REPORT TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Action to Modify Job Specifications for Deputy Fire Marshal I, Deputy Fire Marshal II, and Deputy Fire Marshal III
Report
BACKGROUND
The Fire Department is requesting to modify the job specifications for Deputy Fire Marshal I, Deputy Fire Marshal II, and Deputy Fire Marshal III based on the authority of the Personnel & Salary Resolution, Sec. 6(d), "Classification specifications for positions in the Classified Service must first be approved and adopted by the City of Santa Clara Civil Service Commission before they may be approved and adopted by the City Council."
DISCUSSION
The Fire Department reviewed the job specifications for Deputy Fire Marshal I, Deputy Fire Marshal II, and Deputy Fire Marshal III and determined that the certifications listed were outdated and no longer offered by the California State Fire Training. The certifications have been updated with new coursework provided by the California State Fire Training to fulfill the requirements. The job specifications have been updated to reflect the latest information provided by the California State Fire Training.
The timeframes to obtain certain certifications has also been revised in the job specifications. The Santa Clara Fire Department is one of twenty Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPA) in California. CUPA is a consolidation of six environmental programs at the local level. Not all fire agencies in California participate in CUPA, so many candidates could be highly qualified for the position without having the certifications at the time of application. The certifications that are required for these positions could be achieved once employed with the Santa Clara Fire Department, since it is designated as a CUPA agency. No changes were made to the Typical Duties or the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
There are no recommended changes to the examination weighting for Deputy Fire Marshal I, Deputy Fire Marshal II, and Deputy Fire Marshal I...
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