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Home My WebLink About11/24/2009 - Minutes � CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ,�, D �'��0� .,� MEETING MINUTES Held on November 24, 2009 IN ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Richard Fisher,Andee Jorgensen, Bill Larson,Jim Matthew, &Jim Phelan COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: POLICE DEPT: Police Chief Kevin Milosevich FIRE DEPT: Fire Chief David Daniels, Deputy Fire Chief Mark Peterson STAFF MEMBERS: Eileen Flott,CS Secretary/Chief Examiner, Janel�e Tarasewicz, HR Analyst Guest: CALL TO ORDER: Chair, Jim Phelan called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Review of the September minutes for the 10/27/09 meeting. �::E:�;,.,�,:;:.:.: f,.�.�;, ,y .. -..;.. . �: s,..,:, . ��?�1,�BY: Bil) Larson S�C'C71�t1��. AndeeJorgensen �!%?l�if�7"�S�PPRE3V�'b�-� � . �° ... . :. .. � �`:. . . � POLICE DEPARTMENT: 1)Unfinished Business: None 2)New Business: A The Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List, dated 11/12/09,was approved. The lateral Police Officer Examination Report was reviewed. �:�� ''` �;�w.�V1t1�;��a,��°:: Richard Fisher 5��7NQ,��':� 1im Matthew ME�ft7Af.�RRt��`` �. I'.;. , :e e: FIRE&EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT: 1)Unfinished Business: None 2)New Business: A. Revised Fire Lieutenant job classification was approved. Chief explained to Commissioners the need to have the job classification updated with NAPF standards. IVIfJV�'t��Y Bill Larson t S�'Gt7NtZ.�1!: 1im Matthew � lti1Q71pN`CAI�RtEC�- J ('.. .. � ` � B. Local 864 presented a letter requesting the Commission to seek legal opinion on whether the Fire Hazmat Lieutenant could be supervised by a non-uniformed position. The Civil Service Secretary, Eileen Flott, informed the Commission that it was the belief of management that it is managemenYs right to determine supervisors and that this is not a Commission issue. Chief Daniels also stated the same. The Commission determined and approved that this was not a Commission issue, and would not act on the request. ( M4VEt?BY.• � Richard Fisher � 5EC'CJNl78YJ Andee Jorgensen � NI�TtON G'ARRI�'0 � OTHER BUSINESS/COMMENTS: Next Civil Service Commission meeting will be one week earlier than normal on December 15,2009. L N1t3VEfJBY: � Bill Larson I S�CO1VGtBY: � AndeeJorgensen ( MOTtONG4Rlt1�'1) � Eileen reminded Commission that in December they are to vote on new chair. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 4:43 pm. � MDV�'�?BY.• � Jim Matthew � SE`CaNC�BY: � Andee lorgensen � M�fTINGA�lOttRNE't� � ��;C.Gt^,! ��C"" 11/30/09 Eileen Flott, Date Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner � �r�"_`- . CIVIL SERVICE COMMISS�I _ D Q'��0� ,.�t; FIRE LIEUTENANT PROMOTIONAL EXAM ITO: I RENTON FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FIREFIGHTERS IFROM: EILEEN FLOIT,CIVIL SERVICE SECRETARY/CHIEF EXAMINER I IDATE: November 2,2009 I ISUBJECT: I PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION TO ESTABLISH ELIGIBILIN LIST FOR POSITION OF:LIEUTENANT I Under the direction of a superior officer,direct,as a first-line supervisor,and participate in the activities of a fire company in firefighting and in the maintenance of station,apparatus and equipment NATURE OF WORK in the absence of the platoon captain;deal with man-made and natural disasters that pose a threat to public safety;perform hazardous tasks for long periods of time under such conditions as considerable heights,cramped surrounding and in hot,smokey environments with limited visibility. The promotional examination is open to Firefighters of the City of Renton Fire and Emergency Services Department who have been employed three years with at least two of those years at journey level,or ELIGIBILITY would reach eligibility status by the current list expirotion date of May 26,2010, and who meet the REQUIREMENTS minimum job requirements as stated in the Fire Lieutenant position description: Graduation from a standard high school,vocational school or equivalent. Requirements per union contract,employees hired on or after January 1, 1997 are required to have a fire science certificate to qualify for the promotional examination for lieutenant. A Written Examination will be held Wednesdav. March 31. 