Margaret
E. L. Howard, Presiding
Alan Dexter Bowman
Josephine DiRienzo
Robert J. Long
A regular meeting of the Merit System Board was held on Wednesday, October
23, 2002, in Trenton, New Jersey.
PRESENT: Margaret E. L. Howard, Presiding Board Member, Merit
System Board Members, Alan Dexter Bowman, Josephine DiRienzo, and Robert
J. Long; Elizabeth Laufer, Deputy Attorney General; and Henry Maurer,
Director, Division of Merit System Practices and Labor Relations.
In accordance with L.1975, c.231, Margaret E. L. Howard opened the meeting
with the following statement:
Notice of this meeting was filed with the Secretary of State and sent
to the Trentonian, Trenton Times, Courier-Post and Star Ledger on March
7, 2002, and posted at the Department of Personnel, 3 Station Plaza, Trenton,
New Jersey.
All actions were by unanimous vote unless otherwise specified. It is
noted that Josephine DiRienzo was present and voted on item A-3 and items
B-9 through B-85 only.
STATE
The Merit System Board recorded the recommended changes in the State
Classification Plan, copies of which are attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
DATE: October 23, 2002
TO: Ida L. Castro, Commissioner
Department of Personnel
FROM: Elizabeth Van Marter, Acting Director
Human Resources Management
SUBJECT: Change in the Classification and Compensation Plan
DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
The Department of Law and Public Safety requests the restructuring of
the Forensic Scientist title series in the Division of State Police. The
action involves the restructuring of non-managerial levels, elimination
of the entry level of the series, a title verbiage change for all levels,
an increase in the education requirement from a specific Bachelor's to
a specific Master's, and the upward movement of non-managerial staff.
This restructuring is requested to keep pace with changes in forensic
science and to attract and retain qualified staff.
Legislative mandates have increased the quantity and scope of DNA testing,
a highly complex area of forensic science. DNA testing is widely used
by law enforcement to solve criminal cases and assist in the conviction
of alleged law violators. There is no margin for error; the scientist
is held accountable for the validity of the test methods, the test results
and the reliability of the instrumentation.
Incumbents serving in the existing entry, senior and principal levels
of this series will be moved to the new levels of Forensic Scientist,
1, 2 and 3 respectively, with retention of existing status. Specifically,
Forensic Scientists (P22-01591) will be moved to Forensic Scientist 1
(P25-01592). Senior Forensic Scientists (P25-01592) will be moved to Forensic
Scientist 2 (R28-01593). Principal Forensic Scientists (R28-01593) will
be moved to Forensic Scientist 3 (S30-01594). The Department of Law and
Public Safety intends to process this as a "no-pain, no-gain" transaction,
in that incumbents will be moved to the new range with their current salary.
Permanent incumbents will move RA to RA; provisional incumbents will be
expected to complete examination procedures. The appropriate negotiations
representatives have been made aware of this request.
TITLE RESTRUCTURING AND VERBIAGE CHANGE
Effective: 08/25/01
| FROM: |
TO: |
Senior
Forensic Scientist
P25-01592 C NE12 |
Forensic
Scientist 1, Department of L&PS
P25-01592 C NE12 |
|
Principal Forensic Scientist
R28-01593 C NE12
|
Forensic Scientist 2, Department of L&PS
R28-01593 C NE12 |
Supervising
Forensic Scientist
S30-01594 C NL12
|
Forensic
Scientist 3, Department of L&PS
S30-01594 C NL12 |
TITLE VERBIAGE CHANGE
Effective: 08/25/01
| FROM: |
TO: |
Asst.
Chief Forensic Scientist
M32-01590 C NL12
|
Asst.
