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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15.E.1. Job Description Change CITY OF SHAKOPEE IS,E.I, Memorandum CONSENT TO: Mayor and City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator FROM: Terry Stang, Fire Chief SUBJECT: Job Description Change DATE: June 26, 2003 INTRODUCTION: The Council is asked to approve a change in the job description for firefighters, which reflects a change in response time. BACKGROUND: Shakopee Fire is in the process of hiring four (4) additional firefighters to be full force. Right now candidates must reside no further than four (4) miles from the closest fire station and work within ten (10) minutes ofthe fire stations. The four (4) mile radius creates problems for newer developments in Shakopee. For example, Southbridge addition is six (6) miles from Oxford Road south, to Station 51. To recruit firefighters in this area the job description has be extended from four (4) miles, to six (6) miles. The current job description for working out of town is sever (7) miles, or ten (10) minutes from their job to the closest fire station. With development and traffic changes, it is difficult to respond in ten (10) minutes. To recruit firefighters who work out of town but are still willing to respond to calls, the job description has to be changed to ten (10) miles or fifteen (15) minutes to the closest fire station. DISCUSSION: The last few times Shakopee fire did hiring it was difficult to fund qualified candidates who could comply with the response time limitations to fill the openings because of the job description. I feel these changes in the job description will enable more recruits to qualify for the chance to join the fire department. ACTION REQUESTED: If the City Council concurs, they should, by motion, approve the residence response time changes in the job description for firefighters. . "~ ~"" SCOTT COUNTY EMPLOYEE RELATIONS 'Scott G6\lE~RNMENTcENTER""R6ofvC261~-26OF6URTH""""AvENOE wEsT~;~sHAK6PEE:rvm"-~553~79":i22.6~"- ! '-!..: l'" (952) 496-8103 . Fax; (952) 496-8446 . www.co.scott.mn.us . Job Line: (952) 496-8598 (__.' ~._." "\1!!_,. "" ~". . TTYjDD; (952) 496-8170 . . EMPLOYMENT NOTICE . . (The eligible register developed from this posting may be used to fill future vacancies within this classification.) CITY OF SHAKOPEE PART.TIME VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER Posted: June 30, 2003 DEPARTMENT: Shakopee Fire Department P(6f6::'~ ~vS+i fl) LOCATION: Field Work UNION: Non-union OT STATUS: Non-exempt ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE: · Selects, drags, lifts, and carries hose and nozzle depending on type of fire. · Positions and climbs ladders to assist in removing individuals. · Creates openings in buildings or vehicles. · Administers first aid and CPR. · Communicates using portable two-way radio. · Wears appropriate protective clothing and equipment. · Performs other related duties as required or assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The firefighter shalt~ within a .six-mile radius of a Shakopee fire station and live within the Shakopee fire district (Louisville & Jackson Townships, and Shakopee City limits). The firefighter shall have the ability to respond within fifteen minutes of the initial fire call. One must possess a valid class D driver's liCense and be at least 18 years of age at time of application. Must also be available to attend Monday night meetings and trainings. Preference given for the ability to answer fire calls on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. APPLICANT INFORMATION: Obtain application from Scott County Employee Relations at (952) 496-8890 or from the internet at (www.co.scott.mn.us). Resumes may be included but will not be accepted in lieu of an application form. Job description available upon request. + + CITY OF SHAKOPEE+ + CLASSIFICATION: Volunteer Firefighter SALARY: $8.00/hour per call RATING METHOD: Rating of Training & Experience. Final selection shall include an oral interview, agility test, physical exam, and drug testing. CLOSING DATE: Wednesday,August13,2003 Applications must be received by the closing date. 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PART-TIME VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER CITY OF SHAKOPEE Seeking to establish an eligible list to fill 1 current vacancy and future positions Posted: March 20, 2002 {)C>ST/lJ 6- DEPARTMENT: Shakopee Fire Department OLl) LOCATION: Field Work UNION: Non-union OT STATUS: Non-exempt ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE: · Selects, drags, lifts, and carries hose and nozzle depending on type of fire. · Positions and climbs ladders to assist in removing individuals. · Creates openings in buildings or vehicles. · Administers first aid and CPR. · Communicates using portable two-way radio. · Wears appropriate protective clothing and equipment. · Performs other related duties as required or assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ~he f!re~ighter ~ha!llive within a;:Wl'fi~li_radius of a Shakope.e fi~e ~tation a~d Ii~e within the Shak?p.e,,~ fire district (LOUIsvIlle & Jackson TownsHIps, and Shakopee City limits). ~Qdtfefigtlte:r.;s:t:ralt:-wo.E~withl$la sJ~Me.EI:m-il~radius ofa Shakopee fire station and have the ability to respond within ten minut~ of the rnfti'afcall. M.J!