Andrew Glodowski, CSC Docket No. 2020-2367

Appellant's argumentAndrew Glodowski requests to file a late application for the promotional examination for Administrative Analyst 3 (PS0134T), Department of Transportation.

BackgroundThe PS0134T examination at issue was announced with requirements that had to be met as of the July 22, 2019 closing date. There were seven applicants for the subject examination, including the appellant, and six were admitted. The test has not yet been administered.1 The appellant is employed by the appointing authority serving provisionally in the subject title.

Appellant's argumentOn appeal, the appellant submits a sworn statement indicating that prior to the subject examination closing date, he logged on to this agency’s website and he thought he successfully submitted his application. Thereafter, he later learned that his application had not been successfully submitted. Additionally, he submits a letter from the manager of the Bureau of Agreement Accounting (Bureau) who indicates that the appellant is responsible for major tasks, trains staff, heads up special projects and interacts with senior leadership on many important subjects. The manager states that not having the appellant in the position would cause a negative administrative impact and place unwarranted stress on the Bureau.

Background1 Agency records indicate that the test was scheduled for April 2, 2020. However, that test was not administered on that date and there is no indication as to when it will be rescheduled.

CONLCUSION

RuleN.J.A.C. 4A:4-2.1(e) provides that applications must be filed no later than the announced filing deadline. N.J.A.C. 4A:1-1.2(c) states that the Civil Service Commission (Commission) may relax a rule for good cause in order to effectuate the purposes of Title 11A, New Jersey Statutes.

AnalysisIn this matter, the appellant submits a sworn statement explaining that he logged on to this agency’s website and submitted the application. Further, it was only recently that he learned that his application was not successfully submitted. Additionally, the manager of the Bureau indicates that not having the appellant continue to serve in the subject title would cause a negative administrative hardship and place unwarranted stress on the Bureau. The Commission notes that the dual purpose of the Civil Service system is to ensure efficient public service for State and local governments and to provide appointment and advancement opportunities to Civil Service employees based on their merit and abilities. These interests are best served when more, rather than fewer, individuals are presented with employment opportunities. See Communications Workers of America v. New Jersey Department of Personnel, 154 N.J. 121 (1998). Under these circumstances, the Commission finds that there is good cause to relax N.J.A.C. 4A:4-2.1(e) and allow the appellant to file a late application for the subject examination.

This determination is limited to the instant matter and does not provide precedent in any other matter.

ORDER

It is ordered that this request be granted, and Andrew Glodowski be permitted to submit a late application for Administrative Analyst 3 (PS0134T), Department of Transportation. It is further ordered that Glodowski submit the attached open competitive examination application and the $25.00 application processing fee to the Division of Agency Services. The application and processing fee must be postmarked no later than 15 days from the issuance date of this decision. Upon receipt of the application and processing fee, it is ordered that his application be processed. Finally, if Glodowski’s application and the required payment are not postmarked on or before the 15th day after the issuance date of this decision, he will not be entitled to have an application for the subject examination processed.

ClosingThis is the final administrative determination in this matter. Any further review should be pursued in a judicial forum.