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Home My WebLink About02/16/21 MISC CIVIL SERVICE AGENDAMISCELLANEOUS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING City Hall North, 1600 Truxtun Avenue Conference Room A, 1 St Floor Agenda February 16, 2021 2:00 P.M. 1. Roll Call 2. Public Comments 3. Approval of Minutes Staff recommends approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 19, 2021. 4. New Business A. Eligible List Certified by the Human Resources Director (Informational Item) 1. Accountant 1 (0) #01407 2. Accountant II (P) #01417 3. Associate Planner 1/II (0) #01403 4. Building Inspector III -Generalist (0) #01409 5. Buyer 1/11 (P) #01414 6. Director of Recreation & Parks (0) #01401 7. Fleet Mechanic III (P) #01413 8. Secretary 1/II (P) #01423 9. Service Maintenance Worker (0) #01404 10.Trades Maintenance Worker (P) #01406 (S. Duncan, I. Farmer, T. Sunkes) B. Eligible List Extended by the Human Resources Director (Informational Item) 1. Solid Waste Equipment Operator (P) #01354 (I. Farmer) C. Nepotism(s) (Review, Discuss, Vote) 1. Dennis Fidler, Building Inspector III -Generalist #01409 2. William Street, Fleet Mechanic 111 #01413 3. Martha Balandran, Secretary 1/11 #01413 4. Kari Pressler, Secretary 1/11 #01423 5. Rebecca Moore, Secretary 1/11 #01423 6. Walter Cruz, Service Maintenance Worker #01404 7. Katharine Dye, Supervisor II -Recreation #01427 8. Brittany Mesa -Bailey, Supervisor II -Recreation #01427 9. Keith Powell, Supervisor 11- Recreation #01427 10. Christopher Sianez, Trades Maintenance Worker #01406 (I. Farmer, T. Sunkes) D. New Job Specification (Review, Discuss, Vote) 1. New Job Specification: Operations Support Specialist #26070 (C. Tenter) 5. Commissioner's Comments 6. Adjournment Respectfully submitfed, Christi Tenter I � 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 adrnhrsd4,x kersfieldcity.us. I-— - ---------- - a -B'', --- ------- MINUTES Miscellaneous Civil Service Board Regular Meeting 1600 Truxtun, City Hall North, Conference Room A, 151 Floor January 19, 2021 2:00 P.M. The Miscellaneous Civil Service Board Regular Meeting commenced on, January 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m., City Hall North, Conference Room A, 1 It 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 Isabel Farmer, Human Resources Analyst Joshua Rudnick, Deputy City Attorney II Christina Oleson, Deputy City Attorney I Julie Houselog, Human Resources Clerk 2. Public Comments None 3. Approval of Minutes Upon a motion, by Commissioner Nila Hogan and seconded by Commissioner Roland Maier, the minutes for November 17, 2020 were APPROVED, ALL AYES. 4. Introduction of Commissioners The City of Bakersfield would like to welcome Patrick Bowers and Kevin Oliver to the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board. 5. Election of Officers Upon a motion, by Commissioner Roland Maier and seconded by Commissioner Nila Hogan, to appoint Commissioner Ronald Wolfe as Chair, APPROVED, ALL AYES Upon a motion, by Commissioner Roland Mainer and seconded by Commissioner Ronald Wolfe, to appoint Commissioner Nila Hogan as Secretary, APPROVED, ALL AYES 6. New Business A. Eligible Lists Certified by the Human Resources Director 1. Accounting Clerk 1/11 (P) #01402 2. Assistant to the City Manager (0) #01399 3. Deputy City Attorney 1/II (0) #01385 4. Financial Investigator I (P) #01400 5. Heavy Equipment Operator -Solid Waste (P) #01397 6. Maintenance Craftworker II (P) #01398 7. Wastewater Electrical & Instrumentation Technician 1/II (0) #01393 8. Wastewater Manager (P) #01408 Eligible lists for the above referenced position(s), were submitted as information items to the Board and placed on file. NAT B. Nepotism(s) 1. Arthur Carmona III, Heavy Equipment Operator #01397 2. Adolfo Celedon III, Heavy Equipment Operator #01397 3. Ryan Doolan, Heavy Equipment Operator #01397 4. Antonio Garza, Heavy Equipment Operator #01397 5. Macy lacopetti, Financial Investigator 1 #01400 6. Ashleigh S. Perez, Financial Investigator 1 #01400 7. Michael Darin Budak, Director of Recreation and Parks #01401 8. Olimpia Frederick, Buyer 1/II #01414 9. Liseth Pisano, Buyer 1/11 #01414 10. Kari Pressler, Buyer 1/II #01414 11. Vanessa Vargas, Buyer 1/11 #01414 After discussion, a motion, by Commissioner Kevin Oliver and seconded by Commissioner Patrick Bowers, was made to approve the recommendation of the Public Works Director, Nick Fidler; Finance Director, Randy McKeegan, Assistant City Manager, Jacqui Kitchen and/or Human Resources to approve the Nepotism(s) for the above- mentioned individuals. APPROVED, ALL AYES 6. Commissioner's Comments Commissioner Roland Maier welcomed Commissioner Bowers and Commissioner Oliver to the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board. 7. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Commissioner Kevin Oliver and seconded by Commissioner Nila Hogan to adjourn the meeting at 2:20p.m. APPROVED, ALL AYES. Respectfully submitted, Nila Hogan, Secretary POSITION: ACCOUNTANT I (OPEN) #01407 APPLIED............................................................................................. 38 ACCEPTED......................................................................................... 