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Ordinance - 894-1948 - Classifying All Positions In The Classified Service Of The City - 12/09/1948
,/ lVIIE'REAS, a maj ori v ot the qualltied voters ot the City ot Lubbock on the 2Dd dq ot December_, ot 1947, adopted Chapter .325_, Jets of the 50th Legislature ot the State ot Texas, Regular Session, 1947, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEIASI In accordance with Section 8 ot Chapter .325, Acts of the Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 1947, there is hereqy established a olassification plan for all emplo.yees in the classified service ot the City ot Lubbock. SECTION 1. DEFINITIONSa (1) •Allocate• means the act ot assigning each position to its proper class. (2) •Class• means a position or group ot positions that involves s1railar dutie and responsibilities and require similar qualifications and whiCh is properlJ de- signated by one title indicative ot the nature of the work. (.3) •classification Plan• means and consists ot the tollowtDga (a) A grouping into classes of positions which are ot approximatelf equal d1tt1oulty and responsibility. (b) Class titles, descriptive ot the class, which will identity each clas • (~) Written class specifications tor each class ot positions containing a description of the nature ot work and of the relative responsibilit ot the positions in the class, illustrative examples of work perform- ed in the class, requirements in terms ot lm01rledges, skills aDd abilities neoessar.r for performance ot the work ~ a statement ot experience and training desirable tor recruitment into the class. (4) 'Classified Service• shall include menbers ot the Fire Department and the I' Police Department ot the Cit,. of Lubbock, as defined UIIder •Fireman• and "Policeman• be}gwJ provided, that the chief or head or the Fire Department and the ctiiet or head ot the Police Department shall not be included rithin the classified service. (S) •Commission• means the Firemenrs and Policements Civil service Commission ot the Cit,-ot Lubbock. (6) •Director• means the Director ot Firemen's and Policemen's Civil Service designated b,r the Firemen's and Policemen's Civil Service Commission to act in the capacitf ot Secretar.r to the Commission and Director of Civil Service. (7) •Fireman• means the one who engages in the fighting and extinguishment of fire a. (8) "Policeman• means one who engages in the actual enforcement of laws and the maintenance ot public order. (9) "Position• means a group ot current duties and responsibilities, assigned 1elegat$d b.y competent authorit,-, requiring the services of an emplo,yee. 1. -r---- " l (10) "Vacaney• means a poaition, d~ created, which is not occupied and for t~e tiiling ot which a valid requisition has been received b,y the Director. SECTION 2. E§TABLISBJBNI AND AOOrl'IO.N OF THI CU$SIFIC4TI01! PWi Upon the recommendation or the Director, the Cit7 C~ission hereb,y establlahes aDd adopts the classification plan herein set forth as the official classification plan or all positions in the classi£1ed service of the Cit7 of Lubbock. The Cit7 Commission reserves to itself the sole right to designate new classes or positiona, or combine, divide, alter or abolish existing classes, subject on~ to the provi· alone of the Civil Service Law and this ordinance. SEOTICif J. RICQRDS OF THE OIM3U'ICA1'IOH P4lf The Director shall cause to be maintained in the offices ot the Co.Ussion iD looseleaf err other suitable form accurate, c011plete 8.Dd up-to•date spec1ticatiall8 f01 ever.r class ot positions in the classified service. These specifications shall include a (1) (2) (.3) The title or the class. A statement of the duties perforlllEid and the responsibilities exercised b7 each class ot posi tiona. Examples or tasks performed by emplqyees holding positions within the class. (4) fbe •1n1.um and desirable qualifications required of an incumbent tor the sati1factor.y performance of such duties and tasks aDd the exerciae of such responsibilities. SECTION 4• Ilfi'ERPRETAtfON Ql THE ClJMS SPEQIFICATiotfS• The specifications tor the various classes or positions are hereby declared to have the !olltwing force and effect& (1) The speoificatiaos are descriptive ~ and are not restrictive. They are intended to indicate the kinds or positions that should be allocated to the res• pective classes as determined by their duties, resp~sibilities and qualitioatiOD requirements. The use of a particular expression or restriction as to duties, qualitioatian requirements or other attributes shall not be held to exclude others not mentioned if such others are sillilar as to kind and quality. (2} In determining the class to which aey position shall be allocated the specifications for each class shall be considered as a whole. Consideration is to be given to the general duties, the specific tasks, the responsibilities., the special and desirable qualifications and the relationships to other classes as affording a picture of the positions that the class is intended to includ.., 1 (3) Titles as far as possible are intended to be aaggestive ot the kind ot work pertorSied by the inouabent of the positions and indicative ot the rank. (4) The duties statement shall be construed as a general descriptiOil ot the kind of work performed by the incumbent of a position that is proper:cy-allocated to the class and not as describing or limiting what the duties of aqr position shall be. (5) The enaples ot work shall be oonatrud as typical tasks on.1T, illustra• tive of the duties as outlined by the general statement. These exaaples are not in• tended to be complete or exclusive and the tact that the actual tasks performed by the iDCabent ot a position do not appear thereon shall not be taken to mean that the position is necessari~ excluded froa the class provided that the tasks con1ti• tuting the main work or employment are d~ covered by the general statement ot the duties. ~ one example of a typical task taken without relation to the general .tate~~ent of ctllties and all other parts otthe specifications shall not be construed aa determ.rrl.:ng whether a position should be allocated to the class. -1 .... I (6) The atatement of special and desirable qualifications constitutes a part of the description o£ the kitd of' eapl~ b7 expreaailtg the Dd.nillum &Dd desired qualifications expected of a:r:q new appointee it he is to perform the work proper:Q", and ia to be eo construed and not as imposing in itself' any new or additional re• quireaenta for the filling of positions. Even though the;y mq not be mentioud in the qualificatiODS state11ent suoh qualltications as should be properly' re<luired in c0111111:0n of all incumbents of all positions such as good physical health, freed• t:rom detects, citizenship, honest,-, sobriety, and induatry are to be COilSidered as p&rt of the qualifications requirements. SECTION 5. ALLOCATION OF POSITIONS TO CL4S§i§ The Director shall allocate each position in the classified service to its ap• propriate cla1s in the classification plan. Such allocation shall be based on the duties and responsibilities of the present incumbents of such positions and shall be entered on the official roster cards maintained by" the Commission. The title ot the class aball forthwith become the title of such individual positions and shall be uaed in pqrolls submitted to the proper disbursing officer, and in requests to the Commissioa tor the Certification of eligibles, 1n reports made to the Colllllission aa prOV"ided by the Bules and Regulations ot the Co.llld.ssion and in 8.f1T other official records and communication of' the Commission and of all bUdget and financial officers SECTIOI 6. RI•M.I,OOlTIOI OF PO§ITIONS WHEN DUTIES OHAI«iB Whenever a new position shouJ.a be established or the duties ot al1. ·existillg po- sition are so changed that in effect the old position as described in the class specif'ioations for the class to which it wae originallT allkated no longer exista and 1D ita place there is created a position which should be allocated to a dif'.ter- ent claa11 the Director, in consultation with the depart•nt heads, shall report this .tact to the eo..ission and send in on the Ca..ission•s prescribed form a .tull statement of the circumstances and a description of the duties as changed or as ae~ up. Upon the reco•eDdation ot the Co.Ussicm., after a tul.l investigation ot the actual and proposed duties, responsibilities and qualification requirements, and City Commission .ay allocate or re-allocate the position to its appropriate class in accordance w1 th the classification plan then in effect. If necesaar.r, a new class shall be established to provide for the new position. The Commission ahall likewise from time to tiae ot its own motion make investigations of a.u.r or all posi- tions in the classified service aDd shall, in accordance with this ordinance, mat. recommendations to the governiDg body for the allocation of positiona whenever the facts are such as to warrant such action. SECTION 7. HEARING ON APfRAI.S FROM ALWCATIQI It aD¥ emploree believes that his position has been improperly allocated, he ma:y protest by presenting his reason therefor upon such forms or docuaents as the Director 'U.7 prescribe; the claim shall be investigated by the Director and co.mis- sia, then referred to the governing bod7 for its decision which shall be final. SECTION 8. STATUS OF PRESENT Pf:WYIES If a position at ~ time is reQallocated to a different class to correct an error in the original allocation, the incwabent shall continue in the position with- out teats ar other proofs of fitness. If a position is re-allocated to another class on account ot changed duties and responsibilities, the incumbent ~, upon written recOllllllendatlon of the department head, the passing of a non•competiti~e exa•1nat1on given by the Director, and apprOV"al ot the COIIIIlission continue in the position. 'lhis shall not obtain in the event an employee is actuall.7 transferred to eiDOther position involving substanti&I.q different t:8 higher qualifications but only: 3. in those cases where new duties and responsibilities have been added or absorbed b.r the incumbent in addition to his regular IT assigned 10rk. SECTION 9. fERIQDIC INYESTIGATION OF THE CI~IFiqATION PLAN• The Director shall at least once ever.y two 7ears investigate and report to the Coali.ssion and to the governing body upon the appropriat.neas ot the olass title• assigned to each position in the elassitied service, Such investigation either b.r the Director or b,y aqr member ot the Comaission so designated, shall further deterlline whether s;rq employeee in one class are pertoraing duties regularq uaigDed to pesitiODS in another related clas•• SI!:CTIO!f 10. ~W!ECU'~E!CH ~OF Pf_ITlOif /J .. .J_j J, AMtJ,~/,.1 ~_:.., ~ ---~ 4 ~.-~y3t, The c1--'e• ot positions attached hereto, Pages 1 to 15 iDc1ua1ve, serked -Exhibit •.1.