REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action to Revise Job Specifications for Deputy Fire Chief, Battalion Chief, Water and Sewer Operations Manager, and Human Resources Division Manager, and to Approve and Set Compensation for a New Job Specification of Deputy City Clerk
Report
BACKGROUND
The Deputy Fire Chief, Battalion Chief, Water and Sewer Operations Manager, Human Resources Division Manager, and Deputy City Clerk positions are management positions in the City's unclassified service and the incumbents will serve at the discretion of the City Manager in an "at will" basis. Sections 4 and 6 of the Personnel and Salary Resolution require City Council approval of new job classifications and specifications. Section 9 of the Personnel and Salary Resolution requires City Council approval of compensation plans for both classified and unclassified positions.
DISCUSSION
The Deputy Fire Chief, Battalion Chief, Water and Sewer Operations Manager, Human Resources Division Manager, and Deputy City Clerk job descriptions incorporate the expectations for the incumbents to adhere to the City's Code of Ethics and Values, and demonstrate strong professional and service-oriented leadership. All job descriptions have been reviewed by and discussed with the appropriate bargaining unit. This report goes over key elements for each of the positions.
Deputy Fire Chief
This is a key management position responsible for the management of one or more divisions of the Fire Department.
Key changes include increasing the years of experience in order to be in line with the promotional structure of the Fire Department, as well as making Fire Captains with enough years of experience eligible to test and promote to this position. Language was added to the duties to include assisting with tasks relating to the department's recent accreditation, as well as serving as a Public Information Officer for the department whenever necessary.
Battalion Chief
This is a management position responsible for ...
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