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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014_0722_AgendaPacket John Low Members: Chair Cathy Adams Nancy Golden Elizabeth Hahn Richard Jose Karen Matsumoto Roy Morita Vice-Chair COUNTY OF KAUAI CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA Tuesday, July 22, 2014 3 :00 p.m. or shortly thereafter Mo'ikeha Building, Liquor Conference Room 3 4444 Rice Street, L1hu'e, HI 96766 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES Open Session Minutes of June 24, 2014 BUSINESS CSC 2012-29 Implementation of the Human Resources Department (On-going) b. Update from the Director of Personnel Services on the Transition Plan for the Implementation of the Human Resources Department (On-going) CSC 2014-08 Discussion and possible decision-making on amending the CSC Rules to allow for a section governing the selection, evaluation and dismissal of the Department of Personnel Services/Human Resources Director DIRECTOR'S REPORT CSC 2014-07 a. Weekly Report Ending June 13 , 2014 b. Weekly Report Ending June 201. 2014 c. Weekly Report Ending June 27, 2014 d. Weekly Report Ending July 3, 2014 e. Weekly Report Ending July 10, 2014 An Equal Opportunity Employer EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes § §924 and 92-5 (a) (4), 92-9 (a)( 14) (b), the purpose of this executive session is to receive and approve Executive Session minutes and to consult with the Commission's legal counsel on issues pertaining to the Commission's and the County' s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and/or liabilities as they may relate to this item, deliberate and take such action as appropriate. ES-008 Executive Session Minutes of June 24, 2014 RETURN TO OPEN SESSION Ratify Commission actions taken in Executive Session for items: o ES-008 ' ANNOUNCEMENTS Next Meeting: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 — 3 :00 p.m., Mo'ikeha Building, Liquor Conference Room 3 . The Office of Boards and Commissions will no longer be providing bottled water to our members starting July 11t, 2013 . This is one of our sustainability goals. Staff will provide cold water using a filtered system (i.e. Brita), so please bring in your water bottle that was provided to you. Mahalo. ADJOURNMENT NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §92-7 (a), the Commission may, when deemed necessary, hold an executive session on any agenda item without written public notice if the executive session was not anticipated in advance Any such executive session shall be held pursuant to H.R. S. §92-4 and shall be limited to those items described in H.R.S. §92-5(a). C. Deputy County Attorney Civil Service Commission — July 22, 2014 Page 12 PUBLIC COMMENTS and TESTIMONY Persons wishing to offer comments are encouraged to submit written testimony at least 24-hours prior to the meeting indicating: 1 . Your name and if applicable, your position/title and organization you are representing; 2. The agenda item that you are providing comments on; and 3 . Whether you will be testifying in person or submitting written comments only. 4. If you are unable to submit your testimony at least 24 hours prior to the meeting, please provide 10 copies of your written testimony at the meeting clearly indicating the name of the testifier; and While every effort will be made to copy, organize and collate all testimony received, materials received on the day of the meeting or improperly identified may be distributed to the members after the meeting is concluded. The length of time allocated to persons wishing to present verbal testimony may be limited at the discretion of the chairperson or presiding member. Send written testimony to: Civil Service Commission Attn: Barbara Davis Office of Boards & Commissions 4444 Rice Street, Suite 150 L-1hu` e, HI 96766 Email: bdavis@kauai.gov Fax: 241-5127 Phone: 2414919 SPECIAL ASSISTANCE If you need an alternate format or an auxiliary aid to participate, please contact the Boards & Commissions Support Clerk at 241 -4919 at least five (5) working days prior to the meeting. Civil Service Commission — July 22, 2014 Page 13 COUNTY OF KAUAI Minutes of Meeting OPEN SESSION Board/Committee: CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION EM:eetinEgDate June 24, 2014 Location Mo'ikeha Building, Liquor Control Commission, Meeting Room 3 oeting: 3 :00 p.m. End of Meeting: 4 :20 p.m. Present Chair John Low; Vice Chair Roy Morita. Members : Cathy Adams; Nancy Golden; Elizabeth Hahn (3 :08 p.m.); Richard Jose; Karen Matsumoto Also : Deputy County Attorney Ian Jung; Acting Personnel Services Manager Thomas Takatsuki; HR Specialist Janine Rapozo; Boards & Commissions Office Staff: Support Clerk Barbara Davis; Administrator Paula Morikami; Administrative Aide Teresa Tamura. Excused Absent SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Call To Chair Low called the meeting to order at 3 :05 Order/Roll Call P.M. with 6 members present. Approval of Open Session Minutes of May 27, 2014 Mr. Morita moved to approve the minutes as Minutes circulated. Ms. Adams seconded the motion. Motion carried 6:0 Business CRC 2012-29 Implementation of the Human Resources Department (On- going) b. Update from the Director of Personnel Services on the Transition Plan for O the Implementation of the Human Resources Department (On-going) (�0 Mr. Takatsuki reported that while payroll will become part of DPS/HR effective July 1 , 2014, the personnel have already been relocated into the Office of Boards & Commissions. Another change being put into place for the clerical staff is a flow chart of what they need to do and how they need to do it, which will become the policies and procedures for their position as well as establish backup for their position. Flow charts for Classification, Pay, Labor Relations, and Compensation are still a work in progress, and the hope is to Ms. Hahn entered the meeting at 3 :08 p.m. Civil Service Commission Open Session June 24, 2014 Page 2 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION have them completed very soon. Ms. Rapozo reported that the HRIS Task Force subcommittee had a demonstration of NEOGOV, which is the vendor currently used for the recruitment module, and received a reasonable price quote which can be used county-wide for other reporting needs, but all the information needs to be gathered before anything can be implemented. As reported last month, Mr. Takatsuki said labor negotiation are starting with HGEA 2, 3 , and 4. On June 30 proposals will be exchanged for Bargaining Unit 14, which is a new bargaining unit, so there will be a lot of proposals negotiating everything from the beginning. PKF Hawaii will be performing an audit, which will include payroll, compensation practices, and hiring practices. Mr. Takatsuki pointed out the dollar funded position shown in the budget is in the Labor Relations section so the Classification, Pay section handle grievances, labor relations negotiations, and classification and pay, which includes reallocations and reviewing of the various classes. Ms. Rapozo reiterated that there is one HR Specialist position that is dollar funded and with Mr. Takatsuki wearing two hats right now the Department is down two bodies. Director's CRC 2014-06 a. Weekly Report Ending May 16, 2014 Reports b. Weekly Report Ending May 23 , 2014 c. Weekly Report Ending May 30, 2014 d. Weeklyeport Ending June 6, 2014 Asked about classification showing up in each of the weekly reports, Mr. Takatsuki explained that classification in on-going; the