HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/15/2014 Mason County Civil Service Commission
May 15, 2014
Minutes
Call Meeting to Order—Commissioner Davis called the meeting to order at 5:17 p.m.
Roll Call—Present: Louann Davis, Commissioner Skeeters-Lindsey(via phone), Chief Examiner
Dawn Twiddy, and Chief Jan Shepherd
Minutes: Commissioner Skeeters-Lindsey/Davis moved and seconded approval of the April 17„
2014 regular meeting minutes. Motion carried with all in favor.
Business:
A. Sheriff s Update
Chief Shepherd discussed the IT position and stated that it remains unfilled. She
said that the Sheriff's Office is still working with Frank Pinter, Budget Manager, on
the possibility of contracting with the current county IT staff to provide a dedicated
person to the Sheriff's Office to handle most of the Sheriff's technical work.
Chief Shepherd said the Sheriff's Office would like to see the IT position reverted
back to a deputy position once the IT contract is worked out.
B. Chief Examiner Update
Chief Examiner Twiddy reported the Corrections Division Corporal written and oral
board exams have completed and the eligibility list has been sent to Chief Haugen.
Commissioner Skeeters-Lindsey asked if the jail staffing levels have been resolved.
Chief Examiner Twiddy said that she has been actively talking with people and
directing them to the Public Safety Testing website and informing them of the
upcoming test dates and locations. Otherwise names have been provided to the
Sherrif's Office and background checks are being done on the names that have been
certified.
Commissioner Skeeters-Lindsey said she was not getting the civil service email
notifications of minutes and meetings.
Chief Examiner Twiddy said that she would figure out what was going on and get it
resolved.
Adjourn - Meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
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Undersheriff Barrett commented that the contracted IT services would be paid for
out of the professional services line in the Sheriff's budget, allowing for the position
to be retained in the Sheriff's Office. There was discussion about possibly changing
this vacant Sheriff IT position to another administrative assistant position.
B. Chief Examiner Update
Chief Examiner Twiddy reviewed the updated Community Service Officer
Eligibility list and noted that after all the testing was completed, only two candidates
passed with a 70% or higher score. Chief Examiner Twiddy stated that she had
discussed the issue with Chief Shepherd who reported there has since been a change
in the Sheriffs Department. One of the current, part time Community Service
Officers has moved into the full time position leaving only a part time Community
Service Officer vacancy.
Undersheriff Barrett said they would like to use boating money expected from a
grant to fund the part time Community Service Officer position,but wants to wait
until the approved grant documents are in hand before moving forward with a new
position description and announcement. The new posting will clearly state that it is a
part time position.
Chief Examiner Twiddy stated there were 42 applications received for the Clerk
position and the written test was held this morning, April 17t". The Oral Board is
scheduled to take place next Wednesday, April 23`d. Chief Shepherd requested to sit
in on the Oral Board interviews.
Chief Examiner Twiddy requested approval of the Police Operations& Corrections
Lieutenant job descriptions. There was discussion regarding the minimum
experience and education qualifications at the March meeting and since has been
reworded as requested by the Commissioners.An amended job description was sent
out and all have reviewed the changes prior to tonight's meeting.
Commissioner Davis/Skeeters-Lindsey moved and seconded to approve the Police
Operations and Corrections Division Lieutenant classification specifications as
presented. Motion carried with all in favor.
Adjourn- Meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Approved May 15,2014
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Brian Ke- Danielle Skeeters-Lindsey Louann Davis
Chair Commissioner Commissioner
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Dawn Twiddy, Chief Examiner