REPORT TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Action to Adjust the Examination Weighting Plan for Meter Reader (Job Code 595) on a One-time Basis
Report
BACKGROUND
The Human Resources Department requests Commission approval of a modification to the examination weighting plan for Meter Reader (Job Code 595). 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 are recommending modifications to the examination weighting plan for Meter Reader (Job Code 595) on a one-time basis. Currently, the examination weighting plan consists of 50% oral and 50% written exam. The proposed modification is to make the examination weighting a 100% oral. In order to address the technical abilities normally assessed at the written exam, the department will ask technical questions on the job application and oral examination which will be evaluated to determine the most competitive applicants to move forward to the next phase of the recruitment process. Additionally, the Department will also have the probationary period to assess the technical knowledge and abilities of the applicant.
Santa Clara County is currently in the Orange Tier and City Hall remains closed to the public due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Human Resources Department is coordinating with the City Manager's Office and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to determine if the City can safely accommodate in person written or performance examinations at this time. Since the testing process is still being evaluated and a determination has not been made if in person testing can resume and to not delay the hiring process ...
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