HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Packet - 6/12/2017HUMAN RESO UR CES COMMITTEE
5:05 PM, June 12, 2017
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Members
Ron Welper Chairperson
Jerome Amos Jr. Vice Chairperson
All Council Members
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda
1. Request from Fire Chief for authorization to appoint one (1) Battalion Chief
from the Civil Service List.
Adjournment
Kelley Felchle, CMC
City Clerk
CITY OF WATERLOO
Council Communication
Request from Fire Chief for authorization to appoint one (1) Battalion Chief from the Civil Service List.
City Council Meeting: 6/12/2017
Prepared: 6/7/2017
REVIEWERS:
Department Reviewer Action Date
Fire Rescue Treloar, Pat Approved 6/7/2017 - 3:30 PM
Clerk Office Even, LeAnn Approved 6/7/2017 - 4:38 PM
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
D BC Answers Cover Memo
❑ Job Description Cover Memo
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Summary Statement:
Expenditure Required:
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Background Information:
Request from Fire Chief for authorization to appoint one (1) Battalion Chief
from the Civil Service List.
Submitted By: Pat Treloar, Chief of Fire Services
Approve
On July 15, 2017 Battalion Chief Mike Jenn is retiring and this appointment
is to fill his position. We have a current list for this position. See attached
documentatio
PERSONNEL REQUISITION
Battalion Chief
The following questions are provided as guidelines to assist you in developing your
rational for the position of Battalion Chief in the Fire Department. Depending upon your
situation, some questions may or may not apply. Please provide written responses to
these questions as part of your preparation for meeting with the Mayor.
(1) What are the key job responsibilities of this position?
A Battalion Chief (BC) controls the direction and operation of a specific shift.
The BC does daily rosters strategically positioning personnel to apparatus. In
addition the BC responds to all major incidents within our jurisdiction and
fills the role of incident commander at the scene.
(2) Can the job responsibilities of this position be assigned to other employee If
no, why not?s
When a BC is off due to vacation or illness a Captain fills the position on a
temporary basis.
(3)
How is the work of this position being accomplished now?
Current BCs
(4) Are the filled positions in your department currently being utilized to their
maximum potential? Yes
(5)
How would filling this position meet the needs of your department or the City
on either a short-term basis (if temporary position) or a long-term basis (if a
regular position)?
The BC position is crucial to the operations of WFR. Our BC's ensure the
safe day-to-day operations of the fire department, which in turn keeps our
citizens safe.
(6) What cost savings or revenues, if any, would your department or the City
realize if this position is filled? None
(7) If you are paying overtime or comp time within your department to
accomplish this work now, how much overtime or comp time has been paid
out or earned that is directly attributable to this position and over what period
of time?
When our Captains fall in for the BCs when they are gone we pay out of rank
bonus.
(8) How has the work load or demands of your department changed in
comparison to your staffing levels over the past three fiscal years? Provide
statistics if possible. Call volume is steady to increasing however
(9)
administrative duties of the position have increased. Each BC has specific
administrative duties and they are split as follows: 1)Personnel job postings,
testing criteria. 2)P10 -media relations. 3) Operations preplans, fleet
maintenance.
If this position is not filled, what affect will it have on your department?
What work will not get done? What costs will you incur? Please be as
specific as possible. Leadership and operations would suffer.
(10) How do you cover the responsibilities for this position whenever the
incumbent is out on vacation? Captains move up to fill the position.
(11) Is it possible that the City could outsource this position to an outside
agency? If so, what savings, if any, would the City realize as a result of this
change? No
(12) How would you rank this position in terms of its contribution to City
business in comparison with other positions reporting to you? The BC
position is extremely important to operations/leadership/morale. The BCs
are a vital part of Fire Command staff 11 is worth noting that the BC
positon is the only non -bargaining sworn position that we have other than
the chief position.
(13) How does this position impact the Goals and Objectives for the City adopted
by the City Council? Our BCs make decisions on a daily basis that effect
both the safety of our members and also the safety of the citizens we serve,
which in turn helps the City of Waterloo meet its goal of being a safe place
to call home.
Note: Forward completed questionnaire to Human Resources
Department with original copy of Personnel Requisition form.
