REPORT TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Action to Waive the Qualifying Written for Utility Field Services Worker on a One-Time Basis (Job Code 897)
Report
BACKGROUND
The Human Resources Department requests Commission approval to waive the Qualifying Written Exam for Utility Field Services Worker (Job Code 897). 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 Finance Department recommends waiving the qualifying written exam on a one-time basis for the Utility Field Services Worker (Job Code 897) classification. The examination weighting plan consists of a qualifying written exam and 100% oral exam. The minimum qualifications require two (2) years of experience as a Meter Reader with the City of Santa Clara; therefore, the recruitment will be closed promotional. All prospective applicants that would be eligible to apply for this position and meet the minimum qualifications will be assessed on the technical knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the higher-level position. Waiving the qualifying written exam will reduce the amount of time and resources to fill the position, thus expediting the hiring process.
There are no recommended changes to the class specification for Utility Field Services Worker (Job Code 897).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to waive the qualifying written of the examination plan.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Civil Service Commission agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve to Waive the Qualifying Written for Utility Field Services Worker on a One-Time Basis (Job Code 897)
Staff
Reviewed by: Ashley Lancaster, Division Manager Human Resources
Approved by: Aracely Azevedo, Director of Human Resources