14 ATTENDEDORAL................................................................................12 AFTERORAL.......................................................................................06 CERTIFIED........................................................................................... 06 Eligible List Report Accountant |-(Open)#0l407 Human Resources Analyst: Tracy Sunkes Established List Expiration Candidate Name Seq.Rank 1/14/2021 7/14/2021 {)U'G{3ry l 1/14/2021 7/14/2021 McWilliams, Dawn 2 1/14/2021 7/14/2021 Smith, Symon 3 1/14/2021 7/14/2071 Kohler, Karol 4 1/14/2071 7/14/2021 McCormick, Sarah 5 1/14/2021 7/14/2021 Perez, k4esOlinO 6 Shayla-Woods-C&Nns, Human-Risources Supervisor January 14, 2021 POSITION: ACCOUNTANT II (PROMOTIONAL) #01417 APPLIED......................................................................................02 ACCEPTED..................................................................................02 TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE...........................................................02 CERTIFIED....................................................................................02 Eligible List Report Accountant 11 (Promotional) #01417 Human Resources Analyst: Tracy Sunkes Established List Expiration Candidate Name Seq. Rank 1/20/2021 7/20/2021 McRedmond, Shanandoah 1 1/20/2021 7/21/2021 Zajack, Robert I hristi Tenter, Human Resources Director January 20, 2021 POSITION: ASSOCIATE PLANNER 1/11 (OPEN) #01403 APPLIED........................................................................................................60 ACCEPTED...................................................................................................13 ATTENDED ORAL..........................................................................................1 1 AFTERORAL..................................................................................................08 CERTIFIED......................................................................................................08 Eligible List Report Associate Planner |/U({)pen)#Ol403 Human Resources Analyst: Isabel Farmer Established List Expiration Candidate Name Seq.Rank 1/21/2021 7/21/2021 Hong, Erica l 1/21/2021 7/21/2021 Hamblin-Ao05t0'Chrish)pher 2 1/21/2021 7/21/2021 Robles, Sandra 3 1/21/2021 7/21/2021 [)iUey'Ryde[ 4 1/21/2021 7/21/2021 Ruiz, Nichol 5 1/21/2021 7/21/2021 Martinez,ROg8|iO 6 1/21/2021 7/21/2021 ^ Fernandez, Jose 7 1/21/2021 7/21/2021 McWilliams, Dawn / hristi ti`|8— UrO{]°R ' UnCes�Di[8CtJ[ January 2l'202l POSITION: BUILDING INSPECTOR III -GENERALIST (OPEN) #01409 APPLIED........................................................................................................09 ACCEPTED....................................................................................................04 ATTENDEDORAL..........................................................................................04 AFTERORAL..................................................................................................04 CERTIFIED......................................................................................................04 Eligible List Report Building Inspector Ill -Generalist (Open) #01409 Human Resources Analyst: Isabel Farmer Established List Expiration Candidate Name Seq. Rank 2/1/2021 8/1/2021 Fidler, Dennis 1 2/1/2021 8/1/2021 Doyle, Michael 2 2/1/2021 8/1/2021 Sanchez, Nori 3 2/1/2021 8/1/2021 Vejvoda, Michael 4 hristi Tenter, Human Resourdes Director February 1, 2021 POSITION: BUYER 1/II (PROMOTIONAL) #01414 APPLIED........................................................................................................15 ACCEPTED....................................................................................................09 ATTENDEDORAL..........................................................................................09 AFTERORAL..................................................................................................07 CERTIFIED......................................................................................................07 Eligible List Report Buyer |/U/Pn}rOOhDDaU#0l4l4 Human Resources Analyst: Isabel Farmer Established List Expiration Candidate Name Seq.Rank 1/20/2021 7/20/2021 FR)dehCk,(]|in0pia l 1/20/2021 7/20/2021 Dominguez, MaDdee 2 1/20/2021 7/20/2021 Vargas, Vanessa 2 1/20/2021 7/20/2021 McWilliams, Dawn 5 1/20/2021 7/20/2021 Pi3c0O'Lisefh 4 1/20/2021 7/20/2021 Kohler, Karol 5 1/20/2021 7/20/2021 Pruett, Kimberly 6 Christi Tenter, Human Resources Director January 20,2021 POSITION: DIRECTOR OF RECREATION & PARKS (OPEN) #01401 APPLIED............................................................................................. 56 ACCEPTED......................................................................................... 09 ATTENDEDORAL................................................................................09 AFTERORAL.......................................................................................08 CERTIFIED........................................................................................... 