On May 24, 2013, the states Human Resources Division (HRD) established an eligible list for Fire Captain in Somerville. The individuals ranked 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th were promoted to Fire Captain between July 2013 and November 2014. The eligible list was initially set to expire on May 24, 2015. 8.

The Appellant appealed MassDOTs determination to the states Human Resources Division (HRD) and HRD affirmed MassDOTs determination on July 19, 2022. G. On July 27, 2022, the Appellant filed a timely appeal with the Commission.

On January 6, 2021, the Appellant, Patrick Duffy, took and passed the entry-level civil service examination for firefighter administered by the Massachusetts Human Resources Division (HRD) (originally scheduled to be held on March 21, 2020, but delayed due to COVID). (Stipulated Facts; Respondents Motion; Administrative Notice [HRD letter on file dated 1/27/2022]) 1 2. On March 15, 2021, HRD established the eligible list for Waltham firefighter.

Amended Order of Relief Pursuant to its authority under Chapter 310 of the Acts of 1993, the Commission hereby ORDERS that the Massachusetts Human Resources Division and/or the City of Somerville, in its delegated capacity, take the following actions: A.

Lima, took and passed the written civil service examination for Firefighter administered by the Massachusetts Human Resources Division (HRD) and his name was placed on the eligible list for Firefighter established by HRD on or about December 1, 2018. 2. On March 18, 2019, andas amended on March 24, 2019, HRD issued Certification No. 066166 authorizing New Bedford to appoint up to ten (10) Firefighters. 3. Mr.

On April 30, 2019, I held a Show Cause Conference at the offices of the Commission which was attended by the Citys Mayor, co-counsel for the City; the Petitioners; their counsel; and counsel for the states Human Resources Division. 3.

Counsel for the states Human Resources Division (HRD) participated via phone. 3.

On December 1, 2016, the states Human Resources Division (HRD) established the eligible list for firefighter. 3. On December 14, 2016, HRD issued Certification No. 04275 to the City from which the City appointed nine (9) firefighters, effective February 20, 2017. For reasons discussed below, the Appellant was not appointed from this Certification. 4.

June 5, 2023, the Appellant, Todd Headley (Appellant), filed a bypass appeal with the Civil Service Commission (Commission), stating that he was aggrieved by the decision of the City of Somerville (City) to not allow him to sign a certification for Somerville Firefighter beyond the prescribed deadline. 1 On June 27, 2023, I held a remote pre-hearing conference which was attended by the Appellant, counsel for the City, and counsel for the states Human

On August 29, 2023, the states Human Resources Division (HRD) sent Certification Number 09467 to the City. 4. On May 2, 2024, the City issued conditional offers of employment to 31 police officer candidates, including the Appellant. 5. No candidate ranked below the Appellant was issued a conditional offer of employment. 6.