Q&A
Council Member Salaam questions DCAS on workforce data, civil service exams, and hiring processes
1:35:07
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3 min
Council Member Yusef Salaam questions Katrina Porter from DCAS about the implementation of Intro 75 regarding workforce data reporting, Intro 212-A on simplifying civil service exam language, and Resolution 78 concerning non-citizens in civil office roles. Porter responds with details on current processes and challenges in data collection and exam development.
- DCAS faces challenges in obtaining comprehensive workforce data due to multiple agency systems
- Civil service exam development involves subject matter experts to ensure readability and relevance
- Porter was not prepared to speak on Resolution 78 regarding non-citizens in civil office roles
Yusef Salaam
1:35:07
Thank you, chairs, and good morning.
1:35:11
Regarding efficiency and the implementation of intros 75, how will implementation of this bill change the process of how DCAS operates business to develop an interactive workforce page to include comprehensive data points while ensuring the information remains current and accurate?
1:35:30
And what is the budgetary requirements to such a robust informative page?
Katrina Porter
1:35:39
So currently, the the, development of the workforce profile report is done in partnership with, many external entities.
1:35:49
DCAS has, access to data, for, agencies that are in our nightcap system, but there are multiple agencies that fall outside of that system, such as the Department of Education, Health and Hospital, CORPS.
1:36:05
So there is a a dialogue that happens for us to, obtain that information from them.
1:36:12
So we do foresee there being, you know, a struggle with obtaining that information to be responsive to the bill as written.
1:36:24
We do recognize and understand the importance of workforce data, and we we do found find value in the reports, as we are producing them.
1:36:33
But to have but to have a a 2 week, refresh is is, will be a challenging effort for us.
1:36:40
As it relates to the the fiscal implications, we have not, analyzed that, as of yet.
Yusef Salaam
1:36:47
And in what ways can privacy concerns be addressed when providing detailed workforce information to the public?
Katrina Porter
1:36:53
Privacy concerns.
1:36:56
So the the the the data that we provide, through the workforce, profile report is aggregate
Henry Garrido
1:37:02
aggregated, so we
Katrina Porter
1:37:02
we protect the the, privacy of our, employees in that way.
1:37:06
Regarding, intro 212,
Yusef Salaam
1:37:13
what criteria can be used to to simplify civil service exam language to enhance accessibility without compromising the exam's integrity?
1:37:21
And how can simplified exams be designed to eliminate cultural bias and accurately access the necessary comp competencies for civil service positions?
Katrina Porter
1:37:34
So as a part of our exam, development process, we work in partnership with subject matter experts from city agencies.
1:37:41
We, invite, permanent, incumbents to participate in this process.
1:37:47
It is a multi pronged approach where we have, subject matter expert panels.
1:37:52
1 group, develops the questions.
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And then the second group of subject matter experts, they review the work of the first panel to ensure readability and, and that the questions that are being developed are aligned with the key knowledge skills and, and, you know, the the key, functions of the position.
1:38:14
So, in essence, we're we're we're pretty much doing that, now as a part of our process.
Yusef Salaam
1:38:22
And as it relates to Riso 78, if the public office of law is amended, how can noncitizens be supported in applying for and succeeding in civil office roles?
Katrina Porter
1:38:36
78.
1:38:36
So I'm not prepared to speak to that that resolution today.
Lincoln Restler
1:38:39
Okay.
Yusef Salaam
1:38:43
And so probably not 70, 721 as well.
1:38:46
Okay.
1:38:47
Alright.
1:38:47
Thanks.
1:38:47
I'll pass it back.
