HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/17/19 MISC CIVIL SERVICE AGENDAMISCELLANEOUS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
A. Eligible List Certified by the Human Resources Manager
(Informational Item)
1. Administrative Analyst 1/11 (0) #01229
2. Associate Planner 1/II (0) #01241
3. Electrical Technician I -General Services (0) #01252
4. Engineer 1/II (0) #01225
5. Recreation Coordinator (0) #01245
6. Revenue Program Supervisor -Solid Waste (P) #01247
7. Senior Sales Representative (0) #01246
8. Service Maintenance Worker -Streets (0) #01248
9. Supervisor I -Parks (P) #01250
10. Water Resources Planner (0) #01242
(S. Duncan, I. Farmer, R. Rodriguez, T. Sunkes)
B. Eligible List Extended by the Human Resources Manager
(Informational Item)
1. Assistant City Clerk (0) #01159 extended from 9/13/2019 to 3/13/2020
1
(S. Duncan)
REGULAR MEETING
City Hall North, 1600 Truxtun Avenue
Conference Room A, 1st Floor
SEP 12 2019
Agenda
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September 17, 2019
2:00 P.M.
POSTED ON
1. Roll Call
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by City Clerk's Office
2. Public Comments
City of
Bakersfield
3. Approval of Minutes
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Staff recommends approval of the minutes of the regular meeting
of August 20, 2019.
4. New Business
A. Eligible List Certified by the Human Resources Manager
(Informational Item)
1. Administrative Analyst 1/11 (0) #01229
2. Associate Planner 1/II (0) #01241
3. Electrical Technician I -General Services (0) #01252
4. Engineer 1/II (0) #01225
5. Recreation Coordinator (0) #01245
6. Revenue Program Supervisor -Solid Waste (P) #01247
7. Senior Sales Representative (0) #01246
8. Service Maintenance Worker -Streets (0) #01248
9. Supervisor I -Parks (P) #01250
10. Water Resources Planner (0) #01242
(S. Duncan, I. Farmer, R. Rodriguez, T. Sunkes)
B. Eligible List Extended by the Human Resources Manager
(Informational Item)
1. Assistant City Clerk (0) #01159 extended from 9/13/2019 to 3/13/2020
1
(S. Duncan)
C. Nepotism(s)
(Review, Discuss, Vote)
1. Kristin Briley, Senior Sales Representative #01246
2. Nicolas Bailey, Supervisor I -Parks #01250
3. Arthur Carmona, Service Maintenance Worker -Streets #01248
4. Manuel Ramirez, Service Maintenance Worker -Streets #01248
(I. Farmer, T. Sunkes)
D. Appointment of Hearing Officer and Waiver of Miscellaneous Civil Service Rule
11.07 Requirement Regarding Membership of the State Bar for Personnel Appeal
Hearing
(J. Rudnick)
5. Commissioner's Comments
6. Adjournment
Respectfully suritted,
hristi Tenter
Human Resources Manager
ON BEHALF OF THE MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL SERVICE, 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 16611326-3773 OR IN WRITING TO 9DMHRS@BSER$ ELQ-C TY.US-
MINUTES
Miscellaneous Civil Service Board
Regular Meeting
1600 Truxtun, City Hall North, Conference Room A, 1st Floor
August 20, 2019
2:00 P.M.
The Miscellaneous Civil Service Board Meeting commenced on August 20, 2019 at 2:00
p.m., City Hall North, Conference Room A, 1st Floor.
1. Roll Call: Ron Wolfe, Chair -Absent
Tom Dorlis, Secretary
Michael Caves
Nila Hogan
Roland Maier
Administration present: Christi Tenter, Human Resources Manager
Shayla Collins, Human Resources Supervisor
Sandra Duncan, Human Resources Analyst
Isabel Farmer, Human Resources Analyst
Tracy Sunkes, Human Resources Analyst
Joshua Rudnick, Deputy City Attorney
Viridiana Gallardo-King, Deputy City Attorney
Julie Houselog, Human Resources Clerk
Dianne Hoover, Director Recreation and Parks
Gregory Pronovost, Director of Technology Services
2. Public Comments
None
3. Approval of Minutes
Upon a motion, by Commissioner Roland Maier and seconded by Commissioner
Nila Hogan, the minutes for July 16, 2019 were APPROVED, ALL AYES.
