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CounCIl MeetIng: March 12, 1985
Santa MonIca, CalIfornIa
TO:
Mayor and CIty CouncIl
FROM:
CIty Staff
SOBJECT:
Approval of ReVIsed ClaSSIfIcatIon SpeCIfIcatIons
INTRODOCTION
ThIS report requests approval of fIve reVIsed classificatIon
speCIfIcations.
BACKGROUND
As
part
of
Personnel's
routine
updatIng
of
eXIsting
claSSIficatIon speCIficatIons, the Police OffIcer claSSIficatIon
speCIficatIon has been reVIsed to lnclude as "MInImum Standardll,
"Successful completIon of the Basic TraInIng Course as prescribed
by the CalifornIa CommiSSIon on Peace OffIcer Standards and
TraInIng
(P.O.S.T.)"
ThIS
IS
In accordance with P.O.S.T.
regulatIons which became effectIve January 26, 1984.
InformatIon Systems DIrector IS a reVIsed version of Management
InformatIon
Systems
AdmInIstrator.
The
claSSIfIcation
speCIficatIon has been revised In VIew of the fact that the
pOSItIon will now functIon as a full CIty Department Head,
Instead of a DIVIsion Head withIn the City Manager's OffIce.
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FIre Prevention Inspector, FIre PreventIon EngIneer and Police
Range/Supply SpecialIst are sImply retItlings of FIre ProtectIon
Inspector, FIre ProtectIon Eng Ineer and Rangemaster.
These new
titles are descrIptIve of the dutIes actually performed by
incumbents and In the case of Rangemaster, eliminates a "gender"
Implication.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACT
No salary changes are assoCIated wIth these reVISIons.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Council adopt the attached classification
speclflcatlons.
Prepared By:
Susan E. McCarthy
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POLICE OFFICER
DEFINITION: Under moderate supervlsion, patrols an assigned
area to enforce laws, maintain order, prevent crlme and protect
life and property~ performs investigatlon work in the prevention
and detection of cr~me. Performs related duties as requlred.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
Patrols an asslgned area of the clty by car, foot, or
three-wheel motorcycle.
Responds to emergencies as directed by radio.
Invest1gates unusual or susplcious condltlons.
Directs traffic at congested areas and investigates trafflC
accidents.
Makes arrests, issues citations, lnvestigates Vlce
conditions, and serves subpoenas and warrants.
Analyzes facts, clues, and eVldence to determine the
identlty and whereabouts of violators.
Provides information and assistance to the public.
Questions suspects and guards prisoners.
Notes and reports hazardous conditions.
Searches for stolen property and lost persons.
Writes reports, prepares eVIdence, and appears in court.
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM ST&~DARDS: Appl~cant must be able to
demonstrate the followIng:
Abllity to: read and write 1n English and communicate
effect~vely with the public.
PosseSSlon of a valid driver's license.
Successful completlon of the BaS1C Tralning Course as
prescribed by the Cal1fornia Cornmlssion on Peace Officer
Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)
DESIRABLE TRAIN!NG AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduatlon from hlgh school.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Usually works under technical supervision of a Pollce
Sergeant, but may work directly under a pol1ce Lieutenant,
Police Captain or the police Chief, who make detailed work
assignments and frequently review work in progress and upon
completion.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May exercise technical supervision over a Reserve Police
Offlcer or non-sworn Police personnel, outlining the work and
frequently reviewing work 1n progress and upon completion.
INFOR}~TION SYSTEMS DIRECTOR
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DEFIKITION. Subject to administrative approval, plans, manages
and coordInates the efforts of users and data processing staff
to establish, ma~ntain and improve automated information systems.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Directs systems analysis, programm~ng and machine operations.
Conducts feasibil~ty studies and develops data processing
systems and procedures.
Confers with department and division heads and consultants
on proposed projects and ~nformation needs.
Coordinates the efforts of hardware and software suppliers
~n developing or improving appl~cations and systems.
Establishes work standards and internal controls to assure
quality of output.
DeterIT.lneS staffing and equipment needs.
Makes presentations to user groups, management and the
City Council on automated information topics.
~ BASIC QUALIFICATI9NS'
MINI~lliM STANDARDS, Applicants must be able to demonstrate the
follow~ng,
Knowledge of Techniques of information systems development,
needs analys~s, systems analysis, and project management; state of
the art equipment and software capabilities.
Ability to: Work effectively with users and data processing
staff; define and analyze information system needs, establish plans
and priorities for automation services; coordinate the work of systems
analysts and consultants; select, train and supervise programming
and operations staff.
