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August 10, 2022
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2. Closed session items:
A. Conference with Legal Counsel — Potential Litigation
Closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d) (2),(e) (1)
re: Fire Battalion Chief (Promotional) #01639 Eligible List involving
simulation component.
3. Closed session action
4. Public Statements
A. Agenda Item Public Statements
B. Non -Agenda Public Statements
5. Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 23, 2022, of the
Bakersfield Fire Department Civil Service Board
6. New Business
A. Certification of Fire Battalion Chief (Promotional) #0 1639 Eligible List
B. Nepotism Waiver Request for Fire Battalion Chief Candidate(s)
C. Certification of Fire Prevention/Environmental Officer (Open) #01742
Eligibility List
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D. Nepotism Waiver Request for Fire Prevention/Environmental Officer
Candidate(s)
E. Certification of Fire Dispatcher I (Open) #01736 Eligible List
F. Nepotism Waiver Request for Fire Dispatcher I Candidate(s)
G. Revised/New Job Specifications
1. Fire Prevention/Environmental Officer 1/II #21470/#21475
2. Fire Equipment Technician #21465
7. Commissioner Statements
8. Adjournment
On behalf of the Fire Civil Service Commission, we want to thank you for attending this meeting.
Additionally, in compliance with the "Americans with Disabilities Act," should you need special
assistance to participate in this meeting, or have questions regarding the agenda, please
contact the Human Resources Office 24 hours prior during normal business hours at (661) 326-
3773 or in writing to admhrsCabakersfieldcify.us
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
Fire Station #1
June 23, 2022
3:00 P.M.
The Special Meeting of the Fire Department Civil Service Meeting commenced on
Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 3:1 1 p.m. soon after Commissioner Eaves arrived at Fire
Station # 1.
Commissioners Present
Administrative Staff Present:
Ronald Eaves, Vice Chair
Thomas Edmonds, Commissioner
William Ballard, Deputy Fire Chief
Kevin Albertson, Deputy Fire Chief
James Cherry, Deputy Fire Chief
Paul Briones, Battalion Chief
Christopher Bowles, Training Battalion Chief
Coleen Blair, Fire Department Secretary
Shayla Woods -Collins, Human Resources Manager
Isabel Farmer, Human Resources Analyst
Joshua H. Rudnick, Deputy City Attorney
Present: Commissioners Ronald Eaves, and Thomas Edmonds. Commissioner
Mike George was absent.
2. Public Statements
A. Agenda Item Public Statements:
Commissioner Edmonds congratulated Chief Ballard on his upcoming retirement
on June 30'h.
Commissioner Edmonds welcomed East Bakersfield High School student Gloria
Mendoza Castro to the meeting. He recognized her as a summer intern for the BFD
through the Kern Community Foundation Youth Jobs Program.
B. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements:
None.
3. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 11, 2022, of the Bakersfield
Fire Department Civil Service Board.
Commissioner Edmonds noted an error in the last sentence of Item #5
Commissioner Statements. The sentence read, "Commissioners George and
Edmonds agreed". The sentence should have read, "Commissioners George and
Eaves agreed".
Upon a motion by Commissioner Tom Edmonds, seconded by Ron Eaves to
approve the corrected Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 11, 2022, of the Fire
Department Civil Service Board was APPROVED, ALL AYES.
4. New Business
A. Certification of Fire Captain (Promotional) #01625 Eligibility List
Isabel Farmer, Human Resources Analyst, presented the Certification of Fire
Captain (Promotional) #01625 Eligibility List to the board.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Tom Edmonds, seconded by Ron Eaves to
approve the Certification of Fire Captain (Promotional) #01625 Eligibility List was
APPROVED, ALL AYES.
There were seven candidates certified.
B. Nepotism Waiver Request for Fire Captain Candidate(s)
The Nepotism Waiver Request for Fire Captain Candidates William R. Ballard and
Jonathan Berry were reviewed and approved by Fire Chief John Frando.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Tom Edmonds, seconded by Ron Eaves to
approve the Nepotism Waiver Request for Fire Captain Candidate(s) was
APPROVED, ALL AYES.
C. Certification of Fire Engineer (Promotional) #01661 Eligibility List
Isabel Farmer also presented the Certification of Fire Engineer (Promotional)
#01661 Eligibility List to the board.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Tom Edmonds, seconded by Ron Eaves to
approve the Certification of Fire Engineer (Promotional) #01661 Eligibility List was
APPROVED, ALL AYES.
There were three candidates certified.
