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Rolando
Torres, Jr., Chairman
Flavella
Branham
John
Currie
Margaret
E.L. Howard
Robert
Long
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A
regular meeting of the Merit System Board was held on Wednesday,
August 10, 2005 , in Trenton , New Jersey .
PRESENT:
Chairman Rolando Torres Jr., Merit System Board Members, Flavella
Branham, John Currie, Margaret E.L. Howard and Robert J. Long; Pamela
Ullman, Deputy Attorney General; and Henry Maurer, Director, Division
of Merit System Practices and Labor Relations.
In
accordance with L.1975, c.231, Chairman Rolando Torres, Jr. 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 December
3, 2004, 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. It is noted that Commissioner Torres abstained on
the class plan for Department of Personnel.
DATE: |
August 1, 2005 |
TO: |
Rolando Torres Jr., Commissioner
Department of Personnel |
FROM: |
Elizabeth Van Marter, Director
Human Resource Management |
SUBJECT: |
Change in the State Classification Plan |
DEPARTMENT
OF PERSONNEL
The
Department of Personnel requests the creation of a new trainee title
for department-specific use. The Department has used the Personnel
Trainee title in the past to staff both Personnel Assistant 4 and
Human Resource Consultant 1 positions. However, we now believe that
a distinct Trainee title is necessary for testing and staffing purposes.
This action will enable the Department to recruit qualified eligibles
and provide them with the training necessary to perform these unique
personnel duties.
ADDITION
OF TITLE
Effective:
08/06/05
Human
Resource Consultant Trainee
P95-_____
Career F 35/12
DATE: |
July 22, 2005 |
TO: |
Rolando Torres, Jr., Commissioner
Department of Personne |
FROM: |
Elizabeth Van Marter, Director
Human Resource Management |
SUBJECT: |
Change in the State Classification Plan |
MOTOR
VEHICLE COMMISSION
The
Motor Vehicle Commission requests the creation of a new title series
to comply with the recommendations of the "FIX DMV" Commission.
These recommendations call for the increase in security required
to safeguard facilities, documents and personnel. The Commission
has established a centralized Security and Investigations Unit to
implement, monitor, evaluate and investigate security issues. Investigations
staff conduct assessments, covert and overt investigations, vulnerability
tracking, threat identification and policy compliance monitoring.
The
requested titles will provide for the proper classification of staff,
many of whom were hired as temporary appointments with extensive
investigative experience. The entry level will be designated as
non-competitive for one year to effect appointments, effective with
the pay period beginning June 11, 2005 . Incumbents with temporary
status will be cross-walked to the interim non-competitive title,
and have their salaries red-circled. The entry level title will
be reallocated to the career service effective pay period #13, 06.
The
Office of Employee Relations has reviewed and established the bargaining
units; and it has designated these positions confidential.
ESTABLISHMENT
OF NEW TITLES
Effective:
06-11-05
Chief
of Investigations, NJ Motor Vehicle Commission
S32-_____
C O NL/12
Supervising
Investigator, NJ Motor Vehicle Commission
R29-_____
C O NL/12
Investigator
2, NJ Motor Vehicle Commission
P26-_____
C O NL/12
Investigator
1, NJ Motor Vehicle Commission
I23-_____
NC O NE/12
TO: |
Rolando Torres, Jr., Commissioner
Department of Personnel |
FROM: |
Elizabeth M. Van Marter, Director
Human Resource Management |
SUBJECT: |
Allocation to the Senior Executive Service |
DATE: |
August 4, 2005 |
MOTOR
VEHICLE COMMISSION
The
Motor Vehicle Commission has requested that the following positions
be allocated to the Senior Executive Service.
Deputy
Director, Financial Management: This position will report to the
SES position, Director, Financial Management. The Deputy Director
position has substantial managerial responsibility in that it supervises
a Manager 2 Fiscal Resources (M 34), and directs staff in the areas
of purchasing, financial control of the Commission's programs, operating
funds, dedicated revenues, capital and state funds, preparation
of the Commission's financial statements and budget, and disbursement
of funds.
