REPORT TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Action to Adjust the Examination Weighting Plan for Police Records Specialist II (Job Code 643) to 100% Oral and a Qualifying Supplemental on a One-time Basis
Report
BACKGROUND
The Human Resources Department requests Commission approval of a modification to the examination weighting plan for Police Records Specialist II (Job Code 643). 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."
DISCUSSION
The Human Resources Department is recommending modifications to the examination weighting plan for Police Records Specialist II (Job Code 643) on a one-time basis. Currently, the examination weighting plan consists of 100% Oral and a Qualifying Written Examination and Performance. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City has made the determination to limit (to the extent it can) in-person activities, which include recruitment in-person written exams, practical's, and interviews. This decision has been made for the safety of the candidates and City staff and will be evaluated as COVID case updates become available.
The proposed modification is to make the examination weighting a 100% Oral and a Qualifying Supplemental to expedite the recruitment and not to delay the recruitment until such time the City has made the determination to resume in person testing. 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 ...
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