DESIRABLE TRAINING Al~D EXPERIENCE.
Graduation from college with a bachelor's degree in Information
Systems, Computor Science, or Business Administration.
Eight years experience ~n the development of automated information
systems, includlng two years in a management capac~ty.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Performs duties subject only to policy limitations and general
adm~nistrative review by the City Manager.
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SUPERVISION EXERCISED'
Exerc~ses adm~n~strative supervls~on over subordinates, making
detailed work assignments, frequently reviewing work in progress
and carefully reviewing completed work.
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FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTOR
DEFINITION. Under miniMal sUDervis~on, lnspects industrlal,
cOIT~erclal, residential, and institutional facilities to deternine
compllance with appro~rlate fire protectlon codes and oyd~naces.
Performs related duties as required.
TYPICAL DUTIES.
Inspects lndustrlal, co~ercial, residential and institutional
facillties to determine comnliance with State and local fire and
life safety codes. .
Inspects selected operatlonsJ devices and equipment requlYlng
the approval of the fire department, such as sprinkler and fire
ala~m systems, and required exits.
Enforces fire safety codes.
Issues notices, warnings and citations.
Wrltes detailed lnspection reports and malntains up-co-date
records. .
Particlpates In public information/education activltles,
lncluuLng glvlng t~lkb and Jemonstratlons.
ASSlsts in performlng dlfflcult, technical inspections.
?repares detailed reports and cor~espondence.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS.
~1INnllJ}1 STANDARDS: Applicant mus t be ab le to demons trate the
f 011 O'vVlng
Knowledge of fire protection and life safety systems;
technical fire inspection procedures and practices, local/state
codes and national standards relating to fire safety and prevention,
building codes and construction methods.
Ability to. analyze data, recognlze problems and make decis~ons;
write concise reports; maintain accurate records; and establish and
maintain effective working relationships.
Possession of a val~d driver's license.
DESIRABLE TRAINI~G AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation Iron high school, and two years of college level
coursework in Flre Science or related.
Two years. experience in fire safety or bUllding construction
inspection.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED.
Works under administrative supervision of the Fire Captain
who outlines work, occasionally reVle~s work In progress and perlod-
ically reviews completed work.
SUPERVISIO~ EXERCISED:
May exercise technical supervision over sworn personnel assigned
to the Fire Prevention Bureau.
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CITY OF SAKTA MONICA
FIRE PREVEXTIO~ ENGINEER
DEFINITION: Under administratIve dIrectIon, performs
technical enJIncerIng dUtIB~, checks bUIldIng plans to
~determine re~ulrements for fIre protectIon deVIces and
systems in complIance with applicable codes and standards.
Performs related dutIes as reqUIred.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
ReVIews building and plot plans to ensure that fIre
protection systems comply WIth local and state codes,
ordlnanCeq, and natIonal standards.
Consults WIth englneers, archItects and developers to
design fire protectIon _equi~~ent to be used In bUIldIngs and
propertIes.
Conducts inspectIons of bUIldIngs and propertIes to
determIne wh~ther fIre protectIon eqUIpment is properly
deslgned, installed and malntalned.
PrOVides technical advice to other departments and
agencles for permIt approval of varIOUS processes and
installatlons.
ReVIews the Clty'S Flre Preventkon Codes for adherence
to accepted fIre protectlon enJlneerlng standards and
recommends cod~ reVIslons.
Cond~cts fire investIgatIons to determlne cause of flr~ and
complles ev~dence for court testlmony.
Prepdr0S anj pr~sents Flre Code applIcation ed~cation
to FIre Department personnel and to the publlC and Interprets
and cl~rlfles code requlrements.
pr9pdres detaIled reports and maintains records.
Performs non-hazardous staff duties durln3 maJor
ernergenc~es.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM STANDARDS: ApplIcant must be able to
demor.strate the followlng:
Knowledge of: fIre protectIon and llfe safety systems~
technIcal flre lnspectlon procedures and practices; local/state
codes and natIonal standards relatIng to fIre safety and
prevention; bUlldIng codes, and water supply systems.
Ability to: read and understand blueprlnts and plans,
analyze data, recognIze proble~s, and make--decIS10ns~ wrIte
conCise reports; maIntaIn accurate records: and establIsh
and ~alntaIn effectlve worklng relatlonships.
PosseSSIon of a valid driver's license.
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DESIR~BLE TP~INI~G AND EXPERIENCE:
GraduatIon fro~ college with a bachelor's degree in
En;J In~erlng .
