REPORT TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Action to Modify Various Class Specifications Listed on Attachment A to: (1) Modify the Weighting Plan, and (2) Remove the Typing Certification Requirement
Report
BACKGROUND
The Human Resources Department proposes to modify various class specifications to remove the typing certification or words per minute (WPM) requirement. The list of classifications that would be impacted by this proposed action is set forth as an exhibit to this agenda report as Attachment A - List of Impacted Classifications. The request for Commission approval is based on Personnel & Salary Resolution, Sec. 6(d) which states, "Classification specifications for positions in the Classified Service must first be approved and adopted by the City of Santa Clara Civil Service Commission before they may be approved and adopted by the City Council."
Additionally, it is recommended the weighting plan for classifications where a typing certification is required be modified to reflect removal from the testing process. Generally, this component is referred to as a Qualifying Performance exam. This request is based on the authority of the Civil Service Rule 3.1, "The Commission shall determine whether the examination shall consist of a written, oral, or performance, or psychological, investigative, physical test, or any combination thereof, and shall indicate the procedure in the announcement."
The Human Resources Department brought this request to the Civil Service Commission (Commission) at its April 10, 2023 meeting. After robust discussion, the request was pulled by staff for further evaluation. Upon further review, the City has determined that there is an operational need to request Commission approval to remove this certification and the corresponding speed requirement from all recruitment processes.
DISCUSSION
The Human Resources Department requests to remove the typing certification requirement as part of the recruitment testing process f...
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