08 Eligible List Report Director OfRecreation & Parks -/[)pen\#0l40l Human Resources Analyst: Sandra Duncan Established List Expiration Candidate Name Seq.Rank 1/15/2021 7/15/2021 AD1hODy'AlariC l 1/15/2021 7/15/2021 Perez, Rondo 2 1/15/2021 7/15/2021 A4ilkeS'Jeffney J 1/15/2321 7/15/2021 ROdh{JUeZ M{]rCO3 4 1/15/2021 7/15/2021 BU{]Ok'Darin b 1/15/2021 7/15/2021 Santana, Giovanni 6 1/15/2021 7/15/2021 Campbell, Jeffrey 7 1/15/2021 7/15/2021 Baker, Jody 8 o Sh'�Jyf-a-Vroocls-Co�ins) Human Resourc--'ds Supervisor January 15, 2021 POSITION: FLEET MECHANIC III (PROMOTIONAL) #01413 APPLIED............................................................................................. 4 ACCEPTED......................................................................................... 4 ATTENDEDORAL................................................................................4 AFTERORAL.......................................................................................3 CERTIFIED........................................................................................... 3 Eligible List Report Fleet Mechanic III (Promotional) #01413 Human Resources Analyst: Isabel Farmer Established List Expiration Candidate Name Seq. Rank 2/2/2021 8/2/2021 Duran Garcia, Juan 1 2/2/2021 8/2/2021 Rodriguez -Cruz, Gustavo 2 2/2/2021 8/2/2021 Street, William 3 I Christi Tenter, Human Resources Director February 2, 2021 POSITION: SECRETARY 1/11 (PROMOTIONAL) #01423 APPLIED........................................................................................................09 ACCEPTED....................................................................................................09 ATTENDED ORAL..........................................................................................09 AFTERORAL..................................................................................................09 CERTIFIED......................................................................................................09 Eligible List Report Secretary 1/11 (Promotional) #01423 Human Resources Analyst: Isabel Farmer Established List Expiration Candidate Name Seq. Rank 2/8/2021 8/8/2021 Pressler, Kari 1 2/8/2021 8/8/2021 Najera, Lisa 2 2/8/2021 8/8/2021 Muir, Kristin 3 2/8/2021 8/8/2021 Ascencio Garcia, Claudia 4 2/8/2021 8/8/2021 Medve, Monica 5 2/8/2021 8/8/2021 Banuelos, Mariana 6 2/8/2021 8/8/2021 Moore, Rebecca 7 2/8/2021 8/8/2021 Peyton, Jennifer 8 2/8/2021 8/8/2021 Balandran, Martha 9 Christi Tenter, Human Resources Director February 8,2021 POSITION: SERVICE MAINTENANCE WORKER (OPEN) #01404 APPLIED............................................................................................. 143 ACCEPTED......................................................................................... 34 ATTENDEDORAL................................................................................26 AFTERORAL....................................................................................... 18 CERTIFIED........................................................................................... 18 Eligible List Report Service Maintenance Worker (Open) #01404 Human Resources Analyst: Tracy Sunkes Established List Expiration Candidate Name Seq. Rank 1/22/2021 7/22/2021 Cruz, Walter 1 1/22/2021 7/22/2021 Onsurez II, Gabriel 2 1/22/2021 7/22/2021 Palafox, Brandon 3 1/22/2021 7/22/2021 Chaverria, Guadalupe 4 1/22/2021 7/22/2021 Avila, Jorge 5 1/22/2021 7/22/2021 Gonzalez, Rogelio 6 1/22/2021 7/22/2021 Nunez, Fernando 7 1/22/2021 7/22/2021 Prado, Juan 7 1/22/2021 7/22/2021 Monsibais, Adam 8 1/22/2021 7/22/2021 Perez, Juan 9 1/22/2021 7/22/2021 Renteria, Michael 10 1/22/2021 7/22/2021 Wood, Steven 11 1/22/2021 7/22/2021 Barajas Meza, Eliseo 12 1/22/2021 7/22/2021 Ballesteros, Luis 13 1/22/2021 7/22/2021 Garcia, Ramon 14 1/22/2021 7/22/2021 Juarez, Raully 15 1/22/2021 7/22/2021 Vega, Edward 16 1/22/2021 7/22/2021 Fernandez, Fernando 17 Tenter, Human Resources Director January 22, 2021 POSITION: TRADES MAINTENANCE WORKER -GENERAL SERVICES (PROMOTIONAL) #01406 APPLIED........................................................................................................18 ACCEPTED....................................................................................................05 ATTENDEDORAL..........................................................................................05 AFTERORAL..................................................................................................04 CERTIFIED......................................................................................................04 Eligible List Report Trades Maintenance Worker -General Services (Promotional) #01406 Human Resources Analyst: Tracy Sunkes Established List Expiration Candidate Name Seq. Rank 2/10/2021 8/10/2021 Noriega, Jorge 1 2/10/2021 8/10/2021 Thomas, Matthew 2 2/10/2021 8/10/2021 Sianez, Christopher 3 2/10/2021 8/10/2021 Contreras, Luis 4 r C N_sf, Tenter, Human Resources Director February 10, 2021 Eligible List Report Solid Waste Equipment Operator (Promotional) #01354 Human Resources Analyst: Isabel Farmer Established List Expiration I Candidate Name I Seq. Rank Nepo I Rel. To I Status 2/13/2421- C�x<>nelT-Heefer 1- J.Leonard 8.14.20 Promoted 10.26.20 8/13/2020 2/13/2021 