assignments are completed, but new ones come in, and around May the Fire Department submitted 145 requests to be reviewed. There are only two staff to do this job so it does take time. Ms. Rapozo announced that during the Department Heads meeting the Mayor and Managing Director gave out awards for budget, and she wanted to recognize Mr. Takatsuki and the Department for receiving the award for the best written presentation. Ms. Rapozo noted the recent tragedy within the Parks Department saying rior to the consolidation of the departments, Civil Service Commission Open Session June 24, 2014 Page 3 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION every department had to handle this situation on their own. This time DPS/HR took the lead, contacted OSHA, and coordinated meetings with the pertinent parties, in addition to counseling sessions for all the employees, which took the burden off the department. Mr. Morita moved to receive the Director's Reports. Ms. Hahn seconded the motion. Motion carried 7 :0 Deputy Attorney Jung explained if the Commission was going to ask legal questions in terms of the hiring of a director they can go into Executive Session. If the Commission only wants the background on the Planning Commission's rules for Chapter 14 that is best served in Open Session. Ms. Adams moved to amend the agenda to convert the sample rules covering Chapter 14 of the Planning Commission from ES-004 to Open Session. Ms. Hahn seconded the motion. Motion carried 7 :0 Deputy Attorney Jung explained that he staffs all of the Planning Department related commissions, and in this particular case the originally proposed Chapter 14 that was included with the meeting packet has now become Chapter 15 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Kauai County Planning Commission. This originated when some of the Planning Commissioners wanted to know what to do in the event there is a need to select a Director. A Permitted Interaction Group developed a process, which is the Chapter 15 presented, that could be a model for other commissions that appoint their department head. One of the critical items is not just the selection itself, but the evaluation, which follows the standardized process that HR came up with and incorporate that into the rule making procedures. The Planning Civil Service Commission Open Session June 24, 2014 Page 4 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Commission first looked at various types of a nomination process in which one step allows Commissioners to bring to the table someone they feel is best suited for the position. Internally the Commission would have to come up with a process to make sure the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) are met. Mr. Morita pointed out that the Civil Service Commission hires the Director for DPS, and asked who would verify the MQs. Deputy Attorney Jung said there could be a conflict situation, but if there is an acting or outgoing department head perhaps that person could do it. There would probably need to be some type of contingency plan with an independent review. If the Commission wants to implement this process that will need to be part of the dialogue. Once it has been certified that a candidate meets the minimum MQs based on the resumes submitted, and if any Commissioner wanted to submit someone's resume they would need to make sure that resume covers the minimum MQs. The second layer is if the Commissioners do not nominate someone, or there is no agreement among the Commissioners to get the nomination process through and they are divergent on the views of who should be the Director. You move to the second layer if you do not succeed at the first layer in which no candidates are nominated, or the Commission fails to take action on any of the nominated candidates; there are 3 steps outlined in the Rules such as compiling a list of candidates for recommendation to the Commission, contract with a consultant, or develop a process to select the Director. Mr. Low asked if they could form a committee to look at the qualifications of personnel already working in the Department to which Deputy Attorney Jung said that was an option. He continued by saying the Commission could develop its own process now. For the review of the MQs this Commission could form a select committee to verify, and tender its recommendation on those MQs to the full Commission. With 6 Commissions that appoint their Director Mr. Morita asked if it is possible to set a standard for consistency in handling the selection, evaluation, Civil Service Commission Open Session June 24, 2014 Page 5 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION and dismissal process. Deputy Attorney said each Commission has its own rule set; one approach could be to standardize through County Ordinance. The Planning Commission wanted the potential for dismissal without a hearing, but a hearing is required for the Police Chief. Standardizing through a charter amendment would be setting the structure of government organization. Ordinance are the details that implement the structure and carves out duties and responsibilities. Ms. Adams said it could be a two-step approach with the Commission recommending this be the standardized approach with a charter amendment worked out to make it the actual rule. Ms. Adams stated she would like time to review the Planning Commission' s rules and make sure she is in harmony with them, but she does like the concept. Ms. Rapozo confirmed that the evaluation format was the one adopted by the Civil Service Commission, but the Resolution does state that it is the call of the Director. Deputy Attorney Jung explained the 3 step process involved with a Permitted Interaction Group, and normally an attorney would be available to assist in the process. Mr. Morita asked to place consideration of amending the Civil Service Commission Rules on the next agenda for discussion to which Deputy Attorney Jung offered to help with the agenda item. Executive Deputy Attorney Ian Jung read the Hawai'i Session Revised Statutes provision as detailed on the agenda to take the Commission into Executive Session for ES-007 to approve Executive Minutes of 5/27/14 and ES-003 : RFA 2014-01 to review a request for an appeal of denial of reclassification and ES-004: CSC 2014-05 for discussion and implementation of the hiring of the Personnel Director. Civil Service Commission Open Session June 24, 2014 Page 6 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Ms. Adams moved to go into Executive Session at 3 :46 p.m. Mr. Morita seconded the motion. Motion carried 7:0 Return to Open Ratify Commission actions taken in Executive Session for items: The meeting resumed in Open Session at 4: 19 Session ES-007, ES-003 and ES-004 p.m. Ms. Adams moved to ratify actions of the Commission. Mr, Jose seconded the motion. Motion carried 7:0 Announcements Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 22, 2014 Adjournment Ms. Adams moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:20 p.m. Mr. Jose/Ms. Hahn seconded the motion. Motion carried 7 :0 Submitted by: Reviewed and Approved by: Barbara Davis, Staff Support Clerk John Low, Chair Approved as circulated. ( ) Approved with amendments. See minutes of meeting. CHAPTER 151 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR RULES ON THE SELECTION, EVALUATION, AND DISMISSAL OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR 1 - 15- 1 Authority for Rule-making: Pursuant to Article XIV Section 14.03 .E of the Kauai County Charter ("Charter"), the Planning Commission of the County of Kauai ("Commission") adopts the following administrative rules pertaining to the selection, evaluation, and dismissal of the Planning Director. 