D. Nepotism Waiver Request for Fire Engineer Candidate(s)
The Nepotism Waiver Request for Fire Engineer Candidate Austin Brown was
reviewed and approved by Fire Chief John Frando.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Tom Edmonds, seconded by Ron Eaves to
approve the Nepotism Waiver Request for Fire Engineer Candidate(s) was
APPROVED, ALL AYES.
5. Commissioner Statements
Commissioner Edmonds praised Human Resources and the Bakersfield Fire
Department for all their hard work with recruitments and promotions.
Commissioner Eaves gave all the new candidates his best wishes.
6. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Board, Vice Chair Eaves
adjourned the meeting at 3:21 p.m.
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD CLASS SPECIFICATION: 21470/21475
UNIT: WHITE COLLAR
EE04: TECHNICIANS
CLASS TITLE: FIRE PREVENTION/ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER 1/II
CLASS SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, as a prevention/environmental officer wearing a badge,
performs routine and difficult work requiring specialized environmental skills to secure
compliance with the California Fire Code, California Building Code, applicable sections
of the Health and Safety Code, Bakersfield Municipal Code, including other codes,
ordinances, and standards. Work involves resolving routine to difficult code
enforcement issues within established policy and; performs other work as required.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of this class. They are
descriptive, not limiting.
Essential Duties:
• Reviews construction, industrial, commercial, and residential site plans, for fire
protection system plans building plans for compliance with fire protection codes
and standards, municipal code and department policies;
• Reviews building plans and inspects new and existing structures to ensure
conformance to fire protection codes and standards;
• Provides technical assistance to contractors, vendors, city staff and other
agencies in interpreting and complying with fire code and standards;
• Reviews hazardous materials permits including permits for underground storage
tanks, above ground storage tanks and other hazardous materials permits that
fall under the review of assigned personnel;
• Issues Notices of Violation, Stop Work Orders and correction notices;
• Coordinates with other city departments and agencies to assist the public in
obtaining solutions to code violations;
• Manages a caseload of inspections and identifies solutions to violations or other
technical and operational difficulties;
• Prepares clear and comprehensive written reports and correspondence.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Fire Prevention/Environmental Officer I is an entry-level position assigned to conduct
routine investigations under direct supervision and may issue citations upon
recommendation and completed training. The Fire Prevention/Environmental Officer II
is the skilled, journey -level position with citation authority handling the more difficult and
complex cases. Incumbents will investigate long-term, potentially volatile or more
involved cases. The Fire Prevention/Environmental Officer 1/II must be skilled at working
with people to solve problems.
CLASS TITLE: FIRE PREVENTION/ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER 1/II 21470/21475
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
• Fire protection codes, laws, ordinances, regulations, standards, principles and
practices;
• Fire protection and suppression systems, fire detection and fire alarms;
• Legal procedures and documents, correction notices, violation notices and
citations;
• Right -of -entry, due process, and procedures used to research ownership of
properties being inspected;
• State and local enactments governing building construction use and
occupancy;
• Modern practices of work origination and time management principles;
• Personal computer applications related to work.
Ability to:
• Understand, interpret and enforce applicable laws, codes and regulations;
• Read and understand blueprints, plans, specifications and property descriptions;
• Work independently and prioritize workload;
• Manage multiple priorities with timely follow-up and resolution;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, members of the
public and others encountered in the course of work;
• Respectfully address and resolve routine and volatile code enforcement cases;
• Enforce codes, ordinances and regulations firmly, consistently, tactfully and
impartially;
• Effectively address confrontational situations;
• Properly document inspection reports and cases;
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Prepare and present information in meetings and court proceedings;
• Safely operate a vehicle in route to inspection locations;
• Operate an office computer and software applications related to work.
Training and Experience:
Fire Prevention/Environmental Officer I:
• Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D.
test; AND
• Two (2) years of college level course work in Fire Technology, Hazardous
Materials or Environmental Science; AND
• Two (2) years related work experience in California Fire Code (CFC) or California
Building Code (CBC) enforcement, hazardous materials or underground storage
tank inspection; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training, certification and experience
which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties.
Fire Prevention/Environmental Officer II:
• Training and experience equivalent to the Fire Prevention/Environmental Officer
I; AND
• Two (2) years additional experience performing responsible fire prevention or
related inspection work is required; OR
CLASS TITLE: FIRE PREVENTION/ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER 1/11 21470/21475
• An equivalent combination of education, training, certification and experience
which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties.
Licenses Certificates and Special Requirements:
• Possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver's License.
• Possession of an Underground Storage Tank (UST) Inspector certification will be
required prior to promotion to a Fire Prevention/Environmental Officer II.
