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an essay and the weight factors to be used are will be: 80% for the written portion of the examination and 20% for the essay portion of the examination. The formula to be used is as follows: Written (score X 4) + essay score. Essay scores are given a number (1 to 10) points (10 being the best). Add a zero to the essay score. J. Thomay motions they begin the proceedings for setting up the tests for Building Inspector using the above component. R Giesser seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. Mr. Thomay questioned if in fact all the dates' must be set at the current meeting. Mrs. Rote suggested that if in fact the commission only had 60 -days to administer the exam the motions would have to be made that night. The CPS testing company that the office had been speaking to would send the tests documents to the Civil Service office and the Commissioners would be the body to administer the exam. The Commission would then send the testing documents back to CPS for grading. Mr. Thomay questioned if the CPS Company was based in California. He questioned if they had a choice of materials to chose between. Mrs. Rote reviewed that CPS offered Stock Tests, Semi -Stock Test, Semi -Custom Tests, and Agency Tests and depending on which test the commission chose the prices could vary. The Commissioners packet price sheet shows the price using a Stock Test. Mr. Thomay questioned if the test would need Council approval or legislation before the contracts could be signed. Mrs. Rote reviewed that if stock tests were used the price would be under $2,000.00 and not require Council approval. However, there would also be fees for placing the ads in the Westlife and Plain Dealer. J. Thomay motions to use CPS testing company to administer the Building Inspector test. R. Giesser seconded the motion. Safety Director Jesse questioned if ' there would be any discussions regarding using the Ohio Building Inspector Certification instead of giving a test. There could be cost savings and it is required to have an Ohio Building Inspector Certification to hold the position. He questioned if the CPS tests were State specific to local codes as each State has their own Building Codes. Mr. Thomay commented that was a good question and asked if CPS tests were generic or state specific. Mrs. Rote indicated that the testing company would have to be asked, as she could not answer the question. Mr. Jesse reviewed that the Building Commissioner is concerned that the licensing test performed by the State for the certification not become off set by a test, which does not reflect local Building requirements. The Building Commissioner truly .feels that having an Ohio Building Inspectors Certification should be enough. Mr. Thomay indicated that the issue of Building Inspector examination would be continued to the October 22, 2003 Civil Service meeting. The secretary is to contact CPS and find out if their Building Inspector test is State specific or generic in content. Mr. Jesse voiced that in accordance to the Civil Service Handbook the commission has 6 - months to give a test. Mrs. Rote questioned Mr. O'Malley as to what time frame the commission needed to follow. Mr. O'Malley believed that the commission would need to follow Civil Service Handbook Rule IX section 3 provisional employee testing criteria subsections (b through f). As the probationary period is 180 days as noted in his waiver, half the probationary period would be 90 - days. Therefore, if Civil Service administers a Building Inspector exam within 90 -days from date of hire the provisional hire must not only take and pass the test he/she must receive a ranked position to retain his position. The point is not just,. whether or not the individual has the certification by the State of Ohio. The further question is competing for the position and ranking on the list. After the 90 -days the individual would no long be required to compete, he/she would merely have to pass the test. Mr. Thomay questioned when the last Building Inspector exam was administered. Mrs. Rote suggested that other then 2002 when the Civil Service was going to administer a Building Inspector exam she believes it was in the early 90's when a Building 5