1 - 15-2 Authority to Appoint Planning Director: Pursuant to Article XIV Section 14.04 of the Charter, the Planning Director shall be appointed by the Planning Commission. Prior to the appointment of a Planning Director the Commission shall obtain certification from the Department of Personnel Services that each applicant meets the minimum qualifications set forth in Article XIV Section 14.04 of the Charter. The Commission shall develop and periodically review the position description for the Planning Director position. The Commission shall transmit a copy of the position description to the Department of Personnel Services. 1 - 15-3 Authority for the Planning Director to Appoint a Deputy: The Planning Director may appoint a Deputy Planning Director to assist with his or her duties as provided in Article XIV Section 14.05 of the Charter. The Planning Director shall develop and periodically review the position description for the Deputy Planning Director position. The Planning Director shall transmit a copy of the position description to the Department of Personnel Services. 1 - 15-4 Selection of the Planning Director: The Planning Director shall be selected in the following order: 1 . First, by nomination of candidates to the Commission by any of the Planning Commissioners; 2. Second, if no candidates are nominated by any Planning Commissioner or the Commission fails to take action on any of the nominated candidates, the Commission may: a. Form a select committee to compile a list of candidates for recommendation to the Commission; or b. Contract with a consultant, specializing in the recruitment of employees, to compile a list of candidates for recommendation to the Commission; or c. Agree, by majority of the Commission, to develop its own process to select the Planning Director. ' This chapter was approved as "Chapter 14" by the Planning Commission. The Office of the County Attorney has deemed the dual approval of two chapters with the same number as an inadvertent non-substantive error and by practice can refer to this chapter as "Chapter 15." 48 Z' rY7Pieom�* 14 ins 1- 15-5 Provisions for the Evaluation of the Planning Director and DPPuty Planning Director: 1 . The Commission shall annually evaluate the performance of the Planning Director. 2, The Planning Director shall annually evaluate the performance of the Deputy' Planning Director. 3. The performance evaluations shall be conducted in accordance with the "Administrative Policies and Procedures established by the Department of Personnel Services. 1- 15-6 Dismissal of the Planning Director The Planning Director serves at the pleasure of the Commission and can be - dismissed at any time without cause or hearing on the matter. 49 Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr. o°�� " F �9 Thomas T. Takatsuki Mayor • Acting Director O cod Nadine K. Nakamura 9r o Managing Director DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL SERVICES County of Kauai, State of Hawaii 4444 Rice Street, Suite 140, LYhu`e, Hawaii 96766 TEL (808) 241 -4956 FAX (808) 241-6593 WEEKLY REPORT Week of 64344 Significant Events/Meetings for the Department During the Past Week: • Continue to review and classify positions; working on desk audits; review intent to adopt new classes from other jurisdictions; and working on re-organizational studies. Working on the requirements for the Engineer series after we complete discussion and review of the classes from the other jurisdictions; will work and make changes as necessary. We continue to assist the department/agencies in providing information regarding classification and pay issues. We continue to work on job audits and finalize reports and review intent to adopt new classes from the other jurisdictions. As both a learning tool and assisting the professional staff HR Clerks continue to assisted in researching and completing the simple re- description reviews and trainee type classification request of vacant position. The Department's request regarding Radio Dispatcher classes; followed-up with other jurisdictions will review comments and work on the request and forward to department for their review. Completed research regarding USLA certification for fire fighters; will work on class and to amend class specification due to discrepancies in certifications. Completed research of KPD' s KPL position and Computer position need. Received request to review and make recommendations on Civil Defense Agency positions. Reviewed request and responded to Hawaii Health System Corporation request to re-price a class. Working on the re- organization of the Construction Management Section of the Water Department. • We continue to recruit, review hpplications, test and establish eligible lists and certify names to departments and answer questions and respond to applicants. Staff continues to review and up-date policies and procedures for the recruitment and examination division; namely, NEOGOV Insight Policy, Competitive Recruitment of Civil Service Positions, Certification of Eligible for Civil Service Positions, Interview and Selection Policy, Re-Employment of Civil Service Employees, Promotions, Terminations, and Veteran' s Preference. New recruitment opened Customer Service Representative II (6-8- 14 to 6- 17-14), Park Caretaker II (6-8- 14 to 6- 17- 14), Civil Engineer 1 (6-8- 14 to continuous) and Plumber I (June 9, 2014 to June 19, 2014). Written exam scheduled for Pipefitter Helper (6- 16- 14) Wastewater Plant Maintenance Mechanic I (6- 18-14), AN EQUAL OPPOR TUNITY EMPL 0 YER Al Wastewater Plant Working Supervisor (6- 18-14), Wastewater Plant Maintenance Mechanic I (7- 1 - 14), Park Caretaker (7-11 - 14), Police Services Officer (7- 12- 14), Fire Fighter Trainee 7-21 and 22- 14. Scheduled the Agility test for the Veterans' Cemetery Caretaker/Equipment Operator for 6- 16- 14, Lifeguard for 6-30- 14, and Fire Fighter Trainee for 7-28 and 2944. Referred list for Laborer I, Landfill Laborer I and Election Clerk. Continue to review application from continuous recruitment. Working/preparing upcoming written exams. Attended monthly NEOGV webinar: reviewing upcoming enhancements, working on disability self- disclosure form, and discussing how and where conviction questions will be addressed in the application process. Discussion with Deputy County Attorney on re-employment issues. • Staff continues to provide contractual interpretations requested by departments/agencies. Responded to ongoing questions on types of promotions, Temporary assignment vs. temporary reallocation, transfers, overtime, mileage, standby pay, safety shoes, family leave, vacation and sick leave and other type of leaves. Looked at question regarding call out for HGEA BU and entitlement to number of meals; various question on Seniority. • Negotiations: Reviewed proposals for HGEA 2, 3 , and 4 for up-coming negotiations and teleconference for BU 14 proposals; review and action on exchange of proposals. Scheduled Step III HGEA grievance for 6- 1744. Still researching and reviewing materials and information from previous re-pricing to address the on-going UPW request to look at re-pricing which was part of the negotiations with the UPW. • Classes for First Aid/CPR; Next training is scheduled for June 18, 2014, and July 112014m • Working with departments to schedule the HEP B shots. • Continue to meet with clerical staff to