Civil Service Commission Meeting
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Note: This summary is based on the meeting packet (minutes and transcript were unavailable or not used).
What Happened
The Civil Service Commission met on September 8, 2022, to approve personnel decisions, eligible job candidate lists, and discuss proposed rule changes. The commission voted on approximately seven major items in a routine meeting.
Key Decisions
APPROVED — Chief Examiner Barbara Ackermann salary increase to $176,238.40 effective August 26, 2022, tied to Management A43 pay range with future merit increases starting July 1, 2023 — Unanimous — Adjusts compensation for city's chief civil service official.
APPROVED — Eligible lists for four positions: Adaptive Recreation Assistant, Recreation Leader, Senior Civil Engineer, and Tree Maintenance Worker with candidate pools ranging from 3 to 9 people per position — 6-0 — Allows hiring to proceed for these city jobs.
APPROVED — Police Sergeant Michael J. Morris completion of probation — Vote count not recorded — Confirms permanent status of sergeant hire.
APPROVED — Consent agenda including employee confirmations and new job classifications for Senior Parking Enforcement Officer and Training and Development Specialist — 6-0 — Advances multiple personnel matters.
APPROVED — Void Business License Technician eligible list — Vote count not recorded — Allows new recruitment after six candidates declined interviews and four interviewed candidates were deemed unsuitable.
Debated But Not Resolved
Civil Service rule amendments for employee movement — Commission discussed allowing voluntary demotion to any lower position, removing supervisor approval for transfers, extending transfer options for health-related issues beyond line-of-duty injuries, and adding probationary periods for transfers and demotions — Commission will vote on final rule changes at a future meeting.
What to Watch
$176,238.40 — Chief Examiner Barbara Ackermann annual salary — City budget (Management A43 salary range).
Civil Service rule changes — Final vote pending on proposed amendments that would expand internal employee movement options. Changes affect how city workers can transfer and change positions.
Chief Examiner performance review — Scheduled for June 2023. Will include evaluation and possible additional compensation adjustments.
Proclamation for former Chair Jean E. Atkinson — Set to be presented at a future meeting.
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