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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-04-01 Agenda PacketV.03 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA April 1, 2021 VIA TELECONFERENCE 5:15 p.m. Public Services, Building C, Room B129 Chula Vista PLEASE NOTE THAT, PURSUANT TO THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA'S EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20, AND IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY, MEMBERS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AND STAFF MAY PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXECUTIVE ORDER, THE PUBLIC MAY VIEW THE MEETING ONLINE AND NOT AT PUBLIC SERVICES, BUILDING C, ROOM B129. HOW TO WATCH: Members of the public can access a link to the livestream at www.chulavistaca.gov/virtualmeetings. Members of the public who wish to join by telephone only, may call 1-408-418-9388 (United States Toll) and enter the access code: 187 313 6352. HOW TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Visit the online eComment portal for this meeting at: www.chulavistaca.gov/virtualmeetings. 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City staff will take all possible measures to ensure a publicly accessible experience. *** City of Chula Vista Boards & Commissions Civil Service Commission Page 2 ׀ Civil Service Commission Agenda April 1, 2021 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Commissioners Fish, Carbuccia, Salas, Sepulveda, and Chair Gersten CONSENT CALENDAR The Board/Commission will enact the Consent Calendar staff recommendations by one motion, without discussion, unless a Board/Commission Member, a member of the public, or staff requests that an item be removed for discussion. If you wish to comment on one of these items, please submit comments electronically at: www.chulavistaca.gov/virtualmeetings. 1. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF FEBURARY 4, 2021 Staff recommendation: Approve the minutes PUBLIC COMMENTS Persons may address the Board/Commission on any subject matter within the Board/Commission’s jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Board/Commission from discussing or taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Board/Commission may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. If you wish to comment, please submit comments electronically at: www.chulavistaca.gov/virtualmeetings. ACTION ITEMS The Item(s) listed in this section of the agenda will be considered individually by the Board/Commission and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. If you wish to comment on one of these items, please submit comments electronically at: http://www.chulavistaca.gov/virtualmeetings. 2. APPEAL REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF TWO NAMES FROM THE ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR FIRE ENGINEER (RECRUITMENT #19560304P) Staff recommendation: Hear objection to decision to remove names from an eligibility list 3. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE ADDITION OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSIFICATION TO THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN PER THE CIVIL SERVICE RULE 1.02 A (3) Senior Network Engineer (MM/PROF) Staff recommendation: Approve the new classification OTHER BUSINESS 4. STAFF COMMENTS Page 3 ׀ Civil Service Commission Agenda April 1, 2021 5. CHAIR’S COMMENTS 6. COMMISSIONERS’/BOARD MEMBERS’ COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT to the regular meeting on May 6, 2021 via teleconference. Materials provided to the Civil Service Commission related to any open-session item on this agenda are available for public review at https://chulavista.granicusideas.com/meetings or by contacting the Human Resources department at humanresources@chulavistaca.gov. I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of Chula Vista in the Human Resources department and that I caused the document to be posted according to Brown Act requirements. Dated: 3/25/2021 Signed: ______________ Page 1 | Civil Service Commission Minutes February 4, 2021 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA February 4, 2021 Via Teleconference 5:15 p.m. Pursuant to the Governor of the State of California's Executive Order N-29-20, and in the interest of public health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the Civil Service Commission and staff participated in this meeting via teleconference. All votes were taken by roll call. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Civil Service Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 5:17 p.m. via teleconference. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Fish, Carbuccia, Salas, Sepulveda, and Chair Gersten ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Director of Human Resources/Risk Management Courtney Chase, Human Resources Manager Tanya Tomlinson, Police Captain Redmond CONSENT CALENDAR Chair Gersten called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit any final electronic comments on items on the consent calendar. Secretary Palermo announced that no electronic comments had been received and no comments had been received via email. 1. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES of November 5, 2020. Staff recommendation: Commission approve the minutes. ACTION: Commissioner Carbuccia moved to approve staff’s recommendations from Item 1 of the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Fish seconded the motion, and it carried, by the following roll call vote: Yes: 5 – Commissioners Fish, Carbuccia, Salas, Sepulveda, and Chair Gersten No: 0 Page 2 | Civil Service Commission Minutes February 4, 2021 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR There were none. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chair Gersten called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit any final electronic public comments. Secretary Palermo announced that no electronic comments had been received and no comments had been received via email. ACTION ITEMS 2. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING AN EARLY STEP INCREASE FOR STEPHANIE COX, DETENTION FACILITY MANAGER, PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 1.05(I)(2) Staff recommendation: Commission approve the early step increase. Police Captain Redmond gave a presentation on the item. Chair Gersten called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit electronic comments on the item. Secretary Palermo announced that no electronic comments had been received and no comments had been received via email. ACTION: Commissioner Carbuccia moved to adopt the early step increase for Detention Facility Manager Cox. Vice Chair Fish seconded the motion, and it carried, by the following roll call vote: Yes: 5 – Commissioners Fish, Carbuccia, Salas, Sepulveda, and Chair Gersten No: 0 ADJOURNMENT At 5:53 p.m., Chair Gersten adjourned the meeting to the next Regular Meeting on March 4, 2021 at 5:15 p.m. via teleconference. ____________________________________ Janelle Palermo, Secretary CITY OF CHULA VISTA DRAFT SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER DEFINITION To perform highly complex duties in the planning and administration of the City’s enterprise network system; to develop, configure, deploy and maintain the enterprise network server systems to avoid interruptions in network services; to provide direction to information technology staff responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining network server systems. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the advanced journey level classification providing direction and performing the most complex network analysis duties. Incumbents are responsible for developing, evaluating, modifying, and maintaining complex network systems. Senior Network Engineers are competent to work at the highest technical level on all phases of network systems requiring a high level of independence and specialized knowledge and are generally assigned the more complex and difficult work projects. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from the Director of Information Technology Services. May exercise technical and functional supervision over assigned staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: Manage and maintain an extensive enterprise network system. Analyze and evaluate existing network solutions; make recommendations for improvement and enhancements to current network systems based on business requirements, Assess, design, and implement network and security solutions for the City's various departments. Formally document network infrastructure and develop written procedures relating to the City’s network environment. Serve as a network, security, and data center subject matter expert in consulting strategy. Assist with evaluation of new technologies and solutions. Provide technical leadership for a team of information technology staff and managed services contractor(s), setting the tone for definition, design, and implementation of new network infrastructure components and services. CITY OF CHULA VISTA Senior Network Engineer 2 Work with information technology staff and managed services contractor(s) to maintain overall network platform stability, security, and reliability. Design, configure, and implement LAN and WAN connectivity, network/server troubleshooting, and management on network, including Internet and EDI communications. Provide technical expertise for computer and network activities. Perform on-premises/cloud assessments, installations and management. Drive Cloud (IaaS and PaaS) Network Architecture principles. Develop a wide range of assessment and design deliverables, including written documents as well as detailed diagrams. Contribute to the refinement of delivery processes and documentation. Maintain knowledge base by staying current with emerging technologies. Work with minimum supervision in the performance of assigned tasks. Regularly communicate status of project and all applicable issues to the Management team. Prepare and submit activity/progress reports and time recording/management reports in accordance with published procedures. Participate in the preparation of the budget; make recommendations and monitor expenses. Perform routine maintenance and operations as required. May perform lead duties on project teams or in training others as assigned. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service. Utilize continuous improvement (LEAN) principals in the design and operation of various software platforms. Perform other duties related to this position as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Cloud architectures, specifically in Azure. CITY OF CHULA VISTA Senior Network Engineer 3 Complex strategic transformation experience, such as outsourcing and internal IT process re-engineering of ITIL/ITSM processes. LAN, WAN, SCADA, voice, and video technologies (e.g. routers, switches, load balancers, firewalls, network and routing protocols, SDN, DNS, VoIP, and their related traffic patterns). Knowledge of data networking and digital communication technologies. Staple IT technologies (e.g. operating systems, servers, virtualization, storage, software development, and their related impacts as it pertains to network resources). Basic WAN troubleshooting techniques and connectivity issues. Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) including knowledge of CISCO Next Generation Firewall (Firepower), CISCO Identity Services Engine (ISE) CISCO Stealthwatch, CISCO Umbrella, CISCO Email Security Appliance (ESA), CISCO Web Security Appliance (WSA), CISCO Secure X, CISCO Catalyst 9000 Core and Distribution/LAN Access switches, CISCO Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) , and traditional routing concepts. Microsoft Networking Concepts and Windows server implementation. Industry standard Cyber/Network Security practices relating to SSL certificates (obtaining/installing on multiple OS platforms). Budgeting practices. Project management and planning methods. English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Ability to: Develop and maintain enterprise solutions and building complex Enterprise architecture solutions. Design, architect, execute, support and maintain complex enterprise solutions. Demonstrate detailed understanding of architecture principles and methods, technology, and standards on-premise or in the cloud. Demonstrate detailed understanding of commercial and government cloud patterns, specifically in Azure. CITY OF CHULA VISTA Senior Network Engineer 4 Demonstrate detailed understanding of cloud automation and orchestration approaches and tools, specifically in Azure. Demonstrate detailed understanding of integration architectures for network, information security, and identity management approaches. Effectively communicate solution architectures along with reasons behind approach. Perform server setup, hardware configuration, installation, integration, and upgrades; use network monitoring systems and protocol analysis. Use the Internet as an informational and support resource. Explain technical procedures and operations to new users. Handle complex situations, make rational decisions, and work effectively with all levels of management and staff throughout the organization. Use tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines. Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments with a minimum of direction. Apply logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks. Understand, interpret, and communicate complicated policies, procedures, and protocols. Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. Experience and Training Any combination of education and/or experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Four years of advanced journey level LAN/WAN implementation, maintenance, support, and troubleshooting experience in a complex, multiple forest/domain enterprise environment with a minimum of 1000 endpoints. CITY OF CHULA VISTA Senior Network Engineer 5 Experience with modern CISCO networking environment including Digital Network Architecture (DNA). CISCO Next Generation Firewall (Firepower), CISCO Identity Services Engine (ISE) CISCO StealthWatch, CISCO Umbrella, CISCO Email Security Appliance (ESA), CISCO Web Security Appliance (WSA), CISCO Secure X, CISCO Catalyst 9000 Core and Distribution/LAN Access switches, CISCO Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) is highly desirable. Experience with Azure Cloud networking is highly desirable. Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or closely related field. Certificates: Cisco CCNA certification is highly desirable. PHYSICAL DEMANDS On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently stand and walk. Intermittently twist and reach office equipment above and below shoulders; use telephone, write or use keyboard to communicate through written means; use a computer keyboard on a regular and continuing basis; lift up to 50 pounds. See in the normal vision range with or without correction to read typical business documents and computer screens; hear in the normal range with or without correction. WORKING ENVIRONMENT Primary work is in performed indoors in a carpeted and air-conditioned office environment with fluorescent lighting and moderate noise level; there is some exposure to the external environment when going to outlying offices. Work is frequently disrupted by the need to respond to in-person and telephone inquiries. Employees may be required to work during irregular work hours such as evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. 03/2021 “People who care about people” DATE: March 26, 2021 TO: Civil Service Commission VIA: Courtney Chase, Director of Human Resources/Risk Management FROM: Harry Muns, Fire Chief SUBJECT: Fire Engineer Eligibility List Appeal The current eligibility list for Fire Engineer was established on June 25, 2019, with 14 names, and was subsequently extended for an additional year. It has been a consistent practice for the Fire Department to request that the list be extended due to the resource intensiveness and complexity of testing components. There have been four certifications from this eligibility list resulting in eight promotions to Fire Engineer. The Fire Department currently has one vacancy for Fire Engineer, due to an Engineer’s recent promotion to Fire Captain. When a request for certification of names on the Fire Engineer eligibility list was submitted, it was found that two names were removed in accordance with Civil Service Rule (CSR) 1.04(1)(4), which states, in part: “The Director of Human Resources will remove from an eligibility list the name of any person who is… refused appointment after an interview by three Appointing Authorities after certification from the eligibility list .” As the Fire Department’s Appointing Authority, I am objecting to the Director of Human Resources’ decision to remove two names from the Fire Engineer eligibility list effective March 24, 2021, in accordance with CSR 1.04(J)(1)(a) and requesting that the Civil Service Commission review the objection in accordance with CSR 1.04(J)(1)(c). The relevant sections are shown below for reference. J. OBJECTIONS TO DECISION 1. Limited review of examinations, announcements, and removal of name from eligibility lists. a. In matters involving examinations, announcements, and removal of name from eligibility lists, approval given to those actions by the Director of Human Resources is final, unless an objection is made in writing to the Civil Service Commission, within 30 days of the Director of Human Resources’ decision. An objection is limited to claims that Civil Service Rules or City policies or procedures were not followed in making the decision. c. The Civil Service Commission may review the objection in any manner it deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, reviewing the filed objection and making a decision on the filed objection without additional hearing on the objection, allowing either party to comment on the objection, allowing written comments on the objection, or conducting an evidentiary type hear ing on the objection. The two candidates whose names were removed from the list are in good standing, significant contributors to the department and promotable in my opinion. However, they are falling victim to CSR 1.04(I)4 which I believe is intended for other purposes. Additionally, due to several ties in scores, more names were certified to the department than would be typically certified, including those of these two in question, which led to these names being certified three times and unfortunately, removed from the list. I am requesting the Civil Service Commission to: 1.Grant the appeal of CSR 1.04(I)(4) by the Chula Vista Fire Department Fire Chief and reinstate the names of the two candidates on Fire Engineer Eligibility List (Recruitment # 19560304P) and allow their names to be certified for consideration for the current Fire Engineer vacancy. 2.Consider revising CSR 1.04(I)4 to the proposed language below: 1.04(I)(4): Removal of Name: The Director of Human Resources may remove the name of an eligible whose name appears on an eligibility list for any reason declared in Rule 1.03(F) to be cause for rejection of applications for examinations. The Director of Human Resources will remove from an eligibility list the name of any person who is dismissed for unsatisfactory service in his or her current class; or who is refused appointment after an interview by three Appointing Authorities after certification from the eligibility list, unless the Appointing Authority requests the name(s) to remain on the eligibility list; or failed to appear for an interview or refused an offer of employment (any combination) up to three times. Thank you for your consideration.