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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Committees - Civil Service Commission - 11/19/2014 (2) CITY OF KENT - CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA The City of Kent Civil Service Commission is scheduled to meet Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. in Chambers West. The following information will be discussed: I. COMMISSION BUSINESS: II. HEARING: III. OLD BUSINESS: A. Accept Into Record 1. Approval of the minutes from the October 22, 2014 Civil Service Commission meeting. IV. NEW BUSINESS: A. Accept into Record 1. Letter dated October 17, 2014 from Chief Examiner Winecka to Corrections Officer candidate Christopher Fayant notifying him that his name has been removed from the Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Corrections Officer effective October 17, 2014 per his request to withdraw from the testing process. 2. Letter dated October 17, 2014 from Chief Examiner Winecka to Corrections Officer candidate Jacob Thielman notifying him that his name has been removed from the Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Corrections Officer effective October 17, 2014. 3. Letter dated November 6, 2014 from Chief Thomas to Debra Douglas congratulating her on being hired as a Probationary Police Records Specialist effective November 17, 2014. 4. Letters dated November 10, 2014 from Chief Examiner Winecka to Lateral Police Officer applicants Lee Price and Owen Goethie notifying them that their names have been removed from the Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Lateral/Experienced Police Officer effective November 10, 2014. 5. Letters dated November 10, 2014 from Chief Examiner Winecka to Entry Level Police Officer candidates Fernando Cordova and Joshua Hwang notifying them that their names have been removed from the Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Police Officer effective November 10, 2014 per their requests to withdraw from the testing process. 6. Letters dated November 10, 2014 from Chief Examiner Winecka to Entry Level Police Officer applicants Gregory Baker, Anthony Frandanisa, Brady Galloway, and Shane Schoeneberg notifying them that their P:\RECRUIT\Clvl)Service\Agendas&MI nutesCSMeetings\Agendas\2014\Ag end a November 2014.docx names have been removed from the Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Police Officer effective November 10, 2014. 7. Memo dated November 13, 2014 from Chief Thomas notifying the Commission that Assistant Chief Rafael Padilla will be assigned as Acting Chief November 17-21 as well as November 24-26, 2014. 8. Memo dated November 13, 2014 from Chief Thomas notifying the Commission that Cmdr. Church will be assigned as Acting Assistant Chief November 14-23, 2014, 9. Memo dated November 13, 2014 from Chief Thomas notifying the Commission that Sgt. Mike Armstrong will be assigned as Acting Commander November 11-15, 2014 and that Sgt. Virginia Griesbach will be assigned as Acting Commander November 16-21, 2014. B. Approve into Record: 1. Continuous Testing Eligibility list for the position of Entry Level Police Officer that was established on November 10, 2014. 2. Continuous Testing Eligibility list for the position of Lateral/ Experienced Police Officer that was established on November 10, 2014. C. Action Items for Discussion: There are no action items for discussion. P:\RECRUIT\Civil Service\Ag end as&MlnutesCSMeetings\Agendas\2014\Agenda November 2014,docx CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner 400 West Gowe KENT Kent, WA 98032 WASHINGTON Fax: 253-856-6270 F G 253-85� 282 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION October 17, 2014 Mr. Christopher Fayant 7014 Linden Ave. N Seattle, WA 98103 Dear Christopher: I am following up on the e-mail that you sent to Corrections Officer Chupa requesting to withdraw from the Kent Police Department Corrections Officer testing process as you have accepted employment elsewhere. This letter is to notify you that your name has been removed from our applicant list for the position of Entry Level Corrections Officer effective October 17, 2014, the date of this letter. Per our city's Civil Service Rules and Regulations you will need to wait a minimum of six (6) months before you reapply for this agency. The Police department, as well as the Civil Service Commission office, thank you for your interest in the City of Kent and wish you the best in your future endeavors. If you have any questions, please call me at (253) 856-5282 Monday through Friday. Sincerely, Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner & Secretary City of Kent 0 d x MAYOR SUZETTE COOKE Lorraine Patterson, Director CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner 400 West Gowe KENT-147�lc F 14 Kent, WA 98032 WA5HINGTON Fax: 253-856-6270 OFFICE: 253-856-5282 