4. New Business
A. Eligible Lists Certified by the Human Resources Manager
1. Air Conditioning Technician (Open) #01221
2. Facility Worker -Parks (Open) #01228
3. Civil Engineering III -Traffic Division (Open)#01230
4. Deputy City Attorney 1/II (Open) #01231
5. Fleet Service Worker II (Promotional) #01233
6. Park Services Coordinator (Promotional) #01235
7. Service Maintenance Worker -Solid Waste (Promotional) #01238
Eligible lists for the above referenced positions were submitted as information
items to the Board and placed on file. NAT
B. Eligible List Extended by the Human Resources Manager
1. Facility Worker -General Services (Open) #01152 extended from 8/11/2019
to 2/11/2020
2. Financial Investigator (Promotional) #01106 extended from 8/17/2019 to
2/17/2020
3. Heavy Equipment Operator -Streets (Promotional) #01151 extended from
7/30/2019 to 1/30/2020
Eligible lists for the above referenced positions were submitted as information
items to the Board and placed on rile. NAT
C. Nepotisms
1. Arthur Carmona, Facility Worker -Parks #01228
2. David Gutierrez, Facility Worker -Parks #01228
3. Arcadio Pinedo, Facility Worker -Parks #01228
4. Mark Vendenoff, Facility Worker -Parks #01228
5. Felipe Vieyra, Facility Worker -Parks #01228
6. Christina Howell, Administrative Analyst 1/11 #01229
7. Davina Montes, Administrative Analyst 1/11 #01229
8. Margaret Adams, Associate Planner 1/11 #01241
9. Daniel R. Maldonado, Water Resources Planner #01242
10. Andres Romero, Recreation Coordinator #01245
11.Christina Howell, Revenue Program Supervisor #01247
12. Kari Pressler, Revenue Program Supervisor #01247
After discussion, a motion, by Commissioner Michael Caves and seconded by
Commissioner Nila Hogan, was made to approve the recommendation of the Interim
Development Services Director, Phil Burns, Public Works Director, Nick Fidler, Director of
Recreation and Parks, Dianne Hoover, Water Resources Manager, Art Chianello, and/or
the Human Resources Division to approve the Nepotism Waivers for the above items.
APPROVED, ALL AYES.
C. New Job Specification(s)
1. Technology Systems Analyst 1/II
2. Technology Systems Engineer 1/11
3. Technology Systems Technician 1/11
4. Technology Systems Supervisor
After discussion, a motion, by Commissioner Roland Maier and seconded by
Commissioner Nila Hogan, was made to adopt the recommendation of the Human
Resources Division, and approve the New Job Specifications for the above items.
D. Appointment of Hearing Officer and Selection of Dates for Personnel Appeal
Hearing
After discussion, a motion, by Commissioner Roland Maier and seconded by
Commissioner Michael Caves, was made to approve Oliver Robinson as the Hearing
Officer, for the personnel appeal, to be held November 4.8, 2019 from 4-8pm.