Chief Forensic Scientist,
Dept. of L&PS L&PS
M32-01590 C NL12 |
Chief
Forensic Scientist
M35-01595 C NL12
|
Chief Forensic Scientist,
Dept. of L&PS
M35-01595 C NL12
|
|
Forensic Laboratory Director,
Office of the State Medical Examiner
W98-01598 C NL12
|
Forensic
Laboratory Director,
Department of Law and Public Safety
W98-01598 C NL12 |
TITLE INACTIVATION
Effective: 08/25/01
Forensic Scientist
P22-01591
SECTION A - HEARING MATTERS
A-1 SETTLEMENTS
In the Matter of Mary Lou Bennett
Department of Transportation
Removal
In the Matter of Lenora Cook
Ancora Psychiatric Hospital
Department of Human Services
Removal
In the Matter of Kevin Cooper
East Jersey State Prison
Department of Corrections
Suspension
In the Matter of John Corrente
Correction-Central Transportation
Department of Corrections
Suspension
In the Matter of Kareeme Davis
Central Reception and Assignment Facility
Department of Corrections
Removal
In the Matter of Orvilla Glover
East Jersey State Prison
Department of Corrections
Removal
In the Matter of Bruce Lewis
County of Hudson
Department of Public Resources
Suspension
In the Matter of Rosita Maldonado
Department of Corrections
Removals (2)
In the Matter of James Ross
County of Union
Department of Public Safety
Suspension
In the Matter of Arthur Wilson
County of Mercer
Department of Public Safety
Suspension
RECOMMENDATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE IN THE ABOVE CASES
- SETTLEMENT
ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlements with
the exception of Orvilla Glover, which was held over.
A-2 RICHARD BAILEY
Richard Bailey, Human Services Specialist 2, Gloucester County Board
of Social Services, release at the end of the working test period effective
September 13, 2001.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the release at
the end of the working test period.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of
the Administrative Law Judge.
A-3 GENE ETCHISON
Gene Etchison, Police Officer, City of Newark, Police Department, 30-day
suspension on charges of, inter alia, insubordination, violation of Police
Department rules regarding conduct unbecoming a public employee, demonstration
of respect, and public disparagement.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the 30-day suspension
to a 15-day suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of
the Administrative Law Judge.
| VOTE: |
Alan
Dexter Bowman |
(Abstained) |
| |
Josephine
DiRienzo |
(Yes) |
| |
Margaret
E. L. Howard |
(Yes) |
| |
Robert
J. Long |
(Yes) |
A-4 LANCE SPENCER
Lance Spencer, County Correction Sergeant, County of Burlington, County
Jail, 20-day suspension, on charges of incompetency, inefficiency or failure
to perform duties, neglect of duty, and other sufficient cause.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the 20-day suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of
the Administrative Law Judge.
A-5 ALLEN JOHNSON
Allen Johnson, Human Services Assistant, Ancora Psychiatric Hospital,
Department of Human Services, 30-day suspension on charges of sleeping
while on duty and insubordination and removal effective April 10, 2001,
on charges of neglect of duty which could result in danger to persons
and sleeping while on duty.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of
the Administrative Law Judge.
A-6 MANUEL A. OLIVEIRA
Manuel A. Oliveira, Senior Correction Officer, Northern State Prison,
Department of Corrections, removal effective May 31, 2001, on charges
of leaving an assigned work area without permission, creating a danger
to persons or property, neglect of duty, loafing, idleness or willful
failure to devote attention to tasks which could result in danger to persons
or property and violation of administrative procedures and regulations
involving safety and security.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of
the Administrative Law Judge.
A-7 TARACHAN SEEPAUL
Tarachan Seepaul, Principal Custodian, City of Jersey City School District,
removal effective September 28, 2001, on charges of conduct unbecoming
a public employee, insubordination, misuse of public property and theft.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of
the Administrative Law Judge.
A-8 JOHN TAYLOR
John Taylor, Senior Correction Officer, Garden State Correctional Facility,
Department of Corrections, removal effective July 3, 2001, on charges
of personal conduct, falsification, conduct unbecoming a public employee
and other sufficient cause.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of
the Administrative Law Judge.
A-9 THOMAS WALLACE
Thomas Wallace, Police Officer, Township of Little Egg Harbor, Police
Department, removal effective August 2, 1999, on charges of misconduct,
failure to deposit funds paid to the local unit, failure to maintain cash
on hand in an approved petty cash fund, failure to perform duties, conduct
unbecoming a public employee, neglect of duty, misuse of public property,
including motor vehicles, and violations of various department rules and
regulations.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of
the Administrative Law Judge.