develop work flows for the various divisional duties. • Researched FLSA compensability regarding attendance at work-related training on non-work time and working with HGEA on workers' compensation stress claim/harassment claim. • Clerical staff working on developing work flow process as well as policies and procedures for various duties being assigned. • With the assistance of Public Works personnel we were able to move Payroll and make other moves with the department. Payroll becomes part of DPS/HR effective July 1 ,, 2014M • Continue to assist employees with healthcare coverage changes: loss coverage, birth, resignation, retirement, adding domestic partners. • Summer Enrichment Program; Continue to process late applicants who could not make the earlier employment processing. • Values Statement; checked on who could work on the design of the card. Need to find out cost and if funds are available to print the cards. • Continue to hear Step II and III grievances and complete responses for Step II and III hearing for HGEA, SHOPO and UPW. Discussion with UPW on pending cases; trying to settle. • Working on payroll certification for the increase for the various bargaining units effective 7- 1 - 14. • Continue to review of personnel folders to organize and check on information in the file and dates for JPR, Driver' s License and for Certification. • Pre-retirement program workshop date needed to be changed due to conflict with Honolulu Pre-Retirement workshop. Date change from 9-2544 to 9-2344 pending site confirmation. Personnel/Changes/Risk Management: Issues/Concerns: • Still open discussion with other jurisdictions to discuss the issue of "Re-pricing" that the Unit 1 wanted to address which was part of the negotiations. • The HRIS is still a work in progress. Sub committee meetings have been held and discussion continues; sub-committees working on gathering information. • Continue to reduce backlog of classification requests. • There continues to be issues and concerns regarding classification and pay, recruitment and examination, benefits, employee development, health services, training, labor relations that occurs on a daily basis. Staff works hard to address these issues as it occurs. Progress on Strategic Plan Objects: • The HRIS Task Force: Subcommittee met to go through the labor rules for payroll purpose; also scheduled meeting to go over position control maintenance in the system. Next meeting 6- 13- 14. • Worked on the County's leave sharing program. Up dated the data from the old requests to reconcile leave accruals; committee formed to reconcile past donated/received leaves as well as program policy in progress. • The Finance Payroll: Next meeting pending. • Continue to work on and provide training to supervisors and employees. Outcomes We're Particular Proud of: • Continued assistance to the departments/agencies in providing answers to their questions in all areas of personnel/human resource management in a timely manner. • Continued progress with the HRIS; regular meeting been held and making the necessary change to keep the HRIS progressing. • Continued work to reducing the backlogged classification requests. • Two staff completed Instructor training in First Aid/CPR; two successful training sessions held. Two more sessions for the 18`h of June and I ` of July to be held. Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr. a ` ' p Thomas T. Takatsuki 0 Mayor Acting Director O aa� Nadine K. Nakamura ' o Managing Director DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL SERVICES County of Kauai, State of Hawaii 4444 Rice Street, Suite 140, Llhu`e, Hawaii 96766 TEL (808) 241 -4956 FAX (808) 241m6593 WEEKLY REPORT Week of 6-20- 14 Significant Events/Meetings for the Department During the Past Week: • Continue to review and classify positions; working on desk audits; review intent to adopt new classes from other jurisdictions; and working on re-organizational studies. Working on the requirements for the Engineer series after we complete discussion and review of the classes from the other jurisdictions; will work and make changes as necessary. We continue to assist the department/agencies in providing information regarding classification and pay issues. We continue to work on job audits and finalize reports and review intent to adopt new classes from the other jurisdictions. As both a learning tool and assisting the professional staff HR Clerks continue to assisted in researching and completing the simple rem description reviews and trainee type classification request of vacant position. The Department's request regarding Radio Dispatcher classes; followed-up with other jurisdictions will review comments and work on the request and forward to department for their review. Completed research regarding USLA certification for fire fighters; completed the amendments to the class and circulated to all jurisdictions. Working on request to review and make recommendations on Civil Defense Agency positions. Continue to work on the re-organization of the Construction Management Section of the Water Department. + We continue to recruit, review applications, test and establish eligible lists and certify names to departments and answer questions and respond to applicants. Staff continues to review and up-date policies and procedures for the recruitment and examination division; namely, NEOGOV Insight Policy, Competitive Recruitment of Civil Service Positions, Certification of Eligible for Civil Service Positions, Interview and Selection Policy, Re-Employment of Civil Service Employees, Promotions, Terminations, and Veteran' s Preference. Researching and reviewing information regarding `Ban the Box" conviction question on the application-where in the process, may we ask for this information and for what positions; do we need to make separate applications, etc. New recruitment opened: Heavy Vehicle Mechanic I (6-2244), Grant Coordinator (6-2244), Civil Engineer I (6-8- 14 to continuous). Written exam scheduled for Wastewater Plant Maintenance Mechanic I (6-24-14), Wastewater Plant Operator Assistant (7-1 - AN EQUAL OPPOR TUNITY EMPL 0 YER 6100 /1 14), Assistant Building Inspector (7- 1 - 14), Park Caretaker II (7-11 - 14), Wastewater Plant Maintenance Mechanic I (7- 11 - 14), Police Services Officer (7- 12- 14), Fire Fighter Trainee 7-21 and 2244. Scheduled the Agility test for the Fire Fighter Trainee for 7-28 and 2944. Test administered for Wastewater Plant Maintenance Mechanic I (6- 13- 14), Pipefitter Helper (6- 16-14), Wastewater Plant Maintenance Mechanic (6- 16-14), and Wastewater Plant Working Supervisor (6- 16- 14). Referred list for Civil Engineer V, Liquor Control Investigator IV, Veterans' Cemetery Caretaker/Equipment Operator, Wastewater Plant Maintenance Mechanic I. Summer Youth Enrichment Program and Pipefitter Helper. Continue to review application from continuous recruitment. Working/preparing upcoming written exams. Discussion with Deputy County Attorney on re-employment issues. • Staff continues to provide contractual interpretations requested by departments/agencies. Responded to ongoing questions on types of promotions, Temporary assignment vs, temporary reallocation, transfers, overtime, mileage, standby pay, safety shoes, family leave, vacation and sick leave and other type of leaves. Continue to review question regarding call out for HGEA BU and entitlement to number of meals and entitlement to meals on a non-scheduled work day; various question on Seniority. • Negotiations: Completed review of proposals for HGEA 2, 