DEPARTMENT
SALARY
FLSA
CIVIL SERVICE
BARGAINING UNIT
BATTALION CHIEF
WATERLOO FIRE RESCUE
$91,085.80 per year
EXEMPT
INCLUDED
NON -BARGAINING
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Professional, technical and supervisory position responsible for providing general supervision to fire fighting
personnel on an assigned shift, cormnanding and coordinating all single alarm emergency incidents and overseeing
daily shift activities, general orders, City and department rules and regulations, public relations, personnel matters,
compliance with OSHA and NFPA standards, assisting with annual budget preparation and long and short range
planning for the department. Duties include but are not limited to the following: plans, organizes and directs shift
operations; coordinates and directs on-site fire fighting personnel activities through subordinate officers; writes
daily duty assignments; coordinates balanced apparatus placement throughout the City during daily and emergency
shift activities; evaluates the performance of personnel on assigned shift; prepares reports, monitors support
activities, attends conferences, conventions and other educational meetings on behalf of the department; addresses
civic clubs and organizations regarding the activities of the department; other duties as assigned. The work is
performed under the general direction of the Director of Safety Services and Chief of Fire Services but
considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. May assume responsibility
for the operation of the Fire Rescue Department in the absence of the Chief of Fire Services. Normally supervises
up to thirty-eight employees.
At the discretion of the Director of Safety Services and Chief of Fire Services, the Fire Marshal, if otherwise
qualified, may be promoted to Battalion Chief and continue to hold the Fire Marshal classification.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS &
PHYSICAL ABILITIES (Illustrative Only)
These functions are considered essential for
successful performance in this job classification and
are derived from the performance objectives stated in
Medical Protocol for Fire Fighters, Municipal Fire
and Police Retirement System of Iowa and NFPA
1001, Standard on Fire Fighter Professional
Qualifications:
A Battalion Chief candidate shall maintain a
sufficient physical and mental fitness level to perforin
the following functions with safety and competency:
1. Safely drive fire fighting/other emergency
vehicles.
2. Visually assess the emergency or fire scene
and/or condition of patient(s) and request
additional assistance when necessary.
3. Properly use and monitor fire fighting
equipment and tools.
4. Perform rescue, clean up and salvage
activities.
5. Verbally communicate with others in person,
by telephone or via two-way radio.
6. Understand, follow, and give orders.
7. Provide emergency medical services at least
at the First Responder level or as required by
department.
8. Properly maintain and utilize required
personal and/or chemical protective
equipment including SCBA and encapsulated
suit.
9. Utilize Incident Command System.
10. Assist in on-site control including traffic
control, providing assistance to bystanders,
and calming distraught persons.
11. Prepare accurate reports.
12. Function as a supervisor, member of the team
or as an individual.
13. Free/lift/move patient(s) in a safe manner and
prepare patient(s) for transport.
Using universal precautions, correctly
perform emergency medical services, and
properly utilize medical equipment and
supplies.
Transport patient(s) and belongings to a
medical facility, monitor patient(s), and
provide needed care in route, and report
patient(s) condition and treatment provided to
medical staff. Remain available to assist
medical staff when requested
14. Maintain Haz-Mat certification at least at
operations level.
Be prepared and respond to releases and
potential releases of hazardous materials for
the purpose of controlling the release
including assessing the emergency scene and
identifying the area and extent of exposure
and implementing an emergency response
plan.
Use field survey instruments and equipment,
performing classification, identification, and
verification of hazardous materials including
visually identifying hazardous materials by
color -coding system. Use chemical reference
materials including books, charts or
computers.
Perform, assist or oversee hazardous
materials control operations and assist with
mitigation of Haz-Mat incident including
implementing appropriate decontamination
procedures.
15. Inspect residential and commercial buildings
for fire hazards and report violations for
follow up.
16. Operate computer both at the Fire Station(s)
and in the trucks.
17. Attend and participate in ongoing training
drills and utilize training materials to learn,
know and be able to demonstrate proficiency
in:
a. drills and evolutions.
b. safe use of all equipment, tools and
supplies.
c. role of the fire fighter at fires,
response to emergency medical calls
and hazardous exposure situations.
d. knowledge of components of fire and
its behavior.
e. fire department rules and regulations.
f. locations of streets, direct routes,
water mains and hydrants in response
area.
18. Report and prepare for duty on time
presenting a neat and clean appearance and
dressed in uniform. Remain on duty for
twenty-four (24) hour periods, interacting
with coworkers in confined area.
19. Inspect, service, inventory, maintain and
perform scheduled operational tests on all
equipment and tools.