A-10 KETLINE CHARLOT
Ketline Charlot, Human Services Assistant, Woodbridge Developmental
Center, Department of Human Services, removal effective November 19, 2001,
on the charge of intentional misstatement of material fact in connection
with pre-employment physical. This matter was held over from the Merit
System Board meeting of September 10, 2002.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board modified the recommendation of
the Administrative Law Judge to a resignation in good standing.
A-11 JENNIFER MANLEY
Jennifer Manley, County Correction Officer, Monmouth County Department
of Corrections and Youth Services, removal effective March 29, 2001 on
charges of failing to successfully complete training. This matter was
consolidated to include the appeal of removal to the Merit System Board
and an appeal to the Police Training Commission (PTC) regarding removal
from the Police Academy. The PTC had the predominant interest in the matter
and rendered their final decision on September 11, 2002.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of
the Administrative Law Judge.
SECTION B - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
B-1 JAMES BOWERS
James Bowers appeals the removal of his name from the (S9999A) Department
of Corrections eligible list for the title of Correction Officer Recruit
on the basis of psychological unfitness.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-2 CHRISTOPHER FADEYEV
Christopher Fadeyev, a Correction Lieutenant with the Garden State Reception
and Youth Correctional Facility (Garden State), Department of Corrections,
appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-3 BETHZAIDA MALPICA
Bethzaida Malpica, a Senior Correction Officer at South Woods State
Prison, Department of Corrections, appeals the denial of sick leave injury
(SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-4 PATRICIA SIWCZAK
Patricia Siwczak, an Administrative Analyst 1, Data Processing with
the Department of Health and Senior Services, appeals the denial of sick
leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-5 DANIEL SMITH
Daniel Smith, a Senior Correction Officer at the Adult Diagnostic and
Treatment Center, Department of Corrections, appeals the denial of sick
leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-6 WILLIAM S. DAVIS
William S. Davis, a disabled veteran, appeals the removal of his name
from the Teacher Juvenile Facilities (C9441C), Cumberland County, eligible
list on the basis of an unsatisfactory employment record.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted a hearing.
B-7 BARBARA SCOTT
Barbara Scott appeals the decision of Human Resource Information Services,
which upheld the removal of the appellant's name from the Correction Officer
Recruit (S9999B), Department of Corrections, eligible list due to an unsatisfactory
criminal record.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-8 GEORGE TRAMPLER
George Trampler appeals the Township of Marlboro's bypass of his name
on the certification of the Police Captain (PM1112W) eligible list.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
A motion was made and seconded that the open session be recessed and
that, pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Open Public Meetings Act, the Merit
System Board entered into Executive Session for the purpose of legal advice
on the matters of B-9 Stephanie Carter-Green, B-10 Lisa R. Easley, and
B-12 Gail Harris. The Board subsequently reconvened the public meeting.
B-9 STEPHANIE CARTER-GREEN
Stephanie Carter-Green, a Senior Correction Officer at the Garden State
Reception and Youth Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections (DOC),
appeals the determinations of the Attorney General and the Director, Equal
Employment Division, with DOC, stating that the appellant failed to present
sufficient evidence to support a finding that she had been dismissed from
Investigator training in violation of the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting
Discrimination, Harassment for Hostile Environments in the Workplace.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted a hearing,
B-10 LISA R. EASLEY
Lisa R. Easley, a Senior Correction Officer with the Edna Mahan Correctional
Facility for Women, Department of Corrections (DOC), appeals the determination
of the Director, Equal Employment Division (EED), with the DOC, stating
that the appellant failed to present sufficient evidence to support a
finding that she had been subjected to a violation of the New Jersey State
Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment or Hostile Environments
in the Workplace.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted a hearing.