3, and 4 for up- coming negotiations. Teleconference to discuss the BU 14 proposals; review and action on proposals and exchange of proposals with the Union. Step III HGEA grievance heard and in the process of gathering more information. Still researching and reviewing materials and information from previous re-pricing to address the on-going UPW request to look at re-pricing which was part of the negotiations with the UPW. Looking at jurisdictional meeting to discuss the UPW request. • First Aid/CPR held on June 18, 2014 and twenty (20 of twenty four (24) attended; next class scheduled for July 1 , 2014. • Continue to working with departments and COSTO to schedule on site HEP B clinic for the approximately 200 employees that have accepted the vaccination. • Assisted Public Works-Wastewater in compiling Injury Reports for the last then ( 10) years. • On-going meeting with clerical staff to develop work flows for the various divisional duties. • Clerical staff working on developing workflow process as well as policies and procedures for various duties being assigned. • Initial meeting of the Vacancy Review Committee; the intent of the committee is to review every vacancy prior to filling the position in an attempt to reduce the size of government where appropriate, re-describe vacant positions to create efficiencies and serve as a sounding board to explore personnel alternatives including re-organization where appropriate. . • Continue to assist employees with healthcare coverage changes: loss coverage, birth, resignation, retirement, adding domestic partners. • Summer Enrichment Program; Continue to process late applicants who could not make the earlier employment processing. • Continue to hear Step II and III grievances and complete responses for Step II and III hearing for HGEA, SHOPO and UPW. Discussion with UPW on pending cases; trying to settle. • Working on payroll certification for the increase for the various bargaining units effective 7444. • Continue to review of personnel folders to organize and check on information in the file and dates for JPR, Driver' s License and for Certification. Personnel/Changes/Risk Management: Issues/Concerns: • Still open discussion with other jurisdictions to discuss the issue of "Re-pricing" that the Unit I wanted to address which was part of the negotiations. • The HRIS is still a work in progress. Sub committee meetings have been held and discussion continues; sub-committees working on gathering information. • Continue to reduce backlog of classification requests. • There continues to be issues and concerns regarding classification and pay, recruitment and examination, benefits, employee development, health services, training, labor relations that occurs on a daily basis. Staff works hard to address these issues as it occurs. Progress on Strategic Plan Objects: • The HRIS Task Force: Subcommittee met with focus on leave donation payroll setup and codes; in addition, core NeoGov software demo was held and looks promising for integration with SunGard System. • Continue to work on the County's leave sharing program. Up dated the data from the old requests to reconcile leave accruals; committee formed to reconcile past donated/received leaves as well as up-dating program policy and procedures. • The Finance Payroll: Next meeting pending. • Continue to work on and provide training to supervisors and employees. Outcomes We're Particular Proud of. • Continued assistance to the departments/agencies in providing timely answers to their questions in all areas of personnel/human resource management. • Continued progress with the HRIS; regular meeting been held and making the necessary change to keep the HRIS progressing. • Continued work to reducing the backlogged classification requests. • Bernard P. Carvalho Jr. � `°°F o �9 Thomas T. Takatsuki Mayor Acting Director 9 Nadine K. Nakamura rs o Managing Director DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL SERVICES County of Kauai, State of Hawaii 4444 Rice Street, Suite 140, Lihu`e, Hawaii 96766 TEL (808) 241 -4956 FAX (808) 241 -6593 WEEKLY REPORT Week of 6-27- 14 Significant Events/Meetings for the Department During the Past Week: • Continue to review and classify positions; working on desk audits; review intent to adopt new classes from other jurisdictions; and working on re-organizational studies. Working on the requirements for the Engineer series after we complete discussion and review of the classes from the other jurisdictions; will work in making changes as necessary. We continue to assist the department/agencies in providing information regarding classification and pay issues. We continue to work on job audits and finalize reports and review intent to adopt new classes from the other jurisdictions. As both a learning tool and assisting the professional staff HR Clerks continue to assisted in researching and completing the simple rem description reviews and trainee type classification request of vacant position. The Department' s request regarding Radio Dispatcher classes is on-going and work with the department and try to finalize. Completed research regarding USLA certification for fire fighters; completed the amendments to the class and circulated to all jurisdictions. Will adopt the new class and make appropriate changes. Working on request to review and make recommendations on Civil Defense Agency positions. Continue to work on the re-organization of the Construction Management Section of the Water Department. Worked with the County Clerk to up-date position descriptions for the Elections Division as well as establish positions for the contract hires for early voting. Teleconference with the • other jurisdictions to discuss classification issues/concerns/information within each jurisdiction. • We continue to recruit, review applications, test and establish eligible lists and certify names to departments and answer questions and respond to applicants. Staff continues to review and up-date policies and procedures for the recruitment and examination division; namely, NEOGOV Insight Policy, Competitive Recruitment of Civil Service Positions, Certification of Eligible for Civil Service Positions, Interview and Selection Policy, Re-Employment of Civil Service Employees, Promotions, Terminations, and Veteran' s Preference. Continue to research and review information regarding "Ban the Box" conviction question on the application-where in the process, may we ask for this information and for ANEQUAL OPPORTUNITYEMPLOYER 4p/a7 /!I what positions; do we need to make separate applications, etc. New recruitment opened: Senior Election Clerk (7-2- 14) and Abstractor II (7-2- 14). Written exam scheduled for Wastewater Plant Operator Assistant (7444), Assistant Building Inspector (7- 1 - 14), Park Caretaker II (7- 11 - 14), Wastewater Plant Maintenance Mechanic I (7- 11 - 14), Police Services Officer (7-12- 14), Fire Fighter Trainee (7- 21 and 22- 14). Scheduled the Agility test for the Fire Fighter Trainee for 7-28 and 29- 14. Test administered for Wastewater Plant Maintenance Mechanic I (6- 13- 14), Pipefitter Helper (6- 16- 14), Wastewater Plant Maintenance Mechanic (6- 16- 14), and Wastewater Plant Working Supervisor (64644). Referred list for Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and Wastewater Plant Working Supervisor. Continue to review application from continuous recruitment. • Staff continues to provide contractual interpretations requested by departments/agencies. Responded to ongoing questions on types of promotions, Temporary