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Resolution No. 2023-172 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA AMENDING THE
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN BY ESTABLISHING THE CLASSIFICATION
AND PAY RANGE OF LIMITED-TERM EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COORDINATOR
AND AUTHORIZING THE POSITION ALLOCATION OF ONE LIMITED-TERM EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES COORDINATOR
WHEREAS, Petaluma Municipal Code Section 3.04.020.1) 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 Petaluma Municipal Code Section 3.40.020.E authorizes the City Manager to prepare or
cause to be prepared a plan of compensation and revisions thereof, covering all classifications in the competitive
service; 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 establishment of the Limited-Term Emergency Medical Services Coordinator will address
immediate organizational and operational needs in the Fire Department and assist in the implementation of key
action items related to EMS operations and deployment; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager, acting as the Personnel Officer, has determined the results of the proposed
change align with the duties and responsibilities of existing workloads and City needs; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager, acting as the Personnel Officer, has determined that certain duties and
responsibilities are appropriately allocated to the classification of Limited-Term Emergency Medical Services
Coordinator(as attached in Exhibit A); and
WHEREAS, the proposed action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), in that, approving this action does not
meet CEQA's definition of a"project,"because the action does not have the potential for resulting either a direct
physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and
because this is a personnel-related action that constitutes organizational or administrative activities of
governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Petaluma as follows:
1. Declares the above recitals to be true and correct and are incorporated into this resolution as findings of the
City Council.
2. Finds that the proposed action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), in that approving this action does not
meet CEQA's definition of a "project," because the action does not have the potential for resulting either a
direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
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environment, and because this is a personnel-related action that constitutes organizational or administrative
activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
3. 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 attached and incorporated as Exhibit A.
4. Establishes the classification specification (as attached in Exhibit A) and sets the pay range of Limited-Term
Emergency Medical Services Coordinator to:
rClassification Title Pay Range Per Month
Limited-Term Emergency Medical $7,924.80 - $9,630.40
Services Coordinator
5. Authorizes the position allocation of one Limited-Term Emergency Medical Services Coordinator.
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 7,,,-,d as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 2011 day of November :
2023,by the following vote:
C'>Attorney
AYES: McDonnell,Barnacle,Cader Thompson,Healy,Nau,Pocekay,Shribbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
DoeuSigned by: DocuSlgned by:
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ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
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Date: 11/20/2023
Job Class: 04EMSC
Emergency Medical Services Coordinator-Limited Term
Summary
Develop, coordinate, and facilitate Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programs and activities
including all required education, training, licensing, certification, and documentation for Fire
Department staff, ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, State,and local laws,regulations,
and reporting requirements as well as department policies and procedures; collaborate with other
department personnel, City staff, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) stakeholders;
develop, monitor, and evaluate EMS related performance metrics; oversee and manage the
department's new hire academy and orientation process.
Class Characteristics
General supervision is provided by the Assistant Fire Chief or designee; responsibilities may
include the indirect supervision of technical and/or support staff.
This is a non-sworn professional class that is distinguished from other administrative support
classes in that it performs complex technical duties that require advanced knowledge in the area
of emergency medical training and program implementation and coordination.
Essential Duties, Skills, and Demands of the Position
The duties, skills, and demands described here are 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:
Assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of EMS program policies, activities,
procedures, and goals.
Plan, coordinate, manage, and implement required EMS training for all Fire Department staff.
Develop and deliver and/or coordinate the development and delivery of EMS curriculum and
training programs in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards
for both initial and continuing education and certifications.
Teach emergency medical services classroom and skills-oriented training courses as needed to
meet established goals.
Evaluate training programs for content and outcomes in compliance with EMS and departmental
goals, objectives, and requirements.
Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records of the work performed; prepare clear and
concise reports to monitor/audit the success and compliance of the EMS training program; create
related written training plans and audit reports with appropriate data and graphic materials.
