Ithaca public meetings in 2021
10 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission met to classify new positions and update job requirements. The body also established several eligible lists for city inspectors and handled personnel transactions.
- Adopted job descriptions for Deputy City Chamberlain and Information Systems Endpoint Analyst
- Updated minimum qualifications for Information Management Specialist
- Waived residency requirement for Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee through December 2022
- Established eligible lists for Code Inspector, Housing Inspector, and Technology Implementation Specialist
- Disqualified two candidates from Police Officer Eligible List #64-990
Civil Service Commission
The Commission approved updated job descriptions and minimum qualifications for Customer Service Representatives. It also voted to waive or expand residency requirements for several specialized roles to increase the applicant pool.
- Permanently waived residency requirements for all GIS positions
- Expanded residency requirements to contiguous counties for Engineering Technician and Information Management Specialist
- Adopted new job descriptions for Geographic Information System Developer and Stormwater Engineer
- Established eligible lists for Assistant Fire Chief, Firefighter, and Police Sergeant
- Classified a new Office Manager position for the Youth Bureau
Civil Service Commission
The Commission approved several new position classifications for the Ithaca Youth Bureau and Ithaca Housing Authority. The body also established multiple civil service eligible lists and approved monthly personnel transactions.
- Classified Fiscal Manager position for Ithaca Youth Bureau
- Classified Financial Management Assistant position for Ithaca Housing Authority
- Established Geographic Information System Specialist #74-319 list (1 year)
- Established Senior Geographic Information System Specialist #62-117 list (1 year)
- Established Senior Water Meter Technician #64-983 list (1 year)
Civil Service Commission
The Commission is reviewing job descriptions for customer service and engineering roles. The body is also deciding on residency requirements for specific positions and approving candidate rosters for city examinations.
- Updated job descriptions for Customer Service Representative and Customer Service Representative Trainee
- Proposed new job descriptions for GIS Developer, Stormwater Engineer, and Youth Bureau Office Manager
- Requests to waive residency for GIS positions and expand residency for Engineering Technician and Information Management Specialist
- Approval of the Roster of Candidates for Fire Lieutenant Examination #74-419
- Revision of Police Officer Eligible List #64-990 to add a military make-up exam score
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes and personnel transactions. The body will review duties statements for two new positions: a Fiscal Manager for the Youth Bureau and a Financial Management Assistant for the Ithaca Housing Authority.
- Duties statement for Youth Bureau Fiscal Manager
- Duties statement for Ithaca Housing Authority Financial Management Assistant
- Establishment of Eligible Lists
- Approval of Personnel Transactions
Civil Service Commission
The Commission reviewed and classified several new position duties statements for the Ithaca City School District and other city departments. The body also updated job titles and certification requirements for emergency services personnel.
- Classified new positions: Administrative Applications Support Specialist, Administrative Assistant, and Senior Typist for Ithaca City School District
- Changed title of Director of Code Enforcement to Supervisor of Buildings and Code Enforcement
- Required NYS EMT certification at the time of appointment for Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Lieutenant positions
- Approved Roster of Candidates for Firefighter Examination #63-219
- Established Coordinator of Health Services and Wellness Eligible List #69-455 for one year
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission reviewed several job description updates and new position statements. The Commission approved various classifications for the Ithaca City School District and Department of Public Works, as well as candidate rosters for several technical roles.
- Updated Licensed Practical Nurse job description
- Classified new Licensed Practical Nurse position for Ithaca City School District
- Classified new Administrative Assistant position for Ithaca City School District Medical Department
- Classified three new Administrative Assistant positions for the Department of Public Works
- Approved candidate rosters for Assistant Fire Chief, GIS Specialist, Senior GIS Specialist, Senior Water Meter Technician, and Water Meter Technician
Civil Service Commission
The Commission is reviewing several new position duties statements, including roles for ICSD and the Fire Department. The agenda also includes a title change for the Director of Code Enforcement to Supervisor of Buildings and Code Enforcement.
- New Position Duties Statement: ICSD — Administrative Applications Support Specialist
- New Position Duties Statement: ICSD — Administrative Assistant
- New Position Duties Statement: ICSD — Senior Typist
- Title change: Director of Code Enforcement to Supervisor of Buildings and Code Enforcement
- New Position Duties Statement: IFD — Fire Lieutenant
Civil Service Commission
The Commission is meeting to update job descriptions and review new position duties statements for the Ithaca City School District and DPW. The body will also consider the approval of candidate rosters, eligible lists, and personnel transactions.
- Update of job description for Licensed Practical Nurse
- New position duties statement for Ithaca City School District Licensed Practical Nurse
- New position duties statement for Ithaca City School District Administrative Assistant
- New position duties statement for DPW Administrative Assistants (3)
- Approval of Annual Report
Civil Service Commission
The Commission met to elect a chairperson and approve the delegation of various personnel and examination functions to the Executive Secretary. The body also addressed continuing business regarding eligible lists and personnel transactions.
- Delegation of payroll certification and appointment approvals to the Executive Secretary
- Reaffirmation of Valerie Saul as Executive Secretary
- Establishment of eligible lists
- Approval of personnel transactions