assignment vs. temporary reallocation, transfers, overtime, mileage, standby pay, safety shoes, family leave, vacation and sick leave and other type of leaves, callout, meals, and seniority. • Negotiations: After teleconference to discuss the BU 14 proposals and action by directors, completed proposals and exchange of proposals with the Union scheduled for June 30, 2014. Working on Step III HGEA grievance response; gathering and reviewing of information. Still researching and reviewing materials and information from previous re-pricing to address the on-going UPW request to look at re-pricing which was part of the negotiations with the UPW. Looking at jurisdictional meeting to discuss the UPW request. • Working on temporary hazardous pay request. Met with Water Service Supervisor III form the Department of Water to discuss the request for temporary hazardous pay received for work performed on the distribution line by the old Kalihiwai Bridge. Working on the temporary hazardous pay report. • Worked with the Department of Parks and Recreation and The Department of Public Works following the accident that resulted in an employee fatality. After the initial contact with OSHA, met with a Compliance Officer the next morning and continue to work in gathering additional information for his review. The Officer visited the site, and preliminary employee interviews were also held with additional meetings/interviews to be scheduled as needed. In addition coordinated group sessions with our EAP Provider for those that were at the accident scene and those that worked closely with or were affected by the employee's death. Another session will be coordinated with EAP following the memorial service in a couple of weeks. • Assisted FIRMS in coordinating with the Finance Departmept-Real Property Collection to have an Industrial Hygienist do another air quality study in response to a workers' compensation claim. • Worked with KPD in assessing and reviewing discrimination and ADA issues in dealing with a pregnant recruit that is currently going through basic training. • Continue to working with departments and COSTO to schedule on site HEP B clinic for the approximately 200 employees that have accepted the vaccination. • Assisted Public Works-Wastewater in compiling Injury Reports for the last then ( 10) years. • Completed training for three (3) Public Works' employees on the Volvo Front End Loader #326. • On-going meeting with clerical staff to develop work flows for the various divisional duties. • Clerical staff working on developing work flow process as well as policies and procedures for various duties being assigned. • Continue to assist employees with healthcare coverage changes: loss coverage, birth, resignation, retirement, adding domestic partners. • Continue to hear Step II and III grievances and complete responses for Step II and III hearing for HGEA, SHOPO and UPW. Discussion with UPW on pending cases; trying to settle. • Working on payroll certification for the increase for the various bargaining units effective 7-1 -14. • Continue to review of personnel folders to organize and check on information in the file and dates for JPR, Driver' s License and for Certification. • Personnel/Changes/Risk Management: Issues/Concerns: • Still open discussion with other jurisdictions to discuss the issue of"Re-pricing" that the Unit 1 wanted to address which was part of the negotiations.. • The HRIS is still a work in progress. Sub committee meetings have been held and discussion continues; sub-committees working on gathering information. • Continue to reduce backlog of classification requests. • There continues to be issues and concerns regarding classification and pay, recruitment and examination, benefits, employee development, health services, training, labor relations that occurs on a daily basis. Staff works hard to address these issues as it occurs. Progress on Strategic Plan Objects: • The HRIS Task Force: No meeting held next meeting 74544. • Continue to work on the County's leave sharing program. Up dated the data from the old requests to reconcile leave accruals; committee formed to reconcile past donated/received leaves as well as up-dating program policy and procedures. • The Finance Payroll : Next meeting pending. • Continue to work on and provide training to supervisors and employees. Outcomes We're Particular Proud of: • Continued assistance to the departments/agencies in providing timely answers to their questions in all areas of personnel/human resource management. • Continued progress with the HRIS; regular meeting been held and making the - necessary change to keep the HRIS progressing. Continued work to reducing the backlogged classification requests. • Staffs in providing assistance to our County employees and the family of the grieved. ' . .;. - u f1, L 1 . .. , . :: ... 1. . .. '_ 1: - ' . :: . . ♦ ;1 Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr. F o Thomas T. Takatsuki 0 Mayor O 9 Acting Director Nadine K. Nakamura o Managing Director DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL SERVICES County of Kauai, State of Hawaii 4444 Rice Street, Suite 140, L►hu`e, Hawaii 96766 TEL (808) 2414956 FAX (808) 241 ,,6593 WEEKLY REPORT Week of 7-3-14 Significant Events/Meetings for the Department During the Past Week: • Continue to review and classify positions; working on desk audits; review intent to adopt new classes from other jurisdictions; and working on re-organizational studies. Working on the requirements for the Engineer series after we complete discussion and review of the classes from the other jurisdictions; will work in making changes as necessary. We continue to assist the department/agencies in providing information regarding classification and pay issues. We continue to work on job audits and finalize reports and review intent to adopt new classes from the other jurisdictions. As both a learning tool and assisting the professional staff HR Clerks continue to assisted in researching and completing the simple re- description reviews and trainee type classification request of vacant position. The Department's request regarding Radio Dispatcher classes is on-going and work with the department and try to finalize. Continue to work on request to review and make recommendations on Civil Defense Agency re-organization. Need to adopt a new class and need to review the other classes. Continue to work on the re-organization of the Construction Management Section of the Water Department. Worked with the County Clerk and completed the up-date of the position descriptions for the Elections Division as well as establish positions for the contract hires for early voting. We continue to recruit, review applications, test and establish eligible lists and certify names to departments and answer questions and respond to applicants. Staff continues to review and up-date policies and procedures for the recruitment and examination division; namely, NEOGOV Insight Policy, Competitive Recruitment of Civil Service Positions, Certification of Eligible for Civil Service Positions, Interview and Selection Policy, Re-Employment of Civil Service Employees, Promotions, Terminations, and Veteran's Preference. Continue to research and review information regarding "Ban the Box" conviction question on the application-where in the process, may we ask for this information and for what positions; do we need to make separate applications, etc. New recruitment opened: Senior Election Clerk (7-2-14), Abstractor II (7-2- 14), Assistant Chief Procurement Officer (7-2- 14), Accountant I (7-2- 14 continuous, and Lifeguard (7- AN EQUAL OPPOR TUNITY EMPL 0 YER 7l� J Jy 244 continuous). Written exam scheduled for Park Caretaker 11 (7- 11 - 14), Wastewater Plant Maintenance Mechanic I (7- 11 - 14), Police Services Officer (7- 12-14), Fire Fighter Trainee (7-21 and 22- 14). Scheduled the Agility test for the Fire Fighter Trainee for 7-28 and 29- 14, Customer Service Representative H (7- 31 - 14), and Fire Fighter II, III, Fire Captain (10-29,30, and 31 - 14), performance test for Lifeguard (84144). Test administered for Assistant Building Inspector and Wastewater Plant Operator. Referred list for Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and Wastewater Plant Working Supervisor. Continue to review application from continuous recruitment. • Administrative Review — Recruitment and Examination for Park Maintenance Administrator and Assistant Building Inspector. • Gathering responses from other jurisdictions regarding suitability policies and procedures; continuing research and collection of data for discrimination case; reviewing and preparing possible response to re-employment case; and continuing to work on the civil engineer qualification proposal. • Staff continues to provide contractual interpretations requested by departments/agencies. Responded to ongoing questions on types of promotions, Temporary assignment vs. temporary reallocation, transfers, overtime, mileage, standby pay, safety shoes, family leave, vacation and sick leave and other type of leaves, callout, meals, and seniority. • Negotiations: Exchange of proposals with the Union for BU 14 completed on June 30, 2014. Received the Union' s proposals for BU 14; need to review and gather data relative to what the Union is proposing. Working on Step III HGEA grievance responses gathering and reviewing of information. Still researching and reviewing materials and information from previous re-pricing to address the on- going UPW request to look at re-pricing which was part of the negotiations with the UPW. Meeting scheduled for the ending of July to meet and discuss the UPW request. • After meeting with the Water Service Supervisor III form the Department of Water to discuss the request for temporary hazardous pay received for work performed on the distribution line by the old Kalihiwai Bridge; completed the report. • Coordinated with EAP follow-up sessions after the memorial service in a couple of weeks. Working on completing request for information from OSHA regarding the employee fatality. Awaiting documentations from Parks, if any. • Worked COSTO to set-up HEP B clinics at three different locations — Hanapepe Parks Baseyard (July 10, 2014), Kapaa Parks Baseyard (July 11 , 2014), and Lihue Civic Center (July 11 , 2014). • Final First Aid/CPR class held on Tuesday July 1 , 2014; twenty one (2 1 ) of twenty four (24) attended; will be scheduling additional classes due to additional requests received. • Submitted claim reviews listing to FIRMS in preparation for quarterly claims review on July 22, 201416 • On-going meeting with clerical staff to develop work flows for the various divisional duties. • Clerical staff working on developing work flow process as well as policies and procedures for various duties being assigned. • Continue to assist employees with healthcare coverage changes: loss coverage, birth, resignation, retirement, adding domestic partners. • New Hire orientation on 7- 1- 14 for Maintenance Worker I (PW), Real Property Appraiser IV (Finance), Clerk Dispatcher (2) for Transportation, and Election Clerk II (Clerk). In June there were six (6) resignation, one ( 1 ) retirement and one (1 ) termination. • Working on Value Statement design and printing of cards. Working on an article for Acclaim and presentation to KCT. • The Annual Pre-Retirement workshop re-scheduled for September 9, 2014 and KWMCH. • Continue to hear Step II and III grievances and complete responses for Step II and III hearing for HGEA, SHOPO and UPW. Discussion with UPW on pending cases; trying to settle. • Worked on payroll certification for the increase for the various bargaining units effective 7444; sent for signature. • Continue to review of personnel folders to organize and check on information in the file and dates for JPR, Driver's License and for Certification. Personnel/Changes/Risk Management: Issues/Concerns: • Still open discussion with other jurisdictions to discuss the issue of "Re-pricing" that the Unit 1 wanted to address which was part of the negotiations. • The HRIS is still a work in progress. Sub-committee working on gathering information. • Continue to reduce backlog of classification requests. • There continues to be issues and concerns regarding classification and pay, recruitment and examination, benefits, employee development, health services, training, labor relations that occurs on a daily basis. Staff works hard to address these issues as it occurs. • EUTF issues regarding resubmitting BU changes for open enrollment because their hire failed to check for new BU's, so they are asking for submittal of EC- 1 for all BU changes. Progress on Strategic Plan Objects: • The HRIS Task Force: No meeting held; next meeting 74544. • Continue to work on the County's leave sharing program. Up dated the data from the old requests to reconcile leave accruals; committee formed to reconcile past donated/received leaves as well as up-dating program policy and procedures. • The Finance Payroll: Next meeting pending. • Continue to work on and provide training to supervisors and employees. Outcomes We're Particular Proud of. • Continued assistance to the departments/agencies in providing timely answers to their questions in all areas of personnel/human resource management. • Continued progress with the HRIS; meeting been held and making the necessary change to keep the HRIS progressing. • Continued work to reducing the backlogged classification requests. • Staffs in providing assistance to our County employees and the family of the grieved. Staffed with assistance of committee completed the Value Statement. • Frist Aid/CPR training completed; well received and departments are requesting additional training sessions. F Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr. o Thomas T. Takatsuki Mayor Acting Director ,�afiq r Nadine K. Nakamura o A Managing Director DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL SERVICES County of Kauai, State of Hawaii 4444 Rice Street, Suite 140, Llhu`e, Hawaii 96766 TEL (808) 241 -4956 FAX (808) 241-6593 WEEKLY REPORT Week of 7-10- 14 Significant Events/Meetings for the Department During the Past Week: • Continue to review and classify positions; working on desk audits; review intent to adopt new classes from other jurisdictions; and working on re-organizational studies. Working on the requirements for the Engineer series after we complete discussion and review of the classes from the other jurisdictions; will work in making changes as necessary. We continue to assist the department/agencies in providing information regarding classification and pay issues. We continue to work on job audits and finalize reports and review intent to adopt new classes from the other jurisdictions. As both a learning tool and assisting the professional staff HR Clerks continue to assisted in researching and completing the simple re- description reviews and trainee type classification request of vacant position. The Department' s request regarding Radio Dispatcher classes is on-going and working on establishing a new class and then