B-11 RATTAN GUPTA
Rattan Gupta, a Habilitation Plan Coordinator at New Lisbon Developmental
Center, Department of Human Services (DHS), appeals the determination
of the Assistant Commissioner for Human Resources with the DHS, stating
that the appellant failed to present sufficient evidence to support a
finding that he had been subjected to violations of the New Jersey State
Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment or Hostile Environments
in the Workplace.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-12 GAIL HARRIS
Gail Harris, a Senior Parole Officer with the State Parole Board, appeals
the determination of the Director, Equal Employment Division (EED), with
the Department of Corrections (DOC), stating that the appellant failed
to present sufficient evidence to support a finding that she had been
subjected to a violation of the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination,
Harassment or Hostile Environments in the Workplace. It is noted that,
at the time of her complaint, the appellant was a Senior Parole Officer
with the DOC.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted a hearing.
B-13 MICHELLE OCHS
Michelle Ochs, a Correction Captain at Edna Mahan Correctional Facility
for Women, Department of Corrections (DOC), appeals the determination
of the Director, Equal Employment division with the DOC, stating that
appellant failed to present sufficient evidence to support a finding that
she had been subjected to violations of the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting
Discrimination, Harassment or Hostile Environments in the Workplace.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-14 JOHN SALVAGGIO, JR.
John Salvaggio, Jr., a Correction Sergeant with Garden State Correctional
Facility (CSCF), Department of Corrections (DOC) appeals the determination
of the Director of the Equal Employment Division with the DOC, stating
that the appellant failed to present sufficient evidence to support a
finding that he had been subjected to a violation of the New Jersey State
Policy Prohibiting Discrimination Harassment or Hostile Environments in
the Workplace.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-15 CHARLES W. QUINN, III
Charles W. Quinn, III, a Senior Clerk with the Department of Health
and Senior Services (DHSS), appeals the determination of the Commissioner
of DHSS, stating that the appellant failed to present sufficient evidence
to support a finding that he had been subjected to a violation of the
New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment or Hostile
Environments in the Workplace.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-16 LINDA PEDITTO
Linda Peditto, a Family Service Specialist 1 with the Division of Youth
and Family Services, Department of Human Services, represented by David
B. Beckett, Esq., appeals the decision of the Assistant Commissioner for
Human Resources, partially denying her request for reasonable accommodation.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-17 JOSEPH AUER
The Superior Court, Law Division, has transmitted, by order Counts Two
and Four of the Verified Intervention Complaint of Intervenor Joseph Auer,
a former Police Inspector with the Borough of Keansburg, represented by
David F. Corrigan, Esq., in the case of James Pigott v. Edward Striedl,
et al., to the Merit System Board to address Joseph Auer's claims of an
improper immediate suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request for interim
relief.
B-18 MICHAEL JASIECKI
Michael Jasiecki, a Police Officer with the Township of Parsippany-Troy
Hills, represented by Gina Mendola Longarzo, Esq., petitions for interim
relief of his removal, effective August 13, 2002, pending the outcome
of his hearing at the Office of Administrative Law.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request for interim
relief.
B-19 LINDA LANE
Linda Lane, Cottage Training Supervisor, North Jersey Developmental
Center, Department of Human Services, represented by Sarah Evans, Staff
Representative, CWA Local 1040, appeals minor discipline of an Official
Written Reprimand.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-20 MARY MCGOWAN AND JOHN PETERS
Mary McGowan, Cottage Training Supervisor, represented by Jenna Geisenheimer,
Staff Representative, CWA 1040, and John Peters, Cottage Training Technician,
both of the Green Brook Regional Center, Department of Human Services,
appeal minor discipline of an Official Written Reprimand.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-21 VERA BORISOVS
The appeal of Vera Borisovs, a Practical Nurse at Vineland Developmental
Center, Department of Human Services, of her resignation not in good standing,
effective December 7, 1999, on charges, was heard by Administrative Law
Judge W. Todd Miller (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on July
3, 2002. At its meeting on September 25, 2002, the Merit System Board
(Board) adopted the ALJ's recommendation to reverse the resignation not
in good standing. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the
Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-22 WILLIAM C. KLUSARITZ, JR.