Amaya, Lilian 2 J.Leonard 8.14.20 8I-4412WA) 2/13/202.1 Venegas i Rag--k'C-> 3 Y- brother J.Leonard in law 8.14.20 Promoted 8.31.20 2/43/22024 Perez, -Rudy , 4 J.Leonard 10.1.20 Promoted 11.9.20 8/13/202 2/13/2021 Morales; PAGrio 5 J.Leonard 11.2.20 Withdrew. Letter sent] 1.2.20 8/13/2020 2/13/2021 Carter, Joshua 6 J.Leonard 11.2.20 8/13/2020 2/13/2021 Olguin, John 7 8/13/2020 2/13/2021 Chavez Monza, Cristian 8 8/13/2020 2/13/2021 Castorela Luna, Javier 9 8/13/2020 2/13/2021 Romero, Ryan 10 8/13/2020 2/13/2021 Chaverria, Guadalupe 11 8/13/2020 2/13/2021 Gutierrez, Carlos 12 8/13/2020 2/13/2021 Hernandez, Daniel 13 (03 BAKERSFIELD THE SOUND OFC5WAkf &* MEMORANDUM TO: MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL SERVICE BOARD DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2021 FROM: ISABEL FARMER, HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYS SUBJECT: NEPOTISM RULING — DENNIS FIDLER CANDIDATE FOR BUILDING INSPECTOR III - GENERALIST #01409 Dennis Fidler has successfully competed in the examination process for the position of Building Inspector III and placed on the eligibility list for same. His brother, Kevin Fidler, is currently employed as a Police Lieutenant in the Police Department. His cousin, Nick Fidler, is currently employed as the Public Works Director in the Administrative Division of the Public Works Department. Due to the possibility of Dennis Fidler being considered for apppointemnt to Building Inspector III - Generalist, 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 Building Inspector III - Generalist is as follows: Under general direction, performs work as a first-line supervisor requiring specialized skills to secure compliance with zoning regulations and including but not limited to the Municipal Building Codes, California Building Codes, California Mechanical Codes, California Plumbing Codes, and the California Electrical Codes. Work involves supervision and training of subordinates; establishing rapport with other agencies, City departments, etc.; assisting in the development of policies and procedures; and recommending revisions to ordinances and codes. Employees in this class intervene in the more difficult and complex construction projects and exercise discretionary authority to bring matters to resolution. Incumbents have citation authority as well. Performs other work as required. A summary of the duties and responsibilities for the position of Police Lieutenant is as follows: Under direction, responsible for work of considerable difficulty involving administrative and supervisory division -level police work involving responsibility for the effective performance of assigned divisional units or patrol shifts requiring the application of seasoned judgment and advanced police skill in meeting work problems, appraising effectiveness of police techniques, interpreting departmental policies and regulations; and performs other work as required. A summary of the duties and responsibilities for the position of Public Works Director is as follows: Under administrative direction of the City Manager, directs all activities of the Public Works Department and is the designated City Engineer and Traffic 32Authority for the City. Work involves planning, organizing, directing and coordinating activities of the divisions of the department, and performs other work as required EMPLOYMENT OVERLAP According to Development Services Director, Christopher Boyle, if Dennis Fidler is appointed to the Building Inspector III position in the Building Division of the Development Services 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 departments. RECOMMENDATION The Development Services Director, Christopher Boyle, 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 (03 BAKERSFIELD THE SOUND OFC5*140 '-Re* MEMORANDUM TO: MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL SERVICE BOARD DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2021 FROM: ISABEL FARMER, HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST SUBJECT: NEPOTISM RULING - WILLIAM STREET CANDIDATE FOR FLEET MECHANIC III #01413 William Street has successfully competed in the examination process for Fleet Mechanic III and placed on the eligibility list for same. His nephew, Christopher Green, is currently employed as a Motor Sweeper Operator in the Streets Division of the Public Works Department. Due to the possibility of William Street being considered for promotion to a Fleet Mechanic III position, the issue of nepotism must be addressed. William is currently employed as a Fleet Mechanic II in the Fleet 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 Fleet Mechanic III is as follows: Under direction, plans, assigns, inspects, and leads the work of employees involved in the servicing, maintaining, and repair of vehicles and equipment. A summary of the duties and responsibilities for the position of Motor Sweeper Operator is as follows: Under general supervision, performs skilled work involving the operation of motor street sweepers and related equipment; and performs other work as required. EMPLOYMENT OVERLAP According to the Public Works Director, Nick Fidler, if William Street is promoted to a Fleet Mechanic III position in the