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Emergency Medical Services Coordinator—Limited Term
Manage the Department's Exposure Control Plan, Narcotics management, and CQI plans.
Coordinate employee recognition and provide community education programs.
Assist with individual training plans and make recommendations for EMS training; ensure
that staff complies with all legal and regulatory requirements and/or specialized training;
assist in identifying and resolving problems related to training issues.
Utilize training management systems and applications to facilitate, track, monitor, and manage
training and certification for department staff.
Communicate with appropriate supervisory personnel regarding status of training and certification
compliance for department staff.
Collaborate with the Assistant Chief and Training Division Battalion Chief to facilitate the
department programs for EMS career development; act as a liaison between staff and the
paramedic training institutions.
Accompany suppression crews to EMS incidents periodically to observe EMS field operations and
evaluate training, technique, and equipment needs.
Attend department, City, and external meetings to attain and convey information regarding EMS
operations and other related matters.
Participate in establishing and updating standards of patient care, patient care documentation, and
policies and procedures for the department.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities:
Coordinate, direct, and implement a comprehensive EMS program to meet the needs of the
community and the Fire Department.
Recommend and implement goals,objectives, and practices for providing an effective and efficient
EMS program.
Interpret, apply, and explain applicable Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and
regulations.
Learn the certification and licensure requirements for EMS staff.
Prepare written reports and correspondence.
Observe EMS operations in a field setting and provide constructive verbal or written feedback to
facilitate supportive employee development.
Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines.
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Emergency Medical Services Coordinator—Limited Tenn
Manage multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet established deadlines.
Successfully navigate political or other sensitive situations using tact, initiative, prudence, and
independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Collaborate and function in a team-based environment to achieve common goals.
Deliver and evaluate EMS education and training modules.
Represent the EMS program and department to outside agencies and organizations.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding compliance standards, patient medical records, employee
performance documentation, and testing/evaluation processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use the computer
keyboard and mouse, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, or hear,
stand,walk, and stoop, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Requires the ability to work in an office environment where the noise level is usually moderate.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The physical ability to enter, exit, and ride in fire
apparatus when conducting field work. While doing field work the incumbent in this position
works outdoors in all weather conditions including wet, heat, and cold, and may be exposed to
extreme noise, mechanical and electrical hazards, fumes, dust, chemicals, air contaminants, blood
and other bodily fluids and stressful and traumatic situations which are the result of emergency
incidents.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Principles, practices, and methods of administering and coordinating a comprehensive EMS
program.
Principles and practices associated with evaluating quality control and improvement processes
related to paramedic competencies and protocol compliance.
Principles and practices of work planning, program review, and evaluation and work procedures
related to EMS operations.
Principles and practices of project management.
Appropriate language usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with internal and
external customers, vendors, and contractors.
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Emergency Medical Services Coordinator—Limited Term
Human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, techniques, and established analytical
processes used to describe and assess patient status.
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, policies, procedures and
guidelines relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
Administrative methods and procedures, including material and equipment procurement and
acquisition.
Records management and report generation.
Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and software applications related to
the work, including work processing, spreadsheets, database, and graphic design programs.
Office safety practices, procedures, and standards.
Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to the education and experience likely to provide the required
knowledge and abilities would qualify. A typical way to gain such knowledge and abilities would
be:
Possession of a four-year college degree in health care, nursing, social science, paramedicine,
emergency medical preparedness or a closely related field, AND
Two years of full-time experience as a Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Emergency Medical
Technician, or Physician's Assistant in an emergency services setting.
-OR-
Academic coursework in the subjects named above at the college or university level, AND
Three years of full-time experience as a Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Emergency Medical
technician, or Physician's Assistant in an emergency services setting.
Certifications/Licenses:
Current registration in state of CA as a Nurse,Emergency Medical Tech,Paramedic,or Physician's
Assistant.
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.
Experience teaching emergency medical or similar educational programs is desired.
Established: 11/20/2023
Resolution#:
Department: Fire
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
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