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Date:Thursday, July 7, 2022
Time:5:15 p.m.
Location:City Hall, Bldg. #C, Conference Room B-129
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista
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Pages
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
Commissioners Gersten, Sepulveda, Co-Chair Fish and Chair Carbuccia
3.PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons may address the Commission on any subject matter within the
Commission’s jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law
generally prohibits the Commission from discussing or taking action on any
issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Commission may
schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. If you wish to
speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form and submit it to the
Secretary prior to the meeting.
4.ACTION ITEMS
The Item(s) listed in this section of the agenda will be considered individually by
the Commission and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. If you
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4.1.Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of September 2, 2021 and April 7,
2022.
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Staff Recommendation:
Approve the minutes
4.2.Consideration to Approve the Addition of the Following Classification to
the Classification Plan per Civil Service Rule 1.02 a (3)
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Multimedia Designer (PROF)
Staff Recommendation:
Approve the new classification
4.3.Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Recommended Action:
Nominate and elect Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
OTHER BUSINESS
5.STAFF COMMENTS
6.CHAIR'S COMMENTS
7.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
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8.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on August 4, 2022 at 5:15 p.m.
Materials provided to the Civil Service Commission related to any open-session
item on this agenda are available for public review by contacting the Human
Resources Department at CSC@chulavistaca.gov.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
April 7, 2022, 5:15 p.m.
City Hall, Bldg. #C, Conference Room B-129
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista
Present: Chair Carbuccia, Vice Chair Fish, Commissioner Gersten
Absent: Commissioner Sepulveda
Also Present: Secretary Felipe Ladron de Guevara, Human Resources
Operations Manager Dempster
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Civil Service Commission of the City of Chula Vista was
called to order at 5:15 p.m. in Conference Room #B129, located in Building C, 276
Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
2. ROLL CALL
Chair Carbuccia called the roll.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
4. ACTION ITEMS
4.1 Approval of Minutes of March 3, 2022
Moved by Commissioner Gersten
Seconded by Commissioner Fish
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Approve the minutes
Yes (3): Chair Carbuccia, Commissioner Fish, and Commissioner Gersten
Result:Carried (3 to 0)
4.2 Consideration to Approve the Addition of the Following
Classification to the Classification Plan per the Civil Service Rule
1.02 A (3)
Human Resources Manager Dempster gave a presentation on the item.
Moved by Commissioner Fish
Seconded by Commissioner Gersten
Approve the new classification
Yes (3): Chair Carbuccia, Commissioner Fish, and Commissioner Gersten
Result:Carried (3 to 0)
OTHER BUSINESS
5. STAFF COMMENTS
None.
6. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
None.
7. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
None.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:21 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Felipe Ladron de Guevara, Secretary
_________________________
Felipe Ladron de Guevara, Secretary
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
September 2, 2021, 5:15 p.m.
City Hall, Bldg. #C, Conference Room B-129
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista
Present: Commissioner Carbuccia, Commissioner Salas, Vice Chair Fish,
Chair Gersten
Absent: Commissioner Sepulveda
Also Present: Director of Human Resources Chase, Secretary Palermo
Others Present Senior Human Resources Analyst Linette Abille
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Civil Service Commission of the City of Chula Vista was
called to order at 5:15 p.m. in Conference Room #B129, located in Building C,
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
2. ROLL CALL
Secretary Palermo called the roll.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Item 3.1)
Moved by Vice Chair Fish
Seconded by Commissioner Carbuccia
To approve the minutes dated April 1, 2021.
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Yes (4): Commissioner Carbuccia, Commissioner Salas, Vice Chair Fish, and
Chair Gersten
Result:Carried (4 to 0)
3.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2021
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
5. ACTION ITEMS
5.1 Selection of the Chair and Vice Chair
Moved by Chair Gersten
Seconded by Vice Chair Fish
To select Commissioner Carbuccia to be Chair and Vice Chair Fish to be
Vice Chair of the Civil Service Commission.
Yes (4): Commissioner Carbuccia, Commissioner Salas, Vice Chair Fish,
and Chair Gersten
Result:Carried (4 to 0)
5.2 Presentation by Southwest Strategies, Outreach Consultant to the
Redistricting Commission, on Chula Vista Redistricting Efforts
Item was removed from agenda.
5.3 Discussion Regarding FY20 and FY21 Annual Reports of Activities
and Authorizing the Chair to Work with Staff to Finalize and Submit
Commission amended FY21 Summary of Activities report and approved
FY20 and FY21 Summary of Activities reports.
Moved by Commissioner Salas
Seconded by Vice Chair Fish
Commission moved to authorize the Chair to work with staff to finalize and
submit.
Yes (4): Commissioner Carbuccia, Commissioner Salas, Vice Chair Fish,
and Chair Gersten
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Result:Carried (4 to 0)
5.4 Early Step Increase for CVFD EMS Inventory Specialist Ray Salazar
A presentation was made by Deputy Fire Chief Pete Mercado.
Commission discussed and authorized the early step increase.
Moved by Commissioner Carbuccia
Seconded by Vice Chair Fish
Commission moved to authorize the early step increase.
Yes (4): Commissioner Carbuccia, Commissioner Salas, Vice Chair Fish,
and Chair Gersten
Result:Carried (4 to 0)
5.5 Candidate Appeal Regarding the Fire Battalion Chief Recruitment
#21551104P
A presentation was made by Director of Human Resources and Risk
Management Chase. Commission discussed and denied the appeal.