Four years' experience wIth a publlC or prlvate fire
department pe:rforming fire protectIon engln.~erln9 dutIes,
including responsibIlity for plan checkin~ and fIeld inspection
of fire protectIon systems.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under administrat-lve supervlson of the -Pire
Marshall who outlines work, reviews work in proJress and
periodIcally revie~s completed work.
SUPE~VISION EXERCISED:
Exercises technical supervlsion over Flre Depart~ent
personnel, makin9 detailed work aSSIgnments I frequently
revlewing work in pro)~ess and upon completion.
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D::::SIR-=\3I..E ':'R:;INI~:G ;'_ND EXPE?I:::.:nCE:
G~adu3tlon fro~ colle;e w~th a bachelor's degree In
En;; 1 !"l-:!erlrh;J .
Four ye~rs' experl~~ce wlth a publIC or prIvate flre
de9artment ~erformlng fi~e grotection erglD=erln; dutIes,
lnclujlng respcns~billty for plan checkln~ and fIeld inspectlon
of fire protection systems.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under a.dmirllstrat-Ive superVlson 0: t:.e -Pi=e
Marshall who outlines work, reVIews work In proJress and
period1cally revie~s completed work.
SUPS~VISICN EXERCISgO:
Exercises technical SUperYlS10n over Fire Depar~~ent
personnel, ~akl~~ detailed work asslgn~~nts, frequently
rev~e~lng work In pro]ress and upon completlon.
C1TY Of SA~TA MONICA
POLICE RANGE/SUP?LY SPECIALIST
DE=~~IT~0~: Under macerate su?e=v~s~on, plans, schedules, and superv~ses
all ac~~v~t~es ~nvolv1nc use of t~e Pcl~ce Deoar~~ent f~r1na =a~Ge;
ccorC1nates order~ng, storage anc d1str1but~c~ of ~ater1alsJanc suP?l~es,
Fer=orms related dU~~es as ass1~ned.
T'!?ICAL DC':'IES:
Schedules all act~v~t~es on the f~rlng range, lncl~dlng ~or.thly
quall=Ylnq schedules and quarterly bullseye course schecules,
Sets up varlOUS combat and bullseye co~~ses and lns~ructs
personnel on the nature and use of the var10US courses.
Glves instructlons In the safe handllng of ~lrearilis, weapons
assembly procedures, and the pro?er use of varlOUS ty?es of !lrearns.
Mal~talns, bUllds and scores target courses,
Per~orms general rnaln~enance tasks to keep the range clean and
orcerly.
Ma~n~alns the armory and lssues weapons.
Or~ersr stores and sells a~lunltlon,
Cleans and olls flrearns ar.d ~akes mlnor repal~S.
Orcers, checks, stores and dlstrlbutes ~a~erlals ane sup?lles
the entlre depar~~en~.
Keeps records and ?re?ares ~eports,
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3riSIC QCA~!FICATIC~S:
Mi~l~U~ S~a~cards:
~:)l:owJ.ng:
Knowledge of: T~e use ar.d care of a varlety of :lrear~s and
a7~u~lt~on; pro~er safety tech~lques related to the ~se or =l=ear~s;
?~oper s~oot~~g tec~~lq~esi and baSlc ~ecord-keeplng prQced~~es.
Ablllty to: T=aln ~erscn~el In proper S~cotl~g technlques a2c
f~rear~s safety; ~a~nta~n cls~~pl~ne ~ver sworn Pol~ce Of=~ce=5i est~-
~ate supply reSUlreT.en~s a~d develop p=ocedures to lnsure adesuate
avallablllty of supp11es and ~aterlals; keep sl~ple records and pre~are
reports; and establlsh and ~aJ.ntaln e==ect~ve worklng relat~cnshJ.ps WJ.th
others.
Deslrable Tralnlng
of a police or ~llltary
tralnlng courses.
Appllcant ~ust be able to demonst=ate the
and Experlence: Prlcr exper~ence J.D t~e ope=atlon
s~all a=QS fl=J.ng range and co~pletlcn of related
SU?ERVISICN ?ECEI~~D:
Works under tec!:.nlcal su~erV~Sl.on of a Pollce Ca?i:al:1, ,.;he outl~::es
work ass~q~'ents and perlod~cally rev~ews work In ?=ogress a~d u?cn
c8:ipletlon.
S~?~RV=SIO~ EX~RC:S~D:
SU?e='l:;..ses s,;.;o!:'n ?o11ce ?e!:'sc~:lel ,.,rho are ~sJ.::C: -=::e fl:r:..::q ~3~~e,