HomeMy WebLinkAbout106th Special Meeting (November 4, 2013)1W SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
The 10EP Special Meeting of the Civil Service Commission was held on Monday, November
4, 2013. The meeting was called to order at 4:01 p.m.
Members Present: Harry C. Tatigian, Chairman
Charlotte S. Mahoney, Commissioner
Ronald Reinke, Commissioner
Also Present: Derrick Washington, Personnel Analyst II
Robert F. Biga, Human Resources Director
Gretchen Guisbert, Secretary III
Robert F. Biga, Human Resources Director, presented a memorandum dated October 29,
2013, from Derrick L. Washington, Personnel Analyst II, to Robert F. Biga, Human Resources
Director, requesting an open -competitive examination for Level IV Appraiser, and proposed
qualifications and parts of examination and weights. Mr. Biga explained that City Council
formerly approved the establishment of this classification. The Mayor has indicated that he
would not veto City Council's action. Mr. Biga stated the department wanted to get this
examination started and it will be announced tomorrow, November 5, 2013.
Ms. Mahoney asked if this was a new position. Mr. Biga advised it was a brand new
classification. The Civil Service Commission and City Council approved the establishment of
the classification. Mr. Biga further explained the Personnel Requisition Committee (PRC) has
no authority to establish classifications. The Civil Service Commission normally initiates the
creation of new classifications and the City Council confirms the action. Ms. Mahoney asked if
the PRC allows the hiring. Mr. Biga said that was correct.
Ms. Mahoney asked if this would add one employee in the Assessing Department. Mr. Biga
slated the Assessing Department would be losing one full-time employee and gaining one
part-time employee. Mr. Tatigian indicated this was a 20 -hour a week position. Mr. Biga
explained this employee would receive regular part-time benefits. Mr. Reinke inquired if the
employee would be able to participate in the Defined Contribution retirement plan. Mr. Biga
said yes. If a City employee was selected for this job, and they were in the Defined
Contribution retirement plan when they retired, that individual could end up having two
separate retirement accounts. One would be from the first term of employment. The second
one would be for the part-time employment. Should a current employee get hired, instead of
the City contributing 13% of their pay, the City would contribute 8% of their pay. Mr. Biga
stated all new general employees receive an 8% City contribution toward their Defined
Contribution retirement plan.
Mr. Biga explained that by virtue of an employee having two accounts, they would have full
access to their account as a retiree. Ms. Mahoney stated that in a sense, they would be doing
what everyone likes to call "double dipping" Mr. Biga stated they would essentially have two
accounts. One as a retiree. The other as an employee.
Upon a motion by Ms. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Reinke and unanimously adopted, it was
13-140 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the memorandum of
October 29, 2013, from Derrick L. Washington, Personnel Analyst II, to Robert F.
Biga, Human Resources Director, requesting an open -competitive examination
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for Level IV Appraiser — Part Time, and proposed qualifications and parts of
examination and weights, and having discussion with Robert F. Biga, Human
Resources Director, the Civil Service Commission does hereby approve the
following qualifications and parts of examination and weights:
QUALIFICATIONS
By the closing date of the announcement, an applicant must:
Be a citizen of the United States or resident alien with the right to work in
the United States; and
Have a high school diploma or a valid equivalency certificate, and
Possess a valid Michigan drivers license and have an acceptable driving
record; and
Possess a Michigan Master Assessing Officer (MMAO) Certification from
the State of Michigan; and
Have four (4) years full-time paid work experience in an assessing office
while certifying the annual assessment roll, the appraisal of commercial,
industrial and personal property, and process and complete all commercial
and industrial Michigan Tax Tribunal appeals; and
Have computer skills with BS & A Equalizer and Apex; and
Have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with the public.
NOTE: Applicants are required to submit original diploma, degrees/transcripts and
certification (s) at the time of application.
PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS
Interview - 100%'
'NOTE: In the event the number of qualified applicants exceeds ten (10), an evaluation will
be made of the applications and the ten (10) applicants with the most appropriate and
responsible combination of experience and training will be invited to the Interview.
Candidates must pass the Interview in order to be placed on the eligible list.
Upon a motion by Ron Reinke, seconded by Ms. Mahoney and unanimously adopted, it was
RESOLVED, That the special meeting be adjourned at 4:12 p.m.
Gretchen Guisbert, Secretary III
Harry C. Tatigian, Chairman
Charlotte Mahoney, Commissioner
Ronald Reinke, Commissioner