The Saratoga Civil Service Commission convened on September 24, 2025, to discuss various personnel matters and updates regarding eligible lists for civil service positions. The meeting began with the establishment of two eligible lists: one for the position of Assistant Facilities Manager, which includes two candidates, and another for Senior Electrician, featuring four candidates. Notably, a provisional employee in the Senior Electrician role has successfully passed the exam and is now eligible for permanent appointment, marking a significant advancement in his career.

The discussion then shifted to the Senior Engineering Technician position. Currently, there are no active eligible lists for this title within the city. However, a provisional appointment had been made recently for this role in the Department of Public Works (DPW). The provisional employee has taken an exam with Saratoga County, and the Commission is exploring the possibility of utilizing the county's eligible list due to the absence of a local list. This process requires a comparison of minimum qualifications and examination subjects to ensure alignment between the city and county standards.

The Commission emphasized the importance of maintaining low provisional numbers and expressed a commitment to reaching out to the county for future appointments when local lists are unavailable. The conversation also touched on law enforcement positions, noting that while the county conducts exams for deputy sheriffs, the city’s police department has higher minimum qualifications, which prevents the city from drawing candidates from the county's list.

The meeting concluded with a review of exam announcements, vacancy announcements, and updates on retirements and resignations. The next meeting of the Civil Service Commission is scheduled for October 29, 2025, where further discussions on these topics are expected to continue.