•/ and made a part bereot, are hereby established in the c1aesit1ed ser- vice of the Cit7 or Lubbock and the class specifications aetforth are hereb,y de• clared to be the official statoent of the duties, responsibilities and requirements ot each class. The number of positions in each class shall be sbOIDl b,y the annual budget ot this City. SECTION ll. SjVING CLAUSE The provisions ot this ordinance are declared to be severable and it a~ sec• tion, sentence, clause, phrase, or word ot this ordinance shall tor an;y reason be held to be invalid or unoonstitutional, such decisiOD shall not &rf'ect the remain- ing sections, sentences, clauses, phrases• and ~ords of this ordinance, but the,y shall reaain in etfeot, it being the legislative intent that this ordinance shall sta!Jd DOt-withatand!Dg the invalidity' ot an;y part. SECTIOB 12. REP§AL OF CONFJ.ICTI~ QRDIN.I.NCES .Ul ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict w1 th the provisions of this ordinance shall be aDd the same are hereb7 repealed. SECTIOH 13. ABlii)MENTS .AmendMnts to this ordinance and the class apecitioations which are a part ot this orcU.D&DCe aay be -.de in the regular -.nner prescribed tor uand!Dg other ordinances of' the governing body of this Cit,-. Passed and approved b7 unanimous 'YOte of' the Cit7 _Commission this 9th of peceabK ' 1948. •ud aDd approved b7 UB&Diaous vote ot the Cit)" Coallission this /.3 of' _'£1::!../14&~ • 19t.a I / "TTf ( dq dq (.,.. { I'> .. \ I . ·~ ..... • JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE LUBBOCK POLICE DEPARTMENT • () • • .. .. • 1 9tliEF OF p~ lC§ .. ~¥TIN~UI§HING CHARAC1.EBIQ IC§ OF rlOJ!K: This is nd~in1strative=d technical police work in the direction of all em-. ployaes and activities of the ,municipal police department. This is an important nistrative position inv0lving personal responsibility for the protection of lives and property in the City throu ~h the supervision of all police functi~ns. Work invol~es the efficient operation of the Police DepartmP-nt ~ through control of netivities~ seein ~ that order is mo.:tntained and that laws and ordinances are enfor~PA ~-~·~1 takin !~ measures to prevent crime nnd protect lives and · · -]ugh the ple.nning of activities and the trAining, assf.~.-, · , ' scipline of oll dopnrtment members. Tho employee consults ·"·' · t ie department in determininr, plans and policies to be observed l~n j Dlan, laY 0~tt olice operations nn1 exce~t for general administrat- ive direction, he ni~d .. ~per~io~lently in carrying on the Police Depn.rtment functions. Work is revie\~d through~ ~ ion on problems to be mot and by written activity ~ reports. The employee sec~e~ administrative approval on any problems involving over-all policies or plans. EXAMPLES OF WOnK: In c~nsultati~n with the departmental director and with the assistance of sub- ordinate supervising officers ~repares rules and regulations governing activities of the Police Department and sees that \Then placed into effect such rules and reg- ulations are followed. Formulates and prescribes work methods and prescribes work methods and pro- cedures to be followed by members of the department, appraises conditions of work in tho department, an1 teias necessary steps in improving the operations. Plans and supervises the enforcement of traffic and safety regul t:~.tions and programs of crime prevention and dotocti,n. Controls the expenditure of departmental appropriations nnd prepe.res annual bud~t estimates of needs. Instructs members of the Police force on Police procedures, duties, and proper use of eQdP.-a'; Supervieea and pnrticipates in Police training programs. Cooperate& with state and federrJ officers in the apprehension and detention of wanted persona, and with other agencies where activities of the Police ~ ment are 1nvolve4. Directs the proper accounting for moneys received or disbursed, maintenance and operation of police communications systems, and maintenance of all police equipment and other property. Advises and assists police offio~rs in n~n-ro utine criminal or other invast- igati~ns and pers0nally participatfoS in the more difficult police problems en- countered by subordinntes. Performs related work ns assigned. DESIRABLE KHO'JLEDQE. SKILLS. AND Al34LITIE5: Ext~nsive kno~lodge of the principles end practices of modern police admin- istrati~n and police methods. Extcnsi ve kno· .. ledge of scientific methods of crime rl.etecti ...,n o.nd criminal iden- ificntion. Extensive knor1ledge of stnte and local l~ws nnd ordimmees which are enforced by the municipal police department. Extonsive knowledge of the types· and uses of firearmst communications, and automotive equipment used in modern police work. - l .. ) c Ability ~, •. ~nd supervise the work of a large number of subordin- a te$ performing vnr~ •ns connected with police activities nnd to develop proper trainin~ and inst~ .~1 procedures for these employees. · Ability to establish ar1 .... lf.dnt.llin cooperative working relationships with other city officials, state and federcl authorities, and the general public, An underetandin~ of federal, state, and local jurisdictions and authorities as they relate to police work, Ability to react calmly and quickly in cnse of emergP.ncy and to make correct decisions in such cases. Ability to prepare and present effective oral and ~itten information ~~ternil relating to the activities of the Police Departm ent. Ability to regula te the control of employees, expenditures, and equipment for efficient and most effective usc. DE§lRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: I Extensive experience in modern police work which has afforded ~regre ssively responsible experience i~ a variety of police functions includin?. responsible super- visory police duties; and graduat~on from a ~tandard hil.gh school sup')lcmented by formal training in modern police administration, methods, and practices, and ih scientific methods of crime prevention and detection. -2- • 0 J • , • , !§?ISTAN'f CHip OF POLICE: ,I ~IS~ING~ISHIN G CHARAQTERIST~CS OF WORK: I This is supervisory and technical police work in supervising n ma jor phase of police operations. Work involves full rosponsibility f or the e ffective perfornnno o of s pe cialized police activities,, or for the supervision of ~11 police activities during an assigned shift~ Such units are conc erned uith criminal investiga tion a nd vico control, and \i ith the enforcement of laws relating to tho control of vehicular and pede stri an traffic. Work requires an application of seasoned judgment and pol160 s~ill in meeting work problems, a?~raisin~ effectivoneRs of police tcchni~uea used, and inter- preting departme ntal policies &nd r eeulntions. The emp l oyee pe rsona17 l)Srticipates in the more difficult police problems and instructs subordinate office rs in methods to be followed in special ca ses. Work is nor~ly performed independe ntly in acc- ordance with de partmental po licies an1 pr e c edents with general orders rece ived from a superior off icer; however, in unusUk~l s it1~ations, s pe cific i nstructions may bo received. Jork is r eviewed through observation of results and evaluation of reports submitted. EXAMPLE§ OF VIORK As comn anding officer of one of the subdivisions of the po lice de partm~nt, plnns and lays out and supe rvises employees in the performance of the ir duties. Directs tpe supe rvision of dance halls, rooming houses and other places where commercialized vice is likely to exist. Checks arrests and s ees tha t c ases ar c pr ope rly ha ndled in court. Assumes charge of police activities on the scene of largo fire, riot, or other major emergency. · Confers with citizens registe ring c omp laints or making requests. Supervises work of deto ctivcs, ~vis e s subordinate s on work methods and pro- cedures and personally makes investigations of difficult criminal and vice cases. Attends court as state •~ witness and appears befor e grand jury. Confers with city officials and meets with r epresentnti.ve of various eivic work groups. Conducts correspondence, prepares and supervises the prepa ration of ne cessary records a nd r ep orts rolatin ~ to pol i ce activitie s, and reviews reports prepared and submitted by subordina tes. Directs a ctivitie s of the Bureau of Identification. Makos inspections of pe rsonnel, equipment a nd buildings of d e partme nt. Supervise s and instructs the in-service tra ining of patrolman. Reco~mends promotion, transfer or discharge of employees supGrvisod • In absence of Chief, assumes his duties as delega t e d by him. Performs r elated work as assigne d or required. DESIRABLE KNO .JLEDGE, SKILLS. AND ABILITIES Th orough kn owled ge of modern po lice adminis tra tion and investigation in pre- vention of erimes and the a pprehe nsion of cri:!l inals. Complete knowled ge of laws, ordinance s, ~nd r~es a nd re ~l~ti ons of the de- pnrtr.tcnt. Ability t o supC!rvise nnd lead men effe ctively. Dem~nstra tcd administrative ability. Ability t o meet the public and command res pect and coo pera tion, from the public and subordina t e s alike. Proven aptitude in problems presented by police w~rk. Working knovrled ge of the geography of the City and location of important build- in -1S. Ability to annlyze complex police problems. -3 - ' I ( • , c . . , DESIRAB!g; Epl'ERIEtiCE AND TRAINING: •, . . Educ ation equivalent t o th~t represented by graduation from a standard high school plus completion of at least two different courses in police training and me thods. Considerable polioe experience including some experience in a supervisory or equally responsihle capacity. NECESSARY §PECIAL OU/~lf!CATIONS: ,W_: Minimtim, _ r.taximum , !hysical Coridition: Candidates must be able t o meet the ~ed ieal requirements including height and weieht, prescribed in the Civil Service Rules, Technical: Possession of a restricted radio/te lephone operator 's license as issued by the Federal Communications Co~~ission • -4- ··, ( " t!lSTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF ·,:oRK: · · This is supervisory and technical work in supervising a major phase of police operations. Work involves full responsibility for the effective perform~nce of specialized police activities, or for the supervision of all police activities during an ass- igned shift. Such units are concerned with criminal investigation a nd vice control and with the enforcement of laws reletins to the control of vehicula r nnd pedestrian traffic. Work requires an n?plication of seasoned judgement and police skill 1n meeting work problems, appraising effectiveness of police techniques used, and in- terpreting departm~ntal p0licies and regulaticns. The employee personally part- icipates ·in tho more difficult p~lioe problems and instructs subordinate officers in methods to be followed in special and eases. Work is normally performed independ- ently in accorda nce with depar~mcntal policies and sit~.tions prec~dents vdth gen- eral orders received from n superior officer; however, in unusual •ltuations, specific instructbns may be received . ~io rk is reviewed through observation of results and evaluation of repo rts submitted. Assumes complete charge in the ab- sence of a superior offio ~r. IXAMPLES OF \~ORIS: As commandin~ officer of the detail or one of tho subdivisions of the police depar~nent, plans and lays out and supervises employees in the performance of duties. Directs the supe rvision of dance halls, rooming houses and other places where commercialized vice is likely to exist. Checks arrests and sees that cases are properly hanQ!ed in court. Assumes charge of police activities on the sceae in case of large fire, riot, or other major emergency. Confers with citizens registerins complaints or making requests. Attends court as state's witness an1 a,pears bef0re the ~and jury. Supervises investigations of all automobile accidents involving injury and determines if a law violation has occurred. Supervises, directs nnd c~ntrols motorcyclo, automobile and other traffic reg- ulatory personnel. Instructs all traffic regulatory pers~nnel in the full performance of their duties. Keeps accidents location papers. Files written reports of disposition 0f accident cases. Checks and re po rts on needs of the City with rc~rd t o traffic regulati on . Inspects all traffic reports to see if they are properly made. Follows up cases of traffic accident which require additional investigation. Issues specific instructions ~nd assignments at scone of activiti9s. Checks and reviews r o?o rts of daily activities of pe rsons under als super- vision. Prepares reports· on information secured. Performs related work as required or ~ssigned. Conducts correspondence, prepares and supervises the pneparations of necessary records and reports relatinG to '!)ol ice