20. Communicate clearly and professionally with
coworkers, supervisors and members of the
public.
21. Prepare trucks and equipment for next
emergency response.
22. Mental and emotional demands include the
ability to:
a. Perform tasks with intense
concentration for extended periods of
time.
b. Remain calm.
c. Present self in non -threatening and
courteous manner to the public in
emergency situations.
d. Work as a member of the team while
functioning as an individual.
e. Understand, follow, and give orders.
23. Investigate complaints of fire hazards,
dangers, violation/findings.
24. Provide education programs to the public and
conduct fire station tours.
25. Know the cause of fire and its behavior.
26. Attend work regularly at the designated place
and time.
27. Work independently and with others with
minimum supervision.
28. Perforin all work duties and activities in
accordance with City policies, procedures and
City, Fire Rescue, NFPA and OSHA safety
rules and regulations.
29. Perform all other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES,
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING
1. Minimum ten (10) years experience with
Waterloo Fire Rescue with minimum five (5)
years at rank of lieutenant or higher.
2. Graduation from an accredited four-year
college or university with a Bachelor's
Degree with major course work in fire
management, public or business
administration or other related field,
supplemented by completion of approve
training in fire department administration,
operations, inspection and prevention with
extensive experience in fire department
emergency operations with a considerable
management role
OR
Any equivalent combination of experience,
education and training that provides the
required knowledge, skills and abilities
necessary to perforin the work.
3. EMS State Certification at least at First
Responder level or as required by department.
4. Maintain HazMat Certification at least at
operations level.
5. Basic computer skills.
6. Possess and maintain a Class D Iowa Driver's
License and good driving record based on
City of Waterloo driver performance criteria.
Disciplinary action or continuing employment
status may be reviewed for the following:
four or more moving violations within the
previous three years, three or more moving
violations within the previous one year or loss
of license or conviction for OWI, reckless
driving or other major moving violation
within the previous five years; two or more
at -fault accidents within a three-year period
while driving on City business; a combination
of three or more at -fault or not -at -fault
accidents within a three-year period. An
applicant's driving record will be reviewed at
least annually.
7. Thorough knowledge of modern principles
and techniques of fire prevention, including
inspection methods, fire hazards and methods
of eliminating hazardous conditions.
8. Thorough knowledge of the State and City
laws and ordinances regarding fire
prevention.
9. Thorough knowledge of the principles and
materials of building construction
maintenance.
10. Thorough knowledge of modem fire fighting,
EMS, rescue and hazardous materials
principles, practices and methods.
11. Thorough knowledge of mechanics as it
relates to fire equipment, fire apparatus,
methods of manufacturing and specifications
and the uses and limitations of various types
of related apparatus and equipment and its
operations and maintenance requirements
with the ability to supervise the effective use
of such equipment and apparatus.
12. Thorough knowledge of State and Federal
regulations relating to OSHA, FLSA,
hazardous materials, underground storage
tanks, SARA and relevant NFPA standards
and regulations.
13. Thorough knowledge of the principles and
practices involved in instructing and training
fire fighters together with the ability to apply
them to specific training problems.
Thorough knowledge of rules and regulations
of the Fire Rescue Department.
Knowledge of the locations of City streets,
principal buildings and fire hydrants.
Ability to react quickly and calmly in
emergencies and to direct the work of fire
fighting personnel in emergency situations.
17. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely,
orally and in writing.
18. Ability to supervise fire personnel, maintain
discipline, accept lines of authority and
promote effective working relationships with
supervisors, coworkers, public officials and
the public.
19. Ability to maintain records and prepare
reports.
20. Ability to make presentations before civic and
community groups and school children.
21. Ability to work with people from a broad
variety of social, economic, racial, ethnic
and educational backgrounds.
22. Must comply with the City of Waterloo
Residency Policy for Critical Employees.
23. Must pass Civil Service examination
procedures that will include an oral
examination.
WORK SCHEDULE
May be assigned to work twenty-four (24) hour shift
schedule or forty (40) hour Monday -Friday schedule
depending on job duties and staffing needs. May be
required to report when off duty for operations where
additional staff is needed to effectively control a fire
or rescue operation or to fill in for an unscheduled
absence. Must be available for department and City
meetings that require the attendance of the Battalion
Chief.
BATTALTON CHIEF DESCRIPTION 11 October 2011