The appeal of William C. Klusaritz, Jr., a Principal Accountant with
Cape May County, of his removal, effective November 18, 1997, on charges,
was heard by Administrative Law Judge Joseph F. Martone (ALJ), who rendered
his initial decision on May 13, 2002, upholding the removal. At its meeting
on September 25, 2002, the Merit System Board (Board) modified the removal
to a six-month suspension. The proposed final decision is now submitted
for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-23 JACQUETTA SPINKS
The appeal of Jacquetta Spinks, a County Correction Officer with the
Union County Department of Public Safety, of her removal, effective May
24, 2000, on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Irene Jones
(ALJ), who rendered her initial decision on April 9, 2002. At its meeting
on September 25, 2002, the Merit System Board (Board) adopted the ALJ's
recommendation to uphold the appellant's removal. The proposed final decision
is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-24 MARIA APOSTOLOS
Maria Apostolos appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services, which found that, per the substitution clause for education,
she did not meet the experience requirements for the Administrative Analyst
4 (PS1028K) and Child Support and Paternity Specialist 3 (PS0278K), Division
of Family Development promotional examinations.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be
denied.
B-25 GARY BADGER, ET AL.
Gary Badger, Gus Guzman, Kim Herbert and Craig Owens appeal the decision
of the Division of Selection Services, which found that they did not meet
the education requirement for the examination for Parole Officer Recruit
(S2004B), Juvenile Justice Commission.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be
denied.
B-26 ELAINE BROWN AND TAMMY MONTGOMERY
Elaine Brown and Tammy Montgomery appeal the determinations of the Division
of Selection Services that found that they did not meet the educational
requirements or, per the substitution clause for education, did not meet
the experience requirements for the open-competitive examination for Classification
Officer 4 (S2027D).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be
denied.
B-27 CYNTHIA COLLINS
Cynthia Collins appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services
that found that per the substitution clause for education, she was below
the minimum requirements in experience for the promotional examination
for Technical Assistant Personnel (PS4811T), Department of Transportation.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-28 ELIZABETH COLON
Elizabeth Colon appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services, which denied her admittance to the open-competitive examination
for Housing Assistant Technician Bilingual in Spanish & English (C0270D),
Passaic County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-29 CHRISTOPHER T. CSOLAK
Christopher T. Csolak appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services, which found that he did not meet the experience requirements
for the open competitive examination for the title of Supply Support Technician
2 (S6525C).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-30 SHARON DAVIS
Sharon Davis appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services, which found that, per the substitution clause for education,
she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination
for Administrative Analyst 1 (PS1488I), Southern State Correctional Facility.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-31 STEVEN DIXON
Steven Dixon appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services, which found him ineligible for the promotional examination for
Police Sergeant (PM2521C), Keyport.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-32 MARY DOCTOR
Mary Doctor appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services,
which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the
promotional examination for Principal Account Clerk Typing (PM0689D),
Trenton.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-33 KATHLEEN GRAY
Kathleen Gray appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services that found that, per the substitution clause for education, she
did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination
for Child Support and Paternity Specialist 2 (PS4899K), Division of Family
Development.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-34 KATHLEEN GRAY AND JOYCE BEUKEMA
Kathleen Gray and Joyce Beukema appeal the determinations of the Division
of Selection Services that found that, per the substitution clause for
education, they did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional
examination for Child Support and Paternity Specialist 3 (PS0278K), Division
of Family Development.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be
denied.
B-35 KATHLEEN GRAY AND SARAH STACKHOUSE
Kathleen Gray and Sarah Stackhouse appeal the determinations of the
Division of Selection Services that found that they did not meet the experience
requirements or, per the substitution clause for education, did not meet
the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Administrative
Analyst 4 (PS1028K), Division of Family Development.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be
denied.
B-36 JACQUELINE GUZMAN
Jacqueline Guzman appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services, which found that she did not meet the experience requirements
for the Senior Medical Claims Review Clerk (PS0549K), Division of Medical
Assistance and Health Services promotional examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-37 CHRISTOPHER HARRY AND TAMMIE MONTGOMERY
Christopher Harry and Tammie Montgomery appeal the determinations of
the Division of Selection Services that found that they did not meet the
experience requirements or, per the substitution clause for education,
did not meet the experience requirements for the open-competitive examination
for Classification Officer 3 (S2022D).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be
denied.
