HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 2012-85 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-85
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING THE CITY'S CLASSIFICATION PLAN BY ADDING THE JOB
CLASSIFICATION OF ASSISTANT FIRE MARSHAL AND ESTABLISHING THE
COMPENSATION
WHEREAS, the City Council of Huntington Beach wishes to amend the City's
Classification Plan; and
The provisions of Personnel Rule 12-4 have been complied with, in that the changes to
the City Classification Plan were considered by the Personnel Commission during a public
hearing on November 21, 2012.
The Commission voted to recommend to the City Council that the City's Classification
Plan be amended to include the classification of ASSISTANT FIRE MARSHAL.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
resolve that the Classification Plan be amended to add the job classification of ASSISTANT
FIRE MARSHAL, and establish monthly compensation at Range 599 ($7,498 - $9,289) as set
forth in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by this reference.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the city of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 17th day of December 2012.
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Exhibit "A" - Resolution No. 2012-85
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CLASS SPECIFICATION
TITLE: ASSISTANT FIRE MARSHAL
PERSONNEL COMMISSION APPROVAL: NOVEMBER 21, 2012
COUNCIL APPROVAL: DECEMBER 17, 2012
JOB CODE: 0595
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: REGULAR FULL-TIME
UNIT REPRESENTATION: MEO
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
DUTIES SUMMARY
Under general direction, plans, directs, manages, and coordinates the inspection
activities and operations of the Fire Prevention Division within the Fire Department.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a non-sworn position reporting to the Division Chief/Fire Marshal.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Supervises subordinate personnel in administering programs and activities of the fire
inspection function, including fire prevention inspections of hazardous processes,
industrial and commercial occupancies, institutional and public assemblage
occupancies, and construction sites; assists in the management of other programs
and activities of the Fire Prevention Division as assigned.
® Oversees code enforcement activities related to environmental management,
industrial waste, hazardous materials, and underground and aboveground storage
tanks.
® Coordinates staffing, permitting, scheduling, and other similar activities related to
inspections.
® Oversees fire safety inspections of commercial and industrial facilities
® Ensures compliance with the California Fire Code, city ordinances, state and local,
laws and nationally recognized fire prevention standards
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Exhibit "A" - Resolution No. 2012-85
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CLASS SPECIFICATION
TITLE: ASSISTANT FIRE MARSHAL
• Conducts various fire organizational and operations studies; recommends
modifications to fire prevention and inspection programs, policies, and procedures
as appropriate;
• Assists in budget preparation and monitoring including revenue projections; creates
goals and objectives for assigned unit
• Serves as custodian of records for all fire prevention and fire investigation records as
well as the billing administrator
• Attends training classes and committees to remain current on changing legislation
and requirements;
• Coordinates Fire Company Inspection Program; assists Fire Marshal with
coordination of Fire Investigation Program and the Certified Unified Program Agency
(C U PA)
• May oversee plan review staff
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required
The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work
performed within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify,
change or rescind work assignments as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the
knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A
typical combination includes:
Knowledge of:
- Policies, principles and practices of fire inspection, code enforcement and plan
review
- Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations
- Fire and life safety systems
- Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and public administration
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Exhibit "A" - Resolution No. 2012-85
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CLASS SPECIFICATION
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TITLE: ASSISTANT FIRE MARSHAL
- Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; safety regulations,
practices and procedures
- Customer service and conflict resolution techniques
Ability to:
- Oversee, direct, and coordinate the work of subordinate staff; select, supervise,
train, and evaluate staff
- Plan, coordinate and oversee program activities, work schedules and projects, and
personnel; ensure safety and professional work standards are met
- Read, interpret and implement policies, laws, ordinances, rules and regulations;
- Interpret and apply fire and other related codes
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the
course of work, including various environmental State and local regulatory agencies
- Communicate and interact effectively both verbally and in writing with elected
officials, the public, applicants, developers, and staff
- Establish and maintain a fee structure within the parameters of State and local
requirements
- Remain informed of current changes in environmental regulations
- Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the program budget
- Analyze complex issues, develop and evaluate solutions and make
recommendations
- Deliver quality customer service
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Fire Science,
Fire Administration, Fire Protection Engineering, Business, Public Administration, or
other related field.
Experience: Five years' increasingly responsible experience in fire prevention and
inspection, including application and compliance with State and local fire and building
codes, plan review of fire protection systems, land development, and building
construction with one year's supervisory or lead experience.
Certificates/Licenses: A valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable
driving record are required by time of appointment. International Code Council (ICC)
Fire Inspector II Certification, State Registered Fire Protection Engineer certifications in
building and fire codes, and/or State of California Office of the Fire Marshal Certification
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Exhibit "A" - Resolution No. 2012-85
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CLASS SPECIFICATION
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TITLE: ASSISTANT FIRE MARSHAL
as Fire Prevention Officer, Fire Protection Specialist, Plans Examiner, or Fire Marshal
preferred. PC 832 training desirable.
PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The incumbent must be able to meet the physical requirements of the class and have
mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the
duties to be performed.
Work is performed indoors and outdoors. The incumbent uses a computer keyboard
and related equipment, sits, stands, walks, climbs, stoops, crouches, twists, bends,
pushes, pulls, reaches, grasps, lifts and moves tools and equipment weighing 50
pounds or less. When work is performed outdoors, there is full exposure to various
weather conditions. Must utilize approved safety equipment and protective gear,
including but not limited to, hard hats, respirators and/or hearing protective devices.
Reasonable accommodation(s) for an individual with a qualified disability will be
considered on a case-by-case basis. The incumbent must be able to meet the physical
requirements of the class and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and
dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed.
Est. 12-17-12
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Res. No. 2012-85
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON-BEACH )
I, JOAN L. FLYNN the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of
Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby
certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted
by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council
at a Regular meeting thereof held on December 17, 2012 by the following vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Hardy, Harper, Boardman ,Carchio, Shaw, Katapodis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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