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Home My WebLink About08/30/22 MISC CIVIL SERVICE AGENDA.0 Nab. w ""M Now BAKERSFIELD 9 1 BAKERSFIELD MISCELLANEOUAWIL" 1112: 17 �"° K il. i,%.' L� 11 1. r, r� SERVICE MEETING AGENDA MEETING OF AUGUST 30, 2022 1600 Truxtun Ave Conference Room A Special Miscellaneous Civil Service Meeting At 2:00pm 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Agenda Item Public Statements B. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of the Misc. Civil Service Board Meeting forAugust 16, 2022 Staff recommends approval of the Minutes of the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board Meeting forAugust 16, 2022 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Eligible List Certified by the Human Resources Director 1. Associate Planner 1 (0) #0 1739 2. Plan Checker -Residential Specialist (0) #01753 B. Nepotism(s) 1. Maria Martinez, Assistant Code Enforcement Officer #01730 2. David A. Johnston, Plan Checker -Residential Specialist #01753 C. Reinstatement Request(s) 1. Reinstatement request for Brandon Sanders D. Appointment of Hearing Officer and Selection of Dates for Personnel Appeal Hearing S. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS 6. ADJOURNMENT q Zoaa by dty Clerk's OffIce City of Bakersfield 403 BAKERS FI LD Ttf SOUND OF ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: 8/30/2022 2. TO: Bakersfield Miscellaneous Civil Service Board FROM: CREATED BY: Julie Houselog H.R. Clerk DATE: 8/30/2022 WARD: SUBJECT: A. Agenda Item Public Statements STAFF RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: (03 BAKERSFIELt TW SOUND OFy�j.W#rq'For ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: 8/30/2022 2. TO: Bakersfield Miscellaneous Civil Service Board FROM: Julie Houselog CREATED BY: Julie Houselog H.R. Specialist DATE: 8/30/2022 WARD: SUBJECT: B. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements STAFF RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: (34) BAKERSFIEL Tlf SOUND OFuk�lFit�rl(er ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: 8/30/2022 3. 1. TO: Bakersfield Miscellaneous Civil Service Board FROM: Julie Houselog CREATED BY: Julie Houselog H.R. Clerk DATE: 8/30/2022 WARD: SUBJECT: Minutes of the Misc. Civil Service Board Meeting forAugust 16, 2022 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Minutes of the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board Meeting for August 16, 2022 BACKGROUND: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type d Minutes of the Misc. Civil Service Board Meeting for Backup Material August 16, 2022 MINUTES Miscellaneous Civil Service Board Regular Meeting 1600 Truxtun, City Hall North, Conference Room A, 1 st Floor August 16, 2022 2:00 P.M. The Miscellaneous Civil Service Board Regular Meeting commenced on August 16, 2022 at 2:02 p.m., City Hall North, Conference Room A, 1 st Floor. 1. Roll Call: Nila Hogan -Secretary Patrick Bowers Roland Maier Kevin Oliver Administration present: Shayla Collins, Human Resources Manager Tanya Wilson, Human Resources Analyst Kevin Mendoza, Human Resources Analyst Viridiana Gallardo-King, Deputy City Attorney II Elizabeth Villanueva, Associate Attorney Julie Houselog, Human Resources Clerk Evette Rolaan-Wastewater Manager 2. Public Comments None 3. Approval of Minutes Upon a motion, by Commissioner Kevin Oliver and seconded by Commissioner Patrick Bowers, the minutes for July 19, 2022 were APPROVED, ALL AYES 4. New Business A. Eligible Lists Certified by the Human Resources Director 1. Accounting Clerk 1/II (0) #01733 2. Clerk Typist 1/II (0) #01745 3. Facility Worker (0) #01694A 4. Fleet Service Worker II (0) #01741 5. Human Services Clerk (0) #01737 6. Park Ranger 1/II (0) #01728 7. Secretary 1/II #01746 8. Senior Traffic Signal Technician (P) #01747 Eligible Lists for the above referenced position(s), were submitted as informational items to the Board and placed on file. NAT B. Nepotism(s) 1. Jennifer Byers, Assistant Economic and Community Development Director #01778 2. Frank Torres, Code Enforcement Officer 1/II #01721 3. Edward Garcia, Facility Worker #01694A 4. Maria Martinez, Facility Worker #01694A After discussion, a motion, by Commissioner Kevin Oliver and seconded by Commissioner Roland Maier, was made to approve the recommendation of the Development Services Director, Christopher Boyle, Economic and Community Development Director, Paul Saldana and/or Human Resources, to approve the Nepotism(s) for the above referenced items. APPROVED, ALL AYES C. Job Specification Revised 1. Supervisor 1 #57110 After discussion, a motion, by Commissioner Roland Maier and seconded by Commissioner Kevin Oliver, was made to approve the recommendation of Human Resources Manager, Shayla Collins, to approve the Job Specification Revised for Supervisor 1 #57110. APPROVED, ALL AYES D. Job Specification Revised and Title Change 1. Industrial Waste Inspector to Environmental Compliance Inspector #24350 After discussion, a motion, by Commissioner Patrick Bowers and seconded by Commissioner Roland Maier, was made to approve the recommendation of Human Resources Manager, Shayla Collins, to approve the Job Specification Revised and Title Change for the Industrial Waste Inspector to Environment Compliance Inspector #24350. APPROVED, ALL AYES E. New Job Specification 1. Senior Wastewater Electrical Instrumentation Technician # 14520 After discussion, a motion, by Commissioner Kevin Oliver and seconded by Commissioner Patrick Bowers, was made to approve the recommendation of Human Resources Manager, Shayla Collins, to approve the New Job Specification for the Senior Wastewater Electrical Instrumentation Technician #14520. APPROVED, ALL AYES 5. Commissioner's Comments None 6. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Commissioner Nila Hogan to adjourn the meeting at 2:10 p.m. APPROVED, ALL AYES. Respectfully submitted, Nila Hogan, Secretary 00 BA ERSFIELD TtE SOUND OFt;-*.#Wfr ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: 8/30/2022 1. TO: Bakersfield Miscellaneous Civil Service Board FROM: Isabel Farmer CREATED BY: Isabel Farmer, Human Resources Analyst DATE: 8/16/2022 WARD: SUBJECT: Associate Planner 1 (0) #01739 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Informational Item Only BACKGROUND: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type a Associate Planner 1 (C) #01739 Backup Material POSITION: ASSOCIATE PLANNER I (OPEN) #01739 APPLIED......................................................................................._..............26 INVITEDTO ORAL.........................................................................6 ATTENDEDORAL.......................................................................................5 CERTIFIED................_...................................................................................5 Eligible List Report Associate Planner I (Open) #01739 Human Resources Analyst, Isabel Farmer Established List Expiration Candidate Name Seq. Rank 8/16/2022 2/16/2023 Knight, Ashley 1 8/16/2022 2/16/2023 Martinez, Veronica 2 8/16/2022 2/16/2023 Wright, Taniya 3 8/16/2022 2/16/2023 Lopez Medina, Gary 4 8/16/2022 2/16/2023 Dhaliwal, Hermandeep 5 , Human Resources Director August 16, 2022 (03 BAKERSFIELD TFE SOUND OF w- err ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: 8/30/2022 2. TO: Bakersfield Miscellaneous Civil Service Board FROM: Sandra Duncan CREATED BY: Sandra Duncan, Human Resources Analyst DATE: 8/29/2022 WARD: SUBJECT: Plan Checker -Residential Specialist (0) #01753 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Informational Item only BACKGROUND: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type o Plan Checker -Residential Specialist (0) #01753 Backup Material POSITION: PLAN CHECKER- RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST (OPEN) #01753 APPLIED................................................................................................. 10 INVITEDTO ORAL . ............................ ... . ............................5 ATTENDEDORAL ............... ........................................ ..........................5 CERTIFIED............................................................................... ................3 Eligible List Report Plan Checker- Residential Specialist (Open) #01753 Human Resources Analyst, Sandra Duncan Established List Expiration Candidate Name Seq. Rank 8/24/2022 2/24/2023 Humphreys, Jason I 8/24/2022 2/24/2023 Pafino, Rosemary 2 8/24/2022 2/24/2023 Johnston, David 3 Christi Tenter, Human Resources Director August 24, 2022 403 BAKERSFIELD TEE SOUND UF, dd r ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: 8/30/2022 1. TO: Bakersfield Miscellaneous Civil Service Board FROM: Isabel Farmer CREATED BY: Isabel Farmer, Human Resources Analyst DATE: 8/18/2022 WARD: SUBJECT: Maria Martinez, Assistant Code Enforcement Officer #01730 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Nepotism Waiver Request for Maria Martinez, Assistant Code Enforcement Officer #01730 BACKGROUND: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Maria Martinez, Assistant Code Enforcement Officer Backup Material #01730 BAKERSFIELD THE SOUND OF5WYWI MEMORANDUM TO: MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL SERVICE BOARD DATE: AUGUST 30, 2022 FROM: ISABEL FARMER, HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST SUBJECT: NEPOTISM RULING - MARIA MARTINEZ CANDIDATE FOR ASSISTANT CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER #01730 Maria Martinez has successfully competed in the examination process for the position of Assistant Code Enforcement Officer and placed on the eligible list for same. Her husband, Moises Lopez, is currently employed as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator in the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department. Due to the possibility of Maria being considered for appointment to an Assistant Code Enforcement Officer position, 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 Assistant Code Enforcement Officer is as follows: Under close supervision, performs entry-level work to support the Building Division in code compliance activities including, property regulations, zoning regulations, and the Municipal Building Codes. Work involves assisting with the resolution of routine field inspections and conservation issues within established policy; and performs other work 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 the Development Services Director, Chris Boyle, if Maria Martinez is appointed to an Assistant Code Enforcement Officer position in the Building Division of the Development 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 Development Services Director, Chris Boyle, 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. 