2010 (morning and afternoon session). A minimum score of 70% will be required in the written examination to proceed to the Assessment Center. The written examination will be worth 40%of the candidate's final score. The Assessment Center will be held on Tuesdav Mav 11.2010.&/or Wednesdav Mav 12.2010, and will be worth 60% of the candidates final score. However, you will need a combined Assessment Center score of 70%to pass the Assessment Center portion. This will consist of the following three(3)equally weighted parts: • Supervisor Simulation • Incident Management Simulation(IMS) • Structured Interview The combined overall score(40%Written Exam and 60%Assessment Center)will require a minimum score of 70%for placement on the eligibility list. Candidates will be ranked on a two-year eligibility list EXAMINATION according to their total earned score, plus seniority points. PROCESS * Resource materials include: • Model Procedures Guide for Structural Firefighting—2°d Edition • Renton Fire Department SOPs(Published on October 1,2009) • Renton Fire Code(International Fire Code plus City Amendments,Chapters 1-10) • Washington State Safety Standard for Firefighters(WAC 296-305) • Agreement By and Between the City of Renton and Renton Firefighters Local 864(2006-2008) • Agreement By and Between the City of Renton and Renton Firefighters Local 864 Battalion Chiefs(2006- 2008) • Agreement By and Between the City of Renton and Local 2170 Washington State Council of County and City Employees American Federation of State,County and Municipal Employees,AFL-CIO(2006-2008) • IFSTA Chief Officer—2°d Edition • Chief Fire Officer's Desk Reference • It's Your Ship—Michael Abrashoff ISBN 10 978-0446529117 • The 8th Habit(Chapter 7)—Stephen Covey ISBN 10:0-7432-8793-2 Fire Lieutenant �,�yr Nov.2009/ZO10-Promotiona/Announcemen� Page 2 � Eligible Firefighters who intend to participate in this promotional examination must hand deliver their APPLICATION written intention in person to the Human Resources& Risk Management Department by: PROCEDURE 5:00 pm, November 16, 2009 (Mondav) Candidates will receive a receipt of delivery. aaT� � sui��na�v o�Acr�v�r�r =�:=:.: . ISEPTEMBER 15,2009 I Preliminary Resource Materials for promotional examinations were distributed. INOVEMBER 2,2009 Official Promotional 1ob Announcement and Resource Materials emailed/posted. I NOVEMBER 16,2009 Deadline for intent to compete submitted to the Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner, located in the Human Resources&Risk Management Department(151 floor)by 5:00 pm. I IMARCH 31,2010 I Written Examination I IMAY 11,2010,&/or I Assessment Center(3-Parts) I MAY 12,2010 MAY 25,2010 I Eligibility List presented to Civil Service Commission for certification IMAY 26,2010 Expiration of the May 2008 Lieutenant Eligibility List. I MAY 27,2010 I Effective date of the 2010 Lieutenant Eligibility List. I � Fire Lieutenant—2009/2010 � � CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION D o�-°- _- -- ��0� �� FIRE CAPTAIN PROMOTIONAL EXAM TO: Renton Fire and Emergency Services Department FIRE LIEUTENANTS I IFROM: I Eileen Flott,Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner DATE: I November 2,2009 I I SUBJECT: PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR: Fire Captain I _ t Under the direction of a chief officer,direct,as a second line supervisor,the activities of a fire platoon in NATURE OF firefighting,fire prevention,first aid and the maintenance of station apparatus or equipment and perform WORK skilled firefighting work. Work also involves responding to and dealing with man-made and natural disasters that pose a threat to public safety. The promotional examination is open to Lieutenants of the City of Renton Fire and Emergency Services Department who have been employed three consecutive years or more and who have held their present rank ELIGIBILITY of Lieutenant for one year or more subsequent to their regular appointment,or would reach eligibility status by the current list expiration date of September 23, 2010. They must also meet the minimum job REQUIREMENTS requirements as stated in the Fire Captain position description: Graduation from a standard high school, vocational school or equivalent. Requirements per union contract,employees hired on or after January 1, 1997 are required to have a two-year fire science degree to qualify for the promotional examination for captain. A Written Examination will be held Wednesdav. March 31. 