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Home My WebLink AboutCIV 1979-11-13 Minutes CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS November 13, 1979 7:00 P.M. The Civil Service Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting in the Conference Room, located in City Hall Building, 7301 Northeast Loop 820. ROLL CALL: COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT Bill 3. Betts, Chairman Bob L. Henderson, Vice Chairman Helen C1ine, Civil Service Secretary OTHERS PRESENT Stan Gertz, Fire Chief C. W. Williams, Police Chief Laura Prewitt, Library Director Marilyn E11is, Library (Marilyn's husband) Dorothy McKnight, Library Aawn Anderson, Library AGENDA Item 1. Minutes of the meeting on October 16th were approved by a motion from Bob Henderson. Chairman Bill Betts seconded the motion; motion carried by a vote of 2-0. AGENDA Item 2. Recommended Salary for Class Code 270, Commercial Building Inspector - Bob Henderson made a motion to recommend the entry level salary of $1100.00 per month, with the stipulation that Mr. Jim Anderson furnish test data for this position. Chairman Bill Betts seconded the motion; motion carried by a vote of 2-0. AGENDA Item 3. Consider Test Material for Fire Tnspector/Investigator- The Comanission reviewed the test questions which were supplied by Fire Chief Stan Gertz. Corrections were made and accepted by a motion from Chairman Bill Betts as follows: "I make a motion to accept the test questions with the stipulation that two years service in the department be required for those eligible to take the test." Bob Henderson seconded the motion; motion carried by unanimous vote. Minutes, November 13, 1979 " Page 2 Fire Chief Stan Gertz asked that the testing be scheduled for November 29, 1979. Notices will be posted accordingly. AGENDA Item 4. Review of Title Changes - Members from the Library stated that they were not aware of the typing requirement for Library Assistant II. Library Director, Laura Prewitt, stated she had no ' intention of placing a hardship on her long-term employees when she budgeted for that additional position. She said, however, she realized now that an error had been made and hoped to resolve it. There had been no change in the duties with respect to the Library Assistant II's. The Commission asked whether there had actually been a vacancy and there was none. Chairman Bill Betts made a motion that, "When a classification and/or salary change is considered for an incumbent, each change would be considered on its own merits. In this case, the position of Library Assistant I and Library Assistant II will come under the effect of the Grandfather Clause, and shall have the same status in the retitled class as in the former class." Bob Henderson seconded the motion; motion carried by a vote of Z-0. AGENDA Item 5. Consider Request for Job Description of Corporal Position - Chief C. W. Williams presented the reasons for the changes which he believes should be made in that department. i3pon realizing that the request was premature, a motion was made to postpone this item until the next meeting. Bob Henderson made the motion, Chairman Bill Betts seconded it; voting was 2-0. ADJOURNMENT: Bob Henderson made a motion to ad~ourn the meeting at approximately 9:00 p.m. Chairman Bill Betts seconded the motion; the meeting was adjourned. CHANGE IN DATE: The Commission tentatively scheduled the next meeting C be on December 13, 1979. BILL J. BETTS, ~ Helen ine, Civi1 Service ecretary _ ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF` NATURE 4F' WORK This is administrative and technical work, assisting the ~ire Ehief in directing municipal fire prevention'and fighting activities. Work involves responsibility for preventing and combating fires throughout the city. Work includes responsibility, through study and consultation with city officials, for developing recommendations f or the reduction of fire hazzard and related conditions throughout the city. Administrative duties include recommendations for recruting and training of personnel. The Assistant F'ire Chief works under the supervision of the Fire Chief and to assist the F'ire Chief in planning and supervising the techni~al operation of the fire departrnent. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Assurnes the position and responsibili~y of the F'ire Chief in the abs~nce of the Fire Chief . Plans and directs the operation of the department, including the promulgation of operating rules, the efficient use of personnel and apparatus, the pro~urement of materials and equipment, assist in prepar- ation of proposed budget, and the maintenance of adequate ~ecords. Responds to and takes command of.major fires on any shift. k~- Supervises the inspection of structures and appliances of . buildings to determine fire hazards or specific violations, assists in the investigation of the causes and circumstances of fires to determine their natvre and origin. Evaluates and deterraines needs for inservice traini;ng, gives general direction to necessary arientation and in-service training measures. Assist in prepari.ng departmental budget estimates and periodic ~ and ~w~~~.