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CITY OF AUBURN, NEW YORK“History’s Hometown”
Auburn Municipal Civil Service Commission
The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Civil Service Commission will be held at 6:30 PM on March12, 2018 at Third Floor Training Room - Room 313.
Accommodations: Requests for accommodations for individuals with disabilities may be madewith prior notice of at least three work days in advance of the meeting by calling (315)255-4100 or e-mailing [email protected]. As much advance notice as possible isneeded to assure that appropriate services can be acquired.
John C. Hardy, ChairpersonLaurie A. Turo, CommissionerTricia Kerr, Commissioner
AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Approval of February 12, 2018 Auburn Civil Service Commission meeting minutes
February 12, 2018 minutes.pdf
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion of Police Sergeant minimum qualifications
Police_Sergeant_Change_Request_Feb_2018.pdf
Approval of Police Sergeant #78-647 examination announcement
Police Sergeant 78-647 open June 2018.pdf
Approval of open competitive Custodian #20-181 examination announcement
Custodian 20-181 open June 2018.pdf
Approval of promotional Custodian #20-182 examination announcement
Custodian 20-182 promo June 2018.pdf
Discussion of candidate's request to be restored to the Firefighter #60-537 eligible list
Employee updates
March 2018 - City.pdfCopy of Provisional Appointment log-updated2.pdf
Upcoming Schedule
2018 - updated for March 2018 Mtg.pdf
CITY OF AUBURN
“History’s Hometown” Civil Service Commission
Memorial City Hall ● 24 South Street ● Auburn, New York 13021 ● (315) 255-4141 ● Fax (315) 255-4735
[email protected] ● www.auburnNY.gov
Auburn Municipal Civil Service
Minutes –Monthly Meeting Monday, February 12, 2018 – 6:30pm
Commissioner Hardy called meeting to order.
Roll Call – Civil Service Clerk Jeffrey Whiting took the roll call. Present were Commissioner Jack Hardy,
Commissioner Laurie Turo, and Commissioner Tricia Kerr. Also present were City Manager Jeffrey Dygert,
Superintendent of Public Works Michael Talbot, Auburn Enlarged School District Superintendent Jeffrey
Pirozzolo, Director of Facilities Lawrence Garuccio, Building Maintenance Mechanic Louie Rood and two
Auburn Enlarged School District Custodial Workers.
Approve minutes of Regular Meeting January 8, 2017. Commissioner Turo motioned to approve minutes.
Commissioner Kerr 2nd
. Carried 3-0.
Old Business
Commissioner Turo motioned to approve the job specification of School Security Monitor with
changes. Commissioner Kerr 2nd
. Carried 3-0.
Discussion of Auburn Municipal Civil Service policy on waiving fees for honorably discharged
veterans. Commissioner Turo motioned to accept the policy of reducing the exam fees by 50% for
honorably discharged veterans. Commissioner Kerr 2nd
. Carried 3-0.
New Business
Discussion of proposed changes to the exempt Comptroller job specification. Commission Kerr
motioned to accept the changes. Commissioner Hardy 2nd
. Carried 3-0.
Discussion of adding a Senior Account Clerk position to the Department of Public Works.
Commission Turo motioned to add the position. Commissioner Kerr 2nd
. Carried 3-0.
Approval of Engineering Technician #69-441 eligible list. Commissioner Turo motioned to approve
the eligible list. Commissioner Hardy 2nd
. Carried 3-0.
Approval of Engineering Technician #69-441 eligible list. Commissioner Turo motioned to approve
the eligible list. Commissioner Hardy 2nd
. Carried 3-0.
Approval of Information Technology Systems Administrator #62-117 eligible list. Commissioner Kerr
motioned to approve the eligible list. Commissioner Turo 2nd
. Carried 3-0.
Approval of Police Officer #60-633 eligible list. Commissioner Turo motioned to approve the eligible
list. Commissioner Kerr 2nd
. Carried 3-0.