Director,
Information Technology: This requested SES position will report
to an Executive Director who functions as the Chief Operating Officer
for the Commission. The requested SES position has substantial managerial
responsibility in that it supervises a Manager 1, Information Processing
(M 32), and oversees a staff of approximately 60 in the planning
and implementation of all informational technology systems within
the Commission. The operating budget of the Division is $16,400,000.
Some of the programs covered by this position are MVC Quality Assurance,
the Digitized Driver License (DDL), Organ Donor projects, and maintenance
of the MVC database.
Deputy
Director, Agency Operations: This proposed SES position will report
to an SES Director, Agency Operations, and oversees a Manager 2,
DMV (M 33) and a Government Representative 1 (X 98). A staff of
over 1300 report to these two positions, with a budget of $47,000,000.
Substantial managerial and policy executing responsibility are assigned
to this proposed SES position in that it assists in the management
of all of the MVC agencies and related functions, which constitute
a major portion of the operations of the Commission. This position
also develops and implements policies and procedures, and strategic
plans to meet the goals and objectives of the Commission.
Deputy
Director, Driver Management and Regulatory Affairs: This proposed
SES position will report to the SES Director, Driver Management
and Regulatory Affairs and direct all administrative support, planning,
human resources, fiscal operations, and legislative outreach programs
for the Division, in addition to overseeing program activities for
five major program areas of the Division. The budget for this Division
is approximately $30,000,000, with a staff of 300. The requested
position has substantial managerial responsibility in that it encompasses
significant operating, program, and administrative oversight of
Commission functions.
Deputy
Director, Operations Support: The proposed SES position will report
to the SES Director, Operations Support. This Division consists
of four major bureaus. The operating budget of the Division is approximately
$28,000,000, with a staff of about 489. The position has substantial
managerial responsibility in that it assists in the oversight of
another major operation of the MVC, including the Agency Help Line,
Records Management, and Access DMV. The position also has responsibility
for assisting in the formation of policy, procedures, and goals
of the Division. I recommend approval of these requests.
Reallocation
of Positions to SES
Effective:
April 30, 2005
From:
To:
Manager
2, DMV Senior Executive
Service
M
33 - 56470 M 98
- 90752
Position
#: 954484 (Deputy
Director, Financial Management)
Manager
2, DMV Senior Executive
Service
M
33 - 56470 M 98
- 90752
Position
#: 954956 (Director
Information Technology)
Manager
2, DMV Senior Executive
Service
M
33 - 56470 M 98
- 90752
Position
#: 954949 (Deputy
Director, Agency Operations)
Manager
2, DMV Senior Executive
Service
M
33 - 56470 M 98
- 90752
Position
# 954951 (Dpty.
Dir. Driver Mgt. and Reg. Aff.)
Manager
2, DMV Senior Executive
Service
M
33 - 56470 M 98
- 90752
Position
#: 954953 (Deputy
Director, Operations Support)SECTION
A - HEARING MATTERS
SECTION A – HEARING MATTERS
A-1
SETTLEMENTS
In the Matter of Randy Burd
Brick
Township School District
Removal
In
the Matter of Charles Enger
Borough
of Hopatcong
Department
of Public Works
Removal
In
the Matter of Mercedes Goodridge
County
of Morris
Long
Term Care Services Department
Removal
In
the Matter of Lucille Hall
County
of Passaic
Preakness
Hospital
Suspension
In
the Matter of Wayne Hundemann
Borough
of Carteret
Suspension
In
the Matter of Richard McPolin
Adult
Diagnostic and Treatment Center
Department
of Corrections
Suspension
In
the Matter of Estelle Ward
Newark
School District
Suspension
RECOMMENDATION
OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE IN THE ABOVE CASES - SETTLEMENT
ACTION:
The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlements.
A2
RUI DOMINGUES
Rui
Domingues, Police Officer, City of Newark, Police Department, ten-day
suspension on the charge of neglect of duty.
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-3
KELLY FUCHS
Kelly
Fuchs, Practical Nurse, County of Monmouth , Department of Corrections
and Youth Services, release at the end of the working test period
effective May 30, 2003 .