• Fire Inspector 1 A, 1 B, 1 C if preferred.
Physical Conditions or Special Working Conditions:
• Incumbents will be required to make on -site inspections and investigations in the
field, including emergency response outside normal work hours.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Construction sites may require inspections at above and below grade access.
• This position entails working in hazardous situations, and under conditions that
may expose the incumbent to hazardous materials.
• Successful completion of a background check.
Promotion to Fire Prevention/Environmental Officer II:
Promotion to Fire Prevention/Environmental Officer II is made on a merit basis without
examination subject to recommendation by the Department Head, with approval of
Human Resources. Under normal conditions, an employee may be considered for
promotion after completion of a minimum of two years as a Fire
Prevention/Environmental Officer I.
Approved by Fire Civil Service Board: September 8, 2014
Approved by City Council: September 24, 2014
Approved by Fire Civil Service Board:
Approved by City Council:
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD CLASS SPECIFICATION: 21465
UNIT: BLUE COLLAR
EE04: SKILLED CRAFT WORKERS
CLASS TITLE: FIRE EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN
CLASS SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, performs inspections, service repairs and inventory tracking
for required safety and suppression related equipment and supplies; provides
administrative and technical work for assigned programs; conducts routine repairs to
facilities; facilitates assigned safety programs; and performs other work as required.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
The followina typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of those positions in
this class. They are descriptive, not limiting.
Essential Duties:
• Repairs a variety of firefighting equipment including fire hoses, hose couplings
and nozzles, ladders, brackets, and numerous hand tools used in firefighting;
• Repairs, tests, and services firefighting safety equipment including Mine Safety
Appliance (MSA) masks and self-contained breathing apparatus;
• Maintains stock and control of supply inventory including first aid and life support
equipment, and station supplies;
• Performs inspections on firefighting gear and fit annual testing of firefighters using
their SCBA and medical mask;
• Calibrates and repairs monitors;
• Performs minor repairs and installations on fire houses and assigned equipment;
• Provides logistical support for Bakersfield Fire Department incidents, including
operation of vehicles on scene;
• Attends training sessions to further knowledge of fire department equipment and
operations;
• Orders, receives, stores, and issues a variety of parts, equipment, materials, and
supplies;
• Contacts vendors to obtain items not in stock and makes purchases of parts,
equipment, materials, and supplies with supervisor approval;
• Contacts vendors to obtain items not in stock and makes purchases of parts,
equipment, materials, and supplies with supervisor approval;
• Utilizes and maintains inventory tracking program to monitor equipment and PPE.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
• Operation, repair and maintenance of fire equipment and apparatus;
• Proper procedures for safe operation and maintenance of equipment;
• Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting;
• Modern office equipment and procedures including use of a variety of software
applications;
• Principles and practices of customer service and public relations;
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation;
CLASS TITLE: FIRE EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN 21465
• General computer software applications, including word processing and Excel
spreadsheets.
Ability to:
• Inspect and safely operate a variety of fleet vehicles and construction and
municipal service equipment;
• Make minor repairs and report defects;
• Drive vehicles of the type serviced;
• Work with a minimum of supervision;
• Learn, interpret, apply and explain policies and procedures related to area of
assignment;
• Intermittently review documents related to fire department operations;
• Observe, identify and problem solve procedural issues;
• Receive, research and resolve questions from the public, outside agencies and
other City departments;
• Perform mathematical calculations accurately and quickly;
• Conduct research and analysis;
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Utilize and understand computer applications and techniques as necessary in
the completion of daily assignment;
• Plan, organize and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities;
• Conduct information sessions with staff on proper use and maintenance;
• Learn the use and care of common hand tools;
• Prepare and maintain a variety of reports and tracking logs;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions;
• Provide effective customer service;
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City
employees, vendors, and the public;
• Write Request for Proposals and related Scope of Work documents related to
purchase and acquisition of fire apparatus/equipment.
Training and Experience:
• Graduation from high school or G.E.D.; AND
• One year of responsible public contact experience in building, construction,
plan check and/or code enforcement and/or fire prevention or fire operations;
OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the
capabilities to perform the described job duties.
Licenses or Certificates:
• Possession of a valid Class "C" California driver's license is required.
• Firefighter endorsement ("F") must be obtained within the six-month
probationary period.
CLASS TITLE: FIRE EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN
Physical Conditions or Special Working Conditions:
• Must possess sufficient strength and stamina
equipment.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in all weath
confined areas and from heights and with
potentially hazardous conditions.
Approved by the Fire Civil Service Board:
Approved by City Council:
21465
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