HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2007-175 N.C.S. 10/15/2007 Resolution No. 2007-175 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN BY
ESTABLISHING THE REVISED CLASSIFICATION OF FIRE CAPTAIN
WHEREAS, the City wishes to keep current its Classification and Compensation Plan;
and amendments and 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 Fire Captain (as attached
hereto and marked Attachment A).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby approve
the amendments to the Classification and Compensation Plan as written in this Resolution
including the amendment in the Competitive Service of the Personnel System.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this action is taken 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.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the ed s to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the. I5`h day of October,
2007, by the following vote:
City A~ ey
AYES: Barrett, Freitas, Hartis, Vice Mayor Nau, O'Brien, Rabbitt
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Torliatt
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
City Clerk Vice ayor
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CLASS SPECIFICATION
Date: 10/ 15/07
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Job Class: 07FICP
Fare Ceaptcain
Summary
Pian, coordinate, assign, and direct the emergency and non-emergency activities of a fire
station during an assigned shift to protect life and property; command emergency response
scenes unless relived by a higher level officer; may direct and perform specified staff
assignments in addition to normal emergency response and fire suppression activities.
Class Characteristics
General direction is provided by the Fire Battalion Chief; responsibilities include the direct and
indirect supervision of administrative, technical, operational, maintenance, and support staff.
Essential Duties, Skills, and Demands of the. Position
The duties, skills, and demands described here dre representative of 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:
Plan, coordinate, schedule, assign, and direct the emergency and non-emergency activities of
a company or station during assigned shifts. Perform a wide variety of fire suppression and
medical treatment tasks.
Supervise staff in response to emergency fire, medical aid, hazardous material, rescue or other
situations and function as incident commander unless relieved, including responsibility for
situation assessment, tactics and strategy development, and implementation.
Plan, schedule, assign, direct, and participate in equipment and station maintenance, fire
preventions and inspection, paramedic services and other operational and administrative
assignments for the company. Make recommendations for apparatus repair or replacement.
Direct salvage operations after fires are extinguished. Contain, control, and decontaminate
hazardous materials spills.
Assume responsibility for various administrative and special assignments. Prepare and maintain a
variety of records, reports, correspondence, and the written materials, particularly in reference
to special assignment area of responsibility.
Prepare performance appraisals, discuss, and coordinate discipline and other personnel issues
with higher-level officers. Participate in the interviewing and selection of employees.
Plan, evaluate, and conduct training courses and programs; may provide CPR training classes
as assigned.
Interpret policies, directives, and personnel regulations to ensure their proper application.
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Relieves superior officers as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities:
Plan, organize, schedule, assign, and review the work of others.
Analyze emergency response and operations problems, develop sound alternatives, and make
effective recommendations and decisions under emergency circumstances.
Develop and conduct classroom and practical training courses and programs.
Render emergency medical care at the basic life support level.
Maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports and other written materials
using a computer.
Operate a variety of tools, equipment and apparatus used in fire, medical and other
emergency response.
Communicate effectively both verba4ly and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the
work.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to
finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is
required to walk; occasionally require to stand; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;
and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift weight in excess of over 150 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of
this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is
frequently exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic
chemicals; explosives; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, training, work evaluation
and discipline.
Basic administrative practices, including monitoring expenditures and purchase and requisition
processes.
Principles, techniques, strategy, materials and equipment used in fire suppression, investigation
and prevention, rescues and related emergency response.
Principles and practices of providing emergency medical response at the basic life support
level.
Hazardous material and chemical spill response.
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Applicable state and federal laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Safety practices, precautions, methods, rules, codes and regulations pertaining to the work.
Basic computer report production techniques.
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:
Equivalent to completion of two years of college with major coursework in fire science,
management or a closely related field is desirable.
Experience:
Four years of experience as a Firefighter, Firefighter/Paramedic, or Fire Engineer.
Certifications/Licenses:
Must possess a valid California Class B driver's license prior to completion of the probationary
period and have a satisfactory driving record clear of misdemeanor convictions or other than
minor traffic violations and have no felony convictions.
Must possess current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician/ Level IA.
Must be Acting Fire Captain certified by the Petaluma Fire Department.
Must pass and maintain physical requirements as specified by the City and be able to wear self-
contained breathing apparatus.
Must be willing to work shifts as structured in the Fire Department.
Equivalent to certification as a Firefighter I.
At least one year of experience at the Fire Engineer level and State fire officer certification are
desirable.
Established: 03/90
Resolution 90-147 N.C.S.
2007-175 N.C.S.
Reformatted: 06/30/06
Revised: 10/15/07
Department: Fire
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
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