Recommendation
of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the release
at the end of the working test period.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation
of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-4
JOSEPH KOVACS
Joseph
Kovacs, Jr., Sewer Maintenance Worker, Bergen County Municipal Utilities
Authority, appeals the good faith of his layoff effective July 1,
1999 , for reasons of economy and efficiency.
Recommendation
of the Administrative Law Judge - Grant Summary
Decision to uphold the layoff.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation
of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-5
TONY RICHEY
Tony
Richey, Senior Custodian, Newark School District , demotion to the
position of Custodian effective April 12, 2004 , on charges of insubordination,
conduct unbecoming a public employee, neglect of duty and other
sufficient cause.
Recommendation
of the Administrative Law Judge - Dismiss the
appeal with prejudice.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board modified the recommendation
of the Administrative Law Judge to dismiss the appeal without prejudice.
A-6
GARY SCYMANSKI
Gary
Scymanski, Police Sergeant, Township of Sparta, Police Department,
eight-day suspension on charges of insubordination, conduct unbecoming
a public employee and violation of Police Department rules and regulations.
Recommendation
of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the eight-day suspension.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation
of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-7
EDMOND TYLER
Edmond
Tyler, Correction Officer, County of Burlington, County Jail, 15-day
suspension on charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee and
violation of policies and procedures.
Recommendation
of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the 15-day
suspension.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation
of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-8
CHARLES VENA
Charles
Vena, Emergency Medical Technician, City of Passaic, Police Department,
1) 15-day suspension on charges of incompetency, inefficiency, or
failure to perform duties, conduct unbecoming a public employee,
neglect of duty, and failure to notify supervisor of request for
time off, 2) and ten-day suspension on charges of conduct unbecoming
a public employee and violation of rules and regulations regarding
unfavorable conduct, misconduct and false statement.
Recommendation
of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the 15-day
suspension and modify the ten-day suspension to a 4-day suspension.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board modified the recommendation
of the Administrative Law Judge modifying the 15-day suspension
to a 6-day suspension and affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative
Law Judge to modify the 10-day suspension to the 4-day suspension.
A-9
DELIA BALL
Delia
Ball, Judiciary Account Clerk 2, Burlington Vicinage Judiciary,
removal effective May 27, 2003 , 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-10
LIBORIO LORUSSO
Liborio
Lorusso, Carpenter, Jersey City School District , removal effective
December 4, 1995 , on charges of insubordination and conduct unbecoming
a public employee.
Recommendation
of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation
of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-11
KONSTANTI XIROUCHAKIS
Konstanti
Xirouchakis, Police Officer, Township of Union, Department of Public
Safety, removal effective June 4, 2001 on charges of violation of
the Attorney General's Law Enforcement Drug Testing Policy and Violation
of the Township of Union Public Safety Policy and Procedures regarding
notification of complaint and/or arrest for violation of local,
state or federal law.
Recommendation
of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be withdrawn.
A
motion was made and seconded that the open session be recessed and
that, pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Open Public Meetings Act,
the Merit System Board entered into Executive Session for the purpose
of legal advice on the matter of A-12 Christian Cofone. The Board
subsequently reconvened the public meeting.
A-12
CHRISTIAN COFONE (CONSOLIDATION)
Christian
Cofone, Police Officer, Township of Middletown, Department of Public
Safety, indefinite suspension on charges of conduct unbecoming a
public employee and other sufficient cause and a removal effective
June 23, 2003, on charges of violations of various Police Department
rules and regulations, inter alia , obedience to laws and
rules, prohibited activity on duty, personal conduct and duty requirements,
conduct unbecoming a public employee and other sufficient cause.
This matter was held over from the Merit System Board meeting of
July 27, 2005 .
Recommendation
of the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the removal
to a Letter of Reprimand.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board remanded the matter
to the Office of Administrative Law.