B-38 DEBORAH KING AND ROSEMARY RESTUCCIO
Deborah King and Rosemary Restuccio appeal the determination of the
Division of Selection Services, which found that they did not meet the
experience requirements for the open-competitive examination for Nursing
Services Clerk (S0012D).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be
denied.
B-39 DENNIS KRAMER
Dennis Kramer appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services that he did not meet the requirements for the open-competitive
examination for Building Management Services Specialist 4 (S6470C). This
matter was held over from the September 10, 2002 Merit System Board meeting.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-40 JOHN MARESSA
John Maressa appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services, which found that he did not meet the experience requirements
for the promotional examination for Administrative Analyst 1 (PS1488I),
Southern State Correctional Facility.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-41 MICHAEL F. MUSCILLO
Michael F. Muscillo and the City of Long Branch, represented by James
J. Plosia, Jr., Esq., appeal the determination of the Division of Selection
Services, which found that Mr. Muscillo was below the minimum requirements
in experience for the open-competitive examination for Assistant Business
Administrator (M6867D), City of Long Branch.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-42 YOLANDA REID
Yolanda Reid appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services, which found that she did not meet the experience requirements
for the promotional examination for Project Coordinator Construction (PM1361B),
Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-43 ANTHONY STRICKLAND
Anthony Strickland appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services, which found that he did not meet the experience requirements
for the open competitive examination for Assistant Nursing Home Administrator
(C6416C), Camden County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-44 PAUL STRIDICK
Paul Stridick appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services, which found him ineligible for the open competitive examination
for Supervising Historic Preservation Specialist (S3004C).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-45 KATHLEEN TRUSEWICZ
Kathleen Trusewicz appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services, which found that she did not meet the experience requirements
for the promotional examination for Management Specialist (PC0489C), Bergen
County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-46 DAWN WALKER
Dawn Walker appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services,
which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the
promotional examination for Human Services Specialist 2 (PC1003C), Warren
County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-47 GERI WOLF
Geri Wolf appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services,
which found that she did not provide a required transcript or list of
courses and credits for the open-competitive examination for Classification
Officer 3 (S2022D).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-48 MARGARET GAMZA
Margaret Gamza appeals her score for the promotional examination for
Principal Clerk Typist (PM0188B), Marlboro Township.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-49 IRA KUPERSMIT
Ira Kupersmit appeals his scores on the promotional examinations for
Manager 2, DMV (PS8118T) and (PS9808T), Department of Transportation.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-50 VIRIGINIA MOSCA
Virginia Mosca appeals her scores on the promotional examinations for
Analyst 1 Health Care Facilities Mental Health Services (PS0452K) and
Quality Assurance Coordinator (PS5869K), Division of Mental Health.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be
denied.
B-51 SHARON THOMPSON
Sharon Thompson appeals her score on the promotional examination for
Supervisor of Professional/Residential Services (Developmental Disabilities)
(PS4350K), New Lisbon Developmental Center.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-52 PHYLLIS WALKER
The Director, Division of Human Resource Management, on behalf of the
Department of Community Affairs, requests that Phyllis Walker's out-of-title
work experience be accepted to qualify her for a lateral title change
to the title of Administrative Analyst 3.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request.
B-53 ROBERT FLORES
The Director of the Division of Human Resource Management requests that
Robert Flores be granted a September 25, 2000 retroactive appointment
date in the title of Human Services Specialist 1 for seniority and record
purposes.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request.
B-54 MERIT SYSTEM BOARD MINUTES
The Merit System Board Minutes for the meeting of October 9, 2002 are
submitted for adoption.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the minutes of its meeting
of October 9, 2002.
B-55 RICHARD HARTOBEY
Richard Hartobey, represented by Fred Shahrooz Scampato, Esq., appeals
his rejection as a Correction Officer Recruit candidate by the Department
of Corrections and its request to remove his name from the eligible list
for Correction Officer Recruit on the basis of psychological unfitness
to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board referred the matter for independent
evaluation.
