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Home My WebLink About04/14/25 FIRE CIVIL SERVICE REGUALR (183 FIRE CIVIL SERVICE AGENDA BAKERSFIELD REGULAR MEETING PHF SOUND COIF�A091U),i^' ,�. April 14, 2025, 3:00 p.m. Fire Station #1 2101 H Street 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS a. Agenda Item Public Statements b. Non Agenda Item Public Statements 3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES a. Minutes of January 13, 2025 Fire Civil Service Board Staff recommends approval of the January 13, 2025 Minutes b. Minutes of the Special Meeting February 25, 2025 Staff recommends approval of the Special Meeting, February 25, 2025 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Eligible List Certified by the Fire Civil Service Commissioners 1. Fire Battalion Chief (Promotional) 02224 Staff recommends approval of the Fire Battalion Chief (Promotional) 02224 Eligible List b. Request to Open Exam 1. Fire Engineer (Promotional) 02322 Staff recommends approval of Request to Open Exam, Fire Engineer (Promotional) 02322 5. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS 6. ADJOURNMENT • BAKERSFIELD ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: April 14,2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: Minutes TO: Fire Civil Service Board FROM: Julie Houselog DATE: April 14, 2025 SUBJECT: Minutes of January 13, 2025. Minutes of January 13, 2025 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the January 13, 2025 Minutes BACKGROUND: Minutes ATTACHMENTS: Minutes Page 2 of 12 MINUTES BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT CIVIL SERVICE BOARD Fire Station #1, 2101 H Street Regular Meeting, January 13, 2025 3:00 P.M. The Fire Department Civil Service Regular Meeting commenced on Monday January 13, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Fire Station #1. 1. Roll Call Commissioner's Present: Thomas Edmonds-Chair Mike George, Vice Chair Kevin Burton Administrative Staff Present: Paul Briones, Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Albertson, Deputy Fire Chief Shayla Woods-Collins, Human Resources Manager Julie Houselog, Human Resources Specialist Joshua Rudnick, Deputy City Attorney Kevin Mendoza, Human Resources Analyst Public: None 2. Public Statements A. Agenda Item Public Statements: None B. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements: None 3. Election of Officers A motion was made by Commissioner Edmonds, Seconded by Commissioner Burton to approve the election of Commissioner George as Chair for the 2025 Fire Civil Service Board. APPROVED, ALL AYES Page 3 of 12 A motion was made by Commissioner George, Seconded by Commissioner Edmonds to approve the election of Commissioner Burton as Vice Chair for the 2025 Fire Civil Service Board. APPROVED, ALL AYes 4. Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of October 17, 2024, of the Bakersfield Fire Department Civil Service Board. Upon a motion by Commissioner Edmonds, seconded by Commissioner Burton, to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting of October 17, 2024, of the Fire Department Civil Service Board. APPROVED, ALL AYES. 5. New Business A. ELIGIBLE LIST CERTIFIED BY FIRE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD 1. Certification of Fire Dispatcher I (Open) 02245 After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Burton, seconded by Commissioner Edmonds to approve staff recommendation, and approve the Certification of Fire Dispatcher I (Open) 02245 Eligible List. APPROVED, ALL AYES B. NEPOTISM(S) 1. Alyssa McHugh, Fire Dispatcher I (Open) 02245 After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Edmonds, seconded by Commissioner Burton to approve staff recommendation, and approve the Nepotism Waiver for Alyssa McHugh, Fire Dispatcher I (Open) 02245. APPROVED, ALL AYES 5. Commissioner Statements Commissioners thanked Human Resources and the Bakersfield Fire Department for their recruiting efforts, a large list for Fire Dispatcher I, and crew fighting LA fires. 6. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Board, Chair Mike George adjourned the meeting at 3:09 p.m. Page 4 of 12 • BAKERSFIELD ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: April 14,2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: Minutes TO: Fire Civil Service Board FROM: Julie Houselog DATE: April 14, 2025 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Special Meeting February 25, 2025. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Special Meeting, February 25, 2025 BACKGROUND: Minutes ATTACHMENTS: Minutes Page 5 of 12 MINUTES BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT CIVIL SERVICE BOARD Fire Station #1, 2101 H Street Special Meeting, February 25, 2025 3:00 P.M. The Fire Department Civil Service Special Meeting commenced on Tuesday February 25, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Fire Station #1. 1. Roll Call Commissioner's Present: Thomas Edmonds-Chair Mike George, Vice Chair Kevin Burton Administrative Staff Present: Paul Briones, Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Albertson, Deputy Fire Chief Christian Clegg, City Manager Christi Tenter- Human Resources Director Shayla Woods-Collins, Human Resources Manager Julie Houselog, Human Resources Specialist Viridiana Gallardo-King, Deputy City Attorney Alexander Clark, Fire Marshal/Training Officer Public: None 2. Public Statements A. Agenda Item Public Statements: None B. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements: None 3. New Business A. REVISED JOB SPECIFICATION Page 6 of 12 1. Fire Chief 89400 After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Burton, seconded by Commissioner George to approve staff recommendation, of Revised Job Specification, Fire Chief 89400. Motion was approved by Commissioner George and Commissioner Burton, with Commissioner Edmonds voting No. 4. Commissioner Statements Commissioner Edmonds thanked Human Resources and the Bakersfield Fire Department for their recruiting efforts. 5. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Board, Chair Mike George adjourned the meeting at 3:18 p.m. Page 7 of 12 • BAKERSFIELD ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: April 14,2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: Eligible List Certified TO: Fire Civil Service Board FROM: Tanya Wilson DATE: April 9, 2025 SUBJECT: Fire Battalion Chief(Promotional)02224. Fire Battalion Chief(Promotional)02224 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Fire Battalion Chief(Promotional) 02224 Eligible List BACKGROUND: Eligible List ATTACHMENTS: Eligible List Page 8 of 12 Eligible List Report Fire Battalion Chief (Promotional) #02224 Human Resources Analyst: Tanya Wilson Established List Expiration Candidate Name Seq. Rank 04/14/2025 04/14/2027 Borden, Christopher 1 04/14/2025 04/14/2027 Johnson, Jason 2 04/14/2025 04/14/2027 Dragoun, Scott 3 Kevin L. Burton, Commissioner 4/14/2025 Mike L. George, Commissioner 4/14/2025 Thomas W. Edmonds, Commissioner 4/14/2025 Page 9 of 12 • BAKERSFIELD ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: April 14,2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: Request to Open Exam TO: Fire Civil Service Board FROM: Sandra Duncan DATE: April 9, 2025 SUBJECT: Fire Engineer(Promotional) 02322. Fire Engineer(Promotional) 02322 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Request to Open Exam, Fire Engineer(Promotional) 02322 BACKGROUND: Bulletin ATTACHMENTS: Bulletin Page 10 of 12 CITY OF BAKERSFIELD (03 FIRE ENGINEER #02322 BAKERSFIIEL.D (PROMOTIONAL-Open to Bakersfield Fire Department Employees Only) THE SOUND F,,5Mte."ptj 84& AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER SALARY: $6,781.56-$8,635.29 / Monthly OPENING DATE: 04/15/2025 CLOSING DATE: 04/29/2025 at 1:00 P.M. (PACIFIC TIME) HOW TO APPLY: A COMPLETED CITY APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE which comprehensively documents possession or completion of required certifications or courses within the Bakersfield Fire Department must be received by the Human Resources Office by the filing deadline of April 29, 2025 by 1:00 p.m. The application is available online. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the COMPLETED application. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Under general supervision, performs work of considerable difficulty involving specialized firefighting work in the operation and care of pumping, ladder, and rescue equipment and vehicles; and performs other work as required. For a full job description, please click here. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants for this position must possess or have completed the following requirements by the Filing Deadline listed above: • Graduated from high school or GED equivalent • Completion of basic firefighter training and course work in hydraulics, AND, • Three (3) years' experience as a Firefighter with the Bakersfield Fire Department • Possession of a Class "C" with a Firefighter Endorsement or Class B Non-Commercial California driver's license or above (Class B Commercial/Class A Commercial or Non-Commercial) • Bakersfield Fire Department's Driver Operator Certification Course (refer to Fire Engineer Supplemental Application Form Question #6) • State Fire Marshal Firefighter II Certification • Possession of a current valid State of California Emergency Medical Technician 1 (EMT-1) Certificate OR current and valid National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) certification or higher • Completion of Bakersfield Fire Department's Engineer Certification, valid within 12 months of the filing deadline (dated between 4/29/24-4/29/25). EXAMINATION: ORAL APPRAISAL INTERVIEW(Weighted 100%): May 6, 2025 (Tentative) An appraisal will be made of the applicant's education, experience, personal qualifications, and knowledge of Bakersfield Fire Department's Policies and other pertinent information relating to the Fire Service. Minimum passing score is 70%. NOTE:Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications.Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on the face of application form.All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application,resume,supplemental questionnaire, and typing certificate:otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application. APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE OR IN PERSON AT 81V http://www.bakersfieldcity.us; 1600 Truxtun Avenue,Bakersfield,CA 93301 Page 11 of 12 " : SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE FIRE ENGINEER (PROMOTIONAL) #02322 1 . I possess a High School Diploma / GED Equivalent. ❑ Yes ❑ No 2. The following best describes my years of service as a Firefighter with the Bakersfield Fire Department: ❑ More than three years ❑ More than two years, but less than 3 years ❑ Less than two years 3. 1 possess a Class "C" with a Firefighter Endorsement or Class B Non-Commercial California driver's license or above (Class B Commercial/Class A Commercial or Non-Commercial). ❑ Yes ❑ No 4. 1 possess a current valid State of California Emergency Medical Technician 1 (EMT-1) Certificate OR current and valid National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) certification or higher. ❑ Yes ❑ No 5. 1 possess a California State Firefighter 11 Certificate, and the Certification # is: 6. 1 have completed the Bakersfield Fire Department's Driver/Operator Course on: 7. 1 have completed the Bakersfield Fire Department's Engineer Certification. (This Certification must be valid within 12 months of the filing deadline (dated between 4/29/24-4/29/25). Date completed: 8. 1 understand that I must submit the following documents to Human Resources by the closing date of 4/29/25. (These documents may be scanned and attached to your application, faxed to 661-852-2070, or delivered to Human Resources at 1600 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301 . If not attached to your application, be sure to note the recruitment name and number (Fire Engineer#02322) and to the attention of Sandy Duncan. a. California State Firefighter 11 Certificate ❑ Yes ❑ No 9. 1 understand that all future correspondence with the City with regards to this recruitment, will be via e-mail provided on my application. Please keep your contact information up-to-date and ensure that your e-mail spam filter allows you to receive messages from HumanResources@bakersfieldcity.us. Note: All City examination notices are also available via your Government Jobs profile. ❑ Yes ❑ No All questions are required Page 12 of 12