activities, and reviews reports prepared e.nd submitted by aubordinntes. DESIRABLE K!fO:r.'LEDGE. SKILLS. AND ABn.ITIES: Thorough kno~ledge of approved principles, prnctices, and procedures of police work particularly as related to the particular police .functi0ns to which assigned. Thorough knov1ledge of pertinent federc.l, state, and rnun~cipal laws and ordinances anj departmental rules and regulation s. · Demonstrated ability to command tho respect 0f officers and to direct and supervise their work. Ability to analyze co~plox police ?roblems. Ability to deal with the ~ublic firmly and courteously and to effect and main- tain satisfactory public relations. Considerable kno•vledr.e of pr·:actices and pr ocedure in traffic c ontrol used in - 5 - • • other parts ot ·the country, workin~ kno wledge of modern police methods nnd pr o- .' oe~ures t workine kno wledge of tho geography of the city and of the location of important buildings. Workin g kno~ledge of first aid principles nnd skill in their application. Ability to perf~rm investiga tions. Ability to understand and carry out oral ~nd written instructinns, and to prepare clear and compreh ensive written reports. Ability to assign, instruct !lnd review the work of sl,lbordino:tes. Ability to deal firmly and t ac tfully with other employees, city officia ls and the genernl public. Ability to keep clear records. Ability tl") work long hours and to vn.thsto.nd the physice.l stra in of police work. Skill in the use ~f firearms. Courage, ~ood jud~ent, resoUrcefulness, and integrity. &1E§IRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Considerable police experience ir.oluding some experience in a supervisory or equally responsible capacity; experience as a traffic officer. Education equivalent to that represented by graduation from n standard high school plus compl etion of po lice training program courses. NECESS.&RX SPECIAL QUALIFICAttJimts: Aim= Minimum ~ Candidates must be able to Jncct tho med ical requirements, including h ei ~t and weight as prescribed in the Civil Service Rules • Possession of a restircted radio/telephone operator's permit a~ issued by the Federal Co~unio a ti~ns Commission • -6- 0 ') • I . ,. POLICE SEI!.GFft!lrl': ijlSTINGUI§HING CHAfiACTERISTICS OF WORK: . This is supervisory or speoinlized field and/or poli'ce office work. ' ' Employee's work in this class consists of responsibility for assisting in the supervision of police patrol, traffic re~atory nr detective activities, or for the perfo~ance of ~eneralized duties at the front desk at polico headquarters. Employees frequently participate in the work performed by subordinate officers and assume pompleto ch~rge in the event of tho absence of a superior officer. Employees are given specialized work instructions by ranking officers en new assignments, but work independently in performing reQuired and assigned duties. Work is re- viewed by inspection and throu¢h oral and written reports to superiors. Super- vision is usually exercised over a detail of patrolman. iXAMfLES OF i10RK: {l2rulk) Supervises the detention and custody of prisoners and the office personnel doing radio and communication work. Sees that proper discipline and order is maintained in tho jail and at police headquarters. Supervises the cleaning and sanitation of the jail. Supervises feeding of prisoners. May collect fines, register and book pr5.soners, and prepare arrest cards. Arrests, identifies, books, 3Unrds, and cnrea for prisoners. Questions witnesaes and criminals. Checks and maintains, departme ntal equipment and arsnal. At front desk, receives telephone calls and when police help is needed, dis- patches the proper equipment and men using radio/telephone equipment. Receives complaints and calls and talks with all callers at front desk. (Traffic Control) · Supervises, directs and instructs mo t orcycle officers engaged in the enforce- ment of traffic regulations and in tho control of traffic. Sup ervises investigation of a ll automobile accidents, involving injury and detflrminea if a law violation has occurred. lteeps accident location pe.pers, Files written report of disposition of accident cases. Checks on stolen automobile reports·. (Police Patrgl) Supervises, and directs on assigned detail of patrolmer Calls roll at beginning of th0 assigned shift. Inspects patrolmen for appear- anue and equipment. Patrols an assi~ed area observing, supervising ~nd instructing patrolmen in the perform ance of their duties • Issues specific instructions an1 assignments at scene of activities. Reviews Federal Bureau of Investigation reports and refers pertinent records to other officers •. (Detectiv§) Assists the ranking offioor in supervising and coordinating 1York of tho members of the Detective Division. Reviews cases and assigns eases to men. Keeps records of cases assigned and outcome of invosti~ations a nd submits reports to the superior officer. Takes cases and reports over ph0ne. Secures informntion from suspects, urisoners and witnesses. Frequents questionable locations to obtain information in regard to criminal activities. Prepares report on information secured. Locates missing persons. • T .... . , (General) Assumes charge in absence of.superior officer. Keeps records nnd ~~kes ~eports. . Reports breaches and infractions of rules and discipline. Checks and reviews reports of daily activities ftnd other reports of pntrolmnn. Performs related work as required or assigned. DESIRABLE KNOtiLEDGE. SKILLS. AND ABILITIES: Consider&hle kno~lej~ of the rules and re~ntionl of the department. Working knor-tled ge of modern police methods nnd procedures • Wl')rking kno~·!led ge of pertinent federal anti stnte larrs, and of municipal ordinances. Working knowledge of the geography of the city and of the loct\ti,.,n of im- portant buildings. Working knowledge of first aid principles and skill in their applicati~n. Ability to perform investi£ations. Ability to understand and carry out oral an~l rsritten instructions and to prepare clear and comprehensive written reports. Ability to assign, instruct nnd review tho work of subordinates. Ability to deal firmly and tactfUlly Tilth other employees, city officials, and the genernl public. Ability to keep clear records. Ability to work long hours nnd to withstand the physical strain of police liork. Skill in the use of firearms. Courage, good judgment, resourcefulness, integrity. DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE ILND IMINING: Eiucntion equivalent to that represented by graduation from a standard high school plus completion of police traininG courses. Experience as a police patrolman. NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATION~: Age; tUnimum, 23 Physical gonditiog: Cand~ga~~s mus~~be able to meet the medical requirements, including height, weight, o.s prescribed in the Civil Ser- vice Rules. TgchnicalJ Possession of a restricted radio/telephone permit as issued by the Federal Communications Commission. -8 - ,, ) ... C4f*AIN QF .DEIECTIVES: .J . ~his is supervisory ana technical police work in supervising a major phase 'of police operations. . . Work involves full resp0nsibility for the eff~ctive performance of special- ized police activities, with special consider~tion concerning the direction nnd supervision of the detective division. The employee coordinates the work of tho entire detective division, makin3 assignments and taking reports on cases assigned and pnrticipatln3 in the more import ant case~ nersono.lly. The work requires an application of seasoned judgment and ;eaoe ~ . .akl)ll"·as well as special ability in following clues to the proper conclusion. Work is normally performed independent- ly in accordance with departmental policies and precedents with general orders received from a superior officerJ however, fn unusual situations, specific in- structions may be received. Work is reviewed through observation· of results and evaluation of reports submitted. ~~1PLES OF WORK: Supervises the work of the detectives. Advises subordinE'l.tes on work methods nnd procedures. Personally makes investigations of difficult criminal and vice cases. Assians detectives to a specific detail or case. Keeps records, of cases assigned and outcome cr investigation. · Submits reports to police chief on activities of detective division. Supervises training of subordinates. Supervises and participates the establishment and maintenance of necessary criminal records. Supervises the preparatioR of daily, monthly, and annual uniform crime reports Recommends promotion, transfer, o~ discharge of employees supervised. Performs other related duties as assigned. . JlESIB!§LE KNQ \11.EDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILIIIES: • Thorough kn'lwled~ of approved principles, practices, and procedures of police and detective r-rork as related to the particular polico work at hand. Thorough knowle1ge of pertinent federal, state, and municipal laws and or- dinances, and departmental rules and regulations. · Working knowledge of the geography of the city and the location of important buildings. Demonstrated ability to command the respect of officers and to direct and supervise their work. Ability to analy~e oomplex police problems. Ability to deal with ~he public firmly an~ courteously and to effect and maintain satisfactory public relations. Ability to interrogate prisoncr_s o.nd obtain the desired informution.- Knowledge of psychology and its use in police work. Knowledge of modern methods of police investigation ann detection~' Knowledee of the use of modern techniques in cr~inal investigations. !)ESIRAI!LE E.."<PERIENCE AND TRAJ:NIN_g: 1 Considerable police e~'erience including some experience in a supervisory or equally responsible capncity. Graduation from n standard hi~h school. Specialized police eoltrs '.'sand FBI training. tlECESSARl f?PECIAL QUALIFIQATIONS: · Possession of a restricted radio/telephone operator's permit as issued by the Federal Communications Commission. -9- ... c W'tECT:rsj: u;ISTINGQISHING FEATURE§ OF ·,VORK: This is spociulized police work in the investigation of oriminal 'offenses, .accidents and related police problems as a full-time assignment. This work involves po lice duty in plain clothes nnd requires the use of considerable discretion and the application of SP9Cialized knowledges and abilities in the investigation and detection of crime. Assignments are received from superior officers an~ usually are specific cases or types of cases to be followed to conclusion, nnd normally culminating in the preparation of a case for pros- ecution. This distin·tuishes the Police Detective from the other police personnel who may make preliminary investigations of cases at the scene of a crime. Al- though work is performed in accordance with established rules and procedures, the employee must exercise considerable independent judgements in their app- lication in specific oases. Advice and assistance is available from superiors on unusual situations and work is reviewed through accomplishments, personal in- spections and n review of written r eports covcrin ~ activities. · EXAMPLES OF 1."