B-56 KENNETH COHEN
Kenneth Cohen appeals the decision of Human Resource Information Services
(HRIS) which upheld the removal of his name from the Correction Officer
Recruit (S9999B), Department of Corrections eligible list due to an unsatisfactory
background report.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-57 NANCY GOEBEL
Nancy Goebel, a Social Worker II, Hunterdon Developmental Center, represented
by Robert O. Yaeger, Principal Staff Representative, CWA Local 1040, appeals
an official written reprimand issued by the Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied
but
modified the charge.
B-58 ALVIN MORRIS
Alvin Morris, a former Residential Services Worker with the Woodbridge
Developmental Center, Department of Human Services (DHS), requests that
the Merit System Board (Board) reinstate his appeal of his removal, effective
January 10, 2002, on charges, which was dismissed based on his failure
to appear at his settlement conference.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-59 JOANN RICCI-SCHLOUGH
Joann Ricci-Schlough, a former Probation Officer with the Judiciary,
Ocean Vicinage (Vicinage), requests that the Merit System Board (Board)
reinstate her appeal of a 10-day suspension, which was dismissed based
on her failure to appear at a scheduled hearing on January 17, 2002.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-60 BEVERLY ROWE
Beverly Rowe, a former Human Services Assistant with Greystone Park
Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services (DHS), requests that
the Merit System Board (Board) reinstate her appeal of her resignation
not in good standing, effective October 30, 2000, which was dismissed
based on her failure to appear at her settlement conference.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-61 DANYELL SMITH-EKHAGUERE
Danyell Smith-Ekhaguere, a Human Services Assistant with the Woodbridge
Developmental Center, Department of Human Services (DHS), represented
by Stephan Siegel, Esq., requests that the Merit System Board (Board)
reinstate her appeal of her 10-day suspension, which was dismissed based
on her failure to appear at a scheduled hearing.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-62 MARTA TORRES
Marta Torres, a former Substance Abuse Counselor 2 with the Juvenile
Justice Commission, Department of Law and Public Safety, represented by
Victor S. Waller, CWA National Representative, requests that the Merit
System Board (Board) reinstate the appeal of her removal, effective May
19, 2002, on charges, which was dismissed on the basis of the appellant's
failure to appear at her scheduled settlement conference.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-63 CARLOS DIAZ
Carlos Diaz, a former Probation Officer, Bilingual Spanish/English with
the Judiciary, Essex Vicinage (Vicinage) requests that the matter of his
termination at the end of the working test period be returned to the Office
of Administrative Law (OAL) for a hearing.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-64 MICHAEL SCARLATA
The appeal of Michael Scarlata, a County Correction Officer with the
Department of Public Safety, County of Union, of his 15-day suspension,
beginning September 26, 2001, on charges, was heard by Administrative
Law Judge Maria Mancini La Fiandra, who rendered her initial decision
on August 5, 2002, upholding the 15-day suspension. At its meeting on
October 9, 2002, the Merit System Board (Board) modified the penalty to
a three-day suspension. The proposed final decision is now submitted for
the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-65 JOAN BUECKER
Joan Buecker appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services which found that she was below the minimum requirements in experience
for the promotional examination for Supervisor of Patient Accounts (PC0171D),
Camden County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-66 DONNA FUCCELLO
Donna Fuccello appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services
that found that, per the substitution clause for education, she was below
the minimum requirements in experience for the promotional examination
for Management Assistant (PS4830I), State Parole Board.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-67 DOUGLAS GUIDO, ET AL.
Douglas Guido, Susan Lansey, David Macey and Michael Stallone appeal
the determination of the Division of Selection Services that they were
ineligible for the promotional examination for Sheriff's Officer Sergeant
(PC2543B), Bergen County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be
denied.
