HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2020-027 N.C.S. 02/24/2020Resolution No. 2020-027 N.C. S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN BY REVISING
THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION OF FIRE BATTALION CHIEF
WHEREAS, Petaluma Municipal Code Section 3.04.020, in paragraph (D) authorizes
the City Manager as the City's Personnel Officer to:
prepare or cause to be prepared a position classification plan, including class
specifications and revisions of the plan; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to keep its Classification and Compensation Plan current,
and in accordance with Petaluma Municipal Code Section 3.04.020, amendments or revisions to
the Classification and Compensation Plan are effective upon approval by the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, the City Manager, acting as the Personnel Officer, has determined that
certain duties and responsibilities are appropriately allocated to the classification of Fire
Battalion Chief; and,
WHEREAS, the results of the proposed changes accurately reflect updates in required
certifications and align minimum educational requirements to internal and external qualification
standards by requiring an associate degree and desiring a bachelor's degree; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma hereby:
1. Approves the amendment to the Classification and Compensation Plan as written
in this Resolution, including an amendment in the Competitive Service of the
Personnel System as noted above.
2. Revises the classification specification of Fire Battalion Chief.
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 A probe' as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 241h day of February form:
2020, by the following vote:
City � orney
AYES: Mayor Barrett; Vice Mayor Fischer; Healy; Kearney; King; McDonnell; Miller
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Mayor
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EXHIBIT A
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CLASS SPECIFICATION
Date: 02/24/2020
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Fire Battalion Chief
Summary
Plan, assign and direct both emergency and non -emergency activities for his/her shift;
command emergency response scenes; plan, organize and direct the activities and programs
of a division/shift within the Fire Department; provide administration assistance for overall
department operations.
Class Characteristics
General direction is provided by the Assistant Fire Chief; direct and indirect supervision may be
provided by the Fire Chief; responsibilities include the direct and indirect supervision of
management, professional, technical, and support services positions.
Essential Duties, Shills, 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:
Plan, organize, coordinate, administer, direct, and evaluate the work of staff in a division/shift.
Supervise multi -company response to emergency fire, medical aid, hazardous material, rescue
and other situations and direct stations responding to the emergency; relieve subordinate
officers of command upon arrival and assess emergency situation requesting additional
companies as appropriate.
Direct and coordinate the location and work of incoming companies; brief management on the
situation, explain strategy and tactics being employed; confer on and coordinate station
operations and personnel issues with management and Fire Captains; maintain command of
emergency operations until relieved by Fire Chief.
Plan and supervise a specialized area of the department such as training or maintenance and
upkeep of equipment and apparatus; participate in fire prevention activities; monitor changes
in equipment and methods and recommend the incorporation into department activities.
Develop specific proposals for action on current and future City needs; conduct analytical and
operational studies and prepare recommendations and findings; evaluate public complaints
pertaining to activities or individuals in the department; may direct the investigation within the
department.
Assist in the selection of staff; appraise employee performance and counsel employees
regarding work performance and procedures.
Interpret City regulations, policies, and procedures to staff; maintain records using a computer
and prepare periodic, special, and technical reports relating to assigned area of responsibility.
May be called upon to give staff reports to City Council or management staff; may serve as the
acting Fire Chief as required; act as Fire Department liaison in various city, county, and state
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committees; perform a variety of public relations and public speaking duties.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities:
Make appropriate plans and tactical decisions in multi -company response situations.
Plan, assign, direct, review, and evaluate the work of others.
Select, train and motivate assigned staff.
Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and supervisory
controls.
Assess emergency incidents and develop, implement, and direct appropriate response
strategies.
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 clearly and concisely, both orally 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, stand, walk, use
hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach
with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The
employee must frequently lift and/or move weight up to 50 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
frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to
fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Supervisory principles and practices, including work organization and delegation, employee
supervision, training and evaluation.
Principles, techniques, materials, equipment, strategy, and tactics used in fire suppression,
investigation, prevention, and incident command.
Principles and practices of providing emergency medical response.
Hazardous material and chemical spill response.
Applicable federal and state laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Safety practices and precautions pertaining to the work.
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Geographical layout of the City and location of various fire suppression utilities.
Basic computer report production techniques.
Budget and financial planning.
Strategic planning.
Special Requirement:
Must pass and maintain physical requirements as specified by the City and be able to wear self-
contained breathing apparatus.
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:
An Associate degree from an accredited college, with major course work in fire science, fire
prevention, fire administration, public administration, business administration, engineering,
environmental science, hazardous materials, or related field is required. A Bachelor's degree is
desirable.
Coursework, training, and or certificates from the California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI),
California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) Training curriculum or other accredited training consortium
in subjects related to fire command, hazardous materials, supervision, fire prevention, fire
investigation, emergency medical response, emergency management and/or other general
management skills is desirable.
Experience:
Three years of municipal fire experience equivalent to the rank of Fire Captain and has served in
the capacity of Acting Fire Battalion Chief
Certificates/Licenses:
Possession of a CSFM Fire Officer or Company Officer certificate or out of state equivalent.
Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician, either through the National Registry
EMT or State of California. Must maintain local certification requirements.
A CSFM Chief Officer or Chief Fire Officer certificate is required prior to the completion of the
probationary period as a condition of continued employment.
Possession of a valid Class C driver's license.
Revised: 02/24/2020 - Resolution 2020-027 N.C.S.
Revised: 10/20/2014 - Resolution 2014-164 N.C.S.
Revised: 01 /05/2009 - Resolution 2009-002 N.C.S.
Revised: 06/05/2006 - Resolution 2006-095 N.C.S.
Established: 03/1990- Resolution 90-147 N.C.S.
Department: Fire
FLSA Status: Exempt
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