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CivilServiceBoard | 2013-10-02 | 5 | City of Alameda Page 5 Civil Service Board Minutes Regular Meeting October 2, 2013 which version was the new one. Acting Human Resources Director Kovacs stated that the specification that says "DRAFT" is the proposed new specification and that the date the Board approves the specification, today's date in this case, will be inserted in the final specification. Member McHugh stated that it appears some telecom related responsibilities have been removed. Senior Management Analyst Low stated yes. As positions are becoming vacant and classification/compensation reviews are being done, the specifications are being revised. Acting Human Resources Director Kovacs stated that redlined specifications are provided to the Board when possible. Member McHugh stated that in the Human Resources Analyst Il specification it looks like Human Resources is trying to build a generalist capability to have more flexibility with resources. Acting Human Resources Director Kovacs stated that in Human Resources there was not a Human Resources Analyst Il before; incumbents were assigned to the generic general management series. Someone at the Human Resources Analyst Il level would have been in the Administrative Management Analyst classification. This is part of the effort of moving away from the generalist classes in some areas. Currently, Human Resources is looking for a Human Resources Analyst Il whose focus and concentration will be benefits. Member McHugh stated that the City will then have people that have special expertise but will still be able to perform in the general areas as needed. Acting Human Resources Director Kovacs stated yes, in Human Resources, staff has to wear a lot of hats. Member McHugh asked, referencing Duties #4 in the specification which states, "collects and analyzes survey data"; where is the survey coming from and who creates the survey itself? Senior Management Analyst Low stated that this refers to compensation surveys. With regard to test items, Human Resources does not write their own test items. There are not a lot of written exams given and those that are given are generally standardized. Typically, written exams are obtained from Cooperative Personnel Services in Sacramento or Peace Officers Standards and Training. Senior Management Analyst Low stated that surveys which have to do with compensation typically look at the labor market, matching classifications, comparing base salaries, benefits provided, etc. Member McHugh stated these types of surveys can be very tricky. Acting Human Resources Director Kovacs agreed and stated that they have become very complicated. For example, do employees get education incentives, longevity pay, administrative leave pay, etc? These are all forms of compensation that can go into the employees pocket and increase their net income. Pension reform approved by the California Legislature has created another survey tier by distinguishing between "classic" and "new" employees. The Analyst will figure out the survey criteria and the data that is to be collected. Member McHugh moved that Consent Calendar items 4-A.iv be approved. Motion was seconded by Member Santos which was passed by a 4-0-1 vote (Vice President Batchelor absent). 5. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 5-A. Informational Report on Cancellation of Eligible List - Maintenance Worker II, 2013-17PR G:\Personnel\CSB\All Minutes/2013 Minutes\2013-10 CSB Minutes-Final.doc | CivilServiceBoard/2013-10-02.pdf |