5. Commissioner's Comments
None
6. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by
Commissioner Michael Caves and Seconded by Commissioner Nila Hogan to
adjourn the meeting at 2:18p.m. APPROVED, ALL AYES.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Dorlis, Secretary
POSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST 1/11 -(OPEN) #01229
APPLIED............................................... ........... .. ....... . . ............. 130
ACCEPTED......................................................................................... 18
ATTENDEDORAL ................................................................................ 16
AFTERORAL ....................................... ........................ ...................... 09
CERTIFIED.............................................. ......... ............ ................... 09
Eligible List Report
Administrative Analyst /11 (Open) #01229
Human Resources Analyst: Isabel Farmer
Established
List Expiration
Candidate Name
Sec.Rank
8/19/2019
2/19/2020
Donayre, Julio
1
8/19/2019
2/19/2020
Rivera, Jose
2
8/19/2019
2/19/2020
Khangura, Parveen
8
8/19/2019
2/19/2020
Bhongoo, Simerdip
q
8/19/2019
2/19/2020
Howell, Christina
5
8/19/2019
2/19/2020
Montes, Davina
6
8/19/2019
2/19/2020
Cruz, Wilfredo
7
8/19/2019
2/19/2020
Borskey, Tyeann
8
8/19/2019
2/19/2020
Duran, Gitcelo
9
POSITION: ASSOCIATE PLANNER 1/II [OPEN) #01241
APPLIED.............................................................................................52
CERTIFIED..........................................................................................22
Eligible List Report
Associate Planner 1/II (Open) #01241
Human Resources Analyst: Rachel Rodriguez
Established
List Expiration
Candidate Name
Seq. Rank
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Martinez, Priscilla
1
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Moland, Eric
2
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Soriano, Carlos
3
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Jackson, Whitney
4
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Parra, Joseph
5
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Hansen, Suzanne
6
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Martinez, Rogelio
6
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Adams, Margaret
7
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Hinds, Christopher
8
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Bonellie-Yoakum, Litzalla
9
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Schoene, Taylor
10
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Palma, Angelica
11
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Bradford, Jared
12
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Humphreys, Jason
12
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Allen, Dominique
13
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Chaney, Asha
14
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Duran, Gitcela
15
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Lipscomb, Robyn
16
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Lawson, Wayne
17
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Lopez, Joseph
18
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Ibrahim, Rofik
19
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Yoakum, Livani
20
Manager August 22,2U 1 Y
POSITION: ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN I -GENERAL SERVICES [OPEN) #01252
APPLIED.............................................................................................47
ACCEPTED........................................................................................6
Eligible List Report
Electrical Technician I -General Services (Open) #01252
Human Resources Analyst: Sandra Duncan
Established List Expiration Candidate Name Seq. Rank
9/11/2019 3/11/2020 Collingwood, Richard 1
9/11/2019 3/11/2020 Linenberger, Erik
9/11/2019 3/11/2020 Lopez, Fred
9/11/2019 3/11/2020 Kimball, Daniel
POSITION: ENGINEER 1/II-(OPEN) #01225
APPLIED............................................................................................. 61
ACCEPTED......................................................................................... 21
ATTENDEDORAL................................................................................19
AFTERORAL.......................................................................................16
CERTIFIED........................................................................................... 16
Eligible List Report
Engineer 1/II (Open) #01225
Human Resources Analyst: Tracy Sunkes
Established List Expiration Candidate Name Seq. Rank
9/9/2019
3/9/2020
Gill, Sameena
1
9/9/2019
3/9/2020
Hilton, Gordon
2
9/9/2019
3/9/2020
Elenes, Eduardo
3
9/9/2019
3/9/2020
Rowland, Matthew
4
9/9/2019
3/9/2020
Valencia, Sarai
5
9/9/2019
3/9/2020
Nielsen, Adam
6
9/9/2019
3/9/2020
Bakhet, Wassem
7
9/9/2019
3/9/2020
Abundis, Antonio
8
9/9/2019
3/9/2020
Ali, Husain
9
9/9/2019
3/9/2020
Hoeh, Alerik
10
9/9/2019
3/9/2020
Qummar, Mahmood
11
9/9/2019
3/9/2020
Rico, Saul
12
9/9/2019
3/9/2020
Cunicelli, Dalton
13
9/9/2019
3/9/2020
Kyaw, Ei Mon
14
9/9/2019
3/9/2020
Pinto, David
15
9/9/2019
3/9/2020
Singh, Jatinder
16
POSITION: RECREATION COORDINATOR [OPEN) #01245
APPLIED.............................................................................................210
ACCEPTED........................................................................................16
ATTENDEDORAL..............................................................................10
AFTERORAL......................................................................................9
CERTIFIED...........................................................................................9
Eligible List Report
Recreation Coordinator )Open) #01245
