Civil Service Commission meeting, November 22, 2023
What the NJ Civil Service Commission decided on November 22, 2023: 20 matters, each with its outcome and decision.
Commission decisions · Regular meeting
The Civil Service Commission decided 20 matters at this meeting, with Allison Chris Myers (Chairperson) presiding. 3 appeals were withdrawn.
Members present: Delores Gorczyca, Daniel O’Mullan.
What came before the Commission
- Bypass on a certification: 4
- Examination eligibility: 4
- Discipline: 3
- Examination scoring or administration: 2
- Discrimination, retaliation or State Policy: 2
- Removal from an eligible list: 1
- Request for enforcement: 1
- Other: 1
- Matter returned by a court: 1
- Commission business: 1
Every item
| Item | Matter | Type | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-2 | ROBERT MCCAULEYRobert McCauley, Senior Correctional Police Officer, Southern State Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections, removal, effective March 26, 2021, on charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee and other suffic… | Discipline | Penalty upheld |
| A-3 | MICHAEL SOSAMichael Sosa, Police Officer, Newark, Department of Public Safety, 94 working day suspension, on charges of neglect of duty and violation of various departmental policies. | Discipline | Penalty modified |
| A-4 | MARTINIQUAN WHITEMartiniquan White, Bus Driver, Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Health, removal, effective June 21, 2021, on charges of insubordination, conduct unbecoming a public employee and other sufficient cause. | Discipline | Penalty modified |
| B-1 | JENNY ALVARADOJenny Alvarado appeals the removal of her name from the Judiciary Clerk 2, Bi-lingual in Spanish/English (S0979A), Vicinage 2, Bergen County eligible list due to her failure to appear/complete the pre-employment processi… | Removal from an eligible list | Denied |
| B-2 | NICOLE BARRINGER AND JENNIFER CAHILLNicole Barringer and Jennifer Cahill appeal the bypass of their names on the Human Services Specialist 4 (PC4888D), Camden County Board of Social Services eligible list. | Bypass on a certification | Denied |
| B-3 | MICHAEL DAVISMichael Davis, represented by Stephen B. Hunter, Esq., appeals the bypass of his name on the Police Sergeant (PM4658C), Union Beach eligible list. | Bypass on a certification | Denied |
| B-4 | KEVIN MAGUIREKevin Maguire appeals the bypass of his name on the Fire Captain (PM2335C), Millburn eligible list. | Bypass on a certification | Denied |
| B-5 | MADONNA MORRIS AND PAMELA FELTSMadonna Morris and Pamela Felts, represented by Randi Doner April, Esq., appeal the bypasses of their names on the Personnel Aide (PM0395D), Jersey City School District eligible list. | Bypass on a certification | Denied |
| B-6 | JONNEL CUFFJonnel Cuff appeals the determination of the Division of Agency Services, which found that, per the substitution clause for education, she did not meet the experience requirement for the open competitive examination for … | Examination eligibility | Denied |
| B-7 | DIANA LEONDiana Leon appeals the determination of the Division of Agency Services, which found that she did not meet the permanent service requirement for the promotional examination for Human Services Specialist 3, Bilingual in S… | Examination eligibility | Denied |
| B-8 | JEFFREY RAPCIEWICZJeffrey Rapciewicz appeals the determination of the Division of Agency Services, which found that he did not meet the experience requirement for the promotional examination for Records Technician 2, Motor Vehicles (PS025… | Examination eligibility | Denied |
| B-9 | MELISSA SOTOMelissa Soto appeals the determination of the Division of Agency Services that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Supervisor 1, MVC (PS8980T), Motor Vehicle Commission. | Examination eligibility | Denied |
| B-10 | CHARLES DEALCharles Deal appeals the determination of the Division of Agency Services which denied his request for a make-up for the open competitive examination for the 2023 Law Enforcement Examination, various titles and jurisdict… | Request for enforcement | Denied |
| B-11 | JOSEPH CRITCHLEYJoseph Critchley appeals his score on the promotional examination for Deputy Fire Chief (PM5155C), Bloomfield. | Examination scoring or administration | Denied |
| B-12 | VICTOR GAROFALOVictor Garofalo appeals his seniority score for the promotional examination for Fire Captain (PM4449C), Atlantic City. | Examination scoring or administration | Denied |
| B-13 | K.D.K.D., a Program Support Specialist 2, Assistance Programs with the Department of Children and Families, appeals the determination of the Deputy Commissioner, stating that the appellant failed to present sufficient eviden… | Discrimination, retaliation or State Policy | Denied |
| B-14 | M.S.M.S., an Assistant Chief, Wage and Hour Compliance with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, appeals the determination of the Chief of Staff, which substantiated in-part, that she was subjected to violation… | Discrimination, retaliation or State Policy | Denied |
| B-15 | ANN DODDAnn Dodd, represented by Nicholas P. Milewski, Esq., challenges the appointment of Amy Rochette to the title of Chief Clerk. | Denied | |
| B-16 | SEAN MCMANUSThe Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, vacated and remanded the decision of the Civil Service Commission denied the reconsideration request of Sean McManus, a Conservation Police Officer 2 with the Departm… | Matter returned by a court | Ordered |
| B-17 | CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING DATES FOR 2024The proposed 2024 Civil Service Commission meeting dates are submitted for approval. | Commission business | Adopted |