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.

Fax Number Human Resources Division, One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 6. Employee Organization (if any): SEIU, Local 509 8. 02108 617-727-1477 7. Representative to contact 9. Telephone Number Tan O. Russell, Esq. 617-367-7200 Address (street and No., city/town, state, and ZIP code) 10. Fax Number Pyle Rome Ehrenberg PC, 2 Liberty Square, 10th Floor, Boston, MA 02109 617-367-4820 11. This charge is filed against (check one) 12.

The Appellants, in their appeals as initially filed, argue that the BPD used emergency appointments in all three of these cases for greater than 30 days without approval from the states Human Resources Division (HRD) for an extension of an additional 30 days. At the above-referenced pre-hearing conference, counsel for the Appellants indicated that the appeals regarding the mobile lieutenant vacancy and the 1 captain vacancy were being withdrawn.

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.