HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 94-117 05/16/1994Resolution No. 94-117 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION TO AMEND TIIE JOE DESCRIPTION OF
FIRE MARSI~AL CLASSIFICATION
TO REFLECT INCIDENT COMMAND SXSTEM RESPONSIBILITIES
WIIERAS the City Manager as the Personnel Officer of the City has
submitted to the Council a revised job description for the Classification of Fire Marshal
in order to bring it into conformity with the present work assignment and to reflect
Incident Command System responsibilities, and
NOW, THEREF®RE, EE IT RESOLVED that the job description of Fire
Marshal is hereby revised to establish the duties in accordance with the description in
Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof.
13E I~' FIJRTIIER RESOLVED that this action is taken pursuant to
Personnel Code 3.04.020 and Personnel Rules and Regulations (Rule IV, Section 5) for
classifications of the Personnel System, that the notice of this action has been properly
posted and that the City Manager recommends this action.
NOW T1-IEREFORE, EE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution No.90-147
N.C.S., as amended, is hereby amended to include establishment of the revised
classification of Fire Marshal, to remain assigned to Unit 9 (Mid Management),
effective May 1.6, 1994.
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 Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (~~xidl;~~a4~~,a11C meeting form
on the .--.lfitll.-._.--.... day of ...............M.ay...........................-...-.-., 19-.94., by the
following vote: ........--..~..._.._
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AYES: Sobel, Hamilton, Barlas, Shea, Vice Mayor Read, Mayor Hilligoss
NOES: None
ABSENT: None (Nelson- d 4/4/94) ~
ATTEST: . ----...~ ..... ....... .... ... .... .........-:-:.......
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Under general direction, plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the work of the Fire
Prevention and Investigation Division of the Fire Department; supervises professional and
other support staff in the investigation of fires, fire prevention code compliance inspections,
and the review of proposed construction for compliance to codes; performs Incident Command
System functions as needed; performs related work as assigned.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This class has division level supervisory responsibility for the administration of the fire
prevention inspection and investigation function of the department, including interaction with
the public, merchants, developers, and attorneys on these activities. This class is distinguished
from Fire Chief in that the latter has overall responsibility for management of Fire Department
operations and programs.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (Illustrative Only)
Plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the work of the Fire Prevention and Investigation
division; develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and
work standards for the division; develops and implements management supervisory systems,
procedures and standards for program evaluation; prepares or directs the preparation of a
variety of studies and reports relating to fire prevention and inspection; directs inspection and
investigation activities. including inspection of a variety of facilities and buildings for
compliance with fire codes; coordinates investigations of fires to determine origins and causes
with the Police Department; reviews construction plans for adherence to fire regulations;
supports and participates in investigation, apprehension and prosecution of arson and code
violations; testifies as an expert witness in court cases involving fire code citations, arson, and
accidental fires; prepares and administers the division budget; selects, supervises and evaluates
staff and provides for their training and development; advises and prepares or reviews reports
for the Fire Chief, City Manager, City Council, boards, commissions and other organizations;
works closely with public and private groups and individuals to explain or coordinate programs
and to resolve inspection, investigation and litigation issues; responds to complaints or
inquiries by phone or in person; coordinates the work of the division with other divisions and
City departments, outside agencies or pertinent groups; ensures compliance of division
activities with pertinent codes, regulations and guidelines; monitors developments related to
division activities, evaluates their impact and implements policy and procedure improvements;
provides technical assistance to staff; prepares and maintains written records and
correspondence; directs the Department's hazardous materials program; plans and conducts
public information programs regarding fire prevention; makes presentations to various groups;
directs the City's weed abatement programs; prepares ordinances related to .fire prevention,
public safety and hazardous materials; acts as a Battalion Chief as required.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Supervisory principles and practices, including work organization and delegation,
employee supervision, training and work evaluation; principles and procedures of
budget preparation and monitoring, and material and equipment requisitioning and
purchase; principles, techniques, systems and equipment used in fire prevention
inspection, .investigation of fires, and code enforcement; laws, codes and ordinances
governing fire safety of building and land including special licenses, permit applications
and criminal investigations; safety practices and precautions pertaining to the work;
basic computer report production techniques; Incident Command System and Fire
Department Operations
Skill in:
Planning, organizing, assigning, coordinating, directing and evaluating the work of
others; selecting, training and motivating assigned staff; developing and implementing
goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards and supervisory controls;
analyzing complex fire protection and arson investigation problems and developing
sound independent conclusions; preparing, administering and monitoring a division
budget; exercising sound independent judgment within established guidelines; preparing
clear and concise reports, procedures and correspondence using a computer; reading,
interpreting and applying fire safety codes, ordinances and laws; representing the
division and department to other agencies, property owners, the public and others.
Other Requirements
Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
Must be willing to work off-shift hours on a call-out basis.
A typical way of gaining the knowledge and skills outlined above is:
Equivalent to graduation from a two year college with major coursework in fire science
or a closely related field, completion of training as a State Certified Arson Investigator,
Level II or equivalent; and two years of supervisory experience in fire investigations
and code compliance inspection.
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