\0RK: Ascertains information or secures evidence for the arrest of persons alleged to have committed a crime. •• Visitt t~e scenes of crimes, searches for and preserves evidence, invest- igates and follows up c~ues and searches for and apprehends violators. Interviews suspects, prisoners, complaintants, and witnesses to obtain in- formation about crimes. Makes regular inspection of hotels, bowling alleys, dance halls, and other places where commercialized vice may be discovered. On assignment makes specialized vice investigations and raids and apprehends violators. Checks pnwnshGps, second-hand stores, and junk shops for stolen property. Appears in court to present evidence and testify against persons accused of crime. Prepares written reports of investigations. Performs related work as assigned. DES!RABL]' KNOWLEDGE, SiqLLS. AND ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of the modern methods and practices of criminal in- vestigations and identification. Working knowledge of police rules and regulations. Working knowledge of federal and state laws and city ordinances. Working knowledge of the geography of .the city and the location 6r important buildings. Some knowledge of criminal law, with .pnrtioular reference to apprehension, arrest, and prosecution of persons. Ability to obtain information through interview, interrogation, and ob- servation. Ability to understand and carry out difficult oral and written directions, and to prepare clear and comprehensive reports. Ability to deal firmly but courteously with the public. Ability to m>rk long hours and to withstand the physical strain of police work. •een sense of observation and ability to remember names, faces and details of incide nts. DESIRA'§LE EXPERIU~CE AND T!lAINING: Experience as n police patrolman. Graduation from a standard high school, supplemented by training in scient- ific methods of crime detection and criminAl investigations. · NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALifiCATIOt§: Possession of a restr~cted radio/telephone operator's permit ns issued by the Federal Communications Commission. -10- • . ) 't • POLICE OFFICERs D[STINOOISHING CHARAC'l'ERISTICS OF \;ORR: This is general :1olice uork in the l)rotoc~ion of life o.nd property throU[;h the eni'orcetl~t of lnHs one: ordinn.ncea. . ~~oyaes arc responsible for the ,rotoction of life one property, prevention ot ~. apprehension of crmina.ls, and the generc.l onforccacmt of lm·1S a.nd or- d:lnonces in a. desi(9:la.tod arec. on an a.ssi~ned shift. Work is perfon.10d in accord- once ,.11th dcpnrtnonto.l rules and roc;ulo.tions o.nd nonmllF :.aonsiato of routine patrol, prolir.1inury investic;o.tion c.nd tra.ff-lc regulations ·duties \o7hich r.lf.l.y be perforucd in cruiser cars, notorcyclcs , or on foot. Work involves an elenent of person..'\l ~a.nc;er and cuployocs nust be a.blc to . net l-11 thout C:ireet supervision and to oxerciso indcpcnc1ont discretion in nootine ouergeneics. (Enployees no.y be assigned to "10rk a.t hoo.dqunrtora on special o.ssignncnts, which call upon special- ized abilities and knoulodges usuo.lly o.tta.ined through experience as a unifonlod putrolr~.) . Assisnuents and ecnora.l and specir.l i nstructions o.ro rccoivcd fron o. super- ior officer \sho rcvio\ots nethods o.nd results through reports, person~ inspection and discussion.· Ordinarilly no supervision is exercised .. EXAHPLES OF jiORJ>: . . Patrols o. specified beo.t or o.r co. of the city on foot, on o.'notor~clo, or in o. rndio cruiser to preserve law nn.d order, to prevent nnc1 discover the cacnission of crinc, o.nd to cnf'oroc notor or vehicle operations o.nd parking rcgula.tions. · Answers co.lls and conpln.ints involving fire, autonobilo accidents, robberies, o.nd other oisdaueo.nors o.nd felonies. · · At scone of crinc adr.dni stcrs first o.id, conducts prelinino.ry invoa tigo. tiona, gathers ovidonce ,. obt!l.ins wi tncsscs, nnd nc.y nclccr arrests and take prisoners to jail. · · Interviews persons vd. th cauplaints and inquiries and a.ttCI.lpts to r.w.ke tho pro- por disposition or direct th~l to proper authorities. Invcstigo.tos juvenile delinquency. Furnishes escort to bonks 1 business f:l.rns, nili tary convoys, o.nd funerals. Invostigo.tos autonobile o.ccidonts, checks an · stolen autenobilcs and rmkos do- tail.Qd rports. · · Propa.res ovidonce for issuance or conpluints ,. sorYell, .. crioinnl processes, in-· eluding warrants and subpoenas, testifies o.s a Hi tncss in court and keeps records, o.nd oakes rer>orts of all activities and disposition of oases. Checks parking neters of ovcrtir.1c parking violo.tions o.nd issues traffic tickets. Directs congested. trlU'fic o.nd school traffic as required. Keeps necessary rocords and unkcs reports on aqtivitios. Givos directions and assiato.nco to tho public. . When o.ssigncd to work in p l o.in clothes, investigates stolen bicycle roports and assists in o.pprchendine bicycle thieves, checks :md invostigo.tes pawn shops o.nd second hc;.nd stores for stolen articles; nc.kcs traffic investigations. When assigned to \mrk o.s a dotcctivo, '"orks on one of the following doto.Us: o.utooobile thoft, hon.icido and robbery, forg e ry and bunco, trl.ssincr persons, in- dustrial plont protection, sex crines, burglo.l~ or subvorsivo activities. Porforns spccicl gu~rc1ina and other duties o.s required or assigned. When assigned to identification work, takes o.nd clo.ssifios fingorprin~s, searches for fineorprint records, photo.gre.phs crininD.ls, searches scene .of ervlo for latent fincrcrprints, and dovolops nogo.tives and photostats. DESIR@LE KNOi-lLEDGE, SKILLS. AND @ILITIESt Sone knowledge of uodern approved principles, pro.cticos, and procedures of police work •. Soue knowledge of the geography of tho city and looo.tion of inporta.nt buildings. Sono knowledge of the googra.phy of sto. te laws , city ord ino.nc os, and tho rules and regulc.tione of the Dopnrtr.!cnt. ~lorking knm·JleC:ge of business Ehglish c..nd Ari thnctic so o.s to prepare routine reports (ond to tYl)C at a roa.sono.blo S;!eod.) -11- .. ( • . ' .. .... ·:Ability to understmld and cnrry out oral and written directions. Ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public • . ·Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergencies. Ability to work lon~ hours and withstand physical strains of police work. Ability to size up 'situntions and people and adopt on effective course of action. Abi~ty to develop skill in the use of firearms. Ability to render first aid • Good powers of observation. Good general and social intelligence. Resourcefulness, tact, alertness, integrity, and courage. DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Education equivalent to that represented by graduation from a standard high school. Some experience involving meeting nnd dealinr; \'ti th the public under varying circumsta.nces. NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFIQATIONS: w: rJinimum, 21 EbySical Condition: Candidates must be able to meet the physical and medical requirements, including height nnd weight measurements, prescribed in the Civil Service Rules. Technical: Possession of a restricted radio/telephone operator's licence as issued by the Federal Communication Co~ission • . -12- ( J .... ) 'I .. _.APPRENTICE POLICE OFFICER: .. ~STINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK; • 'This· is general police work nnd instruction in the prote~tion of life ~d pro- perty through the enforcement of laws and ordinances~ Employees are responsible for the protection of life and property~ prevention of crime, apprehension of cri~innls, and the general enforcement of laws and or~ dinances in a designated area on an assigned shift. Work is perfo~ed in accordance with departmental rules and regulations and normaliy consists of routine patrol, preliminary investigation ~nd traffic regulatiop duties which mny be performed in cruiser cars, motorcycles, or on foot, Work involves an element of personal danger and employees must be able to aot without direct supervision and to exercise in- dependent discretion in meeting emergencies, Assignments and gener~l nnd special instructions are received from a superior officer who reviews work methods and results through reports, personal inspection and discussion. · EXAMPLES OF WORK: . Performs the following tasks under ~pecial suporvision and instruction of superior officers of the Police Department. Patrols a specified beat or area of the city on foot, on a ·motorcycle, or in a radio .cruiser to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the co~ission of crime, and to onr~roe motor or vehicle operations and parking regulations, Anawers calls and complaints involving fire, automobile accidents, robberies and ot~er miademeanors and felonies. At scene of .c~ime administers first aid, conduct preliminary investigations, · gathers evidence, obtuins witnesses, and may make arrests and tnke prisoners to jail. Interviews persons with complaints and inquiries and attempts to make the pro- per disposition or direct them to proper authorities. Investigates juvenile c;elinqucncy_. Furnishes escort to banks, business firms, military convoys, and funerals. Investigates automobile accidents, chocks on stolen automobiles, and makes de- tailed reports. Prepares evidence for issuance of complaints, serves criminal processes, in- cluding warrants, and subpoenas, teatifies as a \iltness in court and keeps records, and makes reports of all activities and disposition of oases. Checks parking roeters .for overtime parking violati~ns and issues traffic tickets. Directs .congested traffic and school traffic as required. Keeps necessary records and makqs reports on activities. Gives directions and assistance to the publ~c. Performs spec,ial guarding and other dut_ies as required or assigned. DESIRABLE KNO 'iLEDGE. SKILLS* AND A~ILITIES: . -Some knoulei;ige of modern approved principles_, practices, and procedures of police work. Some kno~1ledge of tho geography of the city and locution of important buildin3s. Some knowledge of stt1te laws, city ordinances, and tho rules an·i regulations of the Department. · Worktn~ knnwledge of :business English and Arithmetic so as to prepare routine reports (and t~ type at a re~snnnble speed~) Ability to understand and carry out oral and written di~1QttB• Ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public. · Ability to act quickly and calmly ·in em~rgcncies. Ability to uork long hours ~nd uithstand physical strains of police ~ork. Ability to size up situations nnd people and adopt an effective course of action Ability to develop skill in the use of firearms. Ability to render first aid. . Good powers of ~bservation. Gond general and s~cial intelligence. Resourcefulness, tact, alertnes~, integrity, and courage • .. 13- .. DE§IRABLE EXfERIENCE AND TRAINING~ Educ a tion equiva lent to that represented by gra!uation trom a standard high scho ol. · Some experience involving meeting and dealing with the public under va ry• ing circumstances. NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALJl:tGATION§ : W: fdinimum, 21; Maximum, 35 • fbysig al Condit!pn: Candidates must be a ble t o meet the physical and medical requirements, including height und w~1~t, as prescribed in the Civil Service Rules. -14- ' o;) \\ ~ "' 'i ... . - I PARK PATROLi.,aN: DISTINGUISHING CHf,RACTERISTICS OF WWs . · This is special police ~ork in the patroling of municipal p~rk property to en- force ordinances, rules nnd regul~tions. Employees are respr>nsible primnrily for making patrols over a.ssigne.l areas in the municipal park system 'i\nd duties include ~ivin15 information and assistance to the general public and preventin~ disorderly conduct and damage to property. Spocif1e work assignments and instructions on departmental policies and procedures are given by a superior, but when ll\r'lkin·~ patrols, the employees vtork independently ~nd must use personal discretion and judgment in meeting nny eventu':l.lity ''!hich mny arise. EJAMfLES OF .. OfiK: Patrols park areas. Enforces park and traffic re1~~tions and reports broken or burned out street liGhts in parks. Operates an automobile in making pntrols and patrols certain areas on foot. Checks all pnrk buildings for vandnlizm nnd damages. Notifies parents of mis1emeanors by children in parks. Investigates any unusual or suspicious conditions he may find in his rounds. Arrest persons violating park rogulati~nsJ writes violation ~ning tickets and performs speci~l assignments. Polices special events in parks anri at airport. Watches for grass fires nnd brnken tree limbs, Performs rel~ted work as assigned~ p;jSIRARJ·E KNO •!LEDGE. SKILLS, AND ABD..ITIES: Workin g knowledge of modern police mothods ns applied to the making of patrols in park areas. · 'f7orkin .