Human Resources Analyst: Rachel Rodriguez
Established
List Expiration
Candidate Name
Seq. Rank
8/15/2019
2/15/2020
Ruiz, Erick
1
8/15/2019
2/15/2020
Charleston, David
2
8/15/2019
2/15/2020
White, Jordan
3
8/15/2019
2/15/2020
Acevedo, Armando
4
8/15/2019
2/15/2020
Love, Stephanie
5
8/15/2019
2/15/2020
Turner, Ebony
b
8/15/2019
2/15/2020
Harris, Judith
7
8/15/2019
2/15/2020
Romero, Andres
8
8/15/2019
2/15/2020
Curtis, Alexander
9
Resources Manager August 15, 2019
POSITION: REVENUE PROGRAM SUPERVISOR -SOLID WASTE [PROMOTIONAL)#01247
APPLIED.............................................................................................12
ACCEPTED..........................................................................................8
ATTENDEDORAL................................................................................8
AFTERORAL.......................................................................................4
CERTIFIED...........................................................................................4
Eligible List Report
Revenue Program Supervisor -Solid Waste (Promotional) #01247
Human Resources Analyst: Rachel Rodriguez
Established List Expiration Candidate Name Seq. Rank
8/21/2019 2/21/2020 Haddad, Manor 1
8/21/2019 2/21/2020 Howell, Christina
8/21/2019 2/21/2020 McRedmond, Shenandoah
8/21/2019 2/21/2020 Pressler, Kari
POSITION: SENIOR SALES REPRESENTATIVE IOPENI #01246
APPLIED............................................................................................. 38
ACCEPTED......................................................................................... 15
ATTENDEDORAL................................................................................13
AFTERORAL....................................................................................... 13
CERTIFIED........................................................................................... 13
Eligible List Report
Senior Sales Representative (Open) #01246
Human Resources Analyst: Tracy Sunkes
Established
List Expiration
Candidate Name
Seq. Rank
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Chambers, Stacey
1
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Medina, Evangelina
2
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Hudson, Joanne
3
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Garnsey, Robert
4
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
McAuley, Christa
5
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Madih,laie
6
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Briley, Kristin
7
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Simmons, Kristin
8
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Gonzales, Melba
9
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Wood, Terry
9
8/22/2019
2/22/2020
Morales, Joseph
10
8/22/2019 2/22/2020 Kumpel, Eric
8/22/2019 2/22/2020 Nelson, Derek
POSITION: SERVICE MAINTENANCE WORKER —STREETS (OPEN) #01248
APPLIED.........................................................................................................187
ACCEPTED.................................................................................................... 78
ATTENDEDWRITTEN........................................................................38
PASSEDWRITTEN..............................................................................24
* ACCEPTED TO ORAL.................................................................................24
ATTENDEDORAL.......................................................................................... 21
PASSEDORAL...............................................................................................15
CERTIFIED..................................................................................................... 15
*NOTE: Only the applicants with the top 40 passing written scores were invited to
participate in the Oral Appraisal Interview.
Eligible List Report
Service Maintenance Worker - Streets (Open) #01248
Human Resources Analyst: Tracy Sunkes-
Established
List Expiration
Candidate Name
Seq. Rank
9/11/2019
3/11/2020
Ramirez, Taylor
1
9/11/2019
3/11/2020
Carmona, Arthur
2
9/11/2019
3/11/2020
Magana, Alexander
3
9/11/2019
3/11/2020
Ramirez, Manuel
4
9/11/2019
3/11/2020
Myrow Jr, Frankie
5
9/11/2019
3/11/2020
Davis, Nickolous
6
9/11/2019
3/11/2020
Chavez, Samuel
7
9/11/2019
3/11/2020
Ortiz, Jose
8
9/11/2019
3/11/2020
Veleta, Isaac
9
9/11/2019
3/11/2020
Alvarez, Steve
10
9/11/2019
3/11/2020
Jackson, Deshaunto
11
9/11/2019
3/11/2020
Johnson, Kevin
12
9/11/2019
3/11/2020
Sampson, James
13
9/11/2019
3/11/2020
Sandoval, Pablo
14
9/11/2019
3/11/2020
Vega, Alexander
15
POSITION: SUPERVISOR I - PARKS (PROMOTIONAL)#01250
APPLIED............................................................................................. 10
ACCEPTED... ...................................................................................... 06
ATTENDEDORAL................................................................................06
AFTERORAL.......................................................................................05
CERTIFIED........................................................................................... 05
Eligible List Report
Supervisor I - Parks )Promotional) #01250
Human Resources Analyst: Isabel Farmer
Established List Expiration Candidate Name Seq. Rank
8/29/2019
2/29/2020
Rios, Everett 1
8/29/2019
2/29/2020
Dougherty, Robert 2
8/29/2019
2/29/2020
Bailey, Nicolas 3
8/29/2019
2/29/2020
Escudero, Manuel 4
8/29/2019
2/29/2020
Hansen, Curtis 5
POSITION: WATER RESOURCES PLANNER (OPEN) #01242
APPLIED.....................................................................................................18
ACCEPTED.................................................................................................