40) BA►KERSFI LD TFE SOUND OF'4-va-j°�{, ' ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: 8/30/2022 2. TO: Bakersfield Miscellaneous Civil Service Board FROM: Sandra Duncan CREATED BY: Sandra Duncan, Human Resources Analyst DATE: 8/29/2022 WARD: SUBJECT: David A. Johnston, Plan Checker -Residential Specialist#01753 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Nepotism Waiver Request for David A. Johnston, Plan Checker - Residential Specialist #01753 BACKGROUND: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type David A .Johnston, Plan Checker -Residential Specialist Backup Material #01753 BAKERSFIELD THE SOUND OFCSWAI V MEMORANDUM TO: MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL SERVICE BOARD DATE: AUGUST 30, 2022 FROM: SANDRA DUNCAN, HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST SUBJECT: NEPOTISM RULING - DAVID A. JOHNSTON CANDIDATE FOR PLAN CHECKER- RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST #01753 David A. Johnston has successfully competed in the examination process for the position of Plan Checker -Residential Specialist and placed on the eligible list for same. His father, David J. Johnston, is currently employed as a Maintenance Craftworker I in the General Services Division of the Public Works Department. Due to the possibility of David being considered for promotion to a Plan Checker - Residential Specialist position, the issue of nepotism must be addressed. David A. Johnston is currently employed as a Building Inspector II in the Building Division of the Development 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 Plan Checker- Residential Specialist is as follows: Under the general supervision reviews building construction and alteration plans and calculations for residential projects for compliance with the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Housing Code, state and municipal codes, and other related codes. Performs other work as required. A summary of the responsibilities for Maintenance Craftworker 1 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 Development Services Director, Chris Boyle, if David A. Johnston is promoted to a Plan Checker- Residential Specialist position in the Building Division of the Development 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 Development Services Director, Chris Boyle, 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. (03 BAKERSFIEL TtC SOUND OF &ldrw� ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: 8/30/2022 1. TO: Bakersfield Miscellaneous Civil Service Board FROM: Sandra Duncan CREATED BY: Sandra Duncan, Human Resources Analyst DATE: 8/29/2022 SUBJECT: Reinstatement request for Brandon Sanders STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of reinstatement request for Brandon Sanders BACKGROUND: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type o Reinstatement for Brandon Sanders Backup Material o Sanders, Brandon request for reinstatment Backup Material MEMORANDUM TO: Miscellaneous Civil Service Board FROM: Sandy Duncan, Human Resources Analyst SUBJECT: Reinstatement Request for Brandon Sanders DATE: August 30, 2022 Mr. Brandon Sanders has requested reinstatement to the position of Service Maintenance Worker in the Building Division of the Development Services Department with the City of Bakersfield. On October 25, 2021, Mr. Sanders was hired as a full-time employee as a Service Maintenance Worker in the Development Services Department. Mr. Sanders resigned from the City of Bakersfield on July 27, 2022 in good standing. Mr. Chris Boyle, Development Services Director, and Phil Burns, Building Director, have been contacted regarding this request. They recommend placing Mr. Sanders on a reinstatement list for Service Maintenance Worker. Should the Board approve this request, Mr. Sanders name will be placed on the Miscellaneous Civil Service reinstatement list for Service Maintenance Worker for the City of Bakersfield for a period of one (1) year. The established reinstatement list may be utilized at the hiring manager's discretion for selection of a final candidate per Miscellaneous Civil Service Rule 6.05 during periods of which vacancies occur within the one (1) year period. Cc: Chris Boyle Phil Burns August 16, 2022 Brandon Sanders 452 Emily Way Shafter, Ca. 93263 City of Bakersfield, I am writing this to hopefully be reinstated to the City of Bakersfield as an employee. I left the city three weeks ago for an opportunity that did not work out. I left under good standings with my department, supervisor and manager. My position was Service Maintenance Worker (SMW) for Code Enforcement Rapid Response Team. I would love to go to the same department and position if there is one available. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely yours, Brandon Sanders