Fleet 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 Department recommend approval of the nepotism. If this request is approved, however, nepotism considerations may adversely affect future appointments, transfers or promotional opportunities. BAKERSFIELD THE SOUND OFb$wl4k9&*f MEMORANDUM TO: MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL SERVICE BOARD DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2021 FROM: ISABEL FARMER, HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST SUBJECT: NEPOTISM RULING -MARTHA BALANDRAN CANDIDATE FOR SECRETARY 1/11 #01423 Martha Balandran has successfully competed in the examination process for the position of Secretary 1/11 and placed on the eligibility list for same. Her sister, Alejandra Balandran - Gomez, is currently employed as a Police Service Technician in the Police Department. Due to the possibility of Martha Balandran being considered for promotion to a Secretary 1/11, the issue of nepotism must be addressed. Martha Balandran is currently employed as a Police Service Technician in the Police 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 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. 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 Service Technician is as follows: Under general supervision as an unarmed, non -sworn employee, performs work of average difficulty involving specific phases of police work on an assigned shift and performs other work as required. EMPLOYMENT OVERLAP If Martha Balandran is appointed as a Secretary 1/11 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 divisions/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. THE • • 5WAW� VW(a 111,110RANDUM TO: MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL SERVICE BOARD DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2021 FROM: ISABEL FARMER, HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST SUBJECT: NEPOTISM RULING - KARI PRESSLER CANDIDATE FOR SECRETARY 1/11 - #01423 Karl Pressler has successfully competed in the examination process for the position of Secretary 1/11 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 Karl being considered for promotion to a Secretary 1/11, the issue of nepotism must be addressed. Karl 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 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. 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 Karl Pressler is appointed as a Secretary 1/11, 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. TO: MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL SERVICE BOARD DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2021 FROM: ISABEL FARMER, HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST SUBJECT: NEPOTISM RULING - REBECCA MOORE CANDIDATE FOR SECRETARY 1/11 - #01423 Rebecca Moore has successfully competed in the examination process for the position of Secretary 1/11 and placed on the eligible list for same. Her brother - in- law, Brent Moore, is employed as a Police Officer with the Police Department. Due to the possibility of Rebecca being considered for promotion to a Secretary 1/11, 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 1 is as follows: Under general supervision, is responsible for performing secretarial and varied clerical work of considerable difficulty and performs other work as required. 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 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 appointed as a Secretary 1/11 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 divisions/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. TO: MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL SERVICE BOARD DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2021 FROM: TRACY SUNKES,HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST SUBJECT: NEPOTISM RULING —WALTER V.CRUZ CANDIDATE FOR SERVICE MAINTENANCE WORKER #01404 Walter V. Cruz has successfully competed in the examination process for the position of Service Maintenance Worker and placed on the eligibility list for same. His father, Walter G. Cruz , is currently employed as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator in the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department. Due to the possibility of Walter V. Cruz being considered for promotion to a Service Maintenance Worker, the issue of nepotism must be addressed. Walter V. Cruz is currently employed as a Facility Worker 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 unsupervision, safety, security o/morale. SUMMARY -QF DUTIES Asummary ofthe duties and responsibilities for the position of Service Maintenance Worker isosfollows: Under direct sopenision, performs routine and semiskilled manual work oflimited difficulty inthe maintenance of: water canals, storm drainage basins, parks/trees, sewers, solid waste, streets, traffic painting, or related areas. Performs mwide variety ofduties related to maintenance and equipment operation. A broad range ofequipment may be operated. Employees may be required towork on m 24-hour rotational shift basis including weekends' holidays and deo|o^sd emergencies. Employees are on'oo|| for emergencies after regular hours and mud be willing to work