Moved by Vice Chair Fish
Seconded by Commissioner Salas
Commission moved to deny the appeal and uphold City decision.
Yes (4): Commissioner Carbuccia, Commissioner Salas, Vice Chair Fish,
and Chair Gersten
Result:Carried (4 to 0)
OTHER BUSINESS
6. STAFF COMMENTS
Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Chase commented that
Pints for Paws is currently underway if staff or Commissioners would like to
attend to support the Animal Care Facility.
7. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair Gersten commented that it was a pleasure to serve on the Civil Service
Commission as a Commissioner and Chair.
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8. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
There are none.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Felipe Ladron de Guevara, Secretary
_________________________
Felipe Ladron de Guevara, Secretary
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CITY OF CHULA VISTA
DRAFT
MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER
DEFINITION
To design, develop, edit and produce a variety of communications products for both internal and
external audiences from program/project conception to final product; to confer with clients on
objectives, presentation approaches, styles and production factors; and to perform related work.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from an assigned supervisor.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Design, develop, edit and produce a variety of communications products for the City including
multimedia, video and print for both internal and external audiences from program/project
conception to final product; confer with clients on objectives, presentation approaches, styles and
production factors.
Serve as a consultant for City departments and the City Council for audio and video projects; confer
with City departments and City Council staff regarding project budget, background information,
objectives, presentation approaches, styles, techniques, and other production factors.
After conferring with clients, determine priority content and configure it to match the desired
multimedia format; design a production plan that summarizes the vision and priority content; assist
with revising scripts to align the vision, priority content and follows the production plan.
Advise, develop and produce video productions for City departments and events, including format
design, writing of scripts, editing, preparation of storyboards, lighting, sound dubbing, establishing
audio levels, designing sets, camera operation and creation of special effects.
Design and produce audiovisual materials for training, public information dissemination, social and
other related uses.
Operate video and sound recorders and other production and editing equipment; perform routine
maintenance and minor repair work on media equipment; clean and repair equipment as necessary.
Perform post-production technical work such as editing, sound recording, narration, titles and
graphics.
Produce special training videos in consultation with subject area specialists; transfer finished video
material to e-learning software.
Use a wide variety of multimedia software, video editing equipment and other multimedia tools.
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CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Multimedia Designer
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Take video and/or photographs of City ceremonies and events; design photograph and slide
presentations.
May train interns and volunteers in use of equipment and procedures.
May lead the work of volunteers, contract talent, contract production crews and interns.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and
the public using principles of good customer service.
Perform other duties as assigned and related to this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Multimedia program planning and development, including techniques of subject matter
research, development and use of scripts, formatting and visualization of ideas and
scheduling the use of equipment, personnel, and locations for production.
Techniques, materials, and equipment used in the production of multimedia programs
including still and motion photography, staging, lighting, directing, sound and videotape
recording, and editing.
Operation, capabilities, limitations, and maintenance of a variety of professional level media
production equipment.
Computer software used in the course of work, including but not limited to, multimedia
content production and e-learning authoring applications.
English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar; and arithmetic, basic mathematical
calculations and statistics and statistical methods.
Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
Ability to:
Plan, design, develop, and produce multimedia programs in accordance with defined
objectives.
Read and understand technical materials of varying degrees of complexity and incorporate
such information into multimedia formats.
Write scripts and script outlines including dialogue, narration and production schedules.
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CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Multimedia Designer
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Operate media production equipment (e.g., still cameras, video cameras and recorders, audio
mixers and recorders, editing systems, video and audio tape duplicating equipment, lights
and reflectors, and other equipment) used in order to produce titles, special effects, or
graphics on video.
Use personal computer and office equipment necessary for successful job performance.
Prioritize work and coordinate multiple activities; remain flexible in an environment with
changing priorities, deadlines, and schedules.
Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely
manner; organize own work, set priorities, meet critical time deadlines, and see tasks
through to completion.
Exercise good judgment when making decisions.
Work occasional evening, weekend and holiday events as required.
Communicate clearly and concisely, 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:
Two years in the design and production of multimedia programs, including writing
scripts and script outlines, and the use of a variety of media production and editing
equipment.
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in communications,
telecommunications, broadcasting, media arts technology, instructional media
technology, or a related field.
License or Certificate
Possession of a valid California's Driver’s License may be required.
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CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Multimedia Designer
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
On an intermittent basis, sit for long periods of time at a computer or to perform editing of audio
or video systems or material; stand for extended periods of time while utilizing a variety of
camera and equipment; intermittently walk, stand, bend, squat, twist and reach; perform simple
grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and use a keyboard to communicate through
written means; lift or carry up to 50 lbs. of equipment independently; push and pull carts to move
equipment; reach overhead for supplies and to mount cameras; kneel or crouch to take photos or
video and to install equipment; occasionally work at heights to place lighting, cameras and sound
equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to
adjust focus to read and operate camera equipment as necessary during the course of the work
assignments.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed indoors in a carpeted and air-conditioned office environment with fluorescent
lighting and moderate noise level. Some movement is required from office to office and there is
exposure to the external environment when going to outlying City facilities or taking
photographs or videos outdoors.
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