REPORT TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Action to Modify the Human Resources Technician (Job Code 508) Examination Weighting Plan to 100% Oral Examination and a Qualifying Supplemental on an Ongoing Basis
Report
ACTION AND AUTHORITY
The Human Resources Department is requesting Commission approval to modify the examination weighting plan for Human Resources Technician (Job Code 508) on an ongoing basis. 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."
The Human Resources Technician (Job Code 508) is responsible for a variety of tasks associated with the administration of recruitments, classification and compensation, workers' compensation, benefits, and training.
DISCUSSION
The Human Resources Department recommends modifying the examination weighting plan for Human Resources Technician (Job Code 508) on an ongoing basis. Currently, the examination weighting plan consists of 100% oral examination and qualifying written examination. The proposed modification is to make the examination weighting a 100% oral examination with a qualifying supplemental questionnaire. The City brought this request forward to the Civil Service Commission on February 14, 2022 and it was not approved by the Commission. The Department is requesting the Commission reconsider this request which will allow additional flexibility in the recruitment process and expand the qualified candidate pool.
The minimum qualifications for the position require a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of experience in technical or clerical human resources programs. The acceptable substitution allows for 30 college credits to be substituted for the experience requirement on a year for year basis. The written examination assesses writ...
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