~ knowledge of park rules and regulations and of locnl r:>rdinanees to be enforced in the parks. · Workin~ knowlejge of the geography of the municipal park system and of the locations 0f park buildings and facilities. Ability to effect and rnnintain satisfactory relationsitpe \v.ith the general public ftDd other City Departments in the enforcement of park rules and regulations. Go0d physical condition as evidenced by physical examination and ability to utact quickly and calmly in case of emergency. . Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Working knowledge of Park Board policies. DESIRABLE EXPEfiiENCE AND TH.t..INING: Some experience as a guard, policeman, watchman or in other l~w enforcement wnrk; and graduation from a standard hiqh school. NECESSARY SPECIAL QUA1IFICATIONS: Possession of a valid driver's license Ability to obtain a Police Commission at time of appointment. -15 - ' ' .. lUW:WGUISHING CHAftACTERISTICS QF rlORK: . Th!s is po lice guard wo rk in maintaining order and supervisin ~ the conduct of prisoners a t the City ~ail. The employee performs routine duties in the supervision and ~ardin~ of pris oners committed t o the City Jail. Th e work is pe rforme d without cl0se super- vision, in accordance with specific orders and instructions, and the major re- quirements for work of this type a re physical ability, reliability a nd alertness to dete ct and correct and unusual conditions am ong prisoners or of j a il f acilities. EXAMPI.f§ OF \'tQRK: Supervise s the service of food and supervises prisoners in the dinin ~ room. P4akes rounds of prisoners' qunrters, mainta ins order and preserves the safety or inmates. Maintains order and discipline and restrains unruly or intoxica ted prisoners. Administers first aid to prisoners and calls physician if neces s ary. Sees that jail is ke ?t clean and supe rvise s prisoners in the pe rforma nce of custodial tasks, ~er~ cleanin ~ sup~lies and maintains simple records. Performs related work as required. DES;p!ABLE IgiO dLEDGE. SKILL S,1 AND ABILITIES: Some knowledge of prison guard meth ods an1 practices. Some knowledge of first aid principles and methods. Physical ability, n3ility and .~od judgm ent required in ha ndlin ~ unrully in- dividuals. Ability to instruct t:1.nd supervise prisoners or varied work assi~ents. Alertness and ~o o d judgm ent in noticing and reporting ha znrduous and unusual situations. Ability to underst~nd and carry out e ffecti vely oral and v~itt e n instructions. DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE Ju"'D TBAINING ~ Some experience in po lice or ~ workJ and compl e tion of tho ninth school grade J or any e quivalent c ombinntion of experience and traininff. -16 - CHip: JOB DESCRIPTIONS OF THE WBBOCK FlRE DEPARTMENT EXHmiT B DISTINQYISHINO CIJARACTDWT!CS OF WORK: This is ldiyJtnSatrative aad t~bnie&l tiretilhtinc work in directi.Dg the aoti:ri.tiea and penozmel of the Dlllplicipal fire department.· · Thia vork ~...olvea reapouib1llt7 f()r the protection -of lite and ·propertJ" fJ'OJil fires ill the direction of all fireti&htbl aoti'Vitie1.-Work reqilrea a bi'O&d knowledae of fire department ldminiatn.tion, modem tiretiahtilli.llld of tire prevG.tiem methods and teohDlquea in JDild.Da proper deternd.D&tiona on · varied work problems encoUDtered. Mmintatrative duties include the recommendation for · parcbaaea of supplies and equipllent, .PJ'eP&l'8tlOD of ammal ·bud&~t eat!matea, dft'elop-.t of lona ftllle proarama tor tra11dn& peraomel, and ettecttac ett~cieat uae of penODDel ad equlpaent ln O&rl')'1Dg out ti~jptiag activities ; The emplqee couulta with the 4epartment director on problema of over--all poliq · &ad plannt"C: and rece1Tecl c'lnenl !Datnction u to ·work reaulta desired. However, the .-ploree vorlal larael7 1ndepeDdatl7 ill auperdaina all techD.lcal opeNtiou Uld ill aee!Dc that desired work reaulta are; ach:leftd . Wo1'k 11 revieved throuch aubmiaaion of work reports aa.d throuch peraoul. diacuasiou with the depal"ttllmt director. RtmP or wsm: . · Plau depart:m.~tal operation with respect to equipaent, apparatue ud penoan.el aDd aupemae1 the placiD~ of such plana 1nto effect. IaiUel orden for improTeiD~t of work metlU'dl ami for eratorclq rul.e1 ADd' replatlona. . · ; Keepa Wo:nnecl aa to peraonnel, property aa.d operatiou· of the department, ~·• ad t&kea action on auoh Wormation in order to b\proYe departmental open.tione. Prepare• budaet eatimatea of anticipated expendlturea and need•. Alaipl peraormel &ad equipment to auch dutiea and usel u the eervice required a lftl.uatea the need for and requiaitiou new apparatUI and euppliea. Reepollda to t.l&n2l &lid piraonallr direota operatiou at the aoene of laller tirea. Ia:natiptea the oauaea &Del olz'oUIIlltuaoea of fir•• to detect their cauaea • Direota the !Dapeotion of butldlq and other propertiea ·for tire ha1&N, tilltonea the tire preTention replation w takea action to leouN abatem•' of tire ba1ard1. Direct• the operation of departmeDtal !n-aemoe tr&t""'l of JleNOilftel . J)ti'ectl the inltallation, lll&iDtenuoe and l'e)l&1r ot t:ll'e •ctuipnent ad &'PJIIfttul and of fire oOftlmlftlcatlona IJitiJU. Pertoma relatecl ..Ork aa aaalped. »mv••w uoo~ 'KILL· M» ·~e·· . act.li'N ~Idle of IIOdenaf!Ptiq methOdl aDd &bWtr to applJ' thil lmov1141• to w.riecl fire oOiltl'ol anc1 ,l'l'flfttion problilmi. · · Dct.,in kawledle of the ue llld operation. of a wide 'VUletr of tin motor aad. auxiliary &J\JI&fttul! mxteuS.ve kaowleqe of l&wl, Nlea, and repl.atlona rel&tiq to fire control ud preventlOA. TJ;Ioroup kftowleda• of modem developnenta Ia tinai&htilll and fire prenntion teobnicaues and ot the plizac.t.plea of 11111DloS.pal. fire departmeat fdmtnlatration. World.q knowldae of firat aid metllodl &lld skill in their applia&tlon. Wor~ krlowleqe of the aeoarapbJ ot the City of the City inoludinl the location or principal buildi.Da•· -1- Ability to ma.illtain discipline and · the respect of· ·aubordiutea, to lead ad cOJIDDIDd men effectd.vely, and to instruct them in proper work methods and teclmiquea and in the ue of fire apparataa aad eqtd.pu.eDt o • Ability to plan, initiate and carry out· long term programs in fire department administration, employee traini.Dc, ~d fire prevention. Ability to plan, assip, and coordinate activities performed by a large group of employees in varied fire fightiDg worko DPIMBLB IXPDTNm AND TIW1JING: Extenlift exPerience in fireti&htba& work which bas afforded familiarity with all phases of the departmental operation and has included responsible supervisory fire fichting experiencea and graduation from a standard b1ih school , supplemented by specialized training in fire department ad.ministrationo ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF -IN CHARGE OF OlmATIOHS : DISTINGUISHING QHARACTIRISTICS OF WORK : This is supervisory and specialized tirefighting work assiatin& the Fire Chief on an assigned shitt in directing all phases of the operations of the Fire Department c This employee is responsible for directiDg all activities at the scene of a fire unless relieved by the Fire Chief and is respon.iible for repair and maintenance of the departments stations, apparatus and equipment o This empl.oyee must ex:ei"Cise supervision over the captains and over the personnel of all: stations and then be m sponsible to the Chief for the department's school and tra1 nine progRmS o In tbe fighting of fires as well as the pel'f'om~Dce of other duties; the employee must apply a broad knowledge of firefilhtlnl methods and techniques to work problema which often are of an emergency nature o Work is performed independently but is $1bject to frequent consultation with the Fire Chief' o Supervision is exercised over all firefight!Dg persoDnel on an assigned shitto EXAMPLES OF WORK ~ Pertoms all or part of duties of chief as delegated by that officer in his absence o · Directs activities and commands men and equipment of -city during assigned shifto Answers fire alarms and personally directs all firefighting and salvage activities at scene of tire unless relieved by the Chief o Answers all emergency calla involving sa'Yiq of life and use of ilih&latoro Superriles the testing, training, and drilBnc of·all firefightinc personnelo Inspects business establishments, schools, hotels, and other public places for fire and safety hhards o · Inspects station, men and equipnento '}becks reports and requisitions of subo!'dina~l£n d d k J!):lforces rules and regulations of the Fire Dep~Hmit%~ssar;r0r§~Btr!cl~ ma es re: · Determines departmental policy with the Fire Chief o Performs related work as required or assigned o DESIRABLE KNq.a..EDGE , SKIU., AND ABIUTIES ~ ~rough knowledge of modern firefighting methods, equipment, tl'&ining, and fire preventions o Thorough kno'Wled&e of the practices · of the department · 8Dd of laws and ordinances pertairdng to fire prevention, and rules 8lld regulations of the department o Established ability to lead and cOIIIIlaDd men and direct fir etight!Dg activities o Ability to instruct captains and Firemen in the full performance of their duties o · ndrough knowledge of the geography of the city, location of water mains and hydrants, and ma.jar fire hazards o Tholt'Oqh lmowJ.edge of fire causes and hazards and use of protective dev.l.ces o Ability to'meet with the public, maintain favorable relationships, and persuade property owners and others to el.iminate fire ba.zarda o -2- .. •' Workiug knowledge ot the pr!nc!plei ~d t«~lmiqu~t-a of lll'l.llrd.~!~ fix'e department ad.min!~StRt:lon o · Ability to prepaxoe cl.ear IUld comp!fehmaive reporti of tire c~&d:ri:tiee~ o Re•o~etulnea~e, coolness, good judgment, fe~Jr>J.essness o DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING s . F.dooation equiwl.ent to tM.t represented by gmduation 1'lrom a !!tandud high achool plus t~anpletion of a standard tA1hinc course in f.b>dighting procedures and "Cethniques plus some t~ in tire prevention i.Mpection and invelltip;tion work o ConsideRble experience of a prop>ea:d,vely responsible ud ftrl.ed n&ture · in firefighting work inc ludinc-aupenillory experience as a fire 02ptdn o NECESSAR! SPIOOIAL QUALIFICAi10NS 0 Au,g Min:tmum, 26 Cudi<J.&tu must be able to meet the medical requh>anents, !DeludiDg hei&ht aDd we:§,ght u pres<~:~ribed in the Ci'dl Sem~e Rules o ASSISTANT ~ CHIEF -IN CHARqE OF ADMINISTRATION g DISTINGyiSH!ttQjliARACTl!lU§TICS OF WORK~ Thill it~ 11upeni.!!ory ad llpeciill~tied firefighting work u~eil!ting the Fiwe Chief on a ~!Jigned abift in dinctlng &11 phuea of the admini~tr&tion of the Fire D~mt o TlW8 anpl~Dy~Wt ile !'0$poMible tor dix-ecti.ng &11 .wtivitia &t the 11ccme of & tire unle:~!! relieved b;r the Fire Chitef ad a rupona1ible tor lt"epair and DBinteunce of tht~ dep&!'tment/J at&t.iona 9 a~tu and equ.ipnent o Thill employee ifl the d~~ penoanel. offic er who is l"eapoMible tor all record~ 9 p&yrol.ls s ~i'tion!l 9 ad accounts ~f the dep!iU'.'tmento Work 11.8 pedQrmed independently but il!l aubje«::t to f'r~mt eoniUltation with the F~ Chi~t o Supemiio:n ial ~rcif8~ over !!ll tmtighting peX'I!Ionnel on m u:~igned ahitto EXAMPLES OF \iORK g Perfo~ ill or part of dutieaJ of Chief or Aiui$tant Fboe Chief"'in-charge- of-operatioru!l9 &i d&epted. by tho!le officen in their ab~tlneeo Direcu $,~tivitie1 ;.lAd COD1IM.Ildil men iDd equipment of ~ity during M~Jigned &bifto An8weN tire &la.ll'DI$ IUid per~~oually dir$Cta M11 fimight.lng and Nll vage activitiea~ at scene of fire unle11a relifiV'ed by the Chief o ID~~pec~ bu11inesa establia~bmen't$ 9 !lchoola!, hotel..t 9 ud other public pb.cM for fire &nd e&fety M~!o IMpeetl:J !lt!.tion9 men and equipment o Chiefo Checks 1"0pol"ta IIUld requi.