2010 (morning and afternoon session). A minimum score of 70% will be required in the written examination to proceed to the Assessment Center. The written examination will be worth 40%of the candidate's final score. Prior to the assigned assessment date,passing candidates may be assigned a subject matter as a take home project. The Assessment Center will be held on Tuesdav Ausust 3.2010,&/or Wednesdav Au�ust 4. 2010„and will be worth 60%of the candidates final score. However,you will need a combined Assessment Center score of 70% to pass the Assessment Center portion. This will consist of the following three (3) equally weighted pa rts: • Oral Presentation • Incident Management Simulation(IMS) • Structured Interview The combined overall score(40%Written Exam and 60%Assessment Center)will require a minimum score EXAMINATION of 70%for placement on the eligibility list. Candidates will be ranked on a two-year eligibility list according PROCESS to their total earned score,plus seniority points. * Resource materials include: • Model Procedures Guide for Structural Firefighting—2"d Edition • Renton Fire Department SOPs(Published on October 1,2009) • Renton Fire Code(International Fire Code plus City Amendments,Chapters 1-10) • Washington State Safety Standard for Firefighters(WAC 296-305) • Agreement By and Between the City of Renton and Renton Firefighters Local 864(2006-2008) • Agreement By and Between the City of Renton and Renton Firefighters Local 864 Battalion Chiefs(2006-2008) • Agreement By and Between the City of Renton and Local 2170 Washington State Council of County and City Employees American Federation of State,County and Municipal Employees,AFl-CIO(2006-2008) • IFSTA Chief Officer—2°d Edition • Chief fire Officer's Desk Reference • It's Your Ship—Michael Abrashoff ISBN 10 978-0446529117 •The 8`h Habit(Chapter 7)—Stephen Covey ISBN 10:0-7432-8793-2 Fire Captain � v� 2009/2010 Promotional Announcement Page 2 � � S Eligible Fire Lieutenants who intend to participate in this promotional examination must hand deliver their APPLICATION written intention in person to the Human Resources& Risk Management Dept. by: PROCEDURE 5:00 pm. November 16. 2009 (Mondav� Candidates will receive a receipt of delivery. �� , ; ;; DATE �; � 5UMMI�RY OF aCTIViTY w; � ISEPTEMBER 15,2009 I Preliminary Resource Materials for promotional examinations were distributed. I J NOVEMBER 2,2009 I Official Promotional Job Announcement and Resource Materials emailed/posted. -� I NOVEMBER 16, 2009 I Deadline for intent to compete submitted to the Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner,located in the I Human Resources&Risk Management Department(1st floor) by 5:00 pm. � IMARCH 31,2010 I Written Examination � IAUGUST 4,20101&/or I Assessment Center(3-Parts) I IAUGUST 24,2010 I Eligibility List presented to Civil Service Commission for certification J ISEPTEMBER 23,2010 Expiration of the September 2008 Fire Captain Eligibility List ISEPTEMBER 24,2010 I Effective date of the 2010 Fire Captain Eligibility List � Fire Captain-2008 s ' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSI ' D o�`�� '"'" ��0� :•�. FIRE BATTALION CHIEF/SAFETY OFFICER PROMOTIONAL EXAM I TO: I RENTON FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FIRE CAPTAINS I 1 FROM: EILEEN FLOTT,CIVIL SERVICE SECRETARY/CHIEF EXAMINER I � DATE: I November 2,2009 I ISUBJECT: I PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION TO ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR: Battalion Chief/Safety Officer I � � Under the direction of a Deputy Fire Chief, performs administrative and supervisory work in fire and emergency services,which includes the management of personnel,facilities and equipment,and NATURE OF WORK formulation and development of departmental policy. Exercises independent judgment in accomplishing the work of a number of work groups. Establish methods and procedures within the framework of standard practice and department policy. Work also involves responding to and dealing with man-made &natural disasters that