Davenport Civil Service Commission certifies list of 11 candidates for Accountant I

The Davenport Civil Service Commission certified a list of 11 candidates for an Accountant I opening following the screening, testing and interview process described by a staff member at the commission’s Jan. 14 meeting.

A staff member outlined the recruitment results: there were 28 applicants and 25 were judged qualified and invited to the written exam; eight did not schedule the exam, one did not show, and one was disqualified. Three applicants scored below 70 on the written exam and were disqualified, leaving 12 candidates invited to interviews. One interviewee scored below 70, and 11 candidates passed the interview stage and were invited to background checks. Two of those 11 are internal candidates who had previously passed background checks. The commission certified those 11 candidates by voice vote.

The staff member also explained minimum qualifications for the Accountant I position: a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (for example, four years working as an accounting clerk or positions in accounts payable or accounts receivable). Residency and background requirements apply as part of the certification process. The motion to certify the list was moved and seconded and carried by voice vote.

During the meeting the presiding officer also noted a forthcoming swearing-in of six police officers; that was an announcement, not an action taken by the commission. The commission adjourned to its next scheduled meeting in February.