will try to finalize the report. Continue to work on request to review and make recommendations on Civil Defense Agency re-organization. Need to adopt a new class and need to review the other classes. Continue to work on the re-organization of the Construction Management Section of the Water Department. Working with the County Attorney to determine what we will do for the internal complaint filed by the Police Sergeant. • We continue to recruit, review applications, test and establish eligible lists and certify names to departments and answer questions and respond to applicants. Staff continues to review and up-date policies and procedures for the recruitment and examination division; namely, NEOGOV Insight Policy, Competitive Recruitment of Civil Service Positions, Certification of Eligible for Civil Service Positions, Interview and Selection Policy, Re-Employment of Civil Service Employees, Promotions, Terminations, and Veteran' s Preference. Continue to research and review information regarding "Ban the Box" conviction question on the application-where in the process, may we ask for this information and for what positions; do we need to make separate applications, etc. New recruitment opened: None. Written exam scheduled for Park Caretaker II (7- 11 -14), Wastewater Plant Maintenance Mechanic I (7- I 1 - 14), Police Services Officer (7- 12- 14), Fire Fighter Trainee (7-21 and 22- 14). Scheduled the Agility test for the ANEQUAL OPPORTUNITYEMPLOYER #71/U / Fire Fighter Trainee for 7-28 and 2944, Customer Service Representative II (7- 31 - 14), and Fire Fighter II, III, Fire Captain (10-29,30, and 31 - 14), performance test for Lifeguard (84144). Test administered for Assistant Building Inspector and Wastewater Plant Operator. Referred list for Election Clerk I, Heavy Vehicle Mechanic I, and Planner I. • Meeting with Fire Department regarding promotional testing. • Administrative Review — Recruitment and Examination for Park Maintenance Administrator and Assistant Building Inspector held and both sustained. • Continue to gather responses from other jurisdictions regarding suitability policies and procedures; continuing research and collection of data for discrimination case; reviewing and preparing possible response to re-employment case; and continuing to work on the civil engineer qualification proposal. • Staff continues to provide contractual interpretations requested by departments/agencies. Responded to ongoing questions on types of promotions, Temporary assignment vs. temporary reallocation, transfers, overtime, mileage, standby pay, safety shoes, family leave, vacation and sick leave and other type of leaves, callout, meals, and seniority. • Negotiations: Exchange of proposals for BU 14 completed; Employer group to meet and pending negotiation with the Union. Looking on gathering information for the BU at the Union' s request. Working on Step III HGEA grievance response; gathering and reviewing of information. Still awaiting response for the division regarding materials and information requested. Continue to look into the re-pricing issue with the UPW and possible meeting is being scheduled for the Employer group to meet and discuss this re-pricing issue. • The first HEP B clinic is scheduled for Hanapepe Parks Baseyard (July 10, 2014); approximately thirty (30) employees are expected to receive their first shot. The next will be at the, Kapaa Parks Baseyard (July 11 , 2014), and Lihue Civic Center (July 11 , 2014). • Additional First Aid/CPR class will be scheduled with the Council Services and the Water Department. • Submitted requested information to OSHA with copy t UPW regarding employee fatality. • Informed all departments of up-coming OSHA Compliance Training on August 20, 2014 at the EOC; fifty (50) slots are available. • Informed eight (8) departments (Parks, Public Works, Transportation, Police, Fire, Finance, Prosecuting Attorney, and Water) of scheduled times for upcoming workers' compensation claims review on July 22, 2014. • Completed and submitted fourth quarter report on new hire, transfers, reallocations, promotions, and vacancies to County Council. • On-going meeting with clerical staff to develop work flows for the various divisional duties. • Clerical staff working on developing work flow process as well as policies and procedures for various duties being assigned. • Provided testimony in workers' compensation Disability Compensation Division case alleging wrongful termination. • Continue to assist employees with healthcare coverage changes: loss coverage, birth, resignation, retirement, adding domestic partners. • Working on pre-employment for twelve (12) new hires — some starting on 7- 16- 14 and 84 -14; three Radio Dispatchers starting on 846- 14. New Hire orientation:. none. Completed two exist interviews. • Working on completing the printing and design of the Value Statement. Working on an article for Acclaim and presentation to KCT. • The Annual Pre-Retirement workshop re-scheduled for September 9, 2014 and KWMCH. • Continue to hear Step II and III grievances and complete responses for Step II and III hearing for HGEA, SHOPO and UPW. Discussion with UPW on pending cases; trying to settle. • Working on completing the payroll certification for the increase for the various bargaining units effective 7-144; sent for signature. • Continue to review of personnel folders to organize and check on information in the file and dates for JPR, Driver's License and for Certification. • Attended Salary Commission meeting; gathering information requested by he commission. Personnel/Changes/Risk Management: Issues/Concerns: • Still open discussion with other jurisdictions to discuss the issue of "Re-pricing" that the Unit 1 wanted to address which was part of the negotiations. • The HRIS is still a work in progress. Sub-committee working on gathering information. • Continue to reduce backlog of classification requests. • There continues to be issues and concerns regarding classification and pay, recruitment and examination, benefits, employee development, health services, training, labor relations that occurs on a daily basis. Staff works hard to address these issues as it occurs. • EUTF issues regarding resubmitting BU changes for open enrollment because their hire failed to check for new BU's, so they are asking for submittal of EC- 1 for all BU changes. Continue to make changes and submitting to EUTF. Progress on Strategic Plan Objects: • The MIS Task Force: Sub-committee meeting held to continue work on revising BU rules related to payroll; continue to work on reconciling accruals with departments. Next meeting scheduled for 7- 1544. • Continue to work on the County's leave sharing program. Up dated the data from the old requests to reconcile leave accruals; committee formed to reconcile past donated/received leaves as well as up-dating program policy and procedures. • The Finance Payroll: Next meeting pending. • Continue to work on and provide training to supervisors and employees. Outcomes We're Particular Proud of Continued assistance to the departments/agencies in providing timely answers to their questions in all areas of personnel/human resource management. Continued progress with the HRIS; meeting been held and making the necessary change to keep the HRIS progressing. • Continued work to reducing the backlogged classification requests. - • Staffed with assistance of committee completed the Value Statement, Frist Aid/CPR training completed; well received and departments are requesting additional training sessions.