$ta1so be available to attend fire calls between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, possess a valid class D driver's license, and be at least 18 years of age at time of application. APPLICANT INFORMATION: Obtain application from Scott County Employee Relations at (952) 496-8890 or from the internet at (www.co.scott.mn.us). Resumes may be included but will not be accepted in lieu of an application form. Job description available upon request. 0 D CITY OF SHAKO PEE o 0 CLASSIFICATION: Volunteer Firefighter SALARY: $8.00/hour per call RATING METHOD: Rating of Training & Experience. Final selection shall include an oral interview, agility test, physical exam, and drug testing. CLOSING DATE: Thursday, April 18, 2002 Applications must be received by the closing date. An Equal Opportunity / Safety Aware Employer An Equal Opportunity / Safety Aware Employer Job Description Job Title: Fire Fighter Division: Fire Department: Fire Location: Shift: On-call Reports To: Fire Chief FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Prepared By: Prepared Date: Approved By: Approved Date: Salary Level: SUMMARY Responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls and extinguishes or controls fires as a member of a team under the supervision of an officer or firefighters in charge. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Selects, drags, lifts and carries hose and nozzle, depending on type of fire, and correctly applies a stream of water or chemicals onto the fire. Positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings or to assist in removing individuals from burning structures. Creates openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance, using ax, chisel, crowbar, power saw, or other power equipment used by the fire department. Protects property from water and smoke damage by use of positive pressure ventilation, waterproof salvage covers, and smoke ejectors. Administers first aid and CPR to injured persons and those overcome by fire and smoke. Communicates during fire scene operations, using portable two-way radio. Wears appropriate protective clothing and equipment to include self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) depending on potential hazard exposure. RELATIONSIDPS Must be able to work as a team member under stress caused by emergencies, danger, or criticism and must be able to work fast while concentrating. EDUCATION High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is desirable. Post secondary or technical college courses in firefighting is desirable. REASONING ABILITY Must be able to interpret instructions and use logic to solve problems. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Vision: normal vision needed with or without correctioh. Requires both near and far acuity. Hearing: Normal hearing needed. To do this work the fire fighter must discriminate among similar sounds in environments with a great deal of background noise. Lifting: The fire fighter may be required to lift 100 pounds of more. Walking and/or Mobility: Must be able to walk or crawl while carrying or lifting. Must be able to ascend and descend stairs or ladders. Must be able to balance and steady oneself from falling while maintaining various positions. Must be capable of reaching (extend the hands or arms in any direction); handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hands); fingering (picking, pinching, or otherwise working with the fingers); and feeling (perceiving attributes or objects such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by means of receptors in skin, particularly those of the fingertips). Must be capable of applying a leg lock with either leg upon a ground ladder to provide a safe anchor when operating hose lines or performing rescue work. WORK ENVIRONMENT The fire fighter works both inside where there may be protection from weather conditions and outside where there may be no effective protection from the weather. The fire fighter may work in extreme cold where the temperature is sufficiently low to cause marked bodily discomfort and variations in temperature which accompany extreme cold and are sufficiently marked and abrupt to cause a marked bodily reaction. They may also be required to work in extreme heat where temperatures are sufficiently high to cause marked bodily discomfort and variations in temperature which accompany extreme heat and are sufficiently marked and abrupt to cause marked bodily reaction. The fire fighter will encounter wet conditions and high humidity where atmospheric conditions have a moisture content sufficiently high to cause marked bodily discomfort. The fire fighter will frequently encounter noise and/or vibration exceeding 80 decibels, constant or intermittent, to cause marked distraction or possible hearing loss. The fire fighter will also encounter a variety of physical hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical shock, working on high places, exposure to bums and radiant energy, and exposure to explosives, toxic chemicals and biological agents. OTHER REQUIREMENTS The fire fighter will be required to pass a physical exam before becoming a member. Within the fire fighters first year, he/she shall complete a certified Fire fighter I course, and a 40 hour First Responder Class including CPR training. The applicant shall be a nonsmoker or have the ability to quit within 1 year from date of employment. The fire fighter shall live within a four (4) mile radius of the fire station (or any proposed fire station) and be within the Shakopee, Louisville Township, Jackson Township Fire District. The fire fighter shall work within a seven (7) mile radius of the fire station (or any proposed fire station) and have the ability to respond within 10 minutes of the initial call.