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION October 17, 2014 Mr. Jacob Thielman 720 5th St. SE Auburn, WA 98002 Re: Removal from City of Kent Continuous Testing Eligibility List Dear Jacob, This letter is to notify you that due to your failure to respond to the Police department's request for information, the Police department has decided not to consider you further for employment with this agency. Your name has been removed from our Continuous Testing Eligibility List for the position of entry level Corrections Officer effective October 17, 2014. Our Civil Service Rules prohibit a person who has failed to pass any portion of an examination process to be re-examined for the same or a higher grade of service within six months of said failure. Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 16.05, you may appeal this decision to the Civil Service Commission within 10 working days of the date of this letter. We hope that you will apply for future positions that meet your experience and education requirements. The Job Line number is (253) 856-5272 and our website address is www.kentwa.gov . Please check them periodically for future open competitive examinations. Thank you for considering the City of Kent for employment. Sincerely, I at,t'r-O-Le ('l t"P- GIC� J Natalie Winecka o, Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner d v 3 3 MAYOR SUZETTE COOKE City of Kent Human Resources Department i POLICE ADMINISTRATION t Kenneth E.Thomas Chief of Police 220 4th Avenue South Kent,WA 98032 K� T Fax: 253-856-6800 WASHINGTON PHONE: 253-856-5800 November 6, 2014 u Mrs. Debra L. Douglas 24113 232 PL SE Maple Valley, WA 98038 Re: Employment Offer Dear Mrs. Douglas; Congratulations on being hired as a Probationary Police Records Specialist for the Kent Police Department. We are looking forward to working with you and know that you will have a great deal to offer the Department and the City of Kent, This letter is to confirm our recent offer of employment, Your employment with the City will be effective November 17, 2014. Upon receipt of this letter, please call Support Services Manager Sheila Knapp at (253) 856-5810 for details on your duty assignment. Also, you have been scheduled for a new employee orientation on Monday, November 17tn, at 10:00 AM with Karl Endicott in Human Resources. Your starting base salary will be at Pay Grade Step A, at $3,729.00 per month. You will be placed on probationary status for 12 months and will be eligible for a step Increase after 12 months of employment, pending a successful performance evaluation. All other benefits will follow your union contract. If the terms of this offer of employment are acceptable to you, please so indicate by signing on the acceptance line and returning one executed original to Recruiting Officer Wayne Graff at the address listed above. Again, I look forward to having an Individual of your qualifications as a member of the Kent Police Department, Sincerely, Accepted, �' :;�L� Rafael Padilla Debra L. Qg gias Assistant Chief of Police cc: Civil Service Commission o Human Resources Accreditation I Y ® MAYOR SUZETTE COOKS- 1 m� City of Kent Police Department-Accredited Police Agency CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner 400 West Gowe KENT Kent, WA 98032 WASHINGTON Fax: 253-856-6270 OFFICE: 253-856-5282 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION November 10, 2014 Mr. Lee Price 393 Copper Path Dr. New Braunfels, TX 78130 Re: Removal from City of Kent Continuous Testing Eligibility List Dear Lee, This letter is to notify you that after participating in the Chief's Interview portion of the selection process, the Police department has decided not to consider you further for employment with this agency at this time. Your name has been removed from our Continuous Testing Eligibility List for the position of lateral/experienced police officer effective November 10, 2014. Our Civil Service Rules prohibit a person who has failed to pass any portion of an examination process to be re-examined for the same or a higher grade of service within six months of said failure. Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 16.05, you may appeal this decision to the Civil Service Commission within 10 working days. We hope that you will apply for future Civil Service positions that meet your experience and education requirements. The Job Line number is (253) 856-5272 and our website address is www.kentwa.gov . Please check them periodically for future open competitive examinations. Thank you for considering the City of Kent for employment. Sincerely, Natalie Winecka < Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner v MAYOR SUZETTE COOKE City of Kent Human Resources Department CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner 400 West Gowe KENT Kent, WA 98032 WA5HINGTON Fax: 253-856-6270 