overtime. Performs related duties osrequired. A summary ofthe duties and responsibilities for the position of 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 osrequired. EMPLOYMENT OVERLAP If Walter V. Cruz is promoted to a Service Maintenance Worker, in any division/department other than the Solid Waste 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/deporfments. RECOMMENDATION The Human Resources Department recommends approval of the nepotism waiver with the condition that VUo0er V. Cruz not be promoted to o position in the Solid Waste D|Wm|un of the Public Works Department. If this request is opproved, however' nepotism considerations may adversely affect future appointment, transfers orpromotional opportunities. BAKERSFIELD THE SOUND OF Sft1 r kf969 V MEMORANDUM TO: MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL SERVICE BOARD DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2021 FROM: TRACY SUNKES, HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST SUBJECT: NEPOTISM RULING — KATHARINE DYE !� CANDIDATE FOR SUPERVISOR II - RECREATION #01427 Katharine Dye is competing in the examination process for the position of Supervisor II - Recreation. Her husband, Sean Dye, is currently employed as a Supervisor II in the Parks Division of the Recreation and Parks Department. Due to the possibility of Katharine being considered for promotion to a Supervisor II position, the issue of nepotism must be addressed. Katharine is currently employed as a Recreation Specialist in the Recreation 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 Supervisor II - Recreation are as follows: Under general direction, performs work of average difficulty and is responsible for organizing and supervising an assigned section of the total city-wide leisure program involving program planning, budgeting, and organizing for assigned activities within the specific recreation program; assists in the administration of a community center; and performs other work as required. A summary of the duties and responsibilities for the position of Supervisor II - Parks is as follows: Under general direction, performs supervision and technical work in the operation, maintenance or repair of municipal facilities and equipment; participates in staff selection, training and development; organizes, assigns and reviews the work of skilled, semi -skilled and unskilled employees; oversees assignment of equipment; evaluates employee performance; recommends progressive discipline; prepares technical reports, correspondence and other written materials; maintains records; identifies and resolves problems; performs administrative analyses in support of department or division activities; responds to emergencies and public inquires; participates in budget preparation; participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards; performs special projects or other work as required. EMPLOYMENT OVERLAP According to the Acting Recreation and Parks Director, Darin Budak, if Katharine Dye is promoted to a Supervisor II in the Recreation Division of the Recreation and Parks 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 Acting Recreation and Parks Director, Darin Budak, 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. (03 BAKERSFIELD THE SOUND OFS*t4Wf geker MEMORANDUM TO: MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL SERVICE BOARD DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2021 FROM: TRACY SUNKES, HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST SUBJECT: NEPOTISM RULING - BRITTANY MESA-BAILEYP CANDIDATE FOR SUPERVISOR II - RECREATION #01427 Brittany Mesa -Bailey is competing in the examination process for the position of Supervisor II - Recreation. Her husband, Nicolas Taylor Bailey, is currently employed as a Maintenance Craftworker I in the Recreation Division of the Recreation and Parks Department. Due to the possibility of Brittany being considered for promotion to a Supervisor II position, the issue of nepotism must be addressed. Brittany is currently employed as a Recreation Specialist in the Recreation 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 Supervisor II - Recreation are as follows: Under general direction, performs work of average difficulty and is responsible for organizing and supervising an assigned section of the total city-wide leisure program involving program planning, budgeting, and organizing for assigned activities within the specific recreation program; assists in the administration of a community center; and performs otherwork as required. A summary of the duties and responsibilities for the position of Maintenance Craftworker I is as follows: Under general supervision, performs skilled journey -level work in the construction, remodeling, maintenance and repair of City facilities, properties and equipment; prepares basic records and reports; purchases materials and supplies; may lead others in a small crew setting; and performs other work as required. EMPLOYMENT OVERLAP According to the Acting Recreation and Parks Director, Darin Budak, if Brittany Mesa -Bailey is promoted to a Supervisor II in the Recreation Division of the Recreation and Parks 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 sections. RECOMMENDATION The Acting Recreation and Parks Director, Darin Budak, 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. 