SECTION
B - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
B-1
PAUL EVERTON
Paul
Everton, represented by Richard P. Krueger, Esq., appeals his rejection
as a Correction Officer Recruit, Juvenile Justice candidate by the
Juvenile Justice Commission and its request to remove his name from
the eligible list for Correction Officer Recruit, Juvenile Justice
(S9999D) on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively
the duties of the position.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-2
RAY C. WHITE
Ray
C. White, represented by Stephen B. Hunter, Esq., appeals his rejection
as a Correction Officer Recruit, Juvenile Justice candidate by the
Juvenile Justice Commission and its request to remove his name from
the eligible list for Correction Officer Recruit, Juvenile Justice
(S9999D) on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively
the duties of the position.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-3
WILLIAM HAYES
William
Hayes appeals his rejection as a Correction Officer Recruit by the
New Jersey Department of Corrections and its request to remove his
name from the eligible list for Correction Officer Recruit (S9999D)
on the basis of medical unfitness to perform effectively the duties
of the position.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-4
TRAVIS RAGLAND
Travis
Ragland appeals his rejection as a Police Officer by Jersey City
and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for Police
Officer (S9999D) on the basis of medical unfitness to perform effectively
the duties of the position.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
matter be held over.
B-5
LUCIDIA AFANADOR
Lucidia
Afanador, a Practical Nurse with the 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 granted.
B-6
LINDA ALFORD-FENNELL
Linda
Alford-Fennell, a Manager 1, Human Resources, with the Department
of Corrections, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-7
FRANCINE CANNATA
Francine
Cannata, a Charge Nurse with Ann Klein Forensic Center , Department
of Human Services, represented by William L. Kaufman, Staff Representative,
CWA Local 1040, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-8
WILLIAM EBINGER
William
Ebinger, a Senior Food Service Handler with the Ancora Psychiatric
Hospital , Department of Human Services, represented by Allen J.
Littlefield, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI)
benefits.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-9
CHRISTINE KING
Christine
King, a Teacher 1 (12 months) with the 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-10
ELLEN J. KOHLER
Ellen
J. Kohler, a Supervising Family Service Specialist 2 (Bilingual
in Spanish and English) with the Division of Youth and Family Services,
Department of Human Services, represented by Jeffrey L. Dashevsky,
Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted in part.
B-11
DOMINICK V. MANGINE
Dominick
V. Mangine, a Storekeeper 2 with the Department of the Treasury,
appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-12
KIM R. MYERS
Kim
R. Myers, a Supervisor, Personnel Records and Payroll Processing
2 with the Vineland Developmental Center , Department of Human Services,
appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board referred the matter
to the Medical Examiner's Panel.
B-13
BARBARA RILEY
Barbara
Riley, a Senior Probation Officer with the Judiciary Vicinage 2
- Cumberland , Gloucester and Salem Counties , appeals the denial
of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-14
RUSSELL DAVIS
Russell
Davis, an Assistant District Parole Supervisor, with the State Parole
Board (SPB), appeals the determination of the Executive Director
of SPB stating that the appellant failed to present sufficient evidence
to support a finding that he had been subjected to a violation of
the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment
or Hostile Environments in the Workplace.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-15
ROBERT PICONE
Robert
Picone requests reconsideration of the final administrative decision
rendered on January 12, 2005, which upheld the determination of
the Chief of Staff, Department of Environmental Protection, which
found that the petitioner failed to present sufficient evidence
to support a finding that he had been subjected to violations of
the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment
or Hostile Environments in the Workplace.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board denied the request for
reconsideration.
B-16
RUTH SPAE
Ruth
Spae, an Agent with the Motor Vehicle Commission, represented by
Ramon E. Rivera, Esq., petitions the Merit System Board for reconsideration
of the final decision rendered on September 8, 2004, which upheld
the determination of the Director, Division of Civil Rights and
Affirmative Action with the Department of Transportation, stating
that there was probable cause to substantiate a finding that the
appellant violated the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination,
Harassment or Hostile Environments in the Workplace.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board denied the request for
reconsideration.
B-17
ASSUNTINA MANOCCHIO
Assuntina
Manocchio, a former Police Officer with the City of Jersey City
, represented by Michael Montanari, Esq., requests a hearing regarding
her removal from employment effective February 15, 2005 , based
upon her dismissal from the Somerset County Police Academy .
ACTION:
The Merit System Board granted a hearing.
