HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2018-039 N.C.S. 03/19/2018Resolution No. 2018-039 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
BY ESTABLISHING THE CLASSIFICATION AND PAY RANGE OF
ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF, AUTHORIZING THE POSITION ALLOCATION
OF ONE (1.0) ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF, AND ELIMINATING ONE (1.0)
FIRE BATTALION CHIEF- FIRE ADMINISTRATION
WHEREAS, the City wishes to keep its Classification and Compensation Plan current
and amendments or revisions to the Classification and Compensation Plan are effective upon
approval by the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, the City Manager/ Personnel Officer has determined that certain duties and
responsibilities are appropriately allocated to the classification of Assistant Fire Chief (as
attached hereto and marked Exhibit A); and,
WHEREAS, the pay range for the classification of Assistant Fire Chief as listed below,
is hereby recommended, effective with the adoption of this Resolution.
Classification Title
Pay Range Per Month
Assistant Fire Chief
$10,427.73 - $12,674.13
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma:
1. Approves the amendment to the Classification and Compensation Plan as written
in this Resolution including the amendment in the Competitive Service of the
Personnel System.
2. Takes this action pursuant to Personnel Code 3.04.020 and Personnel Rules and
Regulations (Rule IV- Classification and Rule V — Compensation) and, that the
notice of this action has been properly posted.
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REFERENCE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
ATTEST:
Authorizes the position allocation of Assistant Fire Chief effective with the
adoption of this Resolution.
Eliminates one (1.0) Fire Battalion Chief — Fire Administration position.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 19`h day of March
2018, by the following vote:
Mayor Glass, Vice Mayor Healy, Kearney, King, Miller
Albertson, Barrett
None
None
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City Clerk
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Mayor
Approve s to
Assist nt City Attorney
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Assistant Fire Chief
Summary
Exhibit A
City of Petaluma, California
Class Specification
Date: 03/19/2018
Job Class: IOASFC
Plan, operate, assign and manage both emergency and non -emergency activities for the Fire
Department; supervise assigned personnel; perform emergency command and control
functions; plan, organize and direct the activities and programs of the Fire Department; perform
responsible management, technical, and administrative work for overall department operations.
Class Characteristics
General direction is provided by the Fire Chief; this senior management position exercises
considerable independent judgment, supervision of lower level management staff, and
responsibilities include developing and implementing comprehensive programs within the Fire
Department; responsible for assisting in the development and control of the departmental
budget and may serve as the Fire Chief in his/her absence.
Essential Duties, Skills, and Demands of the Position
The duties, skills, and demands described here are representative for those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential
duties, skills, and demands.
Duties:
Assist in the planning, development, and implementation of policies, procedures, goals, and
priorities, including long and short-range planning for the department.
Assist in development of the departmental budget in assigned areas of responsibility; maintain
budgetary control over expenditures; analyze costs savings and recommend efficiency
improvements.
Select, supervise, train, and appraise employee performance and counsel employees regarding
work performance and procedures; interpret City policies and procedures to staff; establish
standards and ensure safe working practices; administer discipline and other personnel actions.
Provide staff assistance to the Fire Chief; prepare and present various administrative and
analytical reports, staff reports, and other necessary documents and correspondence; maintain
records.
Represent the Fire Chief and act as Fire Department liaison in internal relationships as well as
relations with the public, community groups, other governmental agencies; evaluate and
respond to difficult complaints and inquires pertaining to activities or individuals in the
department; may conduct or direct investigations within the department.
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Respond to emergency fire incidents; direct fire suppression activities and assess emergency
situation requesting additional companies as appropriate; may serve as Incident Commander;
maintain command of emergency operations until relieved by Fire Chief.
Keep the Fire Chief adequately informed, explain strategy and tactics employed during
emergency situations and regular operations.
Ensure the safe use and condition of department property.
May serve as the acting Fire Chief as required.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities:
Demonstrate strong leadership skills.
Plan, organize, delegate, and supervise day-to-day work involved in emergency services and/or
fire suppression.
Consistently apply and enforce applicable codes, laws, regulations, and department policies
and procedures.
Plan, assign, direct, review, and evaluate the work of others.
Select, train, mentor, and motivate staff.
Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and supervisory
controls.
Assess emergency incidents and develop, implement, and direct appropriate response
strategies.
Assist in determining the needs of the department and community in areas of public education,
fire prevention and suppression, and emergency medical services.
Make policy and budgeting recommendations.
Maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports and other written materials
using a computer.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Exercise sound independent judgement.
Be available to respond to emergency incidents while off duty when necessary.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of
work.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods
of time with the ability to change positions at will; communicate orally and listen in person, in
meetings, and by telephone; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate standard office
equipment. Intermittently, twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; walk to observe
department activities; bend and squat to perform file searches; perform simple grasping and
fine manipulation; use telephone, write or use a keyboard to communicate through written
means; use written and oral communication skills; analyze community service, budget, and
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technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff reports; know laws, regulations, and codes;
observe performance and evaluate staff; problem solve community service issues; remember
personnel rules, legal and code requirements, and explain and interpret codes, policies and
procedures; interact with City management, other governmental officials, contractors, vendors,
employees, and the public.
When directing or participating in fire suppression activities, the employee is required to reach
with hands and arms; climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, crouch, or balance; wear personal protective
equipment; utilize sensory abilities of smell to distinguish potentially hazardous materials; hear for
distinguishing audible alarms; specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus; ability to project a voice
that can be heard in noisy environments. While performing fire suppression duties, the employee
is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and can be exposed to fumes or airborne
particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Administrative principles and methods, including development of goals and objectives, program
development and implementation, work organization and delegation, and employee
supervision.
Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building, labor relations, and conflict
resolution.
Principles and practices of municipal fire, building, and safety administration, including
suppression, investigation, prevention, inspection, and damage control.
Principles and practices of incident command system, disaster preparedness, and EOC
operations.
Applicable state and federal laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Safety practices and precautions pertaining to the work.
Geographical layout of the City and location of various fire suppression utilities.
Basic computer report production techniques.
Budget and financial planning.
Strategic planning.
Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to the education and experience likely to provide the required
knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to gain such knowledge and abilities
would be:
Education:
A Bachelor's degree with major work in fire science, public administration, or a closely related
field.
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Experience:
Ten years of increasingly responsible municipal fire suppression, supervisory, management, and
administrative experience including at least four years of experience at the Battalion Chief level.
Certificates/Licenses:
Possession of a valid Class C driver's license.
California State Fire Marshal Chief Fire Officer or Chief Officer Certification highly desired.
Established: 03/19/2018
Resolution #: 2018-039 N.C.S.
Revised: XX/XX/XX
Resolution #:
Department: Fire
FLSA Status: Exempt
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