6
ATTENDEDORAL........................................................................................6
AFTERORAL...............................................................................................6
CERTIFIED.................................................................................................. 6
Eligible List Report
Water Resources Planner (Open) #01242
Human Resources Analyst: Rachel Rodriguez
Established
List Expiration
Candidate Name
Seq. Rank
8/28/2019
2/28/2020
Hinds, Christopher
1
8/28/2019
2/28/2020
Perez, Jose Dante
2
8/28/2019
2/28/2020
Pittack, Kristin
3
8/28/2019
2/28/2020
Maldonado, Daniel
4
8/28/2019
2/28/2020
Hester, Tylor
5
8/28/2019
2/28/2020
Deleon, Daniel
6
Christi Tenter, Human Resources
2019
Eligible List Report
Assistant City Clerk - (Open) #01159
Human Resources Analyst: Sandra Duncan
M,,9/9/19 - Julie Drimalds,City Clerk, requestedto extend the Eligible List for six (6) months to 313 30. '
Established List Expiration Candidate Name Seq. Rank Nepo Refer To Status
3/13/2019
9/13/2019
Sheppard, Chrystal
1
No
J. Drimakis
3/13/19
3/13/2019
9/13/2019
Humphreys, Jason
2
No
J. Drimakis
3/13/19
2/13,12919913Q019
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`�g9`T""
3
No
J. Drimakis
3/13/19
Hired
4/29/19
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3/13/2019
9/13/2019
Gonzales, Amanda
4
No
3/13/2019
9/13/2019
Dowling, Rochelle
5
No
3/13/2019
9/13/2019
Hooks, Tresso
6
No
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B A K E R S F I E L D
MEMORANDUM
TO: MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
DATE: SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
FROM: TRACY SUNKES, HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST
SUBJECT: NEPOTISM RULING -KRISTIN BRILEY
CANDIDATE FOR SENIOR SALES REPRESENTATIVE #01246
Kristin Briley has successfully competed in the examination process for Senior Sales Representative.
Her brother-in-law, Joseph Jfron, is currently employed as a Traffic Signal Technician in the General
Services Division of the Public Works Department. Due to the possibility of Kristin being considered for
appointment to a Senior Sales Representative in the Visit Bakersfield Division of the City Manager's
Office, 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 Senior Sales Representative is as follows:
Under supervision, sells Bakersfield with the purpose of increasing convention and meeting sales, and
group and individual leisure travel. Assists the Convention and Visitors Bureau Manager in the
promotion of Bakersfield through the sales of conferences, conventions, and meetings to be held at
the Rabobank Arena, Theatre, and Convention Center and various lodging properties and other
meeting venues in Bakersfield, and through group and individual leisure travel developed from
partnerships with local lodging and other travel partners. Performs other work as assigned.
A summary of the duties and responsibilities for the position of Traffic Signal Technician is as follows:
Under general supervision, this class performs skilled work at the journey -level, in the installation, repair
and maintenance of complex, computer -controlled traffic signal systems; and performs other work
as required
EMPLOYMENT OVERLAP
According to the CVB Manager, David Lyman, if Kristin Briley is appointed to the Senior Sales
Representative position in the Visit Bakersfield Division of the City Manager's Office, 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 CVB Manager, David Lyman, 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.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
MEMORANDUM
DATE: SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
TO: MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL SERVICE BOARD y.//
FROM: ISABEL FARMER, HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYStA
SUBJECT: NEPOTISM RULING - NICOLAS BAILEY
CANDIDATE FOR SUPERVISOR I - PARKS #01250
Nicolas Bailey has successfully competed in the examination process for Supervisor I. His wife, Brittany
Mesa - Bailey, is currently employed as a Recreational Specialist in the Recreation and Parks
Department. Due to the possibility of Nicholas being considered for appointment to a Supervisor I
position in the Recreation and Parks Department, the issue of nepotism must be addressed. Nicolas is
currently employed as a Maintenance Craftworker I in 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 Supervisor I is as follows: Under close
direction, performs supervision and technical work in the operation, maintenance or repair of municipal
facilities and equipment; organizes, assigns and reviews the work of skilled, semi -skilled and unskilled
employees; oversees assignment of equipment; evaluates employee performance; recommends
progressive discipline; maintains records; identifies and resolves problems; responds to emergencies and
public inquires; performs special projects or other work as required.