B-18
THOMAS MCNAUGHTON
Pemberton
Township , represented by Denis C. Germano, Esq., petitions the
Merit System Board for a stay of that portion of its final decision
rendered on January 12, 2005 , which assessed it $1,000 in administrative
costs.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board denied the request for
a stay.
B-19
RANDY T. SANDIFER
Randy
T. Sandifer, a Police Officer with the City of Jersey City , represented
by Ciro A. Spina, III, Esq., petitions the Merit System Board for
interim relief of is removal, effective February 4, 2005.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board denied the request for
interim relief.
B-20
WILLENE CARROLL
Willene
Carroll, a Family Service Specialist 1 with the Department of Human
Services, appeals the decision of the Assistant Commissioner for
Human Resources denying her request for a reasonable accommodation.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-21
ANTHONY BAILEY
The
appeal of Anthony Bailey, a County Correction Officer with the County
of Mercer , of his 10 and 20-day suspensions and four removals,
effective December 18, 2003 , on charges, was heard by Administrative
Law Judge John R. Futey (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision
on March 22, 2005 . At its meeting on July 27, 2005 , the Merit
System Board did not adopt the ALJ's recommendation to reverse the
penalties, Rather, the Board ordered that the matter be remanded
to the Office of Administrative Law. The proposed decision is now
submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board adopted the decision.
B-22
RICHARD BODINE
The
appeal of Richard Bodine, an Institutional Trade Instructor 2, Cooking,
at South Woods State Prison, Department of Corrections, of his removal
effective August 13, 2004 , on charges, was heard by Administrative
Law Judge W. Todd Miller (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision
on May 24, 2005 . At its meeting on July 27, 2005 , the Merit System
Board did not adopt the ALJ's recommendation to modify the removal
to a resignation in good standing. Rather, the Board upheld the
removal. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's
review.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-23
RICHARD HOLLAND
The
appeal of Richard Holland, a Grounds Worker at Rowan University
, of his removal effective November 7, 1997 , on charges, was heard
by Administrative Law Judge Joseph F. Martone (ALJ), who rendered
his initial decision on April 29, 2005 , reversing the removal.
At its meeting on July 27, 2005 , the Merit System Board did not
adopt the ALJ's recommendation to reverse the removal. Rather, the
Board upheld the removal. The proposed final decision is now submitted
for the Board's review.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-24
MARCIA SPENCER
The
appeal of Marcia Spencer, a Cottage Training Technician with the
North Jersey Developmental Center , of her removal effective July
10, 2003 , on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)
Irene Jones, who rendered her initial decision on April 5, 2005
. At its meeting on July 27, 2005 , the Merit System Board adopted
the ALJ's recommendation to reverse the removal. The proposed decision
is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board adopted the decision.
B-25
KENNETH AKABOGU, ET AL.
Kenneth
Akabogu, Raymond Jordan, Beatrice Nwachukwu, Paul Okafor, Barry
Schreiber, Kinya Scott, Prerna Trivedi and Chyrl Wreh appeal the
eligibility requirements for and/or closing date given to the promotional
examination for Auditor 1 Taxation (PS5170U), Division of Taxation.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that these
appeals be denied.
B-26
CHRISTINA ARZEEZ
Christina
Arzeez appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services
which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for
the open competitive examination for Program Support Specialist
1 (Assistance Programs) (S3035F).
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-27
RALPH ASPLEN ET AL.
Ralph
Asplen, Scot Frow, John Edwards, Joseph DeMarie, Charles D'Amico,
Robert Goodwin, Herbert Gross, and Steven Rinaldi appeal the determination
of the Division of Selection Services which found that they were
below the minimum requirements in experience for the promotional
examination for Section Chief, Waste Management, Managerial (PS5209G),
Department of Environmental Protection. This matter was held over
from the July 27, 2005 Merit System Board meeting.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that the appeal
of John Edwards be granted but denied the remainder of the appeals.
B-28
CLINTON J. GRIGGS
The
Department of Transportation petitions the Merit System Board for
reconsideration of the final decision rendered on June 8, 2005 ,
which upheld the determination that Clinton J. Griggs did not meet
the educational requirements for the promotional examination for
Supervising Engineer, Construction and Maintenance (PS3758T), Department
of Transportation.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board granted the request
for reconsideration.
B-29
BRETT BAILEY
Brett
Bailey appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services
which found that he did not meet the educational requirement for
a prospective appointment for Civil Engineer Trainee, Department
of Environmental Protection.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-30
KELLY BENUCCI, ET AL.
Kelly
Benucci, Janice Sarclette, and Marilyn Serrano appeal the determination
of the Division of Selection Services which found that, per the
substitution clause for education, they did not meet the experience
requirements for the promotional examination for Technical Assistant,
Personnel (PS4330I), Department of Corrections.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that these
appeals be granted.
B-31
MICHAEL CAPORASO
Michael
Caporaso appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services that he did not meet the experience requirements for the
promotional examination for Assistant Supervisor of Motors (PM1531F),
City of Elizabeth .
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-32
THOMAS CIACCIARELLI
Candie
Brown, Chief, Human Resources, State Parole Board, on behalf of
Thomas Ciacciarelli, appeals the determination of the Division of
Selection Services which found that Mr. Ciacciarelli did not meet
the experience requirements for the promotional examination for
Chief Investigator, Secured Facilities (PS4343I), State Parole Board.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-33
JENNIEVESE COHEN AND MARGARET SWEENEY
Jennievese
Cohen and Margaret Sweeney appeal the decision of the Division of
Selection Services that found that, per the substitution clause
for education, they were below the minimum requirements in experience
for the open competitive examination for Senior Administrative Analyst
(M6777F), City of Newark .
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that these
appeals be denied.
B-34
MARY CORCORAN, ET AL.
Mary
Corcoran, Mary Strybuc and Deborah Varanyak appeal the determinations
of the Division of Selection Services that they did not meet the
experience requirements for the open competitive examination for
Scheduler (S6802G).
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that these
appeals be denied.
B-35
MARIA DAVIS
Maria
Davis appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services
which fond that she did not meet the experience requirements for
the open competitive examination for Human Services Specialist 1
(C0937G), Salem County .
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-36
JAMES DOCKERY AND JAMES LUPFER
James
Dockery and James Lupfer appeal the determinations of the Division
of Selection Services which found that they were below the minimum
requirements in education and experience for the open competitive
examination for Coordinator of Volunteers (C6379G), Bergen County
.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that these
appeals be denied.
B-37
MERLE EDELMAN-WILCOX
Merle
Edelman-Wilcox appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services which found that she was below the minimum requirements
in experience for the open competitive examination for Day Care
Center Technician (S0379F), Department of Human Services.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-38
PATRICIA EPPS
Patricia
Epps, Charlika Little, and Deanna Wilson appeal the determination
of the Division of Selection Services that they did not meet the
experience requirements for the promotional examination for Senior
Therapy Program Assistant (PS9893K), New Lisbon Developmental Center.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that these
appeals be granted.
B-39
DONNA Y. FRIZINO
Donna
Y. Frizino appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services which found that, per the substitution clause for education,
she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional
examination for Administrative Analyst 1, Accounting (PS2980K),
New Lisbon Developmental Center , Department of Human Services.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-40
DELLA A. GRANT
Della
A. Grant appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services which found that she did not meet the experience requirements
for the promotional examination for Senior Clerk Typist (PS2541H),
Department of Health and Senior Services.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-41
CHESTER GREBLOWSKI
Chester
Greblowski appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services that he did not meet the experience requirements for the
promotional examination for Assistant Supervisor of Motors (PM1531F),
City of Elizabeth .
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-42
MICHAEL J. KORMAN
Michael
J. Korman appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services that he did not meet the requirements for the promotional
examination for Personnel Officer (PM1546F), City of Hoboken .
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-43
DORIS LEWIS
Doris
Lewis 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 Personnel Assistant 3 (PS4241K), Division of Youth
and Family Services.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-44
JOAN MAKLE, ET AL.
Joan
Makle, Katrina Owens, Judy Piscatowski and Kim Theodore appeal the
determinations of the Division of Selection Services which found
that they did not meet the experience and/or education requirements
for the open competitive examination for Court Representative, Board
of Education (M6820F), Newark School District .
