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C,o cil Resolution
Presented By ��"`
Referred To Committee: Date
Out of Committee By Date
An admini strative Re solution revi sing the clas s
specification for the title of Fire Marshal in the
Civil Se rvice Rule s.
RESOLVED, that the Civil Service Rules be amended by striking
from Secti.on 32 the class specificati.on for the title of Fire Marshal,
and by substituting in lieu thereof, the attached class specificati.on
for the title of Fire Marshal.
Approved:
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Chai rman
Civil Service Commission
COUNCILMEN
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Wilson
SEP 2 2 i983 Form Ap ve by Ci y A rn
Adopted by Council: Date �
Certified P�ss b C u�S t BY `
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�lpproved : a r: Date SEP 2 3 i�83 Approved b r f Subm'ssion to Co ncil
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FIRE NIARSHAL
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties: Performs highly responsible administrative
and supervisory work directing the activities of the Division of Fire
Prevention; and performs related duties as required.
Supervision Received: Works under the general guidance and direction of
the Fire Chief or a Deputy Fire Chief.
Supervision Exercised: Exercises within the unit general technical and
close administrative supervision over fire inspection and safety
education work.
TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMED
The listed examples may not include all duties performed by all positions
in this class.
Directs the Division of Fire Prevention.
Manages enforcement of applicable codes, laws, rules and regulations.
Directs the inspection of industrial, commercial and other buildings for
fire hazards, adequacy of fire and life safety features and compliance
with fire safety regulations.
Plans and supervises the school fire safety education program.
Schedules, prepares and presents fire safety programs to civil and pro-
fessional groups.
Directs the review and evaluation of plans and specifications for fire �
safety equipment in new and existing buildings.
Directs the review of building construction and renovation plans for
compliance w3th applicable codes, laws, rules and regulations.
Interprets and explains provisions of fire and life safety codes and
ordinances to fire prevention staff, building contractors and residents.
Measures Division effectiveness and analyzes performa.nce and fire
incidence data.
Manages division administrative support activities including budget
development and management.
Prepares division annual' budget; controls routine expenditure of funds.
Measures Division effectiveness and analyzes performance and fire
incidence data.
Manages administrative support activities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of management and supervision principles.
Considerable knowledge of applicable codes, laws, rules and regulations
and their applications .and enforcement.
Thorough ability to deal effectively with architects, engineers,
building owners, department personnel and the general public.
Considerable knowledge of the principles of public fire safety education.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
College degree in one of the following areas; management, administration,
fire science, fire•protection engineering, mechanical engineering or
related field; and` three years' experience in full-time management
of an operation which initiates or implements fire safety regulations
and education.
OR
(cont3nued on reverse side)
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Three years� experience as Assistant Fire Marshal in St. Paul; or
equivalent,
OR
Holding and serving for four years' in the rank of Fire Captain or above
in St. Paul, or equivalent, and possessing an Associate degree in
f ire science;
OR '
Holding and serving for five years' in the rank of Fire Inspector or
. Fire Prevention Technician III in St. Paul and possessing an Associate
degree in f ire science and having successfully earned 15 credits in
college-level courses in management and supervision (courses subject
to review and approval by the Personnel Office.) (Equivalent combinations
of experience and training may be substituted.)
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�� COMM (TTEE RE PORT
TO = SqiMt Paui City Council
F R O M � C o m m ir t e e �h FINANCE, MANAGEMENT F� PERSONNEL
C M A I R COUNCILMAN SCHEIBEL
Resolution revising the class specification for the title of Fire
Marshal in the Civil Service Rules.
APPROVED 2-0
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� CITY HALL SEVENTN FLOOR SAINT PAUL, M3NNES�TA 55102
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f .-',� Personnel Office____,pEP�RTI•tEI�T �A��� �a— ���
- B�rnard P. Wright rONTRCT ~ � . �
298-4221 PHONE
_ Februa.ry 15, 1983 DATE r �/�� ��
. (Routing and Explanation Sheet)
Assiqn Number for Routing Order (Clip All Locations for htayoral Signature�
1 Department Director -
.�' Ci ty Attorney k��� ���c�..�
3 Di rector of Management/Ma�yor F E3 �� ��� �`�3
Finance and Management Services Director �-�•��
� City Clerk
f�tN���` ° ':-��i�:E
� Budget Director
What Will be Achieved by Taking Action on the Attached Materials? (Purpose/Rationale�:
This Resoluti.on replaces the class specification for Fire Marshal with a new elass
specification. The job specifi.cation is being updated to reflect current dia.ties and the
minimum qualificatioai is bei.ng broadened to allow more applicants to compebe. .
Financial , Budgetary and Personnel Impacts Anticipated:
None.
Funding Source and Fund Activity Number Charged or Credited:
Attachments (List and Number all Attachments�:
1. R.e solution �
2. Copy for City Cle rk
DEPARTMEWT REVIEW CITY ATTORNEY REVIEtrt '
�/ Yes No Counci 1 Resol uti on Requi red? Resol ution Requi red? �es No
Yes No Insurance Required? Insurance Sufficient? Yes No�/eD
Yes No Insurance Attached?
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Revision of October, T982
(Spe RPVPf^SP Side for "InstructicNts)
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*�' Title of class:
FIRE MARSHAL
Duties and responsibilities:
Under administrative direction, to have responsible charge of the
activities of the Fire Prevention Division in the enforcement of
laws, ordinances, rules and regulations relating to fire hazards,
the investigation of fires, and the drafting of fire prevention
ordinances and regulations; and to perform related work as
as signed.
Examples of work performed:
To direct, supervise, and assign the work in the Fire Prevention
Division.
To enforce all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations for the
prevention of fires.
To direct investigations into the causes of fires.
To assist in the prosecution of incendiaries.
To direct the inspection of buildings and to secure the correction
of unlawful conditions.
To act on reports of Fire Prevention Inspectors.
� To pass upon applications for the storage, manufacture, or sale
� of combustibles and explosives.
To prepare and recommend fire prevention ordinances and regulations.
To attend fires w1�a.en practicable.
Minimum qualifications:
�-iigh scla.00l graduation and six years' experience in the position and
holding the title of Fire Prevention Inspector, Arson Investigator,
or Assistant Fire Marshal in t,.�.e St. Paul Fire Department.
Related titles:
Fire Prevention Inspector
Arson Investigator
� Assistant Fire Marshal
Fire Marshal
Effective March 18, 1g63