HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem VI (B) Resolution No 94-18, relating to Job Desciptions: Battalion Fire Chief, Carpenter r 17
AGENDA 9-6-94
Item VI B
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION
FR: PEGGY PSALEDAKIS, DIRECTOR PERSONNEL/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS 7r
DA; AUGUST 15, 1994
SU: CITY OF OCOEE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
I respectfully request that the Mayor and Commissioners adopt by
Resolution a new job description. Also, approve a revision to an
existing job description.
Revision: BATTALION FIRE CHIEF
This job description was adopted by the Commission on 5/7/91 . That
which has been shadowed in is to be added to the job description.
That which has been written through has been deleted.
Adoption: CARPENTER
This is a new job description requiring adoption.
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RESOLUTION NO. 94-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA,
AMENDING EXHIBIT "A" OF RESOLUTION NO. 91-10 TO
ADOPT AND APPROVE A REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION
SETTING FORTH THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
OF EMPLOYMENT POSITION FOR BATTALION FIRE
CHIEF; ADOPTING AND APPROVING A JOB
DESCRIPTION SETTING FORTH THE DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMPLOYMENT POSITION FOR
CARPENTER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on May 7, 1991, in Resolution 91-10, the City Commission of the
City of Ocoee approved and adopted job descriptions for all of the employment positions in the
Ocoee Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Ocoee desires to adopt and
approve a revision to the job description for the duties of Battalion Fire Chief; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Ocoee desires to adopt and
approve a job description for employment position for Carpenter for the City of Ocoee; and
WHEREAS, a revised job description setting forth the duties and responsibilities
of the employment position for Battalion Fire Chief for the City of Ocoee and a job description
setting forth the duties and responsibilities for Carpenter have been reviewed and approved by
the City Commission;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. Authority. The City Commission of the City of Ocoee, Florida
has the authority to adopt this Resolution pursuant to Article VIII of the Constitution of the State
of Florida and Chapter 166, Florida Statutes.
Section 2. Adoption of Revised Job Description for Battalion Fire Chief.
The job description for Battalion Fire Chief as set forth in Exhibit "A" to Resolution No. 91-10
is hereby revised to read as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by this reference made
a part hereof, and except as set forth herein, Resolution No. 91-10 shall remain unchanged and
in full force and effect.
Section 3. Adoption of Job Description for Carpenter. The City
Commission of the City of Ocoee, Florida hereby adopts and approves the job description for
Carpenter set forth in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence,clause, phrase
or portion of this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent
provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion hereto.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon passage and adoption.
ADOPTED this day of , 1994.
APPROVED:
Attest: CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA
Jean Grafton, City Clerk S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor
(SEAL)
For use and reliance only Approved by the Ocoee City
by the City of Ocoee, Commission at a meeting
approved as to form and held on , 1994,
legality, this day under Agenda Item No.
of , 1994.
FOLEY & LARDNER
By:
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
TO RESOLUTION NO. 94-18
CITY OF OCOEE
FIRE DEPARTMENT JOB DESCRIPTIONS
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BATTALION FIRE CHIEF
MAJOR FUNCTION
This is responsible managerial work in directing firefighting
activities, including the protection of lives and property, of an
assigned platoon in the department . Work is performed under the
general supervision of a 3u crior officcr ` ' ' . < and is
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reviewed through reports, observation, and by results obtained.
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
Directs and coordinates the activities of fire companies to and
from a fire and their operation at the scene of a fire and
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budget estimates of...anticipated expenditures. The individual is
responsible for keeping within approved budgets . Recommends the
hiring, transfer, suspension, lay-off, recall, promotion,
discharge, assignment, and adjustment of grievances of personnel .
