REPORT TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Action to Adjust the Examination Weighting Plan for Accountant (Job Code 205) to a Qualifying Supplemental and 100% Oral Board Examination on an Ongoing Basis
Report
BACKGROUND
The Human Resources Department requests Commission approval of a modification to the examination weighting plan for Accountant (Job Code 205). This request is based on the authority of 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." This request has been coordinated with the Finance Department.
DISCUSSION
The Human Resources Department in coordination with the Finance Department is recommending modifications to the examination weighting plan for Accountant (Job Code 205) on an ongoing basis. Currently, the Accountant (Job Code 205) examination weighting plan consists of a 50% written examination and 50% oral board examination. The proposed modification is to make the examination weighting plan based on a qualifying supplemental and 100% oral board examination.
The Accountant (Job Code 205) classification is a professional position in the classified service. The incumbent performs numerous, varied, and complex accounting and financial activities requiring independent judgment and the ability to research, analyze, investigate, and report on technical issues handled by the Finance Department.
As part of this request, the Human Resources department and the department subject matter expert reviewed a copy of the current Accountant written examination. The examination assesses candidates on their knowledge in the following areas:
1. Accounting Principles and Practices: Includes questions that measure basic knowledge which could be obtained by exposure to accounting concepts in a secondary or post-secondary educational settin...
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