$itiou of iubordinatetJ o Keep~ llle<!:le!ll!!&r'y' reco:nli and m&kea reportl8 to t~uperior o FA!o;n,ef.B lMilfl~ and regul.atiou ~t the Fi1re Dep&rtmento Determine!! dep!tir'tmental. pollcy with the Fire Chief o Perl'o:ma~ rel&ted wo'tk u requil"ed or U!ligned o An&l~~ wrk of the department and m&k~ copy of wch amtl.:fl:!il for' the Requia~it.iona auppllei and equipment9 DBter.i£1 9 and etco Prepar~ll p&yrolle o Superri.llle/13 the budl.ing of annl~U ~tion leaves amd !8ick leaves o Perfo"tM rela.ted work u required or u:~igned o DES~ KN~E.11..§KILLS a.AND ABILITIES : Thorough knowledge of modem tirefighti.Dg methods 9 equipment 9 tmin:lng9 ud fire p~tiono Th@N'Ugh knwledge of the plM~tic~~ of the depll.ll"tment and of ~ 8U1d @rdimln~e$ » p~ 'b.) fire prevaation9 :md rulea~ a.nd regulat!ou ot the d~mto ~~blleh 1.billty to lai.d and eollllnilld men $ad direct firefighting &ctivitie!! Tho~ugh knowledge of the ge«tgx9.phy of the city9 location ot water mUn8 &md hyd!'Silt!!l 9 M.d Mjar fi~ bual"d~ o ... .. Worldng knwl~ge of the prlncipl®~ &nd t echniqu~!!! cf nnmi~ip!U fire dep&rtment $dmini~t~tiODo Ability to pl"epl\lrf) cl.eu-amd compreh~ive reporta! of fire ~ctirltie!lo Re$o1Weetulnelj!J » cooln<e~$ 9 good judgment 9 feu>le~!)Jn~~$ o p;PERIENgt;..A!D_T.BAINl!i~. F.duc::ltion equiwent to that repruented by gr.tdWLtion from§. st.md8..ro high achool pl'U completion of a $'tanda.rd ~ courie in :f'irefighting proc:edures aad techniqueS! P plu some tndning in fire prevention inspection bd inveitig&tion wrko Con~~ideNble experienc~ of & progreasively re~ponsible and 'Vliried na.ture in firefighting work includinc l!lupervisory $X})erience u a fire c&ptaino NmESSARY Fl1IAL ~ALIFICATIONSg Ageg M 9 26 Calddli.tea! IIIWJt be &ble to meet th~e m~ie&l requirement!J 9 including height and wight u ~cribed in the Civ.U Service Rule!l!o FlRE CAPTAIN g DISTINGUISHING CHARACTmiSTICS OF WORK g ThiEl i~ ~m~pe~ory &nd general d~ firefighting work in dinctill1g the activitie~ of the p(ll!nonael md equipment of t1 fue ~tation in the nri.ng of life ad propelrt;r t~m fire dW'ing M ua~igned ilhif'to The employ~~ w direct 1001D1tM1a ov0r fi!refigb.t~ during an &~$igned shift &ad~ ~Mibillty torr the di!!l~ipl.ine lhtd t~in:Jng of the men and for the p!'IOper md.ntenm~@ of ill equipment am &p.~t'tWJ o At & tire a tire (l$,pt.Un u l"e$por1$ible tor the !!uperri..sli~n ot <tll tinfighting pemonnel md for the eff~ti ve ad ~fi~icent ~iDgWi.alhing of the fire until r~ieved by & ft!Dki.Dg officer e Work inwl'jy~ ~~Mibllity for enterl.ng butning buildiilgi.!l tmd tor the per.!o:rm.tnce of ®thEt~ b~u dllti~ and ay neeef$1!li~"tte coni!lidembl~ p~ie&l exertion and potEi\ftti®.l lm\?,&l!'d to h~th bd ~ety o A fire ~pi::&in no!'l11illy repoX"t:.t di~tly to the ~~ia!ttnt Fire Chief o Supem~ion ia~ <f1Xer-4:d.sed over the firdight®N of & ~J~tion in an •r:d.gned di!Jtricto EXAMPLES OF WORK g Rewgmtd$ to :tiN ~ in u. &!!aligned dbrtriet duri.Dg m U!!igned sh1ft and determine&~ 'tiMt equipment iiDd .tlpp1ml't'U ue neceaJAey o .&!rwme11 cM.Jrge a.t fire until relieved by· ~Superior officer o Mlk~ d~il!ion~ M to beat methodtS of extiDgui!!hiDg fire!! o Supervill!d the l!l.ying of ho11e line~ 9 direction of W&ter ~Jtre.1D18 9 preaJwre of I!~ 9 a!nd pli.cing of laddeHJ 9 ventil&tion of buUdinp 9 and reJcuing of penouo Supemt!~!! the plAcing of tM&l:vage t'.oven and direc~ the over-~uling and cleuai.Dg up of premil!~ &fter & :tire hu been extingui!!hed o Perto~ wrk of inipection9 including imJpecting memenu and hoUI}ei in hii di~t~~t to find be~t methode of fighting fi~elo .An~N dll'8,gp lNJ$CUep and inhwtor etlll.~o Superri$~ the cleurl.Dg of quarten P equipment and apparatwl at a fire atatiODo TNiu art&tion peHODDel by le!.ding tr.Uning and etudy meetings in city 81ltreet lt.~ut 9 fire p~vmtion 9 tirefighti.Dg and other hbjectlo Se~ tht;t &11 lJt&tion equipment u retu:med to it$ proper pl&ce after a. tin hu been ~iDgui~hed and tM.t ill equipment ia~ in good working order at ill time$o Supem~~ mdntenmcl!l of OOI!lp:!nY equipm~tp ne.f&tneil and order in et£tion md g:rounda! 9 ad di!jjd.pline ud e :tticiency of peNti)DDel o :<o~<l.'~ me$ ~ ngul!\tiou @t dep.u1ment 0 Ke~~ dilly log of tA~;:rti v:l:a;J.ea~ 9 ~l!lipment:! 9 ~uppli~a~9 ad other nec<e!!N.l"Y r~ord@lo Revi~e~ t®l.m·ror.r mi.plo!l o Performs related work as assigned or required. 4o ,. DESIRA ~ KNOwLEOOE I SKifLS 8 AND A~ILITIES: Ability to supervise men effectively, maintain discipline, and cooperate with other officers and meqo Thorough knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of modern f'irefightipg. Workfng knowledge, of , and skill in operation and maintenance of, various types of fire- fight~g and resuscit~ting equipment and apparatus and ability to supervi~e effective use of sue equi~~t apd apparatuso Work ing knowledge of first aid principles and skill ~ their application o Ab~lity to size up situation quickl~ and adopt an effective course of action. Wor~ing knowledge of fire prevention methods and of City ordinances relating to fire preventio Som~ knowledge of th~rinciplee and pra~tices invo1-ved in instructing and training problems. Abi}~ty to memorize the location of fire hydrants ana streets in assigned district . Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports of tire activities . l)ESIRApLE EXPEalENCE f.ND' TRAINING: :Education equivalent to that represented by graduation from a standard high school and com- pletion of a standard course of firefighting methqds and techniques. Experience in firefighting work involving v~ried ass~ent . NECESSARY SIECIAL QUALlFICATION: ( Age: Minimum, 25 Physical condition : Candidates must be able to meet the medical requirements.9 including height and :weight, pz:escribed in the Civil Service Rules. FlH.I!; LIFlJ'l'EN"AN 'l' DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF WO~: This is supervisory and skj,lled firefighting worl< on an assigned shift in th~rotection of lif and property o I A Ffre Lieutenant has direct command over a small number of :firefighters and firefighting equ:l ment in a fire station on an assigned shift in the absence of the Fi~ Captain or other superio1 officerso All duties of the Caotaip are assumed in the Captains' absence o In the presence of superior officers the Fire Lieur.enant performs the duties of a regular Firemen or Drivero ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES (F WORK: -Ordinarily perfonns the duties of a regular Firemen or Drivero Performs the !ollo.wing duties in the abse~ce of the Captain in command of the Sttion: Responds to fire alarms and directs driver in routing equipnento Determines the 1ocation of nearest fire plug and s1,1pervises the laying of hose lines when need(! Supervises and assists in the placing of lad<\ers·; ventilation of buildings, rescuing of persot and p~acing of salvage covers o · Supervises and a-ssis,.s -i:n overhauling and cleaning up premises after a fire has been e.xtinguie Sees that .firefighting equipment and apparatus is cleaned and in good working order after ret\ from a fireo Supervises and assi~ts irl the cleaning of the fire station, equipment and ap~ratus. Atten.ds and helps in'the conduction or training classes and studies modern firefighting prac1 Makes periodical inspections of the district to i;>ecolne familiar with the location of l!lydran1 sprinkler systems, st~d-pipe connections, and the physical layout of buildin~o Pe~forms related work as assignedo DESlR;ABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABIUTIES: Working knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of modern firef'ighting. Working knowledge of, and skills in the operation and maintenance or the various types of apparatus and equipment used by the department and the ability to supervise the effective use oJ such equipnent and apparatuso Wo~king knowledge of first aid principles and skill in their ap~lication . Working knowledge of t~e rules and regulation of the Fire Department. ----1 I Working knowledge of tire prev~n·Jron method~ and of city ordintnce5 rels.ting to fire prevention o Ablli'(ty to l e&m ~ renember the loc:a.ti10n of hyd!Wlta aad 8treet Mm~ in an ~8iigned di~tri~to Ability to lMd men e:t'fe<jti vely 9 and mi.:lntain dil!lcipline » <'t.coept lin eli of authority$ promote harmotty among pe~onnel ed to coopemte with the other offic:ere sndmeno Ability to prepare clear-~d compr0heu1ve reports of fire l"mlil Mdeo DESIRABLE EXP~p;NCE AND TRAINDrog Experience in varied ldnd!l of !iNfighting 8.1!UJigmnenQ; and grsdWltion f rom a standard high ~chool~ DRIYm:: DISTINGUISHING CfiA&\CTmi§fiCS CF WORK& 'l'h18 is genew duty fhoefighting work in the saTing of' lite and property by ~mba.ttiq and ext!Dguishin& filfes; and in maint&inillg Fire Department buildings ~d equipmento Thill employee ie assigned to opemte ~ mU.nt!.in a majcr piece of fire- fighting •pmmt or app.uatus employing special skill leamed .tn the job o Work enti.llal prilnuy re11pouibillty for sped.ali!lled firefight!ng duties UDder energency conditiou wll.Wh _.,. involve pelftl!onal. haz~Jrdo Spwifi~ o:rden and du~tJQns are given by superi.ouo> officer!'» but the work >requilrell ~ tbl}ll"'ugh indi'tlidual. understanding of firefighting methods 'Which is g8ined ODly by e:x.perienceo Althgup firetighting !a the most d1tfiwlt and responsible portion of the wozok 9 a agge pawt of the time is spent in l!lltuiy and routine wll"k in the nw.intenan©e ot firefight:lng equipment, a~tus u.d quU>ten o FU>dighitel"'!l work undel' the hmedU.te supelM1".l!SLm of the ©aptdn who ~hereks and npenil!el! theh actirlties ~ gins iu·tl«le t!ons M iOO p!>Ocedur~ ad usigns WR o Ord~ no supemsion is exerd.~ed o EXAMPLES OF WORK~ . :orl'lre21l one of the nw,jor pi~es of equipment or> appuatua and does other neee!!N~ work in addition to these duties o Responds to the fire al~rms ri th ti~ company o Usea~ V&ri.ea hose ~onnectione in eorm.e@ting ho~e to hydrant OR" pumps o Ope:mte;s hose llnes and nozzles, eith~ inside or outside the buildiDgo Plays stream of water as directed o Operates presSW"e ptmlps to maintain an adequate water volmne and pressureo Operates hand fi!"e extin.guishe!" g chemi©IU. hose, and s:lmUar firefighting equ!pnent o • Ventilates blU"Ding building to c~ ott smoke and gasses o Remov~ persom~ fi'om danger and gi't'es first &id to injured persona o PerlolmlS sll'fage operations such u throwing salvage c~ven» sweeping water» and remoriog debris o Assi~t.B in eneX'geney resot}ue work, ope~ting iDh&tlator and similar resuscitatiq equipnent ud/or administm:tirig artiti~ respiration o May operate and Rise, lower, and/or c limb hook, wall, and/or extenBion laddeno May br~h wills o Ma7 mdntidn l.&dders ar.td other •·~rial t~ck equi.pmento May ~t as tUle>ntml at !feu" ot ladder ~ko Mi.:y illap~t the9,ten and other buildings o AtteDda :lMtll"u<etion» t~niug 9 and 'dll'ill sessions and counes., ks~S!ttts in ~,noy!ng fo't' equlpnent &t; fire station, inc luding polishing» ~J.ewdng w lubd©!1tion lt'Ol.l.ing eto@kj) and perl'oRiing ll"'utine housekeeping duties U ~qu!.lr~o Re3we s~ded animal$ o Condu~ts ~ ot inspe~t!on for v.is!tor~o Perl'oll'm$ goel&ted work u usigned or requili'ed o . ' -6- • m!SmABLE JG!OWLEDG.J,.L..SKIUS a AND ABILITIES 8 Some knowledge of first aid and U"titiw respiH.tion o Thorough lmowled&e of geognpby ot city o Thorough lmowledge of rules and regtilations of department., Ability to CfU'll"Y out oral and written directionso Ability to do prolonged and arduows work under adverse conditions., Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situationso Aptitude tor mechanical work., Ability to let along with publi(') aad with fellow employeea o Ability' to learn a. wide 'tarlety of tirefighting duties and methods within a reasonable working test period., &ergrl relhbility, initiative o D!SruBx.E FllRIDCE AND TRAININGg Edu(l&tion equi"lmlent to that !represented by glt"cl.d.uation from a standard high school o Some experience .in work affording tamillti.rily ri t.h mechaDics o NECF..SS.ARY SPFXliAL QUALIFICATIONS g Age Mmiinum.il ~1 Pbyl:i.W. Condition Cutdidatea must be able to meet the medical xoequirements, includ!Dg height and wei&ht u pres~r.l bed 1n the Ciri.l Senic e Rules o FIRE.FIGIITEM g !21§!1NGUISJI!NG CHARACT.Qg.SIICS OF WORK g ThUJ iS~ gen~ duty tiretightilag work in the nv!ng of lite ud propertf by combat"dag md ~bing fires¥ and in mdntiin1na Fire Depuotment buildings . and equipRent o Work entdl11 p~ Nsponaib:llity tor spe~iaJ..b;ed tixoetighti.Dg duties undef emeggeney condit!IMle wbi(!;h my inwolwe pert.toMl M~o ·sped.l!