Approval of Superintendent of Public Works #69-772 eligible list. Commissioner Turo motioned to
approve the eligible list. Commissioner Kerr 2nd
. Carried 3-0.
Discussion of changes to Custodial Worker job specification. Commissioner Turo motioned to accept
changes in language for clarity. Commissioner Kerr 2nd
. Carried 3-0.
Employee Updates. – Discussion.
Upcoming Schedule. – Discussion.
Motion to adjourn meeting by Commissioner Kerr; 2nd
by Commissioner Turo. Motion carried 3-0.
Meeting adjourned 7:40 PM.
_____________
Attest
CITY OF AUBURN
“History’s Hometown” Civil Service Commission
Memorial City Hall ● 24 South Street ● Auburn, New York 13021 ● (315) 255-4141 ● Fax (315) 255-4735
[email protected] ● www.auburnNY.gov
Issued: March 12, 2018
CITY OF AUBURN
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
AUBURN, NY 13021
Announcement of open-competitive
Police Sergeant
EXAMINATION #78-647
EXAMINATION DATE: June 9, 2018
LAST FILING DATE: May 9, 2018
APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED
NO LATER THAN: May 9, 2018
SALARY: $78,632 - $79,046
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must be permanently employed in the competitive class in the City of Auburn Police
Department and must have served on a permanent basis in the Auburn Police Department as a Police
Officer for 60 months (5 years) as of the date of the written exam.
VACANCY:
At present there are no vacancies. The eligible list established as a result of this examination will be
used to fill vacancies as they occur.
APPLICATION FEE:
The fee of $25.00 is required for each separately numbered examination for which you apply.
NOTE: THIS FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION.
Send Check or Money Order payable to the CITY TREASURER
Write the Exam Number on the Check or Money Order - DO NOT SEND CASH
As no refunds will be made if your application is disapproved, be sure to check your qualifications
carefully with the requirements for admission and file for this exam only if you are clearly qualified.
Police Sergeant #78-647 Page 2
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This position is a first-line supervisor in the City of Auburn Police Department responsible for the
protection of life and property within the City through the enforcement of the Vehicle and Traffic Law,
New York State Criminal Procedure Law and local laws and ordinances. Incumbents in this class are
responsible for supervising the activities of a group of Police Officers on an assigned shift and for the
performance of specialized duties as assigned. Supervision is exercised over the patrol officers through
inspections and the assignment of duties in accordance with general instructions received from officers
of higher rank. In the absence of a higher-ranking officer, the Police Sergeant assumes command. The
work is performed under general supervision from a higher-ranking officer in accordance with
department policy. Does related work as required.
SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION:
Subjects of examination: A written test designed to evaluate knowledge, skills and /or abilities in the
following areas:
1. Law enforcement methods and practices
These questions test for knowledge of accepted police methods and practices and/or their application to
situations in the police field. The questions are a sampling of the various knowledge that police
personnel may be required to possess in the course of their day-to-day work-related activities.
2. New York State Laws
These questions test for knowledge of the laws in effect on January 1, 2018 that law enforcement
personnel may encounter in the course of their day-to-day work-related activities. The questions are a
sampling of job-related sections of the Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law,
Family Court Act and other laws relevant to law enforcement in New York State.
3. Supervision
These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices employed in planning, organizing,
and controlling the activities of a work unit toward predetermined objectives. The concepts covered,
usually in a situational question format, include such topics as assigning and reviewing work; evaluating
performance; maintaining work standards; motivating and developing subordinates; implementing
procedural change; increasing efficiency; and dealing with problems of absenteeism, morale, and
discipline.
4. Understanding and interpreting written material
These questions test how well you comprehend written material. You will be provided with brief reading
selections and will be asked questions about the selections. All the information required to answer the
questions will be presented in the selections; you will not be required to have any special knowledge
relating to the subject areas of the selections.
5. Preparing written material in a police setting
These questions test for the ability to prepare the types of reports that police personnel write. Some
questions test for the ability to present information clearly and accurately. They consist of restatements
of information given in note form. You must choose the best version from each set of four choices.
Police Sergeant #78-647 Page 3
Other questions test for the ability to organize paragraphs. They consist of paragraphs with their
sentences out of order. For each of the paragraphs you must choose, from four suggestions, the best
order of the sentences.
P. E. R. C. Statement
The final rating key for this examination will be established by the State Civil Service Commission prior
to the testing date, upon recommendation of a committee of police experts who will review all the
questions for appropriateness and accuracy. There will be no review of the questions by candidates. The
committee was selected with the assistance and endorsement of the Police Conference of New York,
Inc., the New York State Association of PBAs, Inc., and the New York State Association of Chiefs of
Police, Inc.
A Guide for the Written Test for Police Supervisors/Investigators is available at the New York State
website:www.cs.ny.gov/testing/localtestguides.cfm . Candidates not having access to a computer or the
internet may request copy of the test guide from the municipal civil service office conducting this
examination using the contact information found elsewhere on this announcement.
CALCULATOR:
Use of calculators is PROHIBITED for this exam.
MULTIPLE EXAMINATIONS ON SAME DAY (CROSS FILERS):
If you have applied to take a written test announced by either one or several local jurisdictions (county,
town, city) scheduled to be held on the same test date as this written test, you must notify each of the
local jurisdictions no later than two weeks before the test date, so they can make arrangements for taking
all tests at one test site. All examinations for positions in State government will be held at a State
examination center.
RELIGIOUS OBSERVER:
If you need special arrangements to take this Examination because you are a religious observer (for
religious reasons you cannot be tested on the scheduled examination date), please note on the
application. We will send you an admission notice with special arrangements for the time, date and
place of your examination.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:
If you are a person with a disability and need accommodation in order to participate in the examination,
please note on the application. Then on or before the last filing date of the examination, you should
describe the accommodations you need in a separate letter to the Auburn Civil Service Commission.
MILITARY/ACTIVE DUTY:
A candidate who is approved to take this examination and who is serving on active duty on the date of
this exam may be eligible for a military make-up exam at a later date.
Police Sergeant #78-647 Page 4
VETERANS CREDITS:
Veterans or Disabled Veterans who have served on active duty during creditable periods of war will be
eligible for veteran’s credits. The applications for veteran’s credits are available in t he Aubu rn C iv i l
Se rv i ce O f f i c e . Al l veteran’s c r ed i t s applications must be notarized and accompanied by a
certified copy of your DD-214. Both forms must be submitted to the Auburn Civil Service Office
before the eligible list is established. Veterans’ credits may be used only once. When a veteran receives
a permanent appointment (either original appointment or promotion) from an eligible list using veterans’
credits, no additional veterans’ credit may be awarded on any subsequent examination. This would apply
to any appointment in the civil service of New York State or any of its civil divisions.
This written examination is being prepared and rated by the N.Y.S. Department of Civil Service in
accordance with Section 23.2 of Civil Service Law. The provisions of N.Y.S. Civil Service Rules
and Regulations dealing with the rating of examinations will apply to this written test.
HOW TO APPLY:
You may obtain applications from the Auburn Civil Service Office at Memorial City Hall between
the hours of 8am and 4pm. To request by mail send a self-addressed ($0.98 postage) envelope to:
Auburn Civil Service Commission
Memorial City Hall, Room 211
24 South Street
Auburn, NY 13021
Applications are available online. Website for the City of Auburn Civil Service office is:
www.auburnny.gov under Job opportunities.
TIME AND PLACE OF EXAMINATION:
Approved candidates will be notified by mail regarding the time and place of the exam in Auburn.
Candidates will not be admitted to the examination unless they have admission letter and photo
identification. If notice of approval or disapproval is not received seven (7) days prior to the exam
date, please notify the Auburn Civil Service Office – 315-255-4141.
Police Sergeant #78-647 Page 5
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION:
1. Falsification of any part of the "Application for Examination" will result in disqualification.
2. Applicants must answer every question on the application and make sure it is complete in all
respects. Incomplete applications will be disapproved.
3. Appointments from an eligible list must be made from the top three candidates willing to accept
the appointment. The duration of the eligible list must be fixed for a minimum period of one (1)
year and a maximum period of four (4) years.
4. It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Auburn Civil Service Office of any changes
of name and/or address. No attempt will be made to locate candidates who have moved.
5. The passing grade for this examination is 70.0
6. If you are taking another civil service exam scheduled for the same day as this exam, please note
this on your application. Include the exam number, title and the Civil Service agency that is
holding the exam. (See Cross-Filers)
SENIORITY CREDITS:
Seniority credits will be added according to the schedule attached to this announcement.
SCHEDULE FOR COMPUTING SENIORITY
One point for each creditable five –year period
Less than 1 year NO points
1 year to 6 years 1 point
Over 6 years up to 11 years 2 points
Over 11 years up to 16 years 3 points
Over 16 years up to 21 years 4 points
Over 21 years up to 26 years 5 points
Up to 5 points max
Auburn Civil Service Commission:
John C. Hardy
Laurie A. Turo
Tricia Kerr
An equal opportunity employer
CITY OF AUBURN
“History’s Hometown” Civil Service Commission
Memorial City Hall ● 24 South Street ● Auburn, New York 13021 ● (315) 255-4141 ● Fax (315) 255-4735
[email protected] ● www.auburnNY.gov
Issued: March 12, 2018
CITY OF AUBURN
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
AUBURN, NY 13021
Announcement of open-competitive
Custodian
EXAMINATION #20-181
EXAMINATION DATE: June 9, 2018
LAST FILING DATE: May 9, 2018
APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED
NO LATER THAN: May 9, 2018
SALARY: $17.16 per hour
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
One (1) year of experience performing building cleaning tasks, including the performance of routine
minor maintenance tasks or one (1) year of experience in the areas such as minor plumbing, carpentry
and/or electrical repairs.
VACANCY:
The eligible list established as a result of this examination will be used to fill vacancies as they occur.
APPLICATION FEE:
The fee of $15.00 is required for each separately numbered examination for which you apply.
NOTE: THIS FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION.
Send Check or Money Order payable to the CITY TREASURER
Write the Exam Number on the Check or Money Order - DO NOT SEND CASH
As no refunds will be made if your application is disapproved, be sure to check your qualifications
carefully with the requirements for admission and file for this exam only if you are clearly qualified.
Custodian #20-181 Page 2
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:
Candidates must have been legal residents of New York State for a t l eas t 30 days immediate ly
preceding the date of the examination. Under Section 23.4a preference may be given to those
successful candidates who are residents of the Auburn Enlarged School District for (30) thirty days
immediately preceding the date of the written examination.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This is routine and repetitive work responsible for efficiently and economically performing building
cleaning duties and occasional minor maintenance tasks. Cleaning and maintenance tasks are performed
according to well established routines. An incumbent may be responsible for the cleanliness and minor
maintenance in municipal buildings or a small school building or work under supervision of a higher
ranking employee at a larger school. Lead and participate supervision may be exercised over the work of
small crew of custodial workers on an assigned shift. This position is distinguished from a Custodial
Worker by the increased amount of minor maintenance responsibilities, independence of action and the
responsibility for ensuring the building is secure. Duties will vary dependent on the season and nature
of the school year and session. The incumbent does related work as required.
SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION:
A written test designed to evaluate knowledge, skills and /or abilities in the following areas:
1. Cleaning tools and their uses:
These questions test your knowledge of various cleaning tools and equipment commonly used by
janitors and custodians on the job. You are shown drawings of various tools and equipment. You
will be required to recognize the tools and know their proper uses in order to answer the
questions correctly.
2. Tools used for minor maintenance and repair:
These questions test your knowledge of various tools and equipment. You are shown drawings of
tools and equipment used in minor mechanical, electrical, plumbing and carpentry repair. You
will be required to recognize the tools and know their proper uses in order to answer the
questions correctly.
3. Health and safety issues in custodial work:
These questions test your knowledge of basic proper safety and health practices in areas of
cleaning, building operation and maintenance and other areas relevant to custodians and janitors
at the entrance level. You are presented with drawings showing situations of health and safety,
which can be found in the work area. You are required to recognize any unhealthy, unsafe, or
otherwise hazardous conditions and know how to correct them in order to answer the questions.
The New York State Department of Civil Service has published a test guide intended for candidate
preparation use for this particular examination on its web site at:
http://www.cs.state.ny.us/testing/localtestguides.cfm. This test guide contains important test-related
information as well as sample test questions similar to the questions that will be used in this written test.
Candidates not having access to a computer or the internet may request copy of the test guide from the
municipal civil service office conducting this examination using the contact information found
elsewhere on this announcement.
Custodian #20-181 Page 2
CALCULATOR:
Use of calculators is PERMITTED for this exam. Candidates are permitted to use quiet, hand-held,
solar or battery powered calculators. Devices with typewriter keyboards, ‘Spell checkers,’ ‘Personal
Digital Assistants,’ ‘Address Books,’ ‘Language Translators’, ‘Dictionaries’, or any similar devices are
prohibited.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:
Applicants may be required to undergo a State and national criminal history background investigation,
which may include a fingerprint check, to determine suitability for appointment. Failure to meet the
standards for the background check may result in disqualification.
MULTIPLE EXAMINATIONS ON SAME DAY (CROSS FILERS):
If you have applied to take a written test announced by either one or several local jurisdictions (county,
town, city) scheduled to be held on the same test date as this written test, you must notify each of the
local jurisdictions no later than two weeks before the test date, so they can make arrangements for taking
all tests at one test site. All examinations for positions in State government will be held at a State
examination center.
RELIGIOUS OBSERVER:
If you need special arrangements to take this Examination because you are a religious observer (for
religious reasons you cannot be tested on the scheduled examination date), please note on the
application. We will send you an admission notice with special arrangements for the time, date and
place of your examination.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:
If you are a person with a disability and need accommodation in order to participate in the examination,
please note on the application. Then on or before the last filing date of the examination, you should
describe the accommodations you need in a separate letter to the Auburn Civil Service Commission.
MILITARY/ACTIVE DUTY:
A candidate who is approved to take this examination and who is serving on active duty on the date of
this exam may be eligible for a military make-up exam at a later date.
VETERANS CREDITS:
Veterans or Disabled Veterans who have served on active duty during creditable periods of war will be
eligible for veteran’s credits. The applications for veteran’s credits are available in t he Aubu rn C iv i l
Se rv i ce O f f i c e . Al l veteran’s c r ed i t s applications must be notarized and accompanied by a
certified copy of your DD-214. Both forms must be submitted to the Auburn Civil Service Office
before the eligible list is established. Veterans’ credits may be used only once. When a veteran receives
a permanent appointment (either original appointment or promotion) from an eligible list using veterans’
credits, no additional veterans’ credit may be awarded on any subsequent examination. This would apply
to any appointment in the civil service of New York State or any of its civil divisions.
Custodian #20-181 Page 3
HOW TO APPLY:
You may obtain applications from the Auburn Civil Service Office at Memorial City Hall between
the hours of 8am and 4pm. To request by mail send a self-addressed ($0.98 postage) envelope to:
Auburn Civil Service Commission
Memorial City Hall, Room 211
24 South Street
Auburn, NY 13021
Applications are available online. Website for the City of Auburn Civil Service office is:
www.auburnny.gov under Job opportunities.
This written examination is being prepared and rated by the N.Y.S. Department of Civil Service in
accordance with Section 23.2 of Civil Service Law. The provisions of N.Y.S. Civil Service Rules
and Regulations dealing with the rating of examinations will apply to this written test.
TIME AND PLACE OF EXAMINATION:
Approved candidates will be notified by mail regarding the time and place of the exam in Auburn.
Candidates will not be admitted to the examination unless they have admission letter and photo
identification. If notice of approval or disapproval is not received seven (7) days prior to the exam
date, please notify the Auburn Civil Service Office – 315-255-4141.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION:
1. Falsification of any part of the "Application for Examination" will result in disqualification.
2. Applicants must answer every question on the application and make sure it is complete in all
respects. Incomplete applications will be disapproved.
3. Appointments from an eligible list must be made from the top three candidates willing to accept
the appointment. The duration of the eligible list must be fixed for a minimum period of one (1)
year and a maximum period of four (4) years.
4. It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Auburn Civil Service Office of any changes
of name and/or address. No attempt will be made to locate candidates who have moved.
5. The passing grade for this examination is 70.0
6. If you are taking another civil service exam scheduled for the same day as this exam, please note
this on your application. Include the exam number, title and the Civil Service agency that is
holding the exam. (See Cross-Filers)
Auburn Civil Service Commission:
John C. Hardy
Laurie A. Turo
Tricia Kerr
An equal opportunity employer
CITY OF AUBURN
“History’s Hometown” Civil Service Commission
Memorial City Hall ● 24 South Street ● Auburn, New York 13021 ● (315) 255-4141 ● Fax (315) 255-4735
[email protected] ● www.auburnNY.gov
Issued: March 12, 2018
CITY OF AUBURN
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
AUBURN, NY 13021
Announcement of promotional
Custodian
EXAMINATION #20-182
EXAMINATION DATE: June 9, 2018
LAST FILING DATE: May 9, 2018
APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED
NO LATER THAN: May 9, 2018
SALARY: $17.16 per hour
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
One (1) year of experience performing building cleaning tasks, including the performance of routine
minor maintenance tasks or one (1) year of experience in the areas such as minor plumbing, carpentry
and/or electrical repairs. Six months of full time permanent employment with the school district in the
non- competitive class as a custodial worker.
VACANCY:
The eligible list established as a result of this examination will be used to fill vacancies as they occur.
APPLICATION FEE:
The fee of $15.00 is required for each separately numbered examination for which you apply.
NOTE: THIS FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION.
Send Check or Money Order payable to the CITY TREASURER
Write the Exam Number on the Check or Money Order - DO NOT SEND CASH
As no refunds will be made if your application is disapproved, be sure to check your qualifications
carefully with the requirements for admission and file for this exam only if you are clearly qualified.
Custodian #20-182 Page 2
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:
Candidates must have been legal residents of New York State for a t l eas t 30 days immediate ly
preceding the date of the examination. Under Section 23.4a preference may be given to those
successful candidates who are residents of the Auburn Enlarged School District for (30) thirty days
immediately preceding the date of the written examination.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This is routine and repetitive work responsible for efficiently and economically performing building
cleaning duties and occasional minor maintenance tasks. Cleaning and maintenance tasks are performed
according to well established routines. An incumbent may be responsible for the cleanliness and minor
maintenance in municipal buildings or a small school building or work under supervision of a higher
ranking employee at a larger school. Lead and participate supervision may be exercised over the work of
small crew of custodial workers on an assigned shift. This position is distinguished from a Custodial
Worker by the increased amount of minor maintenance responsibilities, independence of action and the
responsibility for ensuring the building is secure. Duties will vary dependent on the season and nature
of the school year and session. The incumbent does related work as required.
SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION:
A written test designed to evaluate knowledge, skills and /or abilities in the following areas:
1. Cleaning tools and their uses:
These questions test your knowledge of various cleaning tools and equipment commonly used by
janitors and custodians on the job. You are shown drawings of various tools and equipment. You
will be required to recognize the tools and know their proper uses in order to answer the
questions correctly.
2. Tools used for minor maintenance and repair:
These questions test your knowledge of various tools and equipment. You are shown drawings of
tools and equipment used in minor mechanical, electrical, plumbing and carpentry repair. You
will be required to recognize the tools and know their proper uses in order to answer the
questions correctly.
3. Health and safety issues in custodial work:
These questions test your knowledge of basic proper safety and health practices in areas of
cleaning, building operation and maintenance and other areas relevant to custodians and janitors
at the entrance level. You are presented with drawings showing situations of health and safety,
which can be found in the work area. You are required to recognize any unhealthy, unsafe, or
otherwise hazardous conditions and know how to correct them in order to answer the questions.
The New York State Department of Civil Service has published a test guide intended for candidate
preparation use for this particular examination on its web site at:
http://www.cs.state.ny.us/testing/localtestguides.cfm. This test guide contains important test-related
information as well as sample test questions similar to the questions that will be used in this written test.
Candidates not having access to a computer or the internet may request copy of the test guide from the
municipal civil service office conducting this examination using the contact information found
elsewhere on this announcement.
Custodian #20-182 Page 3
CALCULATOR:
Use of calculators is PERMITTED for this exam. Candidates are permitted to use quiet, hand-held,
solar or battery powered calculators. Devices with typewriter keyboards, ‘Spell checkers,’ ‘Personal
Digital Assistants,’ ‘Address Books,’ ‘Language Translators’, ‘Dictionaries’, or any similar devices are
prohibited.
MULTIPLE EXAMINATIONS ON SAME DAY (CROSS FILERS):
If you have applied to take a written test announced by either one or several local jurisdictions (county,
town, city) scheduled to be held on the same test date as this written test, you must notify each of the
local jurisdictions no later than two weeks before the test date, so they can make arrangements for taking
all tests at one test site. All examinations for positions in State government will be held at a State
examination center.
RELIGIOUS OBSERVER:
If you need special arrangements to take this Examination because you are a religious observer (for
religious reasons you cannot be tested on the scheduled examination date), please note on the
application. We will send you an admission notice with special arrangements for the time, date and
place of your examination.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:
If you are a person with a disability and need accommodation in order to participate in the examination,
please note on the application. Then on or before the last filing date of the examination, you should
describe the accommodations you need in a separate letter to the Auburn Civil Service Commission.
MILITARY/ACTIVE DUTY:
A candidate who is approved to take this examination and who is serving on active duty on the date of
this exam may be eligible for a military make-up exam at a later date.
VETERANS CREDITS:
Veterans or Disabled Veterans who have served on active duty during creditable periods of war will be
eligible for veteran’s credits. The applications for veteran’s credits are available in t he Aubu rn C iv i l
Se rv i ce O f f i c e . Al l veteran’s c r ed i t s applications must be notarized and accompanied by a
certified copy of your DD-214. Both forms must be submitted to the Auburn Civil Service Office
before the eligible list is established. Veterans’ credits may be used only once. When a veteran receives
a permanent appointment (either original appointment or promotion) from an eligible list using veterans’
credits, no additional veterans’ credit may be awarded on any subsequent examination. This would apply
to any appointment in the civil service of New York State or any of its civil divisions.
This written examination is being prepared and rated by the N.Y.S. Department of Civil Service in
accordance with Section 23.2 of Civil Service Law. The provisions of N.Y.S. Civil Service Rules
and Regulations dealing with the rating of examinations will apply to this written test.
Custodian #20-182 Page 4
HOW TO APPLY:
You may obtain applications from the Auburn Civil Service Office at Memorial City Hall between
the hours of 8am and 4pm. To request by mail send a self-addressed ($0.98 postage) envelope to:
Auburn Civil Service Commission
Memorial City Hall, Room 211
24 South Street
Auburn, NY 13021
Applications are available online. Website for the City of Auburn Civil Service office is:
www.auburnny.gov under Job opportunities.
TIME AND PLACE OF EXAMINATION:
Approved candidates will be notified by mail regarding the time and place of the exam in Auburn.
Candidates will not be admitted to the examination unless they have admission letter and photo
identification. If notice of approval or disapproval is not received seven (7) days prior to the exam
date, please notify the Auburn Civil Service Office – 315-255-4141.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:
Applicants may be required to undergo a State and national criminal history background investigation,
which may include a fingerprint check, to determine suitability for appointment. Failure to meet the
standards for the background check may result in disqualification.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION:
1. Falsification of any part of the "Application for Examination" will result in disqualification.
2. Applicants must answer every question on the application and make sure it is complete in all
respects. Incomplete applications will be disapproved.
3. Appointments from an eligible list must be made from the top three candidates willing to accept
the appointment. The duration of the eligible list must be fixed for a minimum period of one (1)
year and a maximum period of four (4) years.
4. It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Auburn Civil Service Office of any changes
of name and/or address. No attempt will be made to locate candidates who have moved.
5. The passing grade for this examination is 70.0
6. If you are taking another civil service exam scheduled for the same day as this exam, please note
this on your application. Include the exam number, title and the Civil Service agency that is
holding the exam. (See Cross-Filers)
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SENIORITY CREDITS:
Seniority credits will be added according to the schedule attached to this announcement.
SCHEDULE FOR COMPUTING SENIORITY
One point for each creditable five –year period
Less than 1 year NO points
1 year to 6 years 1 point
Over 6 years up to 11 years 2 points
Over 11 years up to 16 years 3 points
Over 16 years up to 21 years 4 points
Over 21 years up to 26 years 5 points
Up to 5 points max
Auburn Civil Service Commission:
John C. Hardy
Laurie A. Turo
Tricia Kerr
An equal opportunity employer
Employee changes from February 12, 2018 - Present
City
APPOINTMENTS CITY
Name Dept. Position Date Class
Theodore Alnutt, Jr. Fire Firefighter 2/20/18 C EL #60-537
Edward Babbitt Public Works Automotive Mechanic 2/11/18 NC
Victoria Quimby Finance Senior Payroll Clerk 2/21/18 C
Temporary
Appointment
Codie Webster Refuse Collection PT Laborer 9/8/17 L
RESIGN
TERM
RETIRE
PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENTS
Candidate Name Position Title
City or School
DistrictDate of Provisional
Appointment
Exam
Requested
Y/N Exam DateCurrent
Standing
Date of
Permanent
Appointment
Jeremy Vavone Network Administrator School Dist. 8/16/2017 Y TBA
George Wethey Junior Engineer City 10/1/2017 Y 3/3/2018
Seth Jensen Director of Municipal Utilities City 5/16/2016 Y TBA
Onea Kloster Engineering Technician City 8/3/2016 Y 10/28/2017 #6
Kenneth Tanner Engineering Technician City 8/15/2016 Y 10/28/2017 #5
Tessa Crawford
Deputy School District
Treasurer School Dist. 9/5/2017 Y 3/3/2017
Stephen Selvek
Deputy Director of Community
Planning and Development City 7/1/2017 Y TBA
David Stathis
Information Technology
Systems Administrator City 7/1/2017 Y 10/14/2017 #4
Holly Glor Planning Assistant City 3/19/2018 Y TBA
CITY OF AUBURN
“History’s Hometown” Civil Service Commission
Memorial City Hall ● 24 South Street ● Auburn, New York 13021 ● (315) 255-4141 ● Fax (315) 255-4735
[email protected] ● www.auburnNY.gov
2018 as of March 12, 2018
March 24, 2018 – BOCES
Police Officer agility exam
April 5, 2018 – Memorial City Hall 6:00 PM
Civil Service Budget Presentation at City Council Meeting
June 9, 2018
Police Sergeant
Custodian – open competitive and promotional - Decentralized
June 11-13, 2018
New York State Association of Personnel & Civil Service Officers annual conference
Exams ordered– dates TBA (2018):
Transportation Supervisor – School District
Network Administrator – School District
Director of Municipal Utilities
Deputy Director of Community Development and Planning
Planning Assistant
Employee Health and Safety Coordinator
Exams to be ordered
Expiring Eligible Lists
Sewer Inspector – No List
Senior Planner – No candidates left on list
Parking Meter Attendant – Only 2 candidates on list – Expires 5/11/19
Our meetings are scheduled as follows:
April 10, 2018 – 6:30 PM
May 14, 2018 – 6:30 PM
June 11, 2018 – 6:30 PM