OFFICE: 253-856-5282 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION November 10, 2014 Mr. Owen Goethie 325 Ambrose Run Apt. 302 Beaufort, SC 29906 Re: Removal from City of Kent Continuous Testing Eligibility List Dear Owen, This letter is to notify you that after reviewing the background portion of the selection process, the Police department has decided not to consider you further for employment with this agency. Your name has been removed from our Continuous Testing Eligibility List for the position of lateral/experienced police officer effective November 10, 2014. Under our Civil Service Rules, you have the opportunity to appeal this decision to the Civil Service Commission. Rule 16.05 states: An individual may appeal the decision of the Commission to remove his or her name from an eligibility list as follows: a. Removal of a name from a promotional, entry level, lateral entry level, continuous testing, Police Corps. or reinstatement list may be appealed by filing a written notice of appeal in the Commission office within ten (10) working days of the date of removal. The notice must contain a brief description of the facts giving rise to the appeal and a concise statement of the reasons for the appeal. We hope that you will apply for future Civil Service positions that meet your experience and education requirements. The Job Line number is (253) 856-5272 and our website address is www.kentwa.gov . Please check them periodically for future open competitive examinations. Thank you for considering the City of Kent for employment. Sincerely, d C Natalie Winecka Q) Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner 3 MAYOR SUZETTE COOKE City of Kent Human Resources Department CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner 400 West Gowe KENT Kent, WA 98032 W ASH I NGTGN Fax: 253-856-6270 OFFICE: 253-856-5282 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION November 10, 2014 Mr. Fernando Cordova 12624 SE 282 St. Kent, WA 98030 Dear Fernando: I am following up on the e-mail that you sent to Officer Wayne Graff requesting to withdraw from the Kent Police Department testing process. This letter is to notify you that your name has been removed from our applicant list for the position of Entry Level Police Officer effective November 10, 2014, the date of this letter. Per our city's Civil Service Rules and Regulations you will need to wait a minimum of six (6) months before you reapply for this agency. The Police department, as well as the Civil Service Commission office, thank you for your interest in the City of Kent and wish you the best in your future endeavors. If you have any questions, please call me at (253) 856-5282 Monday through Friday. Sincerely, Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner & Secretary City of Kent O d C 3 3 3 MAYOR SUZETTE COOKE Lorraine Patterson, Director CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION Natalie Winecka r#• Civil Service Chief Examiner � 400 West Gowe KENT Kent, WA 98032 WASHINGTON Fax: 253-856-6270 OFFICE: 253-856-5282 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION November 10, 2014 Mr. Joshua Hwang 20201 102"d PI. SE Kent, WA 98031 Dear Josh: I am following up on the e-mail that you sent to Officer Wayne Graff requesting to withdraw from the Kent Police Department testing process. This letter is to notify you that your name has been removed from our applicant list for the position of Entry Level Police Officer effective November 10, 2014, the date of this letter. Per our city's Civil Service Rules and Regulations you will need to wait a minimum of six (6) months before you reapply for this agency. The Police department, as well as the Civil Service Commission office, thank you for your interest in the City of Kent and wish you the best in your future endeavors. If you have any questions, please call me at (253) 856-5282 Monday through Friday. Sincerely, Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner & Secretary City of Kent 0 d 0 MAYOR SUZETTE COOKE Lorraine Patterson, Director CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION Natalie Winecka 4^4� Civil Service Chief Examiner 400 West Gowe KEN T Kent, WA 98032 WASHINGTON Fax: 253-856-6270 OFFICE: 253-856-5282 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION November 10, 2014 Mr. Gregory Baker 24451 137th Ave. SE Kent, WA 98042 Re: Removal from City of Kent Continuous Testing Eligibility List Dear Gregory, This letter is to notify you that after reviewing the background portion of the selection process, the Police department has decided not to consider you further for employment with this agency. Your name has been removed from our Continuous Testing Eligibility List for the position of entry level police officer effective November 10, 2014. Under our Civil Service Rules, you have the opportunity to appeal this decision