403 BAKERSFIELD THE SOUND OFSMt4Wf 0*r MEMORANDUM TO: MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL SERVICE BOARD DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2021 FROM: TRACY SUNKES, HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST SUBJECT: NEPOTISM RULING — KEITH POWELL CANDIDATE FOR SUPERVISOR II - RECREATION #01427 Keith Powell is competing in the examination process for the position of Supervisor II - Recreation. His brother, Lance Powell, is currently employed as a Police Dispatcher II in the Police Department. Due to the possibility of Keith being considered for promotion to a Supervisor II position, the issue of nepotism must be addressed. Keith is currently employed as a Recreation Specialist in the Recreation 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 Supervisor II - Recreation are as follows: Under general direction, performs work of average difficulty and is responsible for organizing and supervising an assigned section of the total city-wide leisure program involving program planning, budgeting, and organizing for assigned activities within the specific recreation program; assists in the administration of a community center; and performs other work as required. A summary of the duties and responsibilities for the position of Police Dispatcher II is as follows: This is skilled work in receiving calls at the communications center, including requests for police, fire and medical emergency services or information. Dispatching personnel and equipment for emergency service through the use of telephone, radio, computer aided dispatch system and other communications equipment. Work involves responsibility for receiving incoming calls for police, fire and emergency medical services or for information, and promptly and efficiently dispatching personnel and equipment in response to emergency calls or providing requested information. Disposition of calls is done in accordance with established procedures, however, an employee of this class must be knowledgeable of local government operations, the police, fire, medical aid, protection system, and the geographical layout of the city. Although work is performed within established policies and procedures, it requires the exercise of sound judgment in emergency situations. Supervision and work assignments are received from a superior, both orally and in writing. Work is reviewed by superiors through observation, monitoring of operations, and the review of records and reports. EMPLOYMENT OVERLAP According to the Acting Recreation and Parks Director, Darin Budak, if Keith Powell is promoted to a Supervisor II in the Recreation Division of the Recreation and Parks 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 Acting Recreation and Parks Director, Darin Budak, 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. i TO: MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL SERVICE BOARD DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2021 FROM: TRACY SUNKES, HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST SUBJECT: NEPOTISM RULING — CHRISTOPHER SIANEZ �. '.. CANDIDATE FOR TRADES MAINTENANCE WORKER #01406 Christoper Sianez has successfully competed in the examination process for the position of Trades Maintenance Worker and placed on the eligible list for same. His brother, Fernando Viveros, is currently employed as a Service Maintenance Worker in the General Services Division of the Public Works Department. Due to the possibility of Christopher Sianez being considered for promotion to a Trades Maintenance Worker, the issue of nepotism must be addressed. Christopher Sianez is currently employed as a Service Maintenance Worker 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 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 Service Maintenance Worker is 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. EMPLOYMENT OVERLAP According to Nick Fidler, Public Works Director, if Christopher Sianez is promoted to a Trades Maintenance Worker in any section of the General Services Division other than the Signs and Marking Section 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 sections within the division. RECOMMENDATION Public Works Director Nick Fidler and 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. CITY OF BAKERSFIELD CLASS SPECIFICATION: 26070 UNIT: WHITE COLLAR EE04: OFFICE/CLERICAL CLASS TITLE: OPERATIONS SUPPORT SPECIALIST CLASS SUMMARY: Under general supervision, provides a variety of routine to difficult administrative and operational support to various City services and programs, which may include customer service, utilization of specialized computer software, record keeping, and filing; contributes to continuous service improvement efforts; and performs related duties as assigned. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position's essential duties. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties: • Prepares correspondence, reports, charts, forms and specialized documents related to the functions of the organizational unit to which assigned from drafts, or brief instructions, using a variety of computer software programs or preformatted documents; • Obtains information from customers to coordinate city services with staff; • Explains service requirements, fee structures, and other administrative rules to communicate services; • Establishes, maintains, researches and compiles information from office files and suggests improvement to forms and written desk procedures related to work performed; • Participates in department and inter -department efforts to improve service and systems; • Operates a customer service information and payment counter, balances daily cash receipts, prepares deposit summaries and prepares invoices/vouchers; • Performs a variety of general office support duties such as, ordering office supplies, using standard office equipment and procedures filing, answering the telephone, providing information to customers, and preparing periodic and special reports; • Provides customer service to internal staff and customers, provides factual information and answers telephone calls; • Maintains call -tracking information, refers calls or takes messages; • Resolves customer complaints within the level of authority, and/or refers complaint to next level; responds to both public and internal inquiries about unit activities and programs; • Assists program participants in understanding guidelines and policies and completing necessary applications, permits and forms. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This class performs journey -level work duties characterized by responsibility for a product of work, by independent application of knowledge of office methods and procedures. Positions in this class are characterized by a thorough understanding of accepted office practices and departmental activities, and are fully competent to independently perform a variety of office support duties. Work is performed under guidelines from which to make decisions and with availability of supervision in non -routine circumstances. Specific duties vary with organizational unit assignment. Assignments entail some phases of a program, or an activity that supports internal operations or direct customer service. Areas of focus should be on results that add value to customers; decision-making is delegated to the closest feasible level to the customer; regulatory and control functions are continuously reviewed with suggestions for improvement as appropriate. This class differs from other clerical classifications in that duties support a specific function of a program activity to ensure services are scheduled and completed in a timely manner. The Operations Support Specialist differ from accounting classes in that the later has duties predominantly in the collection and reconciliation of accounts. CLASS TITLE: OPERATIONS SUPPORT SPECIALIST 26070 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: • Methods and practices in delivering exemplary customer support; • Office practices and procedures, business letterwriting, standard format for typed materials, design of filing systems and the operation of standard office equipment; • Basic arithmetic; banking procedures; ten -key, calculator, and spreadsheet formulas and their use in the assigned accounting function; • Methods, practices, documents and terminology used in financial record keeping work; • Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation; • Policies and procedures related to the department to which assigned; and • Word processing, database, and spreadsheet software and the use of personal computing equipment. Ability to: • Plan, organize, and maintain office files and work area; • Compose routine correspondence from templates or brief instructions and take summary notes; • Effectively and tactfully respond to the public, provide assistance and document results; • Effectively identify and solve work-related problems, improve processes and procedures and documenting results; • Meet deadlines and follow-up with repeat or extended timelines; • Make accurate arithmetic calculations, reconcile and analyze results; • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; • Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines; • Prioritize work and coordinate several activities; • Accurately enter data into designated tracking forms and/or databases; • Establish and maintain productive working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; and • Understand and carry out oral and written directions. Training and Experience: • Graduation from high school or GED equivalent AND • One (1) year of recent experience in an administrative or related capacity; OR • Equivalent combination of training, certification and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties. Licenses, Certificates or Special Requirements: • 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 conditions. Some assignments may have additional environment factors based on location, which will be identified in job postings. • After hours or weekend work for service programs may be required depending on assignment. CLASS TITLE: OPERATIONS SUPPORT SPECIALIST 26070 Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board: February 16, 2021 Approved by the City Council: