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Hope L. Cooper, Chairperson
Flavella Branham
John Currie
Margaret E.L. Howard
A regular meeting of the Civil Service Commission was held on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, in Trenton, New Jersey.
PRESENT: Hope L. Cooper, Chairperson, Members Flavella Branham, John Currie and Margaret E. L. Howard; Pamela Ullman, Deputy Attorney General; Henry Maurer, Director, Division of Merit System Practices and Labor Relations.
In accordance with L.1975, c.231, Hope L. Cooper, Chairperson, 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 November 17, 2008, and posted at the Civil Service Commission, 3 Station Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey.
All actions were by unanimous vote unless otherwise specified.
STATE
The Civil Service Commission recorded the recommended changes in the State Classification Plan, copies of which are attached hereto and made a part hereof.
SECTION A - HEARING MATTERS
A-1 SETTLEMENTS
In the Matter of Edward Frederick, Jr.
City of Atlantic City
Department of Health and Human Services
Removal
In the Matter of Lisa Hulme
Middle Township School District
Demotion
In the Matter of Kenyon Jones
South Woods State Prison
Department of Corrections
Removal
In the Matter of Christine Maloney
City of New Brunswick
Police Department
Removal
In the Matter of Delbert Mathis
Burlington County
County Jail
Suspensions (2) and Demotion
In the Matter of Crystal Powell
City of East Orange
Police Department
Suspension
In the Matter of John Scaturro
Middlesex County
Sheriff's Department
Suspension
In the Matter of Sheila Hart
Department of Environmental Protection
Removal
RECOMMENDATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE IN THE ABOVE CASES - SETTLEMENT
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission acknowledged the settlements.
A-2 ZOBARIA ANSARI
Zobaria Ansari, Human Services Specialist 1, Bergen County Board of Social Services, release at the end of the working test period effective February 27, 2009.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the release at the end of the working test period.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-3 HUBERT JOHNSON
Hubert Johnson, Zoning Officer, Atlantic City, Administration Department, 30-day suspension and demotion to the position of Truck Driver effective December 10, 2007, on charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee and violation of the City's policy on solicitation.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the 30-day suspension and demotion to the position of Truck Driver.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-4 THOMAS J. NOVAK (CONSOLIDATION)
Thomas J. Novak, Senior Probation Officer, Judiciary, Morris-Sussex Vicinage, five-day suspension and 15-day suspension on charges of insubordination, conduct unbecoming a public employee and other sufficient cause, and 20-day suspension on charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee, neglect of duty and other sufficient cause.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Dismiss the appeal.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-5 KEITH RUSSELL
Keith Russell, Police Officer, Jersey City, Police Department, 10-day suspension, on the charge of violation of rules regarding knowledge of laws and regulations.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the 10-day suspension.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-6 NICOLE WILSON
Nicole Wilson, Human Services Specialist 1, Bergen County Board of Social Services, release at the end of the working test period effective February 27, 2009.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the release at the end of the working test period.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-7 ROBERT A. ANDREWS
Robert A. Andrews, Police Lieutenant, Township of Berkeley, Police Department, removal effective December 7, 2005, on charges of incompetency, inefficiency or failure to perform duties, conduct unbecoming a public employee, neglect of duty and other sufficient cause. This matter was held over from the September 16, 2009 Civil Services Commission meeting.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the removal.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-8 JOHN ONUKOGU
John Onukogu, Cottage Training Technician, Hunterdon Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, 10-day suspension on the charge of insubordination and removal effective July 27, 2008, on the charge of neglect of duty.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Dismiss the appeal as moot.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-9 DOUGLAS PETERSON
Douglas Peterson, Public Health Investigator, City of Hoboken, Department of Human Services, removal effective September 12, 2008, on charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee, misuse of public property including motor vehicles and other sufficient cause.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-10 CATHY VAS
Cathy Vas, Cottage Training Technician, Hunterdon Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, removal effective June 13, 2008, on charges of physical or mental abuse of a client, inappropriate physical contact or mistreatment of a patient, client, resident or employee, conduct unbecoming a public employee, and other sufficient cause.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-11 RON SMITH
Ron Smith, Repairer, Kean University, removal effective February 25, 2008 on charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee and violation of the State of New Jersey Workplace Violence Policy. This matter was held over from the November 5, 2009 Civil Services Commission meeting.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the removal to a 30-day suspension.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission rejected the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge to uphold the removal.
SECTION B - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
B-1 SAMUEL LAOYE
Samuel Laoye appeals his rejection as a County Correction Officer candidate by Essex County and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for County Correction Officer (S9999H) on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-2 LINDA ACEVEDO
Linda Acevedo, a Cottage Training Technician with the North Jersey Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, represented by Mark Nulman, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-3 NICOLE BAILEY
Nicole Bailey, a Substance Abuse Assistant with the Juvenile Justice Commission, Department of Law and Public Safety, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-4 LOUIS BAKER
Louis Baker, a former Senior Correction Officer with Edna Mahan Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections, represented by Daniel Geddes, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-5 MIGUEL BALESCA
Miguel Balseca, a Senior Correction Officer with the Northern State Prison, Department of Corrections, represented by Daniel Geddes, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted in part.
B-6 MILDRED BEEKS
Mildred Beeks, a Human Services Assistant with Woodbridge Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, represented by Martin Mintz, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-7 SHEILA BIRMINGHAM
Sheila Birmingham, a Section Supervisor Fiscal Resources with the Department of the Treasury, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-8 JEROME CANNON
Jerome Cannon, a Senior Correction Officer with the Riverfront State Prison, Department of Corrections, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-9 ROCCO COLELLA
Rocco Colella, a former Senior Investigator Motor Carriers with the Motor Vehicle Commission, represented by Richard Tonetta, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-10 MARYANN COLEMAN
Maryann Coleman, a Residential Living Specialist with Vineland Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-11 HOWARD DIRCKS
Howard Dircks, a Correction Sergeant with the Mountainview Youth Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections, represented by Frank Crivelli, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-12 DANIEL ERRICKSON
Daniel Errickson, a Correction Sergeant at Southern State Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections (DOC), represented by Frank Crivelli, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-13 ANNA GILLARD
Anna Gillard, a Supervising Family Service Specialist 2 with the Department of Children and Families, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-14 ARLEEN GONZALEZ
Arleen Gonzalez, an Associate Professor with the Richard Stockton State College, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-15 WALTER GRAHAM
Walter Graham, a Correction Sergeant with the Southern State Prison, Department of Corrections, represented by Frank Crivelli, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-16 PATRICIA GREEN
Patricia Green, a Senior Correction Officer with South Woods State Prison, Department of Corrections, represented by Daniel Geddes, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-17 GEORGEANN HOVEMEYER
Georgeann Hovemeyer, an Engineering Technician 2 with the Department of Transportation, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-18 HEATHER INGERSOLL
Heather Ingersoll, a Senior Correction Officer with Bayside State Prison, Department of Corrections, represented by Daniel Geddes, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-19 HENRY JIMINIAN
Henry Jiminian, a Senior Correction Officer with Northern State Prison, Department of Corrections, represented by Daniel Geddes, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-20 DESIREE MACHO
Desiree Macho, an Assistant Food Service Supervisor 1 with the South Woods State Prison, Department of Corrections, represented by Eileen Ryan, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-21 RODNEY MCFARLAND
Rodney McFarland, a Senior Correction Officer with Bayside State Prison, Department of Corrections, represented by Henry Cistrelli, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-22 ISMAEL MERCADO
Ismael Mercado, a Senior Correction Officer with the Northern State Prison, Department of Corrections, represented by Daniel Geddes, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-23 STACY MODESTE
Stacy Modeste, a Cottage Training Technician with Hunterdon Developmental Center, Department of Human Services appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-24 JOHN NIMITZEK
John Nimitzek, a Correction Sergeant with South Woods State Prison, Department of Corrections appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-25 ROBERT PFEIL
Robert Pfeil, a State Park Police Officer with the Department of Environmental Protection, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-26 LAQUAHN PINION
Laquahn Pinion, a Senior Correction Officer with Northern State Prison, Department of Corrections, represented by Daniel Geddes, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-27 CAROL ROGERS
Carol Rogers, a Cottage Training Technician with the Green Brook Regional Center, Department of Human Services, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-28 EDWARD SALOT
Edward Salot, a Senior Correction Officer with the East Jersey State Prison, Department of Corrections, represented by Daniel Geddes, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-29 DOROTHY SGALIA
Dorothy Sgalia, a Therapist (Music) with the Ann Klein Forensic Center, Department of Human Services, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-30 JOSEPH TYMCZYSZYN
Joseph Tymczyszyn, a Senior Correction Officer with the East Jersey State Prison, Department of Corrections, represented by Daniel Geddes, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-31 ROMY WALKER
Romy Walker, a Senior Parole Officer with the State Parole Board, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-32 MARLENE WITTER
Marlene Witter, a Human Services Technician at Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-33 LAVONNEE GARRSON
LaVonnee Garrson appeals the decision of the Division of State Human Resource Management, which removed the appellant's name from the Head Clerk (S8005J), Kean College of New Jersey, employment list due to the appellant's failure to complete pre-employment processing.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-34 COREY GRIMES
Corey Grimes appeals the decision of the Division of Local Human Resource Management, which upheld the removal of his name from the eligible list for Police Officer (S9999H), Newark, due to an unsatisfactory background report.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission granted a hearing.
VOTE: Hope L. Cooper (Yes)
Margaret E. L. Howard (Yes)
Flavella Branham (Abstained)
John Currie (Yes)
B-35 JOHN MARCINKO, III
John Marcinko, III, appeals his non-appointment from the February 14, 2008 certification of the Police Officer (S9999H), Perth Amboy, eligible list.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-36 JOSEPH MONGIELLO
Joseph Mongiello, represented by Gina Mendola Longarzo, Esq., appeals the cancellation of the February 10, 2009 certification of the Police Lieutenant (PM2652G), Parsippany-Troy Hills, eligible list.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-37 JAMAL MUHAMMAD
Jamal Muhammad, represented by Maury R. Winkler, Esq., appeals the decision of the Division of Local Human Resource Management, which found that the appointing authority had presented a sufficient basis to remove his name from the eligible list for Fire Fighter (M2289E), Newark for being outside the residency scope.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-38 PAUL PHILIPPS
Paul Philipps, represented by Gary D. Tomasella, Esq., appeals his non-appointment from the Deputy Police Chief (PM3589G), Parsippany-Troy Hills, eligible list.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-39 HAYDEE ZAMORA-DALTON
Haydee Zamora-Dalton appeals the decision of the Division of State and Local Operations, which removed the appellant's name from the Supervising Family Service Specialist 1 (PS6046K), Department of Children and Families, employment list due to the appellant's failure to respond to the Certification Notice.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-40 ACCOUNT CLERK (C0377K), BERGEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
The Bergen County Sheriff's Office requests permission not to make an appointment from the February 9, 2009 certification for Account Clerk (C0377K).
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission granted an appointment waiver but assessed selection costs in the amount of $2,048.
B-41 ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR, SOCIAL WORK (PC0800H), UNION COUNTY
Union County requests that the eligible list for Assistant Administrative Supervisor, Social Work (PC0800H) be extended for one year beyond its expiration date.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission granted the request.
B-42 HOUSING COORDINATOR (M0181K), NEWARK
The appointing authority's failure to dispose of the certification for Housing Coordinator (M0181K), Newark, while a provisional is serving in the title, has been referred to the Civil Service Commission for enforcement.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission ordered the appointing authority to dispose of the outstanding certification and pay compliance costs.
B-43 JOHN LEONARD
John Leonard, an Electrician with The College of New Jersey (the College), appeals the determination of the College President, 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 in the Workplace.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-44 DEBORA LEONARDI
Debora Leonardi, a Technical Assistant 3 with the Division of Criminal Justice, Department of Law and Public Safety (DLPS), appeals the determination of the Chief of Staff, DLPS, which found that the appellant did not present sufficient evidence to support a finding that she had been subjected to a violation of the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-45 ALEXANDRA LEPORE
Alexandra Lepore, a Secretarial Assistant 3 with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DL&WD), appeals the determination of the Commissioner of the DL&WD that the appellant failed to present sufficient evidence to support findings of violations in the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-46 TROY ALLEN
Troy Allen, represented by Charles J. Sciarra, Esq., and the City of Paterson, represented by Charles C. Festa, III, Assistant Corporation Counsel, seek acknowledgement of a settlement agreement.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission acknowledged the settlement.
B-47 MICHELLE ALUOTTO, ET AL.
The Department of Human Services (DHS) requests relief on behalf of Michelle Aluotto, Judith Fornier, Dana Martucci, and Michele Shufeldt, Family Service Specialist Trainees with the DHS.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission granted the request.
B-48 KATHY BOARDLEY
Kathy Boardley appeals the decision of the Division of State Human Resource Management that the proper classification of her position is Technical Program Assistant. The appellant seeks an Administrative Analyst 3 classification.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-49 BOROUGH OF ROSELLE APPOINTING AUTHORITY
The Division of State and Local Operations requests that the Civil Service Commission resolve a dispute regarding the appointing authority for the Borough of Roselle. It is noted that this matter was held over from the Commission's October 7, 2009 meeting.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission recognized the Borough Council as the appointing authority.
VOTE: Hope L. Cooper (Abstained)
Margaret E. L. Howard (Yes)
Flavella Branham (Yes)
John Currie (Yes)
B-50 TIMOTHY CASSIDY
Timothy Cassidy, a Security Officer with Kean University, represented by Stephen E. Klausner, Esq., seeks enforcement of the Civil Service Commission decision rendered on July 22, 2009, awarding counsel fees.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted in part and awarded $19,860 in counsel fees.
B-51 DALE CHIACCHIO
Dale Chiacchio, a Technical Assistant, Personnel, with the Department of Transportation, requests review of his reassignment.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied, but directed that the classification of the appellant's position be referred to the Division of Sate and Local Operations.
B-52 BELKIS ENCARNACION
Belkis Encarnacion, a Housing Assistant Technician with Long Branch Housing Authority, represented by Clairmont Mali Chung, Esq., petitions the Civil Service Commission for a stay of her removal on charges, effective September 30, 2009, pending the outcome of her hearing at the Office of Administrative Law.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission denied the request.
B-53 SEAN NALLY
Sean Nally, a former Police Officer with Jersey City, appeals his resignation in good standing.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-54 KENNETH PORTER
Kenneth Porter requests a retroactive regular date of appointment to Human Services Specialist 2, effective January 27, 2003.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission granted the request.
B-55 CARMELA THOMPSON
The Superior Court, Appellate Division, has remanded the matter of Carmela Thompson's entitlement to back pay and benefits for the period of her indefinite suspension to the Civil Service Commission for a final decision.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction.
B-56 RENEE BANCROFT
Renee Bancroft requests reconsideration of the decision rendered on June 24, 2009, which upheld the determination of the Division of State Human Resource Management that the proper classification of her position is Principal Geologist, Environmental Protection.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission denied the request for reconsideration.
B-57 DAVID MCCLENDON
David McClendon, a former Police Officer with Newark, represented by Anthony J. Fusco, Jr., Esq., petitions the Civil Service Commission for reconsideration of the final administrative decision rendered on January 23, 2009, in which the Director of the Division of Merit System Practices and Labor Relations denied his request for a hearing with respect to his removal from employment.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission denied the request.
B-58 ERIC MIKKELSON
The appeal of Eric Mikkelson, a Laborer with the Township of Lakewood, of his removal, effective January 23, 2009, on charges was heard by Administrative Law Judge Susan M. Scarola (ALJ), who rendered her initial decision on October 8, 2009. At its meeting on November 18, 2009, the Civil Service Commission (Commission) adopted the recommendation of the ALJ to reverse the appellant's removal. The proposed decision is now submitted for the Commission's review.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission adopted the decision.
B-59 AIVERY WALDEN
The appeal of Aivery Walden, a Fire Fighter with Paterson, of his removal effective January 26, 2009, on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Edith Klinger (ALJ), who rendered her initial decision on September 9, 2009. At its meeting on November 18, 2009, the Civil Service Commission (Commission) adopted the ALJ's recommendation to uphold the removal. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Commission's review.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission adopted the final decision.
B-60 CHRISTINA ALBIZATI, ET AL.
Christina Albizati, Kimberly Kerkuska, Jo Legg, Stacey MacEwan, Christopher Squazzo, and Kristen Symanski appeal the determinations of the Division of Selection Services which found that they were below the minimum requirements in experience for the promotional examination for Principal Environmental Specialist (Costal Resources) (PS1401G), Department of Environmental Protection.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that these appeals be denied.
B-61 SANDRA BLECKMAN
Sandra Bleckman appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Assistant Personnel Officer (PC1069J), Bergen County.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-62 DAVID DURHAM
David Durham appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the experience requirement for the promotional examination for Senior Training Technician (PS0473K), Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-63 DONALD GRUBE
Donald Grube appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that he did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Supervisor Public Works (PM1529J), Pohatcong.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-64 JASON HELLER
Jason Heller 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 Chief Emergency Medical Technician (PC0304L), Gloucester County.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-65 SILVIA M. HIBBS AND TAHISHIA MCKEITHEN
Silvia M. Hibbs and Tahishia McKeithen appeal the determinations of the Division of Selection Services which found that they did not meet the requirements for the promotional examination for Technical Assistant, Personnel (PS2506P), Division of State Police.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that these appeals be granted.
B-66 DENNIS W. KAPPLER
Dennis W. Kappler 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 Chief Emergency Medical Technician (PC0304L), Gloucester County.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-67 SARABETH KOSSOVE
Sarabeth Kossove appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the open competitive examination for Program Coordinator Drug and Alcohol Abuse (C1988K), Bergen County.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-68 TERESA MELDE
Teresa Melde appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the requirements for a prospective promotional examination for Head Clerk, Evidence Handling.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-69 BERNITRA ROBINSON
Bernitra Robinson appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Statistical and Research Assistant Family Development (PS5563K), Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-70 MADELINE E. RIVERA
Madeline E. Rivera appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the requirements for the promotional examination for Technical Assistant, Personnel (PS2506P), Division of State Police.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-71 REOLA VAL-MUDGE
The Middlesex County Board of Social Services on behalf of Reola Val-Mudge, 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 Supervising Clerk (PC0250L), Middlesex County Board of Social Services.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied but referred the classification matter to the Division of State and Local Operations for further review.
B-72 JOHN STIVES
John Stives appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found him ineligible for the Entry Level Law Enforcement Examination (S9999K), due to his failure to submit a valid application processing fee.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-73 JEFF DEITZ, ET AL.
Jeff Deitz, Kamlesh Mehrotra, Vito Paolo, Antoney Smith, and Candace Titanski appeal their scores on and the validity of the promotional examination for Program Planning and Development Specialist 1 (Vocational Rehabilitation Services) (PS9574N), Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that these appeals be denied.
B-74 RICHARD KISSELBACH
Richard Kisselbach, represented by Sidney H. Lehmann, Esq., appeals his score for the examination for Police Captain (PM3561H), Phillipsburg.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-75 CHRISTOPHER CZUBA
Christopher Czuba appeals the test administration of the oral examination for Fire Captain (PM3527L), Bayonne.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-76 JOSEPH VETTER
The Township of Hillside requests relaxation of N.J.A.C. 4A:4-7.1A(c) so as to permit the intergovernmental transfer of Joseph Vetter from the title of Sheriff's Officer Warren County Sheriff's Office to the title of Police Officer, Hillside.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-77 PROPOSED NEW RULE: N.J.A.C. 4A:3-3.7B CORRECTION OFFICER APPRENTICE: STATE SERVICE
Submitted for the Civil Service Commission's review is a Notice of Proposal to promulgate a new rule, N.J.A.C. 4A:3-3.7B, Correction Officer Apprentice: State service; and an amendment to N.J.A.C. 4A:4-5.2, Duration (of working test period). The proposed new rule and amendment would codify a new Correction Officer Apprentice program as required by the Superior Court, Appellate Division, in Liik, et al. v. New Jersey Department of Personnel, et al., (decided 7/23/09). It is recommended that this proposal be approved for publication in the New Jersey Register for public notice and comment.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission approved the proposal for publication in the New Jersey Register.
B-78 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO N.J.A.C. 4A:6-1.7, SICK LEAVE INJURY (SLI) REPORTING AND APPEAL PROCEDURES: STATE SERVICE
Submitted for the Civil Service Commission's review is a Notice of Proposal to amend N.J.A.C. 4A:6-1.7, Sick Leave Injury (SLI) reporting and appeal procedures: State Service. The amendment would add language inadvertently omitted from recently adopted amendments regarding the 20-day time period required for an appointing authority to issue an SLI determination following receipt of an employee's claim. It is recommended that this proposal be approved for publication in the New Jersey Register for public notice and comment.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission approved the proposal for publication in the New Jersey Register.
B-79 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO N.J.A.C. 4A:6-1.22, DONATED LEAVE PROGRAM
Submitted for the Civil Service Commission's review is a Notice of Proposal to amend N.J.A.C. 4A:6-1.22, Donated leave program. In response to a rule petition received from Department of Corrections Commissioner George W. Hayman, the amendments would allow a leave donor in the donated leave program to provide up to 30 sick or vacation days rather than the current limit of 10, and also permit a leave recipient to receive no more than 260 sick or vacation days rather than the current limit of 180. It is recommended that this proposal be approved for publication in the New Jersey Register for public notice and comment.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission approved the proposal for publication in the New Jersey Register.
B-80 SALARY REGULATIONS, FY 2010
Submitted for the Civil Service Commission's review are the Salary Regulations, Fiscal Year 2010. These salary regulations, which include Section 1 - Aligned Salary Regulation and Non-Aligned Salary Regulation (with Attachments A and B); Section 2 - Emergency Conditions Salary Regulation; Section 3 - Special Incentive Salary Regulation; and Section 4 - Miscellaneous Salary Regulation, have been approved by Hope L. Cooper, Chair/CEO, Civil Service Commission, and Charlene M. Holzbaur, Director, Division of Budget and Accounting. It is recommended that the Commission record this salary regulation package.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission recorded the salary regulations.
B-81 EARLY SETTLEMENT
Eileen Evans
Burlington County
Health Department
Release at the end of the working test period
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission acknowledged the settlement.
B-82 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
The Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes of its meeting on November 18, 2009 are submitted for adoption.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission adopted the minutes of its meeting of November 18, 2009.
There being no further business before the Civil Service Commission, the meeting was adjourned to convene on Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at 10:00 a.m., at 3 Station Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey.
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Hope L. Cooper
Chairperson
Civil Service Commission
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