Civil Service Commission April 9 2026

The Tumwater, WA Civil Service Commission met on April 9, 2026, to discuss several personnel and administrative matters related to city departments. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of eligibility lists for entry-level firefighters and police officers, which will support upcoming hiring and recruitment efforts. The commission also reviewed and approved a reclassification request for the fire department's executive assistant position to an administrative manager role, reflecting expanded duties including budget oversight and vendor management, with an estimated budget impact of approximately $20,000 to be absorbed within the current fire department budget or through a potential budget amendment. Additionally, the commission approved the deputy police chief exam plan and extended the acting deputy police chief appointment through September 2026 to allow for recruitment. These actions support ongoing staffing and operational needs within the police and fire departments, with some mention of vendor relationships and contract management as part of administrative duties.