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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 8054 (Deputy Fire Marshall)RESOLUTION NO. 8054 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AMENDING RESOLUTION 8030 BY CREATING THE NEW CLASSIFICATION OF DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL RESOLVES as follows: Effective September 18, 1989, the following classification and salary are hereby created: WAGE SALARY TITLE CLASS STEP C STEP D STEP E Deputy Fire Marshal 7111 $3,087.67 $3,229.90 $3,372.15 In accordance with Resolution 8030 subsequent changes in the salary schedule for Deputy Fire Marshal (Wage Class 7111) include: EFFECTIVE DATE PERCENT STEP C 1/1/90 2% 3,149.42 7/1/90 5% 3,306.89 1/1/91 2% 3,373.03 STEP D 3,294.50 3,459.23 3,528.41 STEP E 3,439.59 3,611.57 3,683.80 I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of said City on Monday , the 2nd day of October 1989, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ;411'1� JEANNE M. LEONC I, City lef k ORIGINIA1 210s4 CITY OF SAN RAFAEL DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL DEFINITION Under administrative direction assists Fire Marshal in the management and supervision of the Fire Prevention Program. Participates in a variety of fire prevention, inspection, education, hazardous materials and investigation programs; inspection and testing of all types of fire protection systems; inspection of new and existing buildings; plan check- ing for code compliance; field inspection of construction projects; management of Haz- ardous Materials Program; management of the Cause and Origin Investigation Team; manage- ment of Community Awareness Program; coordinates and conducts employee training programs; participates and assists the J.P.A. Hazardous Materials Team during training and emergency incidents; responds to fires and other emergency incidents; performs related duties as required. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS The Deputy Fire Marshal, under the direction of the Fire Marshal, is responsible for fire prevention, inspection, education, hazardous materials, and investigation program management and implementation. While the Fire Marshal is ultimately responsible for the direct program administration, the Deputy Fire Marshal is responsible for effective program implementation, management and supervision through engine company personnel and individuals with specialized training. The Deputy Fire Marshal assists the Fire Marshal with checking construction and fire protection and detection systems plans for compliance with Nationally recognized standards and the inspection of those systems. The Deputy Fire Marshal. assumes full responsibility of all Bureau functions of the Fire Marshal in the absence of the Fire Marshal. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Conducts research, analyses data and develops programs, ordinances and regulations pertaining to the prevention of fire and protection of lives and property. 2. Assists in the evaluation of the overall Department Fire Prevention Program to insure that Department standards are being met. 3. Assists in the proposal and development of the budgetary requirements for the Fire Prevention Cause and Origin Investigation, Hazardous and Materials and Community Awareness Programs. 4. Assists in the evaluation of Engine Companies to insure the Department Fire Prevention procedures remain functional in field operations. 5. Conducts, coordinates and assists in the management of the Departments Cause and Origin Team Program as it relates to fire and hazardous materials incident investigations. 6. Conducts, coordinates and assists in the management of the Departments Community Awareness Specialists Program as it relates to fire and life safety education. 1. 7. Coordinates and assists in the management of the Department's Fire hydrant installation and upgrading program as it relates to new developments and construction. 8. Develops and coordinates Departmental contractual services provided to outside agencies. 9. Supervises and provides training for contractual employees and employees with specialized training in performing inspection services related to fire and life safety and hazardous materials. 10. Participates and assists with the J.P.A. Hazardous Materials Team • during training exercises and emergency incidents. 11. Responds to emergency incidents and works effectively in line or staff functions within the Department guidelines and procedures. 12. Assists in the management and conducts inspection of all buildings and occupancies regulated by the State Fire Marshal including hospitals, jails, highrise buildings, nursing homes, and day care facilities. 13. Assists in the management and conducts Certificate of Occupancy inspections as they relate to the Department. 14. Conducts, coordinates and assists in the management of the Department's Hazardous Material Disclosure and environmental issues program. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from high school or its equivalent and an Associate Degree in Fire Science,or related field. Four years of fulltime paid fire service experience, two years of which must be in an organized fire department's fire prevention bureau. Completion of State Board of Fire Services Fire Prevention 1A and 1B. Valid California drivers' license and a good driving record. Completion of coursework leading to California State Fire Marshal Fire Investigator I certification. Successful completion of State Board of Fire Services Fire Prevention 1C within one year of appointment. Considerable knowledge of: Fire fighting methods and equipment; departmental policies and procedures and the laws and regulations governing operation of a fire department; fire engineering principles and the systems and equipment used in detecting and suppressing fires. Working knowledge of fire apparatus and facilities maintenance. 9 Skill in: Operating fire fighting equipment; applying management principles to work programs; oral and written communications. Ability to: Deal effectively with City staff, property owners, contractors, architects, and the general public; develop and present clear and concise oral and written reports; read and understand construction plans. 0.