HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 104-1988RESOLUTION NO. 104-88
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO EMPLOYEE
CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO ESTABLISH THE POSITIONS OF FIRE
EDUCATION SPECIALIST AND FIRE SAFETY SPECIALIST
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco that
the Employee Classification Plan, as amended, is further amended effective
July 1, 1988 as follows:
1. The Class Specification for Fire Education Specialist is created, as
set forth in Exhibit "A". This position is included in Unit A at a salary
range of 1850-2249 per month.
2. The Class Specification for Fire Safety Specialist is created, as set
forth in Exhibit "B". The position is included in Unit A at a salary range of
1750-2128 per month.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced
and adopted by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a
regular meeting held on the 27th day of July , 1988, by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Mark N. Addiego, Richard A. Haffey, Gus Nicolopulos,
and Roberta Cerri Teglia
None
None
Councilmember Jack Drago
EXHIBIT "A"
RESOLUTION NO. 104-88
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
FIRE EDUCATION SPECIALIST
JULY 1988
DEFINITION
Under supervision of the Fire Marshal, performs fire prevention
activities related to the educational aspect of public and
private instruction. Performs other duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is an entry level classification which excludes firefighting
duties and is not a public safety position. This position
specializes in development, implementation, and instruction of
Fire Prevention Safety Programs. This is a 40 hour per week
position, but a flexible schedule may be required to accommodate
the responsibilities of the position.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Develops, implements, and instructs Fire Prevention Safety
Programs for elementary and secondary schools; prepares materials
for and delivers lectures and demonstrations to the public sector
relative to providing fire and safety education; formulates
lesson plans, develops standards and teaches; utilizes
audio/visual and related equipment; assists in the development of
Fire Prevention expertise for suppression personnel; assists in
evaluating programs and related equipment; analyzes and develops
record systems; participates in related groups and committees as
needed; maintains effective public relations that would include
addressing private and public gatherings.
LICENSE(s)
Possession of a valid California Class III operators license
issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
Drivers license must be maintained as a condition of employment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles, practices, and procedures of modern teaching
techniques
- Various audio/visual techniques and equipment
- Effective communication techniques
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QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively with children of all ages.
- Coordinate, participate, and deliver educational programs.
- Communicate with persons of all ages.
- Understand and comply with the rules and regulations of the
City of South San Francisco and the South San Francisco Fire
Department.
- Establish and maintain relationships with those contacted in
the course of work.
- Prepare clear, concise, and complete oral and written
reports.
- Spanish speaking ability is desirable.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Experience: One year's experience in the field of teaching on
a full or part-time basis.
Education: A bachelor of arts degree and a multiple subject
teaching credential from an accredited
institution.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE NOTE:
The education and experience is as shown above. However, persons
having any combination of education and experience equivalent to
two years work in this field may be considered.
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Exhibit "B"
RESOLUTION NO. 104-88
JULY 1988
FIRE SAFETY SPECIALIST
DEFINITION
Under supervision of the Fire Marshal, conducts safety
inspections, reviews building plans to insure proper fire
protection, investigates the cause of incidents and origin of
fire, assists with public awareness programs, and does related
work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is an entry level classification which excludes firefighting
duties and is not a public safety position. This position
specializes in conducting safety inspections, reviewing plans,
and performs investigations of a routine to moderate complexity.
This is a 40 hour per week position but a flexible schedule may
be required to accommodate the responsibilities of the position.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Enforces all applicable fire prevention codes, regulations and
ordinances; personally inspects structures and occupancies of all
types; issues citations and notices of code violations;
investigates cause and origin of emergency incidents;
investigates and resolves complaints relative to fire and safety
hazards; assists in public awareness programs; reviews plans for
compliance with recognized regulations. Performs other related
duties as assigned.
LICENSE(s)
Possession of a valid California Class III operators license
issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
Drivers license must be maintained as a condition of employment.
May be required to undergo psychological and polygraph
examinations and successfully complete PC 832.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Fire prevention and safety methods, programs and equipment
and familiarity with the engineering, enforcement and
educational facets of prevention and safety work.
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Fire behavior as it relates to building construction,
fire protection systems, equipment, and devices.
- Effective communication techniques.
Ability to:
Understand and comply with the rules and regulations of the
City of South San Francisco and the South San Francisco Fire
Department.
- Recognize fire and safety hazards.
Prepare clear, concise, and complete oral and written
reports.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those
contacted in the course of work.
- Spanish speaking ability is desirable.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Experience:
One year's experience in safety, building, or fire
prevention inspections or in a capacity which
clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the
required duties.
Education:
An Associate Degree in Fire Science, or a degree
in a related field which matches the training
necessary to possess the required knowledge and
abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE NOTE
The education and experience is as shown above. However, persons
having any combination of education and experience equivalent to
two years work in this field may be considered.