Rcvicw3 magou employee performance evaluations for merit pay
increases::..aric......recommends denial or approval of same. Attends
departmental staff meetings to discuss departmental policies and
procedures . Relieves company fire officer on arrival at fire and
directs lifesaving and firefighting activities until relieved of
command by superior fire officer. Determines and directs the
proper deployment of companies at the scene of emergencies to
effectively utilize personnel and equipment . Determines the need
for additional companies and calls them into action. Supervises
salvage and overhaul operations . Observes the quality of work
performed by company and station officers; evaluates their
effectiveness during emergencies, station activities, and special
assignments; discusses their performance with superior officers.
Prepares reports as required.
Performs other assigned duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
KnowledcTe, Abilities, and Skills
Thorough knowledge of fire hazards involved in the various types of
construction and in the storage and use of flammable liquids and
materials . Thorough knowledge of the accepted principles and
practices of fire safety, firefighting tactics, fire prevention,
and inspection techniques. Knowledge of arson detection
procedures . Knowledge of radio communication procedures . Thorough
knowledge of the rules and regulations of the fire department .
Knowledge of the principles and practices of fire administration.
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports . Ability to remain
calm and make decisions quickly during emergencies .
Adopted 5-7-91 4
Revised
BATTALION FIRE CHIEF
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Continued
Minimum Training and Experience
Graduation from an accredited community or junior college with
major course work in Fire Science or Fire Administration and four
years of firefighting experience, two of which must have been in a
supervisory capacity with the Ocoee Fire Department; or an
equivalent combination of training and experience.
Necessary Special Requirements
State of Florida Firefighter Minimum Standards and State EMT
certification. Possession of an acceptable Florida CDL license.
Adopted 5-7-91 5
Revised
EXHIBIT "B"
TO RESOLUTION NO. 94-18
CITY OF OCOEE
BUILDING MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT JOB DESCRIPTION
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CARPENTER
MAJOR FUNCTION
This is skilled work at the journeyman level involving both rough
and finished carpentry work. Work is performed with considerable
independence and is inspected for compliance with instructions by
a superior.
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
Lays out, cuts, fits, and joins lumber to construct the wooden
framework for structures, including sills, walls, roofs and floors .
Nails plaster grounds in place. Lays sub-flooring and finish
flooring. Covers sheathing with building paper. Nails on shingles
or siding. Installs door and window frames . Saws, fits, and
erects exterior trim. Hangs doors and installs wooden window
sashes . Lays, fits, nails or glues interior trim. Installs
interior fittings such as cabinets, shelving, and bookcases.
Builds porches and stairways . Prepares and paints the surfaces of
walls, floors, ceilings and other various structures . Erects
temporary structures such as concrete forms, scaffolding, runways,
and concrete pouring chutes. Performs incidental placing or
reinforcing steel . Builds and repairs picnic tables and benches,
baseball backstops and basketball goals, slides, and other park and
playground equipment . Inspects buildings and other structures to
determine needed repairs and materials required for repairs .
Maintains and repairs furniture and wooden parts of buildings such
as screens, doors, frames, steps and stairways . Operates sanders,
planers, lathes, jointers, power saws, boring and mortising
machines as a part of general carpentry work. Sharpens and files
power and hand saws and other cutting and scraping tools . Lays and
repairs roofs, including wood, composition shingles, galvanized,
tarred, and protected metal roofs. Estimates time and materials
needed. May direct the work of tradesworkers on buildings,
structures and wooden furnishings .
Performs other assigned duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
Thorough knowledge of the standard practices, methods, processes,
materials, machines, and tools of the trade . Knowledge of
carpentry and construction work. Knowledge of the qualities and
uses of various woods employed in carpentry construction and
repair. Ability to read and work from blueprints and sketches to
follow oral and written instructions . Ability to coordinate
carpentry work with that of other building tradesworkers . Ability
to work well with others. Journeyman skills in the use and
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CARPENTER
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills - Continued
maintenance of the usual hand and power tools of the trade . Skills
in the performance of carpentry and construction work.
Minimum Training and Experience
Graduation from high school and five years of carpentry experience .
Necessary Special Requirements
Possession of an acceptable Florida CDL license.
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