pose a threat to public safety. The promotional examination is open to Captains of the City of Renton Fire and Emergency Services Department who have been employed three consecutive years or more and who have held their present rank of Captain for one year or more subsequent to their regular appointment,or wou/d reach eligibility status by the current list expiration date of November 18,2010. They must also meet the minimum job ELIGIBILITY requirements as stated in the Fire Battalion Chief/Safety Officer position description: Graduation from a REQUIREMENTS standard high school,vocational school or equivalent. State Fire Service Teaching Certificate, Level I and ten years firefighting experience plus three years as a company officer required. An associate degree in Fire Science and college level personnel management courses preferred. Requirements per union contract,employees hired on or after January 1, 1997 are required to have a four-year degree, in addition to a two-year fire science degree,to qualify for the promotional examination for Battalion Chief/Safety Officer. A Written Examination will be held Wednesdav. March 31, 2010 (morning and afternoon session). A minimum score of 70%will be required in the written examination to proceed to the Assessment Center. The written examination will be worth 40% of the candidate's final score. Prior to the assigned assessment date, passing candidates may be assigned a subject matter as a take home project. The Assessment Center will be held on Tuesdav October 5.2010.&/or Wednesdav October 6.2010.and will be worth 60% of the candidates final score. However, you will need a combined Assessment Center score of 70%to pass the Assessment Center portion. This will consist of the following three (3) equally weighted parts: • Oral Presentation • Incident Management Simulation(IMS) • Structured Interview The combined overall score(40%Written Exam and 60%Assessment Center)will require a minimum EXAMINATION score of 70%for placement on the eligibility list. Candidates will be ranked on a two-year eligibility list PROCESS according to their total earned score, plus seniority points. * Resource materials include: • Model Procedures Guide for Structural Firefighting—2"d Edition • Renton Fire Department SOPs(Published on October 1,2009) • Renton Fire Code(International Fire Code plus City Amendments,Chapters 1-10) • Washington State Safety Standard for Firefighters(WAC 296-305) • Agreement By and Between the City of Renton and Renton Firefighters Local 864(2006-2008) • Agreement By and Between the City of Renton and Renton Firefighters Local 864 Battalion Chiefs(2006-2008) • Agreement By and Between the City of Renton and Local 2170 Washington State Council of County and City Employees American Federation of State,County and Municipal Employees,AFL-CIO(2006-2008) • IFSTA Chief Officer—2"d Edition • Chief Fire Officer's Desk Reference • It's Your Ship—Michael Abrashoff ISBN 10 978-0446529117 • The 8`h Habit(Chapter 7)—Stephen Covey ISBN 10:0-7432-8793-2 f � Fire Battalion Chief/Safety O�cer ,,�,v November 2009/2010-Promotional Announc�em�ent Page 2 i � Eligible Fire Captains who intend to participate in this promotional examination must hand deliver APPLICATION their written intention in person to the Human Resources& Risk Management Department by: PROCEDURE 5:00 pm, November 16, 2009 (Mondavl Candidates will receive a receipt of delivery. - QAT�: ,, ,, . ,::,.,, ' SUMMARY OF ACTItl1TY ... ��-y ISEPTEMBER 15,2009 I Preliminary Resource Materials for promotional examinations were distributed. INOVEMBER 2,2009 Official Promotional Job Announcement and Resource Materials emailed/posted. I 1 I NOVEMBER 16, 2009 Deadline for intent to compete submitted to the Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner, located in the I Human Resources&Risk Management Department(1st floor)by 5:00 pm. IMARCH 31,2010 I Written Examination -� IOCTOBER 5,2010,&/or I Assessment Center(3-Parts) � OCTOBER 6,2010 IOCTOBER 26,2010 Eligibility List presented to Civil Service Commission for certification � INOVEMBER 18,2010 I Expiration of the November 2008 BC/SO Eligibility List � I NOVEMBER 19,2010 I Effective date of the 2010 BC/50 Eligibility List I 1 Fire Battalion Chief/Safety Officer-Nov. 2009/2010 