar.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City of officials, employees, the
public and news media.
• Coordinate activities with other divisions and City departments.
• Operate a personal computer and applicable software including graphics and desktop
publishing systems.
CLASS TITLE: COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
22025
Training and Experience:
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in, Public
Relations, Journalism, Communications, Political Science, or related field; AND
• Two (2) years of professional experience in public relations, communications, public
information, and print media; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the capabilities to
perform the described job duties.
Licenses and Certificates:
• A valid California Class "C" driver's license
• Must be able to pass a background check
Physical Conditions or Special Working Conditions:
• Standard office environment and working conditions.
• May be required to work outdoors, evenings and weekends or holidays when necessary.
• Local site visits and travel may be required.
Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board:
Approved by the City Council: