Ida
L. Castro, Chairwoman
Alan Dexter Bowman
Josephine DiRienzo
Margaret E.L. Howard
Robert J. Long
A regular meeting
of the Merit System Board was held on Tuesday, August 12, 2003, in Trenton,
New Jersey.
PRESENT:
Chairwoman Ida L. Castro, Merit System Board Members, Alan Dexter Bowman,
Josephine DiRienzo, Margaret E.L. Howard, and Robert J. Long; Lisa Ruch,
Deputy Attorney General; and Henry Maurer, Director, Division of Merit
System Practices and Labor Relations.
In accordance with
L.1975, c.231, Chairwoman Ida L. Castro 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 August 7, 2003, and posted at the
Department of Personnel, 3 Station Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey.
All actions were
by unanimous vote unless otherwise specified. 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: June
18, 2003
TO: Ida L.
Castro, Commissioner
Department of Personnel
FROM: Elizabeth
Van Marter, Director
Human Resources Management
SUBJECT:
Change in the State Classification Plan
MOTOR
VEHICLE COMMISSION
P.L.2003, c.13,
the Motor Vehicle Security and Customer Service Act, authorized the New
Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to be established, in but not of the Department
of Transportation, to replace the existing New Jersey Division of Motor
Vehicles.
We request the reactivation
of a title needed to classify managerial duties at the appropriate workweek.
A concurrent title verbiage change is also required.
TITLE RE-ACTIVATION
AND VERBIAGE CHANGE
Effective: 05/17/03
| FROM: |
TO:
|
Manager
1, Division of Motor Vehicles
M35-56476 C NL/12
|
Manager
1, Motor Vehicle Commission
M35-56476 C NL/12 |
DATE: July
1, 2003
TO: Ida L.
Castro, Commissioner
Department of Personnel
FROM: Elizabeth
Van Marter, Director
Human Resource Management
SUBJECT: Change
in the Classification Plan
DEPARTMENT
OF STATE
The Department of
State requests an upward salary re-evaluation for titles responsible for
registrar functions in the New Jersey State Museum.
Museum Registrars
are responsible for the maintenance and preservation of objects on loan
to the State Museum, and the recording and management of data on museum
collections and materials. The Department believes that these titles have
a greater responsibility for the management of the care, conservation
and restoration of museum objects than what is currently depicted in their
job descriptions. The Appointing Authority requests an increase in education
from a Bachelor's to a Master's degree to mirror the requirements of other
states, and become more competitive in seeking grants from foundations,
corporations and other sources.
CHANGE IN SALARY
EVALUATION
Effective: 06/14/03
| FROM: |
TO: |
| Museum
Registrar, Cultural History
P19-74593h E NE/12
Museum
Registrar, Archaeology/Ethnology
P19-74593f E NE/12
Museum
Registrar, Scientific
P19-74593d E NE/12
|
Museum
Registrar, Cultural History
P21-74593h E NE/12
Museum
Registrar, Archaeology/ Ethnology
P21-74593f E NE/12
Museum
Registrar, Scientific
P21-74593d E NE/12 |
DATE:
July 24, 2003
TO: Ida L.
Castro, Commissioner
Department of Personnel
FROM: Elizabeth
Van Marter, Director
Human Resource Management
SUBJECT:
Change in the Classification Plan
DEPARTMENT
OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
The Department of
Environmental Protection requests an upward salary re-evaluation for two
levels in the Conservation Officer series.
The Department contends
that the scope of these positions have changed due to expanded responsibilities
for environmental enforcement activities, inspections and environmental
education programs. The Department requests a concurrent increase in specialized
education credits.
CHANGE IN SALARY
EVALUATION
Effective: 02/22/03
| FROM:
|
TO: |
Conservation
Officer 3
F17-32081 M NE/12
Conservation
Officer 2
K20-32082 M NE/12
|
Conservation
Officer 3
F19-32081 M NE/12
Conservation
Officer 2
K21-32082 M NE/12 |
WITHDRAWAL OF
APPEALS
The following appeals
were withdrawn and removed from the hearing calendar:
Isaac Danner,
Plumber, Department of Public Works, City of Atlantic City, suspension.
Tamika Green,
Senior Building Maintenance Worker, Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, Department
of Human Services, removal.
Taylor Harper,
Fire Fighter, City of East Orange Fire Department, removal.
William Pollock,
Senior Building Maintenance Worker, Ramapo College of New Jersey, suspension.
Wilhelmina P.
Sherrod, Senior Correction Officer, Riverfront State Prison, Department
of Corrections, two removals and suspension.
Anna Thatcher,
Senior Correction Officer, Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women,
Department of Corrections, removal.
DISMISSAL OF
APPEALS - FAILURE TO APPEAR
The Merit System
Board dismissed the following cases without prejudice for failure to appear
at the scheduled hearing before the Office of Administrative Law:
Joseph Chapman,
Municipal Court Administrator, Borough of Fair Lawn, list removal.
Trena Fenwick-Barron,
Human Services Assistant, Hagedorn Psychiatric Hospital, Department of
Human Services, release at the end of the working test period.
Henry Howell,
Cottage Training Technician, Hunterdon Developmental Center, Department
of Human Services, removal.
Inell Jones,
Senior Correction Officer, East Jersey State Prison, Department of Human
Services, two suspensions and removal.
Sandra Peterkin,
Cottage Training Supervisor, North Jersey Developmental Center, Department
of Human Services, removal.
Rodney Williams,
County Correction Officer, Department of Corrections, County of Camden,
suspension.
SECTION A - HEARING
MATTERS
A-1 SETTLEMENTS
In the Matter of Harry Agin
Township of North Brunswick
Suspension
In the Matter of
David Blasingame
Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center
Department of Corrections
Removals (2)
In the Matter of
Eric Burt
City of Newark School District
Suspension
In the matter of
John Couch
Office of the Public Defender
Removals (2) and suspension
In the Matter of
Jose Cruz
Department of Environmental Protection
Removal
In the matter of
Claude Dejoie
Division of Youth and Family Services
Department of Human Services
Removals (2)
In the Matter of
Yvonne Duncan
North Jersey Developmental Center
Department of Human Services
Removal
In the Matter of
Curtis Glenn
Department of the Treasury
Release at the end of the working test period
In the Matter of
Jennifer Graziano
New Lisbon Developmental Center
Department of Human Services
Release at the end of the working test period
In the Matter of
Violet Jenkins
Hunterdon Developmental Center
Department of Human Services
Removal
In the Matter of
Shasta Lake
County of Mercer
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
Removal
In the Matter of
Joseph M. Lamin, Jr.
Township of Belleville
Fire Department
Suspensions (2)
In the Matter of
William Merced
Northern State Prison
Department of Corrections
Removal
In the Matter of
Amal Philoppos
Montclair State College
Denial of sick leave injury benefits
In the Matter of
Jerome Pitt
Ancora Psychiatric Hospital
Department of Human Services
Removal
In the Matter of
Thomas Sgherzi
County of Hudson
Department of Health and Human Services
Removal
In the Matter of
Robert S. Shepherd
Borough of Lakehurst
Department of Public Works
Removal
In the Matter of
Alphonso Strauss
Northern State Prison
Department of Corrections
Suspension, resignation not in good standing and removal
RECOMMENDATION
OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE IN THE ABOVE CASES - SETTLEMENT
ACTION: The
Merit System Board acknowledged the settlements.
A-2 MARK HRUSKA
Mark Hruska, appeals
the bypass of his name for appointment from the Fire Fighter (M5254S),
Borough of Carteret eligible list on three certifications. The appellant
claims that he was bypassed based on his political affiliation and retaliation.
Recommendation of
the Administrative Law Judge - Invalidate the list bypass from the eligible
list for Fire Fighter (M5254S) Borough of Carteret and reissue the certification
to allow the appointing authority to properly dispose of the certification.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board reversed the Administrative Law Judge and upheld the
list bypass.
| VOTE:
|
Ida
L. Castro |
(Yes) |
| |
Alan
Dexter Bowman |
(Yes) |
| |
Josephine
DiRienzo |
(Yes) |
| |
Margaret
E. L. Howard |
(No) |
| |
Robert
J. Long |
(Yes) |
A-3 LOURENS LATONA
Lourens Latona,
Sergeant Campus Police, William Paterson University, 30-day suspension
and demotion to the position of Campus Police Officer effective December
27, 1999, on charges of neglect of duty and incompetency, inefficiency
or failure to perform duties.
Recommendation of
the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the 30-day suspension to a six-month
suspension and uphold the demotion to the position of Campus Police Officer.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law
Judge.
| VOTE:
|
Ida
L. Castro |
(Yes) |
| |
Alan
Dexter Bowman |
(Yes) |
| |
Josephine
DiRienzo |
(Abstained) |
| |
Margaret
E. L. Howard |
(Yes) |
| |
Robert
J. Long |
(Yes) |
A-4 DORELEENA
SAMMONS-POSEY
Doreleena Sammons-Posey,
appeals the bypass of her name for appointment from the Service Director,
Department of Health and Senior Services (PS1005H) eligible list based
on the rule of ten pilot program.
Recommendation of
the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the list bypass from the eligible
list for Service Director, Department of Health and Senior Services (PS1005H).
ACTION: The
Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law
Judge.
A-5 SEAN CHINSOON
Sean Chinsoon, County
Correction Officer, County of Monmouth, Department of Corrections and
Youth Services, removal effective January 31, 2002, on charges of failure
or neglect to perform duty, deficient or inefficient job performance,
allowing an inmate to escape, creating a dangerous situation, falsification,
misrepresentation or untruthfulness of material facts on official documents,
failure to report incidents, and conduct unbecoming a public employee.
Recommendation of
the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the removal to a six-month suspension.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board modified the recommendation of the Administrative Law
Judge to a three-month suspension.
A-6 TINORI HARRIS
Tinori Harris, Legal
Secretary 2, Office of the Public Defender, removal effective October
5, 2001, on charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee and violation
of the Workplace Violence Policy.
Recommendation of
the Administrative Law Judge - Dismiss the appeal for lack of prosecution.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law
Judge.
A-7 MICHAEL STEIN
Michael Stein, Family
Service Specialist 1, Division of Youth and Family Services, Department
of Human Services, removal effective March 21, 2001, on charges of divulging
confidential information without proper authority and conduct unbecoming
a public employee.
Recommendation of
the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the removal to a six-month suspension.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law
Judge.
A-8 DAVID MCHENRY
David McHenry, Senior
Correction Officer, Albert C. Wagner Youth Facility, Department of Corrections,
removal effective March 21, 2002, on the charge failing to qualify with
required firearms and being prohibited from possessing or using a firearm.
Recommendation of
the Administrative Law Judge - Dismiss the appeal.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board acknowledged the settlement.
A-9 CHRISTINE
PHILLIPS
Christine Phillips,
Principal Clerk Typist, South Woods State Prison, Department of Corrections,
removal effective March 21, 2001, on charges of, inter alia, discrimination
that affects equal employment including sexual harassment, misuse of public
property, including motor vehicles and accessing non-work related internet
websites or abusing e-mail privileges.
Recommendation of
the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law
Judge.
A-10 ANNIE BELIN
Annie Belin, Juvenile
Detention Officer, County of Union, Department of Human Services, ten-day
suspension on charges of insubordination and conduct unbecoming a public
employee.
Recommendation of
the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the ten-day suspension.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board remanded the matter to the Office of Administrative
Law.
A-11 NANCY CLARK
Nancy Clark, County
Correction Sergeant, County of Union, Department of Public Safety, demotion
to the position of County Correction Officer effective June 3, 2002, on
the charge of chronic or excessive absenteeism or lateness.
Recommendation of
the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the demotion to the position of
County Correction Officer.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law
Judge.
A-12 THOMAS RAMIREZ
Thomas Ramirez,
Police Officer, City of Jersey City, Police Department, indefinite suspension
pending disposition of criminal charges, on the charge of violation of
Police Department rules regarding obedience to laws, orders and regulations.
Recommendation of
the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the indefinite suspension.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law
Judge.
A-13 STEVEN TESSENHOLTZ
Steven Tessenholtz,
Correction Lieutenant, Northern State Prison, Department of Corrections,
ten-day suspension on charges of discrimination that affects equal employment
opportunity including sexual harassment, racial and/or sexual harassment,
discrimination and/or retaliation and conduct unbecoming a public employee.
Recommendation of
the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the ten-day suspension.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law
Judge.
A-14 SOLOMON
AKPOR-MENSAH
Solomon Akpor-Mensah,
Cottage Training Technician, Hunterdon Developmental Center, Department
of Human Services, removal effective July 4, 2002, on the charge of physical
abuse of a client.
Recommendation of
the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the removal.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law
Judge.
A-15 BRIAN ANDERSON
Brian Anderson,
County Correction Officer, County of Monmouth, Department of Corrections
and Youth Services, removal effective April 17, 2001, on charges of, inter
alia, violation of rules and regulations regarding using prohibited live
fire at training, insubordination, falsification, using department-owned
equipment or supplies for personal use, dual employment without permission/authorization.
Recommendation of
the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the removal to a six-month suspension.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law
Judge.
A-16 GIUSEPPE
CALCARA
Giuseppe Calcara,
Judiciary Clerk 1, Judiciary, Bergen Vicinage, removal effective February
5, 2002, on charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee and violation
of the Judiciary code of conduct.
Recommendation of
the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law
Judge.
A-17 JOHN GILLEY,
DANIEL MCKNIGHT, JR., ERASMON QUINONES, LISA DORSEY AND JOSEPH LEWIS
John Gilley, Daniel
McKnight, Jr., Erasmon Quinones, Lisa Dorsey, and John Lewis, County Correction
Officers, County of Mercer, Department of Public Safety, all removals,
with various effective dates on charges of neglect of duty, failure to
follow proper procedures, incompetence, inefficiency, or failure to perform
duties and conduct unbecoming a public employee.
Recommendation of
the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the removals to a 30-day suspension
for Gilley, a 60-day suspension for McKnight, a 90-day suspension for
Quinones, a six-month suspension for Dorsey and reverse the removal for
Lewis.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law
Judge with regard to Gilley, McKnight, Quinones and Lewis. However, the
Board upheld the removal of Dorsey.
A-18 BAKEER MUWWAKKIL
Bakeer Muwwakkil,
Cottage Training Technician, Hunterdon Developmental Center, Department
of Human Services, removal effective November 5, 2001, on the charge of
unreasonable excuse for lateness of more than 15 minutes.
Recommendation of
the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law
Judge.
A-19 MINIMAH
SALAAM
Minimah Salaam,
Human Services Assistant, Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, Department
of Human Services, removal effective July 18, 2000, on the charge of physical
abuse of a patient.
Recommendation of
the Administrative Law Judge - Dismiss the appeal as moot pursuant to
an Order of Forfeiture.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law
Judge.
SECTION B - MISCELLANEOUS
MATTERS
B-1 JAMES MERLOCK
James Merlock, a
Repairer at the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, appeals the denial
of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-2 DORELEENA
SAMMONS-POSEY
Doreleena Sammons-Posey,
a Program Manager (Family Health Programs) 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 denied.
B-3 JEANNETTE
SMITH
Jeannette Smith,
an Accountant 1 with the Hunterdon Developmental Center, Department of
Human Services, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-4 NICHOLAS
TESTA
Nicholas Testa,
Senior Correction Officer with the Adult Diagnostic & Treatment Center,
Department of Corrections, represented by Henry J. Cistrelli, Esq., appeals
the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The
merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-5 MARIA AQUINO
Maria Aquino appeals
the decision of Human Resource Information Services (HRIS), which upheld
the removal of her name from the eligible list for Correction Officer
Recruit (S9999D), Department of Corrections, on the basis of an unsatisfactory
criminal record.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-6 RICHARD F.
COOPER
Richard F. Cooper,
represented by Craig S. Gumpel, Esq., appeals the decision of Human Resource
Information Services, which upheld the bypass of his name for appointment
from the Fire Fighter (M2070A), City of Newark, eligible list.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board granted a hearing.
B-7 JEFFREY IANNACONE
Jeffrey Iannacone,
represented by Gregory A. Busch, Esq., appeals the determination of the
Division of Human Resource Information Services (HRIS) which sustained
the removal of his name from the Sheriff's Officer (S9999A), County of
Passaic eligible list on the basis of an unsatisfactory background report.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-8 JERROD LLOYD
Jerrod Lloyd, represented
by Michael L. Testa, Esq., appeals the decision of the Division of Human
Resource Information Services, which upheld the removal of the appellant's
name from the Correction Officer Recruit (S9999D), Department of Corrections,
eligible list due to an unsatisfactory criminal record.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-9 JENNIFER
MANLEY
Jennifer Manley
appeals the decision of Human Resource Information Services (HRIS which
upheld the removal of her name from the County Correction Officer (S9999B),
Monmouth County, eligible list due to her failure to respond to the Notice
of Certification.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-10 WAYNE PATERNO
Wayne Paterno, represented
by Arlindo B. Araujo, Esq., appeals the decision of Human Resource Information
Services (HRIS) which found that his appeal of the appointing authority's
decision to remove his name from the eligible list for Fire Fighter (M9059S),
City of Newark was untimely.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-11 ANGELIQUE
RIVERA
Angelique Rivera
appeals the decision of Human Resource Information Services, which upheld
the removal of her name from the Police Officer (S9999B), City of Camden,
eligible list, on the basis of an unsatisfactory background report.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted but the appellant's
name be reflected on the October 5, 2001 certification as bypassed.
B-12 CODE ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER (M6538C), TOWNSHIP OF IRVINGTON
The appointing authority's
failure to properly dispose of the certification for Code Enforcement
Officer, while a provisional appointee is serving in the title, has been
referred to the Merit System Board for enforcement.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board ordered the appointing authority to remove the provisional
appointee, make an appointment from the certification and pay compliance
costs.
B-13 COORDINATOR
OF LONG TERM AND ALTERNATE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY
The appointing authority's
failure to properly dispose of the certification for Coordinator of Long
Term and Alternate Care for the Elderly, while a provisional appointee
is serving in the title has been referred to the Merit System Board for
enforcement.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board ordered the appointing authority to remove the provisional
appointee, make an appointment from the certification and pay compliance
costs.
B-14 GRAPHIC
ARTIST 2 (C6321C) CAMDEN COUNTY
The appointing authority
requests permission not to make an appointment from the certification
for Graphic Artist 2 (C6321C), Camden County.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board granted the request for appointment waiver, but assessed
selection costs.
B-15 MOTOR VEHICLE
OPERATOR, ELDERLY & HANDICAPPED PERSONS (C6478C), PASSAIC COUNTY
The appointing authority's
failure to properly dispose of the certification for Motor Vehicle Operator,
Elderly & Handicapped Persons while 12 provisional appointees are serving
in the title, has been referred to the Merit System Board for enforcement.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board ordered the appointing authority to remove the provisional
appointees, make an appointment from the certification and pay compliance
costs.
B-16 SENIOR MAINTENANCE
REPAIRER (C6219C), PASSAIC COUNTY
The appointing authority's
failure to properly dispose of the certification for Senior Maintenance
Repairer, while a provisional appointee is serving in the title, has been
referred to the Merit System Board for enforcement.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board ordered the appointing authority to remove the provisional
appointee, make an appointment from the certification and pay compliance
costs.
B-17 CELESTE
BOGGS
Celeste Boggs, a
former Administrative Support Services (TES), with the Bureau of Vital
Statistics, Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), appeals the
determination of the Commissioner for DHHS, which found that the 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-18 ARSENIO
GONZALEZ
Arsenio Gonzalez,
a Sergeant with the Division of State Police, Department of Law and Public
Safety, appeals the determination of the Attorney General which found
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-19 EVE KARPINSKI
Eve Karpinski, formerly
an Assistant Director of Nursing Services 1, Developmental Disabilities,
at Woodbine Developmental Center, Department of Human Services (DHS),
appeal the determination of the Assistant Commissioner for Human Resources,
DHS, which found that the 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-20 DENISE MYCOLS
Denise Mycols, a
Network Administrator 2 with the Department of Labor (DOL), appeals the
determination of the Commissioner of DOL, 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 directed that this appeal be denied.
B-21 JOSEPH BERTUGLIA
Joseph Bertuglia,
a County correction Officer with Essex County, represented by Joseph Amato,
President, Essex County PBA Local 1057, petitions the Merit System Board
for interim relief of his demotion in lieu of layoff from Training Officer
(Corrections) to County Correction Officer.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board denied the request.
B-22 ROBERT TOTTEN
Robert Totten, a
County Correction Officer with Monmouth County, represented by Anthony
J. Fusco, Jr., Esq., petitions the Merit System Board for interim relief
in relation to his immediate suspension, effective February 8, 2003.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board awarded the petitioner back pay for the period from
February 14, 2003 to March 11, 2003.
B-23 APRIL VAN
DALEY
April Van Daley,
a Police Officer with the City of Somers Point, represented by Steven
R. Cohen, Esq., petitions the Merit System Board for interim relief concerning
the departmental proceedings of her disciplinary charges.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board granted a hearing.
B-24 LILLIAN
FOSTER
Lillian Foster requests
reconsideration of the final decision of the Merit System Board rendered
on March 13, 2003, which upheld the bypass of her name on the Senior Right
of Way Negotiator (S0757C), Department of Transportation, eligible list.
Additionally, the appellant appeals the decision of Human Resource Information
Services, which granted the appointing authority's request to remove the
appellant's name from the subject eligible list.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board denied the list removal appeal and dismissed the request
for reconsideration as moot.
B-25 ROCKY REMBERT
Rocky Rembert, a
former Senior Corrections Officer with East Jersey State Prison, Department
of Corrections (DOC), represented by Earl Williams, Vice President, PBA
Local 105, petitions the Merit System Board (Board) for reconsideration
of the final administrative determination, rendered January 22, 2003,
by the Director of Merit Systems Practices and Labor Relations (Director),
denying his request for a hearing concerning the appeal of his 15 working-day
suspension, due to the untimely filing of his appeal pursuant to N.J.S.A.
11A:2-15 and N.J.A.C. 4A:2-2.8
ACTION: The
Merit System Board denied the request.
B-26 JANICE SANFORD
New Lisbon Developmental
Center, Department of Human Services, represented by Jennifer Chianese,
Deputy Attorney General, requests reconsideration of the decision of the
Merit System Board rendered on July 31, 2002, ordering that the matter
of the removal of Janice Sanford, a Cottage Training Technician, on the
charge of conduct unbecoming a public employee be transmitted to the Office
of Administrative Law (OAL) for a hearing. The Board further ordered that
Sanford's appeal of her removal on the charge of chronic or excessive
absenteeism be remanded to the OAL for further proceedings.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board denied the request.
B-27 RICHARD
L. CINAGLIA
Richard L. Cianglia,
represented by Frederick W. Klepp, Esq., appeals the determination of
the Local Finance Board and the Department of Community Affairs' Division
of Local Government Services, directed his removal from the position of
Chief Financial Officer/Comptroller, City of Camden, effective July 5,
2001, pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:27BB-66.1, of the Local
Government Supervision Act (the "Act"), N.J.S.A. 52:27BB-54 et seq.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-28 IBRAHIM
ABDUL-HAQQ
The Superior Court,
Appellate Division, has remanded the decision of the Merit System Board
(Board) in In the Matter of Ibrahim Abdul-Haqq (MSB, decided December
18, 2002), in which the Board granted appellant back pay, benefits, seniority
and interest.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board vacated its prior decision and granted a hearing.
| VOTE:
|
Ida
L. Castro |
(Yes) |
| |
Alan
Dexter Bowman |
(Abstained) |
| |
Josephine
DiRienzo |
(Yes) |
| |
Margaret
E. L. Howard |
(Yes) |
| |
Robert
J. Long |
(Yes) |
B-29 PHILLIP
SMITH
The appeal of Phillip
Smith, Police Officer, City of Newark, of his suspensions for 30 days
effective November 16, 1998 and 180 days effective August 6, 2001 on charges
was considered by Administrative Law Judge Jeffrey A. Gerson, who rendered
his initial decision on July 24, 2002 recommending acknowledgement of
the settlement agreement of the parties.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board remanded the matter to the Office of Administrative
Law.
| VOTE:
|
Ida
L. Castro |
(Yes) |
| |
Alan
Dexter Bowman |
(Abstained) |
| |
Josephine
DiRienzo |
(Yes) |
| |
Margaret
E. L. Howard |
(Yes) |
| |
Robert
J. Long |
(Yes) |
B-30 ROBERT SISCO
The appeal of Robert
Sisco, a Senior Building Maintenance Worker at Ramapo College of New Jersey,
of his removal, effective October 25, 2001, on charges, was before Administrative
Law Judge Leslie Z. Celentano (ALJ), who rendered her initial decision
on May 2, 2003. At its meeting on June 11, 2003, the Merit System Board
(Board) did not adopt the ALJ's recommendation to uphold the removal.
Rather, the Board modified the removal to a resignation in good standing.
The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
| VOTE:
|
Ida
L. Castro |
(Yes) |
| |
Alan
Dexter Bowman |
(Yes) |
| |
Josephine
DiRienzo |
(Yes) |
| |
Margaret
E. L. Howard |
(Abstained) |
| |
Robert
J. Long |
(Yes) |
B-31 SHALABY AKBAR
Shalaby Akbar appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that
he did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination
for Head Cottage Training Supervisor (PS3360K), Trenton Psychiatric Hospital.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-32 NAEEM AKHTAR
ET AL.
Baeem Akhtar, Mariam
Awad, Juan Collado, Doris Dortch, Prerakbhai Patel, and Philip Shapiro
appeal the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found
that they were below the minimum requirements in education for the open
competitive examination for Insurance Examiner Trainee (S0084D), Department
of Baking and Insurance.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that these appeals be granted.
B-33 PETER ALFORD
Peter Alford appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services which denied his
eligibility for the promotional examination for Date Processing Input/Output
Control Specialist 2 OIT (PS5551U), Office of Information Technology due
to his filing an incomplete application.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-34 GEORGE BANOBE
George Banobe appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that
he did not provide an evaluated foreign transcript and that he did not
meet the experience requirements for the open competitive examination
for Senior Planner, Transportation (C6451C), Monmouth County.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-35 DENISE BARRY
Denise Barry appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that
she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination
for the "dual" title Computer Operator/Principal Account Clerk, (PM0487D)
Sea Isle City.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-36 RICHARD
BUCKLEY
Richard Buckley
appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which
found that per the substitution clause for education, he did not meet
the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Paralegal
Specialist (PC1361C), Mercer County Board of Social Services.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-37 BEVAN CARRUTHERS
Bevan Carruthers
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 Legal Assistant 3, Office of Administrative Law (S6590D).
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-38 WILLIAM
J. CLARK
William J. Clark
appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which
found that he did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional
examination for Assistant Street Superintendent (PC0315D) Essex County.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-39 ELISABETH
COHEN
Elisabeth Cohen
appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services which found
that she did not meet the experience requirements for the open competitive
examination for Human Services Specialist 1 (C1530C), Monmouth County.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-40 SAM CORSON
Sam Corson appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that
he did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination
for General Supervisor of Roads, (PC0496D), Cape May County.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-41 DIANE CZAJKOWSKI
Diane Czajkowski
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 Technical
Assistant, Personnel (PS4337I), State Parole Board.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-42 MOMOLU DUKULY
Momolu Dukuly appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services that he did not
meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Administrative
Analyst 2, Data Process (PS1996U), Office of Information Technology.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-43 ELAINE DENSON
Elaine Denson appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that
she was below the minimum requirements in education for the open competitive
examination for Insurance Examiner Trainee (S0084D), Department of Banking
and Insurance.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-44 CATHY ERNST
Cathy Ernst appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services that she did not
meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Chief
Accountant (PC0023D), Ocean County.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-45 DEBBIE FALLON
Debbie Fallon appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found her
ineligible for the promotional examination for County Correction Sergeant
(PC2630D), Sussex County.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-46 KRISTINA
GONZALEZ
Kristina Gonzalez
appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which
found that she did not meet the education and experience requirements
for the open competitive examination for Administrative Analyst 4, Fiscal
Management (S6513C).
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-47 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 Program Support Specialist
2 (Assistance Programs), (PS3582K), Division of Family Development.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-48 SUSAN HIRSHBERG
Susan Hirshberg
appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which
found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional
examination for Administrative Analyst 2 (PS3502K), Division of Developmental
Disabilities.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-49 LOUIS INZEO
Louis Inzeo appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that
he was below the minimum requirements in experience for the open-competitive
examination for Computer Service Technician (M0259D), Jersey City School
District.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-50 MICHAEL
J. KELLY
Michael J. Kelly
appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which
found that per the substitution clause for education, he did not meet
the experience requirements for Building Maintenance Services Specialist
3 (PS1991U), Office of Information Technology.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-51 MICHAEL
KING
Michael King appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services that he was ineligible
for the promotional examination for Sheriff's Officer Sergeant (PC3020C),
Union County.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-52 JEFFREY
LANGEL
Jeffrey Langel appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that
he did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination
for Mason and Plasterer (PS6755J), The Richard Stockton State College.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-53 JAMES LOZADA
James Lozada appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that
he was below the minimum requirements in experience for the open competitive
examination for Computer Service Technician (M0259D), Jersey City School
District.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-54 JESUS MARTINEZ
Jesus Martinez appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services that he did not
meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Supervisor
of Electronics Repair (PC1865C), Union County.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal granted.
B-55 STEPHEN
MEGNA
Stephen Megna appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found him
ineligible for the promotional examination for Police Captain (PM3530D),
Newark.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-56 ERNEST NOSEDA
Ernest Noseda appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that
he did not indicate the required license or registration for the open
competitive examinations for Director of Food Services (M9862D), Millville
City School District and Clinical dietician (S9164D). Mr. Noseda also
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 Technical Assistant, Classification (S6549C).
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-57 JACQUELYN
OTTINO
Jacquelyn Ottino
appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which
found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional
examination for Supervisor of Recreation (PS4200K), Ann Klein Forensic
Center.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-58 CONSTANCE
PARKANS
Constance Parkans
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 Human Services Specialist 1, (C0157D), Monmouth County.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-59 SRINIVASA
REDDY
Srinivasa Reddy
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 Agricultural Resource Specialist 3, (C6592D), Burlington
County.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-60 CARRIE REED
Carrie Reed, represented
by Bennet Zurofsky, Esq., appeals the determination of the Division of
Selection Services that she was ineligible for the promotional examination
for Police Lieutenant (PM2620D), Newark.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-61 CRAIG RUGGLES
Craig Ruggles appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that
he did not meet the experience requirement for the promotional examination
for Assistant Engineer in Charge of Maintenance 2 (PS5793J), The Richard
Stockton State College.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-62 BEVERLY
SENIOR
Beverly Senior 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 Administrative Analyst
(PM0281C), Jersey City School District.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-63 JUDY SHEW
AND NANCY RIVERA
Judy Shew and Nancy
Rivera appeal the determinations of the Division of Selection Services
that they did not meet the education and experience requirements for the
open competitive examination for Management Assistant (C6638D), Hudson
County.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied
B-64 GERALD SIWIEC
Gerald Siwiec appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that
the required transcript or list of courses and credits was not received
for the open competitive examination for Senior Accountant (M0021D), City
of Bayonne.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-65 TINA TRAVERS
Tina Travers 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 Geographic Information Specialist 3 (C6763D), Burlington
County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-66 RICHARD
ZUVICH
Richard Zuvich appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services that he did not
meet the education and experience requirements for the open competitive
examination for Senior Data Processing Systems Programmer (C6808D), Burlington
County.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-67 CHRISTOPHER
D'AMICO
Christopher D'Amico
appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services that found
that he was not permanent in a title to which the examination was open
for Fire Captain (PM3513E), Wildwood.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-68 CHARLES
CRADDOCK
David Beckett, Esq.,
on behalf of Charles Craddock, appeals his score on the promotional examination
for Heavy Equipment Operator (PC2340A), Mercer County.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-69 MICHAEL
MILEWSKI
David Beckett, Esq.,
on behalf of Michael Milewski, appeals his score on the promotional examination
for Heavy Equipment Operator (PC2340A), Mercer County. Mr. Milewski also
appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services that he
failed to appear for the performance examination for Equipment Operator
(PC1281B), Mercer County.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted in part.
B-70 LILLIAN
TORRES
Lillian Torres appeals
her rank and score for the open competitive examination for Probate Assistant
(C6098B), Essex County.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-71 JAMES DUPONT
James DuPont requests
a make-up examination for the oral portion of the promotional examination
for Police Captain (PM3530D), Newark.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board denied the request.
| VOTE:
|
Ida
L. Castro |
(Yes) |
| |
Alan
Dexter Bowman |
(Abstained) |
| |
Josephine
DiRienzo |
(Yes) |
| |
Margaret
E. L. Howard |
(Yes) |
| |
Robert
J. Long |
(Yes) |
B-72 JAMES SUTER
James Suter appeals
the decision of the Division of Selection Services denying his request
for a make-up of the promotional examination for Fire Lieutenant (PM2502E),
Irvington.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board denied the request.
B-73 RONALD CAFFREY,
ET AL.
Ronald Caffrey,
Daniel D'Amico, Robert Flejzor, Gary Garran, Peter Haake, Aretha Hughes,
Anthony Sgro, Jeffrey Sosnak, Juan Villalobos, Teresa Wright and Perter
Yasuk appeal the determinations of the Division of Selection Services
that they were not allowed to retake the Supervisor Test Battery (STB)
with respect to the promotional examination for Assistant District Parole
Supervisor (PS5124I), State Parole Board; also, Tony Villalobos, President,
PBA Local 326, argues that candidates should be allowed to retake the
STB, and that prior STB scores should not be used for this examination.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-74 RICHARD
WASSON
Richard Wasson appeals
the decision of the Division of Selection Services denying his request
for a make-up examination for Sheriff's Officer Lieutenant (PC3011C),
Gloucester County.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-75 DOREEN FLETCHER
Doreen Fletcher
petitions the Merit System Board for reconsideration of its decision rendered
on November 20, 2002 in which her request for admittance to the examination
for Executive Assistant (PM0806C), Newark was denied.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
| VOTE:
|
Ida
L. Castro |
(Yes) |
| |
Alan
Dexter Bowman |
(Abstained) |
| |
Josephine
DiRienzo |
(Yes) |
| |
Margaret
E. L. Howard |
(Yes) |
| |
Robert
J. Long |
(Yes) |
B-76 PHILIP B.
RANDOLPH
Philip B. Randolph
seeks retroactive permanent status and back pay following his appointment
to the position of Supervisor, Procurement Unit (PS1680T), Department
of Transportation.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted in part.
B-77 MERIT SYSTEM
BOARD MINUTES
The Merit System
Board Minutes for the meeting of June 25, 2003 are submitted for adoption.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board adopted the minutes of its meeting of June 25, 2003.
B-78 CONRADO
P. GARCIA
Conrado P. Garcia
appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which
found that he did not meet the education requirements for the promotional
examination for Vocational Rehabilitation Counsel 2 (PS4506N), Department
of Labor.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-79 EARLY SETTLEMENTS
Mark Craddock
Department of Transportation
Suspension
Michael Drahl
Department of Labor
Release at the end of the working test period
Michelle Foster
North Jersey Developmental Center
Department of Human Services
Removal
Robyn Gustin
Department of Human Services
Release at the end of the working test period
Candace Kennedy
New Lisbon Developmental Center
Department of Human Services
Return to formerly held title at the end of the working
Thomas Johnson
Division of Youth and Family Services
Department of Human Services
Resignation not in good standing
Phillip Napolitano
Hunterdon Developmental Center
Department of Human Services
Release at the end of the working test period
ACTION: The
Merit System Board acknowledged the settlements.
B-80 DARRYL MCARTHUR
Darryl McArthur,
Laborer, City of Newark, Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services
appealed his resignation not in good standing effective July 6, 2001 on
the charge of being absent from duty for five or more consecutive business
days without approval of his supervisor. McArthur, represented by Gail
Oxfeld Kanef, Esq., and the City of Newark, represented by Carolyn McIntosh,
Assistant Corporation Counsel seek acknowledgement of a settlement agreement.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board acknowledged the settlements.
| VOTE:
|
Ida
L. Castro |
(Yes) |
| |
Alan
Dexter Bowman |
(Abstained) |
| |
Josephine
DiRienzo |
(Yes) |
| |
Margaret
E. L. Howard |
(Yes) |
| |
Robert
J. Long |
(Yes) |
B-81 ANTHONY MCKENZIE
The County of Union,
represented by Frank G. Capece, Esq., petitions the Merit System Board
(Board) for a stay of the decision rendered by the Board in In the Matter
of Anthony McKenzie (MSB decided February 26, 2003), pending the County's
appeal to the Superior Court, Appellate Division. Anthony McKenzie, represented
by Sanford R. Oxfeld, Esq., petitions the Board for enforcement of that
decision, in which the Board modified McKenzie's removal to a 120 calendar
day suspension and ordered his immediate reinstatement with appropriate
back pay, benefits and seniority.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board denied the request for a stay but granted the request
for enforcement.
B-82 ANDRE SOLTES
The appeal of Andre
Soltes, a Principal Library Assistant with Thomas Edison State College,
regarding his release at the end of the working test period, effective
November 14, 2001, was heard by Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Douglas
H. Hurd, who rendered his initial decision on May 13, 2003. At its meeting
on June 25, 2003, the Merit System Board (Board) adopted the ALJ's recommendation
to uphold the appellant's release at the end of the working test period.
The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-83 STEVEN PALAMARA
The appeal of Steven
Palamara, a Police Chief with the Township of Irvington, of his demotion
to the position of Deputy Police Chief, effective March 28, 2002, was
heard by Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Elinor R. Reiner, who rendered
her initial decision on May 9, 2003. At its meeting on June 25, 2003,
the Board adopted the ALJ's recommendation to uphold the demotion. The
proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
| VOTE:
|
Ida
L. Castro |
(Yes) |
| |
Alan
Dexter Bowman |
(Abstained) |
| |
Josephine
DiRienzo |
(Yes) |
| |
Margaret
E. L. Howard |
(Yes) |
| |
Robert
J. Long |
(Yes) |
B-84 SANTA HOLMES-JOHNSON
Santa Holmes-Johnson,
a Judiciary Clerk 2 with the Judiciary, Essex Vicinage, of her 90 working
day suspension on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Barry
N. Frank (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on May 21, 2003upholding
the 90 working day suspension. At its meeting on June 25, 2003, the Merit
System Board modified the 90 working day suspension to a 45 working day
suspension. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's
review.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-85 CHRISTIAN
ARAUJO
Christian Araujo
appeals the removal of his name from the (S9999B) County of Hudson eligible
list for the title of County Correction Officer on the basis of psychological
unfitness.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-86 STEPHEN
CAPOANO
Stephen Capoano
appeals the removal of his name from the (S9999B) County of Ocean eligible
list for the title of County Correction Officer on the basis of psychological
unfitness.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-87 JACQUELINE
KENNEDY
Jacqueline Kennedy
appeals the removal of her name from the (S9999A) County of Essex eligible
list for the title of County Correction Officer on the basis of psychological
unfitness.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-88 FELIPE LOPEZ
Filipe Lopez appeals
the removal of his name from the (S9999B) County of Hudson eligible list
for the title of County Correction Officer on the basis of psychological
unfitness.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-89 ROBERT RICCI
Robert Ricci appeals
the removal of his name from the (S9999B) County of Essex eligible list
for the title of County Correction Officer on the basis of psychological
unfitness.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-90 DOMINICK
SANCHEZ
Dominick Sanchez,
represented by Stephen B. Hunter, Esq., appeals the removal of his name
from the (S9999B) County of Hudson eligible list for the title of County
Correction Officer on the basis of psychological unfitness.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-91 CLEO HUNT
Cleo Hunt, a Senior
Correction Officer a East Jersey 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 in part.
B-92 LATEAQUE
JACKSON
Lateaque Jackson,
a Human Services Assistant at Vineland Developmental Center, Department
of Human Services, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-93 LORNA L.
SAMUELS
Lorna L. Samuels,
a Human Services Assistant at Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, Department
of Human Services, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-94 SHERRON
WILSON
Sherron Wilson,
a Classification Officer 1 with 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-95 EDWARD WORNOWICZ
Edward Wornowicz,
a Welder at Hunterdon Developmental Center, Department of Human Services,
appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-96 ROBERT AMEY
Robert Amey appeals
the decision of Human Resource Information Services (HRIS) which found
that the appointing authority had presented a sufficient basis to remove
his name from the Correction Officer Recruit (S9999D), Department of Corrections,
eligible list due to an unsatisfactory criminal record.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-97 JOSEPH CAIATI
Joseph Caiati, represented
by Steven A. Varano, Esq., appeals the bypass of his name on certifications
of the Police Chief (PM4026C) and Deputy Police Chief (PM4019C), Borough
of Lodi, eligible lists.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board granted a hearing.
B-98 ANNA GODFREY
Anna Godfrey appeals
the removal of her name from the eligible list for Animal Keeper (M1674C),
Bridgeton City, on the basis that she lacked the requirements for the
title.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-99 SEAN W.
KEENAN
The Department of
Corrections (DOC) appeals the decision of Human Resource Information Services
(HRIS) which found that the DOC had not presented a sufficient basis to
remove Sean W. Keenan's name from the Correction Officer Recruit (S9999D),
Department of Corrections, eligible list due to an unsatisfactory criminal
record.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted and Sean W. Keenan's
name be removed from the Correction Officer Recruit (S9999D), Department
of Corrections eligible list.
B-100 MARLON
VANPELT
Marlon Vanpelt,
represented by Eldridge Hawkins, Esq., appeals the decision of the Division
of Human Resource Information Services (HRIS) which upheld the removal
of the appellant's name from the Correction Officer recruit (S9999D),
Department of Corrections, eligible list on the basis of an unsatisfactory
criminal record.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-101 SPANISHIA
D. WILSON
Spanishia D. Wilson
appeals the request by the New Jersey Department of Corrections to remove
her name from the Correction Officer Recruit (S9999D) eligible list.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-102 DANIELLE
BONASSISA
The County of Essex,
represented by Alan Ruddy, Assistant County Counsel, appeals the decision
of Human Resource Information Services, which found that the appointing
authority was required to appoint Daniel Bonassisa from the Sheriff's
Officer (S9999B), County of Essex, eligible list.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied and the County
be ordered to appoint Danielle Bonasisa, subject to passing a medical
examination.
B-103 RICARDO
RIVERA
Ricardo Rivera,
a candidate for the title of Police Officer (S9999B), City of Newark (Newark),
petitions the Merit System Board (Board) to require Newark to appoint
him to the title of Police Officer and admit him to the next Newark Police
Academy class.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board granted the request and ordered Ricardo Rivera be appointed
a Police Officer from certification OL012147, absent any disqualification
resulting from an updated background check.
| VOTE:
|
Ida
L. Castro |
(Yes) |
| |
Alan
Dexter Bowman |
(Abstained) |
| |
Josephine
DiRienzo |
(Yes) |
| |
Margaret
E. L. Howard |
(Yes) |
| |
Robert
J. Long |
(Yes) |
B-104 ADMINISTRATIVE
ANALYST (C6457C), PASSAIC COUNTY
The appointing authority's
failure to properly dispose of the certification for Administrative Analyst,
while a provisional appointee is serving n the title, has been referred
to the Merit System Board for enforcement.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board ordered the appointing authority to remove the provisional
appointee, make an appointment from the certification and pay compliance
costs.
B-105 COMMUNITY
RELATIONS SPECIALIST (M6631C), CITY OF TRENTON
The appointing authority's
failure to properly dispose of the certification for Community Relations
Specialist, while a provisional appointee is serving in the title, has
been referred to the Merit System Board for enforcement.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board ordered the appointing authority to remove the provisional
appointee, make an appointment from the certification and pay compliance
costs
B-106 HOUSING
INSPECTOR (M6632C), TOWN OF MORRISTOWN
The appointing authority's
failure to properly dispose of the certification for Housing Inspector,
while a provisional appointee is serving in the title, has been referred
to the Merit System Board for enforcement.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board ordered the appointing authority to remove the provisional
appointee, make an appointment from the certification and pay compliance
costs
B-107 POLICE
OFFICER (S9999B), CITY OF NEWARK
The City of Newark's
failure to properly dispose of the certification OL012147 for Police Officer
(S9999B) has been referred to the Merit System Board for enforcement.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board ordered the City of Newark to dispose of the certification
no later than September 15, 2003.
| VOTE:
|
Ida
L. Castro |
(Yes) |
| |
Alan
Dexter Bowman |
(Abstained) |
| |
Josephine
DiRienzo |
(Yes) |
| |
Margaret
E. L. Howard |
(Yes) |
| |
Robert
J. Long |
(Yes) |
B-108 RISK MANAGER
The appointing authority's
failure to properly dispose of the certification for Risk Manager, while
a provisional is serving in the title, has been referred to the Merit
System Board for enforcement.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board ordered the appointing authority to remove the provisional
appointees, make an appointment from the certification and pay compliance
costs
B-109 SUPERVISING
LABORER (PM0798D), CITY OF CAMDEN
The appointing authority's
failure to dispose of the certification for Supervising Laborer, while
a provisional appointee is serving in the title, has been referred to
the Merit System Board for enforcement.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board ordered the appointing authority to remove the provisional
appointee, make an appointment from the certification and pay compliance
costs
B-110 RICARDO
VALMON
Ricardo Valmon,
a Trooper 1 with the New Jersey State Police, Department of Law and Public
Safety, appeals the determination of the Executive Assistant Attorney
General, 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-111 JEANA PANTOLIANO
Jeana Pantoliano,
a former Police Officer with the Borough of Rutherford Police Department
(Rutherford), represented by Vincenza Leonelli-Spina, Esq., requests an
hearing regarding her removal from employment, effective October 22, 2002.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-112 JORGE COLON
Jorge Colon, a Senior
Correction Officer at Riverfront State Prison, Department of Corrections,
represented by Henry J. Cistrelli, Esq., petitions the Merit System Board
for reconsideration of the final decision rendered February 26, 2003,
denying his request for sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board denied the request.
B-113 GLYNDELL
CURRY
The Department of
Human Services, represented by Dianna Rosenheim, DAG, petitions the Merit
System Board for reconsideration of the final administrative decision,
rendered on February 26, 2003, which reversed the removal of Glyndell
Curry.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board denied the request.
B-114 DARRYL
MARTIN
The Superior Court,
Appellate Division, has reversed and remanded the decision of the Merit
System Board (Board) in In the Matter of Darryl Martin (MSB, decided December
18, 2001), in which the Board denied appellant's request for back pay.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board granted a hearing.
B-115 POLICE
SERGEANT (PM3776V), CITY OF PATERSON
The Supreme Court
of New Jersey has affirmed in part, reversed in part and remanded the
March 2002 decision of the Superior Court, Appellate Division, which upheld
the October 27, 1998 and August 29, 2000 Merit System Board decisions
find that a make-up examination for the promotional title of Police Sergeant
consisting of the same questions as the original examination was a valid
examination.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that the three court-vacated positions may
be filled provisionally until such time as permanent appointments can
be made from the eligible list anticipated to be promulgated in the Spring
of 2004 as a result of the recently announced promotional examination
for Police Sergeant.