~ ordera and d~tions IAR"e g1 '<r0n by superio5.r offi~en, blri: the v~rk r equires· a thorough :lndi vid\W. 1mdmJttnding ot timight.t.ng methods wbl~h !e galned only by exper.Lence o Although tirefilhtiag 1al the most diffi~ul.t Ud x-e~poMible portion ot the work, a. large ~ of the time is sp~t in study ud routine work in the maintenance of t1ftlf1ght~ equipment i apparatus and quarters o Fllfd1ghtt~ woirk under the imned:i&te supems!on of tne capt.Un who checks and supemses thei!> activities; gives instruct:lon11 ~~~ to 'procedure and assigns wotko Oltdinarily no supenision is exercisEd over others o EXAMPLES OF WORK g Responds to tire alums ri tb fire company o Usea ~ed hose connectiou in connection hose to llydrsnt or pumps o Operates hose lines aDd nozzles, either inside Olr outaide of the building o P]JJ,p !!tr'elm ot water as directed .. · Opentel! p:reesuwe p1.Dllps to mt..inta.tn an adequate water volum.e ana pressureo OpeRte~J ht.nd tire extinguishe~, chemi@al bQSe, and simil.ar tirefighting equipnent .. VentUA.tef!i bund.Dg building to ~ ott smoke and gaasea .. R~ves persons f>rOm danger and g!"t'es tint aid to injured person.S o Performs s&bage operations such u th.ro1tiDg Al.vage coven, sweepiq water, and rem~ debris o -· · Assit4ta iD emergen~ res-cue work, opentiDg !.nhalator and similar resusci- tating eqaipnent ud/or ~stnting art.Uid.al xoeapinl.tiono . M!1: opeJM.te and ruse, low~, climb hook, wllj' ud/or extension ladders .. tf.H br~h wl.l3! o ~ mUnUin l&dd®!'S and other semi tru©k equipment .. Mi-X /i@'lt M t11.llelmlom &t re8.l" of hddel" t~mek o Ma~; wpe@t the& teN -.d othe:r bu.Udi.ngt'3 0 Attemd8B !asttuction9 t!'ainings and dr.Ul sessions bd counes o Ass:U~!! in ~foB" equipment ~&t fu~ eution, including polishing, cleAning and lubri~~tion 1M~ sto~k, and perfoftd.ng il'OUtine housekeeping duties u required o -7- .. • • Reswe1 l!ltl'allded tnimils o Condu~ta toU!"S ot !Dspection foX' risitor~~ Perloll'111211 rreh.ted work u ueigned. or l!:'equ.f.l!'ed o !!.,ESJ:RABLE KNQWl.EI)GE, SKILLS, AND Mlb£TI~.8 Some knowledge of f!Jrst d.d uti ~z-tUi~W reapiRtion o Tho !rough knowledge ot geograpq of fJi -q o Tho!'OUgb lcnowledg~ of rules &nd ft~U]&t!ons of departmento Ability to ~ out oral and wri. tten diyoections o Ability and stl'e~Jgth to do prolonged and arduous W!>rk tmde&" ·/Sldvene ~onditioni! o AbilltT to reswt qui~ldy and alml.y in emergency sita.tionao Aptitude for mechanical worko · Ability to get &long with public and with fellow employeeso Ability to learn a wide variety of tiretlghting duties and methods within a reasonable world.Dg t ~at peri.od o Energy, reliability, Wtiativeo DESlRA9LE EXPmlENCE AND TRAINING:: Educ&tion equiftlent to that repl!:'esented by graduation mm a standard high schoolo Some experienee in work affording tamllia,rl.ly with mecbanic&o NEX:ESSARX SP;EX;IAL qUALIFICATIONS~ Ageg 1-tinimum, _21 Physical Cond1t1ong Candidates must be able to meet the medical requirements, including height:, and weight prescribed in the Civil Service Rules o APPRENTICE FIREFIGHTm g DISTINGU!§,HING CHARACTFlUSTICS OF \iORK ~ This is 1enel'&l duty f!lretighting work :in the sg,T!Dg ot lite and property by comb~tti.ng Ud ~bing fires; and in mmhtaixdng Fb'e Depu1:ment b1d)ding.e ll1d equipment o Woll"k en~ p~ ~espon:d.bW:t,r for spe~w.iz:ed tm tlghtirag duties under aneqeney ~ondit.iorus which m&y i.nvolw per~onal h!Lzard" Spe~ifi~ ~rdera ad d:i!"e~tioM are g! vm by superi.t!>w otti~&"ll, but the work l!:'equires a itholrOUgh incU:ri.d\W. unde.!'$t:l~ding of ti!'ef!ghting methods whi<~!h is gained only b~ experience o Although til!'ef!PtJ..D& !I.e the moat ditf!wt !!nd reapohaible portion of the work, a l~e pu>t ot the time is spent in study :and lt'Outine work in the mU.ntenance of firetightibg equipment~ &ppaN.tus am q~eHo . F!reti.ght~ work undel' the inmed!ate supeni.rdon of the captain who checks md wpem~ed their ~tiv.Lties o Hft~~L~g I T&ke1 tnbr!ng 1n the followiugg In the Dep.iU"tment S~hooa and at tirea~ Respond~ to f~ a1ams with figoe comp.tmy o · , Use! v&'ied hose conneetiou 1n connecting hose to h;yd:mnt or pumpso Opel!:'.tttel! hose l.ine:!J and no!Zzles, either inside or outside the buildingo Pl.a~ streim of w.ter a8 directed o Operates p:resswre pump!! to m1intain an adequate water volume and pressure .. Operates band tilre extinguiaher1 chemical hose, and s:tmilar tiretighting equipmento · Ventilates buming building to ~ ott smoke and gasses a Removes persons fn"'m dauger and gi ve~~J filft'ilt aid to injured penons. Performs salvage operations such as throwillg sal:vage covers, :sw~eping water, and remov!Dg debri!S o Assists in emergenqr reswe work$ operat.i.Dg inhalator and simil.ar reauaci- tatiDg equipnent IJild/or admini5!t"Rting utifi~W resp~tion o May ~pemte and Rise, lower$ tm.d/or climb hook wall8, and/or extension ltddeno ~1 bli"~h Wille o J.hy millint&in ladders and other s.erial. tnl~k equipnento -8- .. .. Mi.y ~t u tUlell'lnl.n &t re:!m' of ltdder Uu©ko M!.y :l.upe~t thea~,teM ud other b~d 1 ding8! o Attends inl'tnltrtioni uain:tng 9 and drill ISe~ttions md COU!"c!e8 o Ml!!li$ts in~ for equipnent ~t fi~ $ta.<d.onll :including polishingll cleaning and lubri©ating !"ii)l.liDg 1 r&to~k, ed perlo1ml!Dg 1r0utine houekee~ping duties as x>equired., Rescue stl!'allded .m!mtJ.s ., Coadu~U toU'S of inspe~ti on for 'd!!i tors., Perl'olm!S r>eh.ted work as assigned o~ xoequi1red o DESIRABLE KNO\fl.EDS!~4 SKilLS, A.Np ABILITl~g Some lmovledge of fmt aid and artifi~ial. respiration o ThoRugh knowledge of geogn,pby of City o Tho:roqh lmowledge of rules and regulations of departmento Ability to~ out ow~ written dir~tionso Abili 'tf amd st!"ength to do prolonged bd &'duous work 1mder advene condi tiona a Ability to X"e<Wt qu.i~kly aDd ~1 in emel"gency &~i~tione o Apt! tude for mechini©al work o Ability to get along with public and with f~llow emplo;rees o Ability to leam a. wide variety of figoefighting duties and methods within a reasonable worldng test period o &lei 11 reliability, init.iative o DEs!RABLE EXPmiENCE AND :r&UNINGg Edu~tion equiment to tha,t repre11ented. by graduation from a st.tndard high Rehoolo · Some a'",Perien(Je in work atfotding famUiarily with mechmics ., H,mESSARY St~IAL 9.YALIFICAT:J:ONS ; Ageg ~9 21 Physiw Conditiong Candidates must be able to meet the medical requirements in~lucU.ng hei&ht ed lfeight, preaJcribed ~ the Ci'dl Semce Rules ., FIRE MARSfW.L g (NOT UNDER CIVIL Sl!RVICE) Dl§T!NGU!SHING CHAMCTmiSTICS OF WORK g Thit! i!S ~up~ogoy · ud 11p~Wi~ed !upe~tional and regU]J&tolt'y work in diR-ec ting the t:IJM p wewention a ct! rl ties of tJte tiwe department o The employe~ 1m! ll"espon~ibility fo'if eup~~ing & smUl sta.tf of fire p)I~ention iMpe&\t:Qlt'i and for pelt"~Son&lly ~~!pat!ng in the inspection of conmereial. 9 ind1Stria1 and rel!lidentia.l buildin&s in the ~i ty foi' fi!-e hazards and tol:' c:ompl.iml~e with lao and ol.t'dinances pert.aining to filre pHVention o The work &lso imrolwel!l ~mdlib:U.:lty to"!' the-invutlgation of questionable fires to d.etenni.ite it theilt" o~ md ©S.ue wu of c!Ul in©endiaq rw.twre ad it so 11''for bringing ~boui: the ~pprehension and prosecution of persou R"eSppmdble o Sound dis©lr'etion ,,nd judgm~t must be eed by the employee in numeroUS~ publi~ ~on~ta 9 !n the il!!i!iu.nc~ of permits and in the de't'elopment of a p~gg>esl!ive fire prevention progNmo Genew dlft~tion and auperri.sion is rec~ei't'ed fl"'JD s. e•rior officer and work is ~wed tmrough dilly conterenteiJ and reports of work aoocmplished o EXAMPLES OF WORK g Plans, lays out, assigns, and reviews the work of a anmJ.l staff of inapecton enpged in tire prevention :Inspection activitieso -· Investigates f~es ot suspieious origin to determine causes and to establish all facts and ~b>curnatances in cases of suspected &Non o Does follow-up work tor suboroimmte inspe@tor:J in especially difficult or UllUS'I.tLl in~ectional problems, and m&kes m~gul.ar inspections in a designated Plana p!M~ for and supemses or pu'ti~pates in the instruction of employees .md cin~ and employee group~ 1n fire pxoenntion aims and practices the twe of fire p}N)teclt~n equipment and pNper ~ourses of action to be followed in ~ue of a. fiR"e o Makes speeisl inspec tions at places of amw~ement8 or other places of public usemblyo -9- • Instructs and advises subordinates in the methods~ aima and principles of fire preveniton worl Maintains records and prepares daily~ monthly~ and annual reportsb Performs related work as assignedo DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGlS 8 SKILLSa AND ABl.LITlES Thorough knowledge of the laws am regulations governing fire hazard elimination am controlg and of modern. methods of fire prevention am p-otectiono Thorough knowledge of fire causes andhazarde and the uses of protective deviceso Working knoWledge of the legal processes involved in the enforcement of fire prevention laws and ordinanceso Working knowledge of firefighting metbods, techniq\les and equip!IW3nta Some knowledge of the engineering problems involved in the construction am repair of buildin1 ot the types of normall1 inspected by the fire prevention inspectors with particular reference to fire hazardso Ability to effect and maintain satisfactory relationships with~ property owners~ managers and the general public~ to persuade them to eliminate fire hazards and to explain the methods of fire prevention and protectiono Ability to plan fire prevention programs and lay out and supervise the subordinateso Ability to speak clearly am cpnvineingly before large civic groups/ Ability to prepare clear and oomprehensi ve reports C) D~LE EXPERIENCE AND TRAININl: Considerable experience in fire prevention~ inspection, and investigation -work including experience in varied firetighting activities; and graduation trom a standard high school a. NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Candidates far Fire Prevention Supervisory may be required to meet such med:i cal,~~ age ~Dei physical standards as may be prescribedo INSPlOO': (HOT UNDER CIVIL Sl!R VICE) ftfsTING SHING CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK: This is specialized inspectional and regulatory work in fire prevention and related activitie The employee is responsible for conducting inspections of business properties for fire hazard and for compliance with laws and ordinances pertaining to tire preventiono In addition to reeponsiblitT for investigating all .fires» including fires of questionable origin,~~ the employee makes insurance rating inspections of all new buildings to be rated and reports rate cbangeao The work also involves the reinspection of dwellings in which there are conflicting reports of constructiono Work is performed independently ani the employee devalops his own -work methods an procedureso t EXAMPLES OF l\ORIL Inspects commercial establishments far fire hazards» efficiency of fire protective equipmantp and general compliance with fire prevention regulationso Makes monthly' reports to State Fire Marshall of all inspections including the number ot hazards found~ the number of reinspections~ and the number or hazards removed on reinspectionao Inv~JJt1gations of all fires and makes report ot insured fire losses and other pertinent d.atao Determines origin and cause or fires end in cases ot suspected arson» and prepares evidence far prosecutiono Diagrams all new buildings for State Insurance Department» and gathers all data euoh as type of constructionp thickness or walls, number or stories» kind or floors and ceilings, and other information necessar,y for establishing insurance rateso Reports chaqea of oocupanciee in mercantile buildings when tire insurance rate are involved.o Ascertains the correct construction of buildings about which there are conflicting reportso Performs related wrk as assignedo ·DE§IRABL!_KNOWLEQGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES x ~borough knowledge ot the lawa a~d regulations governing fire hazards and control, and ot m~ern methods of fire prevention and protectiono · Working knowlege of the legal processes involved in the ehtorcement of fir~ prevention laws and ordinanceso Some knowlege of the engineering problems involved. in .the construction and repair of buildill@ inspectedo -.-• Ability to etfeot and maintain satisfactory relationships ~th property owners, managers and th_e genral public, to persuade them to eliminate tire hazards ard to explain the methode of fire prevention and protection o ... 10... 1 Ability to 11peak cleuly and convin~bgly b~fo1re civic group!!lo Ability to plan fire prevention progr.ama o · Ability to prepare clear and c omprehensiwe reports o DESIRABLE EXPmlmiCE AND TRAINING : · Considerable experience in the figoe pre't'ention, inspections and invest:ication includiq experience affording c onsiderable knowledge of Texas fire insurance laws, rates aad procedureao Graduation from a standard hi&h school o Z.iASTD MECHANIC : DISTINGy;(SHING CHARACTlilUSTICS OF WORK~ This i~ ~"emsor;r and skilled mecllaniw work in the maintenance and ~ of automott v~ fi~efight~ equip,ment ~d appan.tua o The work iu~lwes reepouibility for keepmg ul meehimiw fuetighti.Dc -::·~~ apparatus and equipment in good working ·oroQ' and weady fol' flretighting emeqencles o The employee supeni!!e21 the work of a aubordhw.t e me cMnic in akUled-automoti. ve moohaniw repi.!R" nrk and instructs and train! all dlf!v en and fire pump operators in the proper use, care and opel"ttt!on of automotive equipment and appan.tuso The employee i21 subje®t only to genelal admid.stmtive direction fR"On,. the Fue Chief and Aasista.nt Fire Chief in charge of operations who renews his tfOrk through d:Ucussi on Uld obsenatJ.on of the effi~t;:leney of equipment in operation, and is responaible for naid.n& te~w deei:sions ad for deTelopiug work methods and p!'O~ehres o EXAl-fPLES OF WORK g . ---:-Supem :ses and does general overhaul and mec h!mical repair work on tire tR"tlc b, t h-e pumps 9 autos and semc e truclal o - Mdnt&!nlt and repain all meclmdw and apecl.al filt"e apparatus carrl.ed on tire auca o Superrl.ses and pal!'ticipatea in the a~~teninl and repair:lD& of wrecked auto bodies using welding and other repair equipment o - Repa;lrl shock absolt"bera, r epairs tranamissions, adjusts clutches and super- rises and pal"tic ipa.tea in other sldlled automotive mechanical work in repaJ..rin& and 11\\Wltaining tlrut:ka, motors, pumps, and other tiretighting equipmento Att end1 JM.jo&" alarm calls to check op e!'altion of equipment and answers emerseney calla to !"epa.ir ta\llll.t;r,, equipment o Designs and builds speciiU firefighting apparatus and advises sllperiors on mechan!(lal a~pecta of equipnent repL.~c ements o Requiaitions supplies and keeps simple work reco~so Penofoi!'IM related work as assigned o JmSIMBLE KN<MIEOOE a SKILLS 9 AND ABIUTIE§:: Thorough knQwledge rJf the standa.ird pxuU~el!l :; methods , equipment c1l1d tools of the &utomot.ive me@hin.ieal tN!de ~cu].ag>ly as related to the repair of fire- fi&htin& &ppa!"at1m md equipment o 1' Wor kiq knowledge of the mec hanics and operatinl principles ot internal ~cmbusd.on euginea ud preaSlU'e ~~ o Wa r ldng knowled&e of the types and uea ot f ilreti&hting equipnent and apparatus o " Wo ~king knowledge of the haf ardS and safety p~ooautions of the worko Ability to plan, lay out, w~t, and r eview the work of subordi.Date3 o Ab111t.Y to JM.ke e~~t.i.Jmtte3 ot t;ime ind mrt.terl.als needed for wepairs., Sld.ll 1n dhgnosing det~tiwe automotive e~pment and ap})\\ra.tus Operation., ' Sld.ll in the ua~e ot toolrs and in the operatlou of macbinem and equipment 1n ~utomot!Te equipment Jr®l~ and md.ntenan~tte o DES~J&.JXPElUitiQE AND TjWNI!Q.g Corud . .d~bl~ experien©e u & jowm.eymn a ut omotiwe m~hud~ includi ng some experl.en@ ~ in the mmtenmee Md ~<epd.1r ot 1pe~OO purpo1e firetight:lJl& equipment ~nd ap~~; and gH,dw:ttion fi>am a standari hiP· ~©hool or t1r-.&de school includin& or :supplemented by mechtmiw tl.fades courlJea o -11- MECHANIC DISTINGUISHING CRARACTERISTICS OF WORK: This is general duty mechanic and firefighting work involving inspection and repair of all firefighting equipment as well as duty as firefighter when neededo Work entails primary responsibility for inspection, maintenance and repair of firefighting equipment and for performance of certain assigned firefighting duties under general supervisiono EXAMPLES OF WORK! l Answers all alarms on his shift to insure perfect operation of firefighting equipment., Inspects trucks and apparatuso Maintain and repairs trucks and equipmento May aid Master Mechanic in the .instruction of Firemen in methods of operation __ ot pumps. Participates in drills at drill towero Repairs hose, answers rescue~ drag, and f9halator calls., OperatP~ motor boat for dragging., Reports emergencies at scene of fire when necessaryo Participates in regular firefighting duties when directed to do so by officer in command at fireo DESIRABLE KNQWLEDGE 2 SKILLS, AND ABIUTIES: - '·· A general knowledge of the standard practicE!s $) methods , equipment an:i tools of the automotive mechanical trade, particularly as related to the repair of fire- fighting apparatus and equipment. A general knowledge of the mechanics and operating principals of internal c.om- bustion engines and pressure pumpso tuso A general knowledge of the types and uses of firefighting equipment and appara- A working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of tm worko Skill in cOrrecting defects in automotive equipment and apparatus operation. Skill in the use of tools and in the operations of mchines and equipment in automotive equipment repair and maintenanceo DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Considerable experience as an automdtive mechanic including some experience in the maintenance and repair of special purpose firefighting ·equipment and apparatus; and grad?ation from a standard high school or trade school 1:ncluding or supplemented-.' by meehan;cal trade courseso DRILL MASTER: DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS'OF WORK: This is specialized firefighting work in the development and supervision of a training course for the municipal firefighting serviceo 12o .. ·'· I .1# 0 The work involves responsib~·ty for administering a continuous training pro- gram for all pe~sonnel engaged fn f~ efighting activities. The employee directs drill evolutions at the .drill·t~er and fire stations, supervises and gives specia- lized instruet(ons in f~efighting •tactics and strategy and teaches modern method of the care and yse of fire~ighting apparatus and equipmento Work is performed under the gener~l administrative supervision of a ranking officer and the employee usually develops his own work program, methods and procedureso Work is reviewed primarily through observation of results achieved and submission of reportso EXAMPLES OF WORK: Directs and supervises drill tower training activities such as laying and advancing of lines, and raising~ climbing and lowering of ladderso Gives instructions in the methods and techniques of forcible ent~, venti- lation and fire hydraulicso Instructs firefighting personnel in _the care and use of ladders, hose tar- paulins, hand extinguishers and other .apparatus and-equipment used in controlling and extinguishing fires., Supervises the examination and grading of officers in tie various training .. Supervises first aid and know tying courses .. Prepares and maintains detailed training records and reports .. Studies and develops formal manuals, courses and other t~aining methods .. Advises division officers on problems of company trainingo Performs related work as assigned., DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES : Considerable knowledge of ability to instruct otners in the principles, pract- ices and procedures of modern firefighting . Considerable knowledge of the prinicples and practices involves in instruc- ting and training members of a firefighting serv~ceo Considerable knowledge of th~ uses of the various types of firefighting apparatus and equipment and skill ·in instructing others in their use. Thorough knowledge of the work requirements of firefighting personnel •. Tho;rough knowledge of the rules and regulations of the ! ire department. Working knowledge of the first aid principles and skill in their application. Ability to lead men effectively, maintain discipline, accept lines of authority, promote harmony and cooperate with otherso Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reportso DESIRABLE E.x:FmiENCE AND TRAINING. Considerable experience in varied firefighting work with experience in the training and instruction of firefighting personnel·; and graduation from a standard high schooL FIRE ALARM DISPATCHER: DISTINGUISAING CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK: This is skilled work in receiving fire alarms and dispatching necessar7 fire- fighting equipmen~· and personneL · Employees are responsible, on an assigned shirt, for receiving and tranamitting telephone fire alarms, and dispatching firefighting equipment and personnel necessary to meet each emergencyo Although rules and regulations are established, the work re.quires use of judgment and discretion in determining the most efficient use of fire companies and clearing fire lanes for such runs o (General supervision is recieved 7. from a superior officero) .... . " EXAMPLES OF WORK: Receives fire alarm signals by telephone ani dispatches alarms to prope·r fire companies o T~ansmits orders and instructions to fire ,officers and companies by wire, or loud speaking equipment o Operates fire land and street traffic light controls to clear traffic for fire- fighting equiJ:1n9nt enroute to fires o May s~pervise th~peration of a PBX switchboard o Makes routine and special tests of fire alarm equipment o Keeps records of equipment responding to alarms, equipment used, and equipment and apparatus available~ Studies the location of street, fire companies, and availability for calls o Performs related work as assigned o DESI~ KNOWLEDGE, SKII;~S, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of the techniques and methods used in the operation of fire alarm signal deviceso Thorough knowledge of the geography of the City o Working knowledge of' the types and use of firefighting equipJrent., and ability to allocate equipment at fires to guarantee adequate protection and coverage of the cityo Abilit~ to think clearly and act quickly in emergenc,ysituationso Ability to keep recold3 and make reportso . Skill in operating and making minor adjustments to fire alarmr signal equipment. DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Experience in the dperation of a ,PBX telephone switchboard supplemented by same actual firefightin g experience; and grapuation from a standard high schoolo NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a restricted radio-telephone operator's license are issued by the Federal Communications Oommissiono