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-45
CARRIE MEANS-RUFFIN
Carrie
Means-Ruffin appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services that she did not meet the experience requirements for the
promotional examination for Supervising Program Development Specialist
(PS4124K), Department of Human Services.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-46
PATRICIA PHILIPS
Patricia
Phillips appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services that per the substitution clause for education, she was
below the minimum requirements in experience for the promotional
examination for Governmental Relations Specialist 3 (PS3601K), Division
of Medical Assistance and Health Services.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-47
NORMA WILLIAMS
Norma
Williams 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 Field Representative,
Neighborhood Preservation (M6882G), Atlantic City .
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-48
SUPERVISING SEWAGE PLANT OPERATOR (PM1359F), HAMILTON
TOWNSHIP
The
appointing authority appeals the final averages awarded to eligibles
for the promotional examination for Supervising Sewage Plant Operator
(PM1359F), Hamilton Township .
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-49
ANN FILIPONE
Ann
Filipone appeals her score on the promotional examination for Accountant
(PC0387F), Ocean County .
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-50
MARIBEL MORA
Maribel
Mora appeals her score on the bilingual portion of the open competitive
examination for Investigator Trainee Public Defender, Bilingual
in Spanish/English (S6720E), Statewide.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-51
JAMES VAN WINKLE
James
Van Winkle, represented by Michael Prigoff, Esq., and the City of
Jersey City , represented by Anthony DeSalvo, Assistant Corporation
Counsel, petition the Merit System Board for acknowledgment of the
settlement agreement reached by the parties, which provides for
the appointment of Van Winkle as a Fire Fighter.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlement.
B-52
MICHELLE SENNI
Michelle
Senni requests that her-out-of-title work experience be accepted
to qualify her for a lateral reclassification to Executive Assistant
3, Trenton Psychiatric Hospital .
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-53
SUSAN ROWE
The
Division of Human Resource Management (HRM) requests that the Merit
System Board expand the title scope of a promotional examination,
pursuant to N.J.A.C. 4A:4-2.5(d)5, in order to permit the promotion
of Susan Roe from the non-competitive title of Practical Nurse to
the competitive title of Training Assistant.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board granted the request.
B-54
ARLENE CRYER, ET AL.
Arlene
Cryer, Sandra Dill, Josephine Faber, Susan Kelly, Emily Kronenberger,
Stefanie Mozgai, and Crescenza Zizza, represented by Thomas Fagan,
Staff Representative, Communications Workers of America, Local 1034
(CWA), request retroactive permanent appointment dates of September
9, 2000 to the Health Care Services Evaluator/Nurse title.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board denied the request.
B-55
SUPERVISING SCHOOL TRAFFIC GUARD
The
Director, Division of Human Resource Management (HRM), requests
Merit System Board review of the establishment of the title Supervising
School Traffic Guard in the career service. At its meeting on July
27, 2005 , the Board conducted a public hearing, pursuant to N.J.S.A.
11A:3-6, regarding the matter. The Board voted to hold this matter
over for further review of the public comments presented at the
meeting.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board directed that this matter
be held over.
B-56
MERIT SYSTEM BOARD MINUTES
The
minutes of the Merit System Board meeting of July 27, 2005 are submitted
for adoption.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board adopted the minutes
of its meeting of July 27, 2005 .
B-57
EARLY SETTLEMENTS
Jerald
Morris
Department
of Personnel
Release
at the end of the working test period
ACTION:
The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlement.
VOTE:
Rolando Torres, Jr. (Abstained)
Flavella
Branhan (Yes)
John
Currie (Yes)
Margaret
E. L. Howard (Yes)
Robert
J. Long (Yes)
B-58
INVESTIGATOR 1, NEW JERSEY MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION
The
Director, Division of Human Resource Management, requests the reallocation
of the Investigator 1, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission title
to the noncompetitive division of the career service on an interim
basis.
ACTION:
The Merit System Board granted the request.
There
being no further business before the Merit System Board, the meeting
was adjourned to convene on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 at 10:00
a.m., at 3 Station Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey.
______________________________
ROLANDO
TORRES, JR.
COMMISSIONER
MERIT SYSTEM BOARD