B-116 KENNETH
DREXLER
The City of Elizabeth,
represented by Raymond T. Bolanowski, First Assistant Attorney, and Kenneth
Drexler, represented by Michael A. Bukosky, Esq., petition the Merit System
Board for acknowledgement of the settlement agreement reached by the parties,
which provides for Drexler's voluntary demotion.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board acknowledged the settlement.
B-117 DEWITT
GAMBLE AND CYNTHIA ROBINSON
The Department of
Corrections seeks acknowledgment of a settlement between it and Dewitt
Gamble and Cynthia Robinson.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board acknowledged the settlement.
B-118 JOHN F.
MIDDAUGH
The appeal of John
F. Middaugh, a County Correction Sergeant with the County of Morris Sheriff's
Department, of his removal, effective October 24, 2000, on charges, was
heard by Administrative Law Judge Stephen G. Weiss (ALJ), who rendered
his initial decision on May 21, 2003. At its meeting on June 25, 2003,
the Merit System Board (Board) adopted the ALJ's recommendation to uphold
the removal. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's
review.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-119 PATRICIA
TRAPASSO
The appeals of Patricia
Trapasso, a Supervisor of Nursing Services with Greystone Park Psychiatric
Hospital, Department of Human Services of her 20-day suspension and her
three removals, on effective on October 27, 2001 and two effective on
January 20, 2002, on charges, were heard by Administrative Law Judge Sandra
Ann Robinson (ALJ), who rendered her initial decision on March 25, 2003.
At its meeting on June 25, 2003, the Merit System Board adopted the ALJ's
recommendation to uphold the 20-day suspension and three removals. The
proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
| VOTE:
|
Ida
L. Castro |
(Yes) |
| |
Alan
Dexter Bowman |
(No) |
| |
Josephine
DiRienzo |
(Yes) |
| |
Margaret
E. L. Howard |
(Yes) |
| |
Robert
J. Long |
(No) |
B-120 CHARLOTTE
AMBROSIA
Charlotte Ambrosia
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 Site Manager, Nutrition Program (C6758D), Middlesex County.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-121 JOHN BICKING
John Bicking 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 Greenskeeper (C6678D), Monmouth County.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-122 ROBERT
BOGUS AND CARMEN CALTAGIRONE
Robert Bogus and
Carmen Caltagirone appeal the determinations of the Division of Selection
Services that they did not meet the education and experience requirements
for the promotional examination for Data Processing Systems Programmer
2 (OIT) (PS5749U), Office of Information Technology.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-123 JAMES BOLDEN
James Bolden appeals
the decision of the Division of Selection Services, which found that he
did not meet the experience requirements for the open competitive examination
for Director of Licenses (M6834D), Jersey City.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-124 DOROTHY
BURTON
Dorothy Burton 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 Principal Procedures Analyst (S6620D). Ms. Burton also
appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which
found that she did not meet the education and experience requirements
for the open competitive examination for Building Management Specialist
3 (S6554D).
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-125 JOHN CASALINHO
John Casalinho appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that
he was ineligible for the promotional examination for Police Sergeant
(PM2530C), City of Newark.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-126 JOYCE CASTELLUCCI
Joyce Castellucci
appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services that she
did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination
for Supervising Clerk (PC0994D), Middlesex County.
ACTION: The
Merit System Baord directed that this appeal be granted.
B-127 RICHETTA
CIPRIANO
Richetta Cipriano
appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which
found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional
examination for Office Supervisor (PS4141H), Department of Heath and Senior
Services.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-128 FILOMENA
COLDEBELLA
Filomena Coldebella
appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which
found that she was below the minimum experience requirements for the promotional
examination for Purchasing Agent (PM0529B), Township of Nutley.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-129 LINDA CONSTANTINO
Linda Constantino
appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which
found that, per the substitution clause for education, she did not meet
the experience requirement for the promotional examination for investigator
2 (PS4589H), Department of Health and Senior Services.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-130 FRANCES
DOYLE
Frances Doyle appeals
the decision of the Division of Selection Services, which found that she
did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination
for Supervising Clerk Typist (PM0793D), Township of Middletown.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-131 KARL DUNST
Karl Dunst appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that
he did not meet the education requirement for the examination for Analyst
1, Research and Evaluation, Health and Senior Services (S3005C), Department
of Health and Senior Services.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-132 RUPERTO
FIGUEROA, JR.
Ruperto Figueroa,
Jr., appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services, which
found that he did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional
examination for Sewage Plant Operator (PM0435D), Woodbridge.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-133 ELLEN HEYWARD
Ellen Heyward appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that,
per the substitution clause for education, she was below the minimum requirements
in experience for the promotional examination for Senior Management Assistant
(PS4418H), Department of Health and Senior Services.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-134 RONALD
HOLMES
Ronald Holmes appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that
he did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination
for Quality Assurance Technician (PS3210K), Trenton Psychiatric Hospital.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-135 CHERYL
JONES, ET AL.
Cheryl Jones, Lajuanna
Morton, Crystal Smith and Deborah Watt appeal the determination of the
Division of Selection Services, which found that they did not meet the
education and/or experience requirements for the promotional examination
for County Services Specialist (PS1316K), Division of Youth and Family
Services.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-136 GRACIE
JORDAN
Gracie Jordan 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 Management Assistant
(PS1891P), Division of Consumer Affairs.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that his appeal be granted.
B-137 WILLIAM
LECOUNT
William LeCount
appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services that he
did not meet the requirements for the open competitive examination for
Crew Supervisor, Building Maintenance Programs (S0053D), Statewide.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-138 JAMES MCGUINNESS
James McGuinness
appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which
found that he was ineligible for the promotional examination for Supervisor
Parks (PC1388D), Middlesex County, because h was not permanent in a title
to which the examination was open.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-139 DIANE L.
MORETZ AND WANDA M. TURNER
Diane L. Moretz
and Wanda M. Turner appeal the determination of the Division of Selection
Services, which found that they were below the minimum requirements in
experience per the substitution clause for education for the promotional
examination for Technician, Management Information Systems (PS4393H),
Department of Health and Senior Services.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that these appeals be granted.
B-140 MARY ROSE
NELSON
Mary Rose Nelson
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 Governmental
Relations Specialist 3 (PS3656T), Department of Transportation.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-141 LISA OBRY
AND DEBORAH WEBER
Lisa Obry appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that
she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination
for Recreation Program Specialist, (PC0384D), Ocean County. Deborah Weber
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 Recreation
Program Specialist, (PC0384D), Ocean County.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that these appeals be granted.
B-142 ROSETTA
PARKER
The Communications
Workers of America (CWA), Local 1081, on behalf of Rosetta Parker, appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that
she was ineligible for the promotional examination for Supervising Clerk
(PC1995C), Essex County, 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-143 ERIC PIERRE
AND JONAS WEISSBROD
Eric Pierre and
Jonas Weissbrod appeal the determination of the Division of Selection
Services, which found that they did not meet the open competitive requirements
for the examination for Analyst 1, Research and Evaluation, Health and
Senior Services (S3005C), Department Health and Senior Services.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-144 DREW STEPHENS
Drew Stephens appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services that found that
he did not indicate that he possessed the required certifications, and
that he was below the experience requirement for the open-competitive
examination for Fire Investigator (S9163C), Statewide.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-145 GRETCHEN
STROMAN
Gretchen Stroman
appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which
found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional
examination for Technical Assistant, Contract Administration (PS2379I),
Department of Corrections.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-146 CYNTHIA
SWEENEY
Cynthia Sweeney
appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which
found that she was below the minimum requirements in experience for the
qualifying examination for Administrative Analyst 1, East Jersey State
Prison.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-147 DONNA SZWEDO
AND ANDRE WILLIAMS
Donna Szwedo and
Andre Williams appeal the determination of the Division of Selection Services,
which found that they did not meet the experience requirements for the
promotional examination for Executive Assistant 3 (PS2869T), Department
of Transportation.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-148 DEBRA SZYMANSKI
Debra Szymanski
appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which
found that she did not meet the education and experience requirements
for the Program Development Specialist (Aging) (C6558D), Monmouth County,
open competitive examination.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-149 REOLA VAL-MUDGE
Reola Val-Mudge
appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services that she
did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination
for Supervising Clerk (PC0994D), Middlesex County.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-150 DONALD
VOGEL
Donald Vogel appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that
he did not meet the education requirements for the open competitive examination
for Counselor, Adolescent Unit (C0010D), Morris County.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-151 CAROLE
WILLITTS
Carole Willitts
appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which
found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional
examination for Technical Assistant, Contract Administration (PS2379I),
Department of Corrections.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-152 CHARLENE
WOMACK
Charlene Womack
appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which
found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional
examination for County Services Specialist (PS1316K), Division of Youth
and Family Services.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-153 ROBERT
ALLMAN, ET AL.