B-68 MICHAEL MCCLOSKEY
Michael McCloskey appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services which found that he was below the minimum requirements in experience
for the promotional examination for Supervisor Streets (PM2013C), Deptford
Township.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-69 SHERRY MINATEE
Sherry Minatee appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services which found that she was below the minimum requirements in experience
for the promotional examination for Senior Clerk Transcriber (PS2141K),
Ancora Psychiatric Hospital.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-70 MARY WEISEL
Mary Weisel appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services
which found that she was below the minimum requirements in experience
for the promotional examination for Senior Clerk Transcriber (PS2412J),
Richard Stockton State College.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-71 MARCOS YEPEZ
Marcos Yepez appeals his ineligibility for County Police Officer (S9999B),
Union County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-72 GREGORY ANDERSON
Gregory Anderson appeals his score for the oral portion of the examination
for Police Captain (PM3566B), Atlantic City.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-73 TIMOTHY FRIEL, SR.
Timothy Friel, Sr. appeals his score for the oral portion of the examination
for Police Captain (PM3566B), Atlantic City.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-74 JAMES BRADY
James Brady appeals his score for the promotional examination for Deputy
Police Chief (PM3574B), Atlantic City.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-75 ROBERT FLIPPING, III
Robert Flipping, III appeals his score for the promotional examination
for Deputy Police Chief (PM3574B), Atlantic City.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-76 JOHN MOONEY
John Mooney appeals his score for the promotional examination for Deputy
Police Chief (PM3574B), Atlantic City.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-77 LARRY ROSS
Larry Ross appeals his score for the promotional examination for Deputy
Police Chief (PM3574B), Atlantic City.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-78 RICHARD BELOWSKY, ET AL.
Richard Belowsky, Robert Gries, William Madero and Wesley White (PC2517B),
Monmouth County; Sam Callie and Michael Loreto (PC2501C), Essex County;
Christopher Davies (PC2513B), Bergen County; and Robert Gonzales (PC2641B),
Morris County appeal the written examination for Correction Sergeant (various
jurisdictions).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be
denied.
B-79 GERARD CALDARISE, ET AL.
Gerard Caldarise and Salvatore D'Amico, represented by Larry Holtz,
Esq., Stephen Alaimo, Steven Brzdek, Kurt Ferguson, David Pipeling, Barbara
Rochow, Josef Rothman and Brian Weiner appeal the written examination
for Correction Sergeant (PS7099I), Department of Corrections.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be
denied.
B-80 THELMA JOHNSON
Thelma Johnson appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services, which found that she was ineligible for the promotional examination
for Senior Clerk Typist (PM100C), City of Atlantic City, because she was
not permanent in a title to which the examination was open.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-81 JOSEPH W. VERDON
Joseph W. Verdon requests reconsideration of the final administrative
determination in In the Matter of Joseph W. Verdon, Fire Captain (PM358A),
Jersey City (Merit System Board, decided August 14, 2001).
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request.
B-82 RICHARD FISHER AND JONATHAN SESSION
Richard Fisher and Jonathan Session appeal the written examination for
Correction Lieutenant (PS0463P), Juvenile Justice Commission.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be
granted in part.
B-83 TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST 1 AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST
2
The Acting Director, Division of Human Resource Management, requests
that the provisions of N.J.A.C.4A:4-2.6(a)2, Eligibility for promotional
examination, be relaxed to allow seven employees of the Department of
Environmental Protection to be admitted to the promotional examinations
for the titles of Technical Support Specialist 1 (PS3339G), and Technical
Support Specialist 2 (PS3340G).
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request.
B-84 SALARY REGULATIONS, FY 2003
It is recommended that the Board record the Salary Regulations for Fiscal
Year 2003. They include the Aligned Salary Regulation, the Non-Aligned
Salary Regulation (with Attachments A and B), the Emergency Conditions
Salary Regulation, the Special Incentive Salary Regulations and the Miscellaneous
Salary Regulations.
ACTION: The Merit System Board recorded the Salary Regulations.
B-85 EARLY SETTLEMENTS
Ian M. Burns
Division of Youth and Family Services
Department of Human Services
Release at the end of the working test period
Maurice D. Hosten
Northern State Prison
Department of Corrections
(3) suspensions and removal
ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlements.
There being no further business before the Merit System Board, the meeting
was adjourned to convene on Thursday, November 7, 2002, at 10:00 a.m.,
at 3 Station Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey.
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MARGARET E. L. HOWARD
PRESIDING BOARD MEMBER
MERIT SYSTEM BOARD