to the Civil Service Commission. Rule 16.05 states: An individual may appeal the decision of the Commission to remove his or her name from an eligibility list as follows: a. Removal of a name from a promotional, entry level, lateral entry level, continuous testing, Police Corps. or reinstatement list may be appealed by filing a written notice of appeal in the Commission office within ten (10) working days of the date of removal. The notice must contain a brief description of the facts giving rise to the appeal and a concise statement of the reasons for the appeal. We hope that you will apply for future Civil Service positions that meet your experience and education requirements. The Job Line number is (253) 856-5272 and our website address is www.kentwa.gov . Please check them periodically for future open competitive examinations. Thank you for considering the City of Kent for employment. Sincerely, 0 Q C Natalie Winecka Y Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner ® MAYOR SUZETTE COOKE - - City of Kent Human Resources Department CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner 400 West Gowe Kent, WA 98032 WASHINGTON Fax: 253-856-6270 OFFICE: 253-856-5282 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION November 10, 2014 Mr. Anthony Frandanisa 13211 81sr Ave Ct E Puyallup, WA 98373 Re: Removal from City of Kent Continuous Testing Eligibility List Dear Anthony, This letter is to notify you that due to your failure to successfully complete the Police department's request for information with regard to your background, the Police department has decided not to consider you further for employment with this agency. Your name has been removed from our Continuous Testing Eligibility List for the position of entry level police officer effective November 10, 2014. Our Civil Service Rules prohibit a person who has failed to pass any portion of an examination process to be re-examined for the same or a higher grade of service within six months of said failure. Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 16.05, you may appeal this decision to the Civil Service Commission within 10 working days. We hope that you will apply for future positions that meet your experience and education requirements. The Job Line number is (253) 856-5272 and our website address is www.kentwa.gov . Please check them periodically for future open competitive examinations. Thank you for considering the City of Kent for employment. Sincerely, a, Natalie Winecka Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner a) MAYOR SUZETTE COOKE City of Kent Human Resources Department CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner 400 West Gowe KENT Kent, WA 98032 WA5HINGTON Fax: 253-856-6270 OFFICE: 25 -86- CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION November 10, 2014 Mr. Brady Galloway 2312 3rd Ave. Unit 533 Seattle, WA 98121 Re: Removal from City of Kent Continuous Testing Eligibility List Dear Brady, This letter is to notify you that after participating in the Chief's Interview portion of the selection process, the Police department has decided not to consider you further for employment with this agency at this time. Your name has been removed from our Continuous Testing Eligibility List for the position of entry level police officer effective November 10, 2014. Our Civil Service Rules prohibit a person who has failed to pass any portion of an examination process to be re-examined for the same or a higher grade of service within six months of said failure. Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 16.05, you may appeal this decision to the Civil Service Commission within 10 working days. We hope that you will apply for future Civil Service positions that meet your experience and education requirements. The Job Line number is (253) 856-5272 and our website address is www.kentwa.aov . Please check them periodically for future open competitive examinations. Thank you for considering the City of Kent for employment. Sincerely, UJI �, Natalie Winecka < Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner v MAYOR SUZETTE COOKE - City of Kent Human Resources Department CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner 400 West Gowe KEN 7' Kent, WA 98032 WASHINGTON Fax: 253-856-6270 OFFICE: 253-856-5282 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION November 10, 2014 Mr. Shane Schoeneberg 2970 Poppy Lane Apt. 3-102 Tumwater, WA 98512 Re: Removal from City of Kent Continuous Testing Eligibility List Dear Shane, This letter is to notify you that after participating in the Chief's Interview portion of the selection process, the Police department has decided not to consider you further for employment with this agency at this time. Your name has been removed from our Continuous Testing Eligibility List for the position of entry level police officer effective November 10, 2014. Our Civil Service Rules prohibit a person who has failed to pass any portion of an examination process to be re-examined for the same or a higher grade of service within six months of said failure. Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 16.05, you may appeal this decision to the Civil Service Commission within 10 working days. We hope that you will apply for future Civil Service positions that meet your experience and education requirements. The Job Line number is (253) 856-5272 and our website address is www.kentwa.gov . Please check them periodically for future open competitive examinations. Thank you for considering the City of Kent for employment. Sincerely, C!, Natalie Winecka Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner 3 3 MAYOR SUZETTE COOKE City of Kent Human Resources Department ------------ - ---_.. _ _ _ POLICE DEPARTMENT Ken Thomas, Chief of Police 40 ® Phone: 253-856-5820 \Z�Ic F,KEN '1 Fax: 253-856-6802 W A S H I N G T O N Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Kent, WA. 98032-5895 Memorandum DATE: November 13, 2014 TO: Civil Service Commission FROM: Ken Thomas, Chief of Police RE: Acting Appointment, 11.06 Assistant Chief Rafael Padilla will be assigned as Acting Chief on November 17 thru 21st and Nov 24 thru 26th while I am out of the office. I i I I POLICE DEPARTMENT Ken Thomas, Chief of Police ® Phone: 253-856-5820 Fax: 253-856-6802 KENT WASHINGTON Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Kent, WA. 98032-5895 Memorandum DATE: November 13, 2014 TO: Civil Service Commission FROM: Ken Thomas, Chief of Police RE: Acting Appointment, 11.06 Commander Church will be assigned as Acting Assistant Chief November 14 thru November23rd while Assistant Chief Jon Straus is out of the office. I I I POLICE DEPARTMENT Ken Thomas, Chief of Police o Phone: 253-856-5820 T Fax: 253-856-6802 WASHIN070N Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Kent, WA. 98032-5895 Memorandum DATE: November 13, 2014 TO: Civil Service Commission FROM: Ken Thomas, Chief of Police RE: Acting Appointment, 11.06 Sergeant Mike Armstrong will be assigned as Acting Commander November 11 thru 15th and Sergeant Virginia Griesbach will be assigned Acting Commander Nov 16 thru 21st while Commander McCuistion is out of the office. CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner 400 West Gowe KEN T Kent, WA 98032 WASHINGTON Fax: 253-856-6270 OFFICE: 253-856-5282 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION List established: November 10, 2014 TO: THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION The following names represent the Continuous Testing Eligibility List for the position of Entry Level Police Officer in the Kent Police Department: Phillip White (09/25/2014) 1 David Schulz (09/25/2014) 2 Jeffrey Allard (09/25/2014) 3 Kurt Preuss (09/25/2014) 4 Marcus Scott (09/25/2014) 5 Adam Currey (08/13/2014) 6 Hunter Marshall (11/10/2014) 7 Matthew Rausch (09/25/2014) 8 (tie) Joshua McDonald (09/25/2014) 8 (tie) Remeet Singh (11/10/2014) 10 James Hill (09/25/2014) 11 Peter Tiemann (11/10/2014) 12 Brian Cortinas (09/25/2014) 13 Charles Baer (09/25/2014) 14 Paul Simbeck (09/25/2014) 15 Jared Spence (11/10/2014) 16 Corey Chapman (11/10/2014) 17 Sean Goforth (11/10/2014) 18 John White (08/13/2014) 19 Dylan Roberts (06/19/2014) 20 (tie) Eric Cole (08/13/2014) 20 (tie) Brandon Goulet (08/13/2014) 22 Evan Lee (11/10/2014) 23 Rey Nitsche (08/13/2014) 24 Scott Lowe (11/10/2014) 25 Andrew Pimentel (09/25/2014) 26 0 m Q c a� 3 3 MAYOR SUZETTE COOKE P:\RECRUIT\Civil Service\EllglbilityLists\Police\2014\Entry PD Officer-Nov 2014.docx I hereby certify that this list was legally prepared and represents the relative rating of the names appearing thereon. Natalie D. Winecka Secretary & Chief Examiner Callius Zaratkiewicz Pauline Thomas Jeff Piecewicz Chair Commissioner Commissioner CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION Natalie Winecka 40 Civil Service Chief Examiner 400 West Gowe \Z�lc F 14 KEN "j` Kent, WA 98032 WASHINGTON Fax: 253-856-6270 OFFICE: 253-856-5282 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION List established: November 10, 2014 TO: THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION The following names represent the Continuous Testing Eligibility List for the position of Lateral/Experienced Police Officer in the Kent Police Department: Darryl McKinney (11/10/2014) 1 Courtney Duncan (11/10/2014) 2 Troy Hartwell (11/10/2014) 3 I hereby certify that this list was legally prepared and represents the relative rating of the names appearing thereon. Natalie D. Winecka Secretary & Chief Examiner Callius Zaratkiewicz Pauline Thomas Jeff Piecewicz Chair Commissioner Commissioner O e v MAYOR SUZETTE COOKE P:\RECRUIT\Civil Service\EIIglbllltyLists\Police\2014\Lateral PD Officer-Nov 2014.docx