Robert Allman, Robert
Arrigo, Edward Comppen, Gregory Cooke, Hector Figueroa, Steven Job, Jason
Krynicki, Anthony Mielnicki and Patrick Trezza appeal their score for
the written cognitive portion of the examination for Fire Fighter (M9999D).
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-154 STEPHEN
SPEICHER
Stephen Speicher
appeals his score for the promotional examination for Fire Code Assistance
Representative 1 (PM3706D), Department of Community Affairs.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-155 NORMAN
WILSON
Norman Wilson appeals
his score for the examination for the first level Fire Captain (PM3585A),
Atlantic City.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-156 RAYMOND
KAUFFMAN
Raymond Kauffman
petitions the Merit System Board for reconsideration of the decision rendered
on January 29, 2003 which found that his score on the promotional examination
for Engineering technician 2 (PS3507T), Department of Transportation was
correct.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board granted the request in part.
B-157 PETER CURLEY
Peter Curley appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that
he was outside of the unit scope for the promotional examination for Senior
Employment Counselor (PS4105N), Department of Labor.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-158 RAYMOND
WRIGHT
Raymond Wright appeals
the scope of eligibility for the promotional examination for Police Captain
(PM3557C), Borough of Roselle.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-159 PIERRE
KELLER
Pierre Keller appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which denied
his request for a make-up examination for Police Lieutenant (PM2607D),
Union Township.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-160 PATRICIA
MARINO
Patricia Marino
appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services denying
her request for a make-up for the promotional examination for Administrative
Assistant 3 (PS2204K), Division of Developmental Disabilities.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-161 THOMAS
JOHNSTON, ET AL.
Thomas Johnston
and Joseph Sarao (PM2527D), Jersey City, Donald Wallschleger (PM2548D),
Mount Holly; and Vincent Riotto (PM2569D), Hackensack; appeal the administration
of the examination for Police Sergeant (various jurisdictions).
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-162 BRUCE POLLOCK
Bruce Pollock appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services that denied him
admittance to the promotional examination for Fire Captain (PM3519E),
Millburn.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-163 ANN RIVERS
AND ERIC SWANN
Ann Rivers and Eric
Swann appeal the determination of the Division of Selection Services,
which found that the appropriate test mode for the promotional examination
for District Parole Supervisor(PS4338I), State Parole Board was the Supervisory
Test Battery (STB).
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-164 MARK STAREGO
Mark Starego appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services that he is not
permitted to take the Physical Performance portion of the examination
for Fire Fighter (M9999D) due to his failure to request a test appointment
prior to the deadline of April 4, 2003.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-165 CONCETTA
POALILLO
The Director, Division
of Human Resource Management, on behalf of the City of Passaic, request
that Concetta Poalillo's out-of-title work experience gained in the titles
of Personnel Technician and Senior Personnel Technician be accepted to
qualify her for a prospective promotional examination for the title of
Personnel Officer.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board granted the request.
B-166 DANIEL
SOTO
Daniel Soto, a Fire
Fighter with the City of Hoboken (Hoboken), represented by Gregory A.
Busch, Esq., petitions the Merit System Board (Board) for a retroactive
date of appointment, appropriate salary step placement, vacation leave
time, other seniority-based benefits, back pay and counsel fees in regard
to the Board's final decision, rendered July 7, 1998, which ordered his
appointment to the position of Fire Fighter absent any disqualification
ascertained through an undated background check.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board granted the request in part.
B-167 UNEMPLOYMENT
INSURANCE CLERK, UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE CLERK (SPANISH/ENGLISH), CLAIMS
EXAMINER, AND CLAIMS EXAMINER (SPANISH/ENGLISH)
The Director, Division
of Human Resource Management, on behalf of the Department of Labor and
the Communications Works of America, seek Merit System Board acknowledgement
of a settlement agreement that provides for retroactive permanent appointment
for 154 provisional employees in the titles of Unemployment Insurance
Clerk, Unemployment Insurance Clerk (Spanish/English), Claims Examiner,
Claims Examiner (Spanish/English), and 4 permanent employees in the title
of Claims Examiner, for a total of 158 employees in the Division of Unemployment
Insurance, Department of Labor.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board granted the request.
B-168 NELSON
PEREZ
Nelson Perez, represented
by Matthew A. Sumner, Esq., appeals the decision of Human Resource Information
Services (HRIS), which upheld the removal of his name from the Police
Officer (S9999B), City of Paterson, eligible list, on the basis of his
falsification of his employment application.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-169 JULIANN
LOSTOCCO
Juliann LoStocco,
a Management Assistant with the Division of Criminal Justice, Department
of Law and Public Safety (LPS), represented by Walter R. Bliss, Jr., Esq.,
appeals the determination of the Executive Assistant Attorney General,
LPS, which found that she 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 directed that this appeal be denied.
| VOTE:
|
Ida
L. Castro |
(Yes) |
| |
Alan
Dexter Bowman |
(Abstained) |
| |
Josephine
DiRienzo |
(Yes) |
| |
Margaret
E. L. Howard |
(Yes) |
| |
Robert
J. Long |
(Yes) |
B-170 JAMES CASSIDY
James Cassidy, a
Police Sergeant with the Township of Scotch Plains, represented by Timothy
R. Smith, Esq., petitions the Merit System Board for interim relief of
his removal, effective March 28, 2003, pending the outcome of his hearing
at the Office of Administrative Law.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board denied the request.
B-171 EVETTE
WILLIAMS
The appointing authority,
on behalf of Evette Williams, appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services, which found that she did not meet the experience
requirements for the promotional examination for Secretarial Assistant
2 (Non-Stenographic) (PS6496A), Department of Agriculture.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board granted the request.
B-172 RICHARD
ISAAC AND TOBI MOOR
Richard Isaac appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that
he did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination
for Senior Systems Analyst (PC0981D), Essex County. Tobi Moor 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 Senior Systems Analyst
(PC0981D), Essex County.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that these appeals be granted.
B-173 ALEXANDER
SABATINI
Alexander Sabatini
appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which
found that he was below the minimum requirements in experience for the
open competitive examination for Public Works Inspector (M6658C), City
of Bayonne.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-174 KABILI
TAYARI
Kabili Tayari appeals
the scoring and administration of the open competitive examination for
Assistant Business Administrator (M6797D), City of Jersey City.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
| VOTE:
|
Ida
L. Castro |
(Yes) |
| |
Alan
Dexter Bowman |
(Abstained) |
| |
Josephine
DiRienzo |
(Yes) |
| |
Margaret
E. L. Howard |
(Yes) |
| |
Robert
J. Long |
(Yes) |
B-175 MICHAEL
J. CARNEVALE
Michael J. Carnevale
appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services, which found
that he did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination
for Supervisor Sewers (PM1119C), Borough of Carteret.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-176 BENJAMIN
DELLA PIETRO, JR.
Benjamin Della Pietro,
Jr., appeals the denial of his request for a make-up examination for Fire
Captain (PM3516E), Woodbridge.
ACTION: The
Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
There being no further
business before the Merit System Board, the meeting was adjourned to convene
on Thursday, August 21, 2003, at 10:00 a.m., at 3 Station Plaza, Trenton,
New Jersey.
__________________________________
IDA L. CASTRO
COMMISSIONER
MERIT SYSTEM BOARD