~+1 r~ports; makes speeches ar.3 Yres~nt~tion t~ ~cho~~~ a~~ civic groups. - • Directs in maintenance, repair, improvement and replace~~~t of • fire fighting equipment and other properties of the department. Cooperates with elective officials in planning the locati.on ' and modification of fire stations and districts. Performs related work as assigned. - _ ~3~ REQUIREMENT5 OF' WORK ~ Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and _ equipment of modern fire fighting. Extensive knowledge of fire hazards and~fire prevention techniques. Thorough knowledge of the use of fire records and their application to file prevention and fire protection administration. Thorough knowledge of modern principles, practices, techniques, and equipment in municipal fire administration. Thorough knowledge of current literature, recent develapments, and sources of information in municipal fire fighting. Ability to analyze the effectiveness of tMe department and to ~ correlate its development with changing conditions. Abil.ity to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. ~ Ability to command the respect of officers and men and to maintain discipline and high morale. Physical strength and agility and freedom from disabling defects; and ability to meet such specific physical requirements as may be estab- lished by competent authority. ~ f DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING , Any combination of experience and training equivalent to thorough experience in fire fighting, including supervisbry and admin- istrative experience, and graduation from a senior high school, supple- mented by completion of two years.of college level course work in fire technology, administration or related field, and certification by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education. 9 9~9 I ~ . ~3~. FIRE MARSHAL NATUR£ OF WORK - ,v This is responsible and skilled fire prevention and investigation work involving participation in a comprehensive fire prevention program. Work involves the inspection and reinspection of a variety af existing structures, inspection of new construction, investigation of cause of fires, and participation in fire prevention education activities of the department. Work requires knowledge of fire prevention technology and arson investigation techniques. Work is perfvrmed under the general direction of a superior officer and within the rules, procec3ures, and ordinances governing the activities of the fire prevention program. The Fire Chief and/or City Manager reviews work by observation of results achieved and from reports and records prepared. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Conducts inspections and reinspections of commercial, industrial, public, and institutiona], buildings, checking for compliance with municipal and state codes and ordinances as to fire hazards and fire protection equipment; secures cornp].3.ance or institu~es legal action i.f necessary. Assis~ the Fire Inspector/Investigator in his duties. Conducts ir~vestigations of large fires or fires o£ uncertain origin; searches scene of fire for evidence; questions witnesses nr ~ ~ occupants; compiles written reports. • Prepares evidence and cases for prosecution in which charges of arson, conspiracy to defraud, or other criminal conduct is charged; delivers case materials to prosecuting attarney; testifies in court. Investigates complaints of hazardous condition, ordinance vialations, or arson. Compiles and maintains required records and reports. , REQUIREMENTS OF WORK Considerable knowledge of fire prevention methods and of municipal and state ordinances and regulations relating to fire prevention. ;k considerable knowledge af construction methods, sources and types of fire hazards, and fire prevention devices and equipment. Considerable knowledge of inethods of determining causes of fire and of fire ~rson investigation. , Ability t~ recognize hazardous con8itions and to enf orce codes and regulations ~irm2y, ~actfully, and impartially. ~ ~ ~ Ability to extablish and maintain effective working re2ationships with property owners, occupants, contractors, and the public. Abi2ity to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. • Physical strength and agility and freedom from disablinq defects; and ability to meet such specific physical requirements as may be estab- lished by competent authority. DESIRABLE EXPERTENCE AND TRAINING ~ny combination of experience and training equivalent ta consider- able experience in f irefighting, and graduation from a~senior high school, and certificatior? by the Texas Commission on F'ire Protection Personnel Standards and Education. a~~ I ~a ~