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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 95-15 RESOLUTION NO. 95-15 --=------�=--------- A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL .APPROVING THE REVISED CLASS SPECIFICATION AND TITLE CHANGE FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO FIRE DIVISION CHIEF ------------=a�-==--------==-----==-=•-------=--==------e--•=------�a-- RESOLVED, that approve the revised Administrative Officer attached hereto. the City Council of class specification to Fire Division Dated: February 1, 1995 the City of Lodi does hereby and title change from Fire Chief, as shown on Exhibit A -=----=-----m--=•--=----��=--=----=--n--=---==--=�------s�-=m�---=--=a= I hereby certify that Resolution No. 95-15 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held February 1, 1995 by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Council Members -Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and Mann (Mayor) Council Members -Davenport Council Members -None 95-15 CITY OF LODI February 1, 1995 FIRE DIVISION CHIEF DEFINITION: Under administrative direction, assists in planning, organizing and managing the operations of the Fire Prevention, Fire Suppression or Fire Training Division; performs related work as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This class has major responsibility for the administration of Fire Prevention, Suppression or the Training Division of the Fire Department. Incumbents are responsible for formulating policy, developing goals and objectives, supervising staff and directing day-to-day activities. This class is distinguished from Fire Battalion Chief, which supervises a group of companies for an assigned shift, whereas this class has overall division responsibility. Incumbents may serve as acting Fire Chief in the absence of the Chief. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Division Chief of Fire Life Safety: Develops and directs the implementation of goals, policies and procedures of the division. Develops and prepares fire codes for final adoption by the City Council. Checks building plans and plans associated with fire protection systems for their compliance with codes. Consults with architects, engineers, builders and planners; makes code interpretations as needed. Investigates fires to determine cause and origin. Conducts fire prevention inspections. Prepares fire-related criminal case for prosecution in court. Supervises fire inspectors; conducts training drills as required. Directs the selection, supervision, performance evaluations, and discipline of division staff. Prepares and maintains written reports, statistics, records, and correspondence for fire prevention activities; prepares division budget. Relieves on-duty Battalion Chief when needed. CLASS SPECIFICATION Fire Division Chief EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (Cont'd}: Division Chief of Operations: CITY OF LODI Page 2 of 3 Develops and directs the implementation of goals, policies and procedures of the division; responsible for emergency and non-emergency operations of fire suppression, including strategy and tactics, rescue, medical and related emergency response functions. Develops and implements the division's portion of the department's safety program. Review fire reports for completeness and accuracy. Develops monthly activities schedule. Supervises Battalion Chiefs and relieves on-duty Battalion Chiefs as needed. Directs the selection, performance evaluation, and discipline of division staff. Prepares and maintains written reports, statistics, records, and correspondence for fire prevention activities; prepares division budget. Responds to and assumes command of emergency scene as required. Prepares apparatus and equipment specifications for bid purposes. Conducts training drills. Relieves on-duty Battalion Chief as needed. Division Chief of Training: Develops and directs the implementation of goals, policies and procedures of the division. Responsible for initiating and developing lesson plans; conducts training drills and classes; supervises other staff in the delivering of training programs. Directs the selection, work evaluation and discipline of division staff. Prepares and maintains written reports, statistics, records and correspondence for fire prevention activities; prepares division budget. Responds to and assumes command of emergency scenes as required. Relieves on-duty Battalion Chief as needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: Fire administrative principles and methods including goals and objective setting, program development and implementation, work organization, and supervision. Principles, techniques, strategy, materials, apparatus and equipment design used in fire suppression, investigation and prevention. Principles, practices, techniques and equipment used in medical, chemical, and hazardous material, rescue, and a variety of other emergency response. Principles and practices of budget development and administration. Principles of training. CLASS SPECIFICATION Fire Division Chief MINIMUM OUALIFICA TIONS (Cont'd): Ability to: Manage and direct a major divisoin of a fire department. CITY OF LODI Page 3 of 3 Plan, direct, and coordinate a large number of employees through subordinate supervisors. Analyze administrative and emergency response and operations problems, developing sound alternatives, and adopting effective courses of action including under emergency circumstances; working as a member of a decision making team and be able to reach consensus of opinion. Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and management controls. Estab1ish and maintain effective working relationships with department personnel, officials, and the public. Prepare clear and concise records, reports, correspondence, and other written materials. Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical combination is: Education: Associate of Arts degree in fire science, business administration, personnel management, or a related field. Upper division college courses in business administration or personnel management are desirable. Experience: Five years of experience in firefighting, training, or fire prevention work, including two years of supervisory experience equivalent to a Fire Captain. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: Possession of the appropriate Commerical Driver's License with endorsements, as mandated by the California Commercial Vehicle Code. Certification as a State of California Fire Officer. Possession of a certificate for the completion of coursework under California Penal Code Section 832. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Willingness to participate in the Lodi Fire Department Physical Fitness Program.