A summary of the duties and responsibilities for the position of Recreation Specialist is as follows: Under
direction, assists in the planning and delivery of selected recreation programs and activities to the
community; provides assistance and support of recreation facilities and sites; performs other duties as
required. May be assigned limited programming tasks for adult and youth sports, aquatic programs,
after-school programs, leisure classes, special events and educational programs.
EMPLOYMENT OVERLAP
According to the Dianne Hoover, Recreation and Parks Director, if Nicolas Bailey is appointed to a
Supervisor I position in the Recreation and Parks Department, performance appraisals would not be
reviewed or conducted by any 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 Recreation and Parks Director, Dianne Hoover, 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.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
MEMORANDUM
DATE: SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
TO: MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
FROM: TRACY SUNKES, HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST
SUBJECT: NEPOTISM RULING -ARTHUR CARMONA
CANDIDATE FOR SERVICE MAINTENANCE WORKER - STREETS #01248
Arthur Carmona has successfully competed in the examination process for Service Maintenance
Worker - Streets. His father, Arthur Carmona, Jr, is currently employed as a Solid Waste Equipment
Operator in the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department. Due to the possibility of Arthur
being considered for appointment to a Service Maintenance Worker in the Streets Division of the
Public Works Department, the issue of nepotism must be addressed.
The following information has been compiled for your review and determination whether
nepotism creates an adverse impact on supervision, safety, security or morale.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
A summary of the responsibilities for Service Maintenance Worker is as follows: This is an entry-level,
multi -divisional classification for use in Recreation & Parks, Public Works, Water Resources or other
related departments. 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.
A summary of the responsibilities for Solid Waste Equipment Operator is as follows: Under general
supervision, performs manual and semi -skilled work in the operation of heavy and complex
automotive refuse collection and recycling equipment such as (but not limited to) front loader,
side loader, roll -off, grinder, screen plant, and compost turner; and performs other work as
required.
EMPLOYMENT OVERLAP
According to Nick Fidler, Public Works Director, if Arthur Carmona is appointed to a Service
Maintenance Worker position in the Streets 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 divisions.
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.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
MEMORANDUM
DATE: SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
TO: MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
FROM: TRACY SUNKES, HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST
SUBJECT: NEPOTISM RULING -MANUEL RAMIREZ
CANDIDATE FOR SERVICE MAINTENANCE WORKER - STREETS #01248
Manuel Ramirez has successfully competed in the examination process for Service Maintenance Worker -
Streets. His cousin, Ryan Romero, is currently employed as a Service Maintenance Worker in the Streets Division
of the Public Works Department. Due to the possibility of Manuel being considered for appointment to a
Service Maintenance Worker in the Streets Division of the Public Works Department, the issue of nepotism must
be addressed.
The following information has been compiled for your review and determination whether nepotism creates an
adverse impact on supervision, safety, security or morale.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
A summary of the responsibilities forService Maintenance Worker is as follows: This is an entry-level, multi -divisional
classification for use in Recreation & Parks, Public works, water Resources or other related departments. 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, orrelated areas. Performs a
wide variety of duties related to maintenance and equipment operation. A broad range of equipment may be
operated. Employees maybe 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.
EMPLOYMENT OVERLAP
If Manuel Ramirez is appointed as a Service Maintenance W orker in any division/department other than the Streets
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 divisions/departments.
The Human Resources Division recommends approval of the nepotism waiverwith the condition that Manuel Ramirez
not be appointed to a position in the Sheets Division of the Public Works Department. If this request is approved,
however, nepotism considerations may adversely affect future appointments, transfers or promotional opportunities.