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BLUE - MAVOR File NO•
ouncil Resolution
Presented By
Referred To Committee: Date
Out of Committee By Date
An Administrative Re solution e stablishing new title s
and class specifications in the Civil Service Rules.
RESOLVED, that the Civil Service Rules be amended in Section 3.L
(Technical Group) by inserting the following titles in the grades indicated:
Fire Prevention Aide I Grade 22
Fire Prevention Aide II Grade 26
Fire Prevention Technician I Grade 30
Fire Prevention Technician II Grade 34
Fire Prevention Technician III Grade 38
; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Civil Service Ru1es be further amended
by inserting in Section 32, in proper alphabetical order, tlze attached Class
Specifications for the new titles of Fire Prevention Aide I, Fire Prevention
Aide II, Fire Prevention Technician I, Fire Prevention Tec]inician II, and
Fire Prevention Technician III.
Approved:
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Chairman
Civil Service Commission
COUNCILMEIV Requested by Department of:
Yeas Nays
��_ PE O NEL FI E
In Favor
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Showalter /
Tede� AUG 2 8 1979 Form p rove by C ti y Atto ey
Adopted�.�Council� Date � �� ��
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C�ified Pa_ d by C ci Secretary BY '`"�' �
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AUG 2 9 Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council
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!!�.ISl�ED S E P 8 1979
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Title of class:
FIRE PREVENTION AIDE I
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties: Performs, as a trainee, entry-level technical
work inspecting buildings and grounds for the purpose of enforcing laws,
ord3nances, and rules and regulations relating to fire hazards; and
performs related duties as required.
Supervision Received: Works under the immediate technical supervision of
a fire prevention technician or a fire prevention inspector and the
administrative supervisian of a unit head.
Supervision Exercised: None.
TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMED
The listed examples may not include all duties performed by all positions in
this class.
In the capacity of a learner -
Assists in fire prevention inspections of buildings and properties to deter-
mine compliance with fire code regulations.
Assists in the investigation of basic fire prevention complaints.
Assists in surveying buildings and properties for excessive amounts of
combustible trash and assists in the investigation of illegal burning
complaints.
bieasures floor areas of buildings.
Participates in water flow and fire pump tests.
Participates in fire safety programs and demonstrations.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Some knowledge of fire laws, ordinances, and rules and regulations.
The ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Working ability to deal with the general public.
. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduation. T1ust have a Minnesota driver's license.
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Title of class:
FIRE PREVENTION AIDE II
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties: Performs routine technical work conducting
inspections of buildings and grounds for the purpose of enforcing laws,
ordinances, and rules and regulations relating to fire hazards; assists
with difficult inspections; and performs related dutes as required.
Supervision Received: Works under the immediate technical supervision of a
fire prevention technician or a fire prevention inspector and the
administrative supervision of a unit head.
Supervision Exercised: None.
TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMED
The listed examples may not include all duties performed by all positions in
this class.
Assists in fire prevention inspections of buildings and properties to
determine compliance with fire code regulations.
Investigates routine fire inspection complaints and recommends corrective
action or issuance of tags when necessary.
Assists in inspecting fire extinguishers located in buildings to determine
proper type, location, and readiness.
Assists in inspecting for proper provision and operation of exit signs and
exit doors.
Surveys buildings and properties for excessive amounts of combustible trash;
investigates illegal burning complaints and enforces no burning regulations.
Makes measurements of the floor areas of buildings and assists in preparing
basic diagrams of buildings or areas of buildings.
Assists district fire inspectors at difficult inspections.
Assists with water flow and fire pump tests.
Assists with fire safety programs and demonstrations.
Keeps simple records and makes reports of inspections.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Working knowledge of fire laws, ordinances, and rules and regulations.
Working ability to deal effectively with the general public.
Some knowledge of fire prevention principles, techniques, and equipment.
Some knowledge of building design, materials, construction, and use.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduation and one year's experience as a Fire Prevention Aide I
or equivalent; or,one year of college training in courses acceptable toward
a degree or certificate in fire science or fire science related courses such
as structural engineering, r�echanical engineering or architecture. Must have
a Minnesota driver's license.
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Title of class:
FIRE PREVENTION TECHNICIAN I
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties: Performs skilled technical work conducting
inspections of buildings and grounds for the purpose of enforcing laws,
ordinances, and rules and regulations relating to fire hazards; and
performs related duties as req,uired.
Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of a higher level
fire prevention technician or a fire prevention inspector and the admin-
istrative supervision of a unit head.
Supervision Exercised: Ma.y exercise �nediate supervision over Fire Pre-
vention aides.
TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMID
The listed examples may not include all duties per£ormed by all positions in
this class.
Performs basic fire prevention inspections of buildings and properties to
determine compliance with fire code regulations.
Investigates fire prevention complaints and orders corrective action when
necessary.
Issues tags for violations of fire protection regulations.
Inspects fire extinguishers located in buildings to determine proper type,
location, and readiness.
Inspects for proper provision and operation of exit signs and exit doors.
Surveys buildings and properties for excessive amounts of combustible trash;
investigates illegal burning complaints and enforces no burning regulations.
Makes measurements of the floor areas of buildings and prepares basic diagrams
of buildings or areas of buildings.
Assists district fire inspectors at difficult inspections.
Assists with fire safety programs and demonstrations.
Assists with water flow and fire pump tests.
Keeps simple records and makes reports of inspections.
KNQt,TLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Working knowledge of fire laws, ordinances, and rules and regulations.
Working ability to deal effectively with the general public.
Working knowledge of fire prevention principles, techniques, and equipment.
Some knowledge of the design and operation of fire detection and alarm
systems.
Some ability to apply fire safety concepts to the design, construction,
materials and use of buildings and facilities of low fire risk or
limited human risk potential.
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FIRE PREVENTION TECHNICIAN I
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MINIrNM QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduation and at least fifteen credit hours in fire prevention
or fire inspection courses acceptable toward an associate degree in fire
science or certif icate in fire protection such as offered by the Univer-
sity of Minnesota (certain courses may be substituted for those required
for the basic fire science associate degree or fire protection certificate;
a list of such substitute courses is maintained in the Personnel Office)
and two years� experience as a Fire Prevention Aide II or equivalent; or,
an associate degree in f ire protection; or, two yearst experience in a
position equivalent to Fire Prevention Technician I; or, two years�
experience as a Saint Paul Fire Fighter. Each additional year of qual-
ifying experience may be substituted for five credit hours. Must have
a Minnesota driver's license.
Title of class: �'��`�j��
FIRE PREVENTION TECHNICIAN II
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties: Performs skilled technical work in supervising
the fire prevention activities of a fire inspection district; conducts
difficult fire prevention inspections and tests; and performs related
duties as required.
Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of a unit head.
Supervision Exercised: Exercises within the unit close technical supervision
over lower level Fire Prevention Technicians and Aides.
TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMID
The listed examples may not include all duties performed by all positions in
this class.
Supervises f ire prevention technicians and aides in conducting fire prevention
inspections of buildings and handling fire hazard complaints within an
assigned district.
Directs team fire inspection surveys in assigned fire inspection district.
Inspects buildings in the fire prevention district that have moderate to
severe fire safety problems such as schools, day care centers, hotels/
motels, and industrial facilities.
Issues tags for violations of fire portection regulations.
Prepares and presents fire prevention cases to the Appeals Board.
Reviews plans of Fire Department standpipe systems for compliance with
regulations.
Inspects all flammable liquid storage rooms and paint spray booths.
Tests and evaluates fire hydrants to determine if water flow is adequate
for specific buildings.
Inspects buildings under construction to determine whether fire protection
systems are being installed according to plan.
Determines occupancy limits of places of assembly.
Determines proper storage of explosives and blasting agents.
Investigates applications for fireworks displays for safety and compliance
with regulations.
Reviews, evaluates, and revises fire inspection occupancy forms.
Meets with building owners and occupants to discuss fire code regulations.
Prepares and presents fire safety programs. .
Prepares reports and maintains records of inspection activities.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Considerable knowledge of fire laws, ordinances, and rules and regulations.
Considerable ability to deal effectively with building owners, department
personnel and the general public.
Considerable knowledge of fire prevention principles, techniques and
equipment.
Working knowledge of the design and operation of fire detection and alarm
systems.
Working knowledge of the proper storage and handling of flammable materials
and explosives.
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FIRE PREVENTION TECHNICIAN II
(continued)
Working ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of others.
Working ability to apply f ire safety concepts to the design, construction,
materials, and use of complex buildings and facilities or buildings with
considerable human risk potential.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An associate degree in fire science (certain courses may be substituted for
those required for the fire science as5ociate degree; a list of such
substitute courses is maintained in the Personnel Office); or, a certifi-
cate in fire protection and two years' experience as a Fire Prevention
Technician I or equivalent; or, two years' experience in a position equiv-
alent to Fire Prevention Technician II; or, two years' experience in the
position aand holding the title of Fire Fighter in the Saint Paul Fire
Department. Each additional year of qualifying experience may be substituted
for eight credit hours. Must have a Minnesota driver�s license.
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Title of class:
FIRE PREVENTION TECHNICIAN III
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties: Performs highly skilled technical work in
supervising and conducting the most technical and difficult inspections
of buildings and grounds for the purpose of enforcing laws, ordinances,
and rules and regulations relating to fire hazards; reviews and interprets
fire codes and regulations; and performs related duties as required.
Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of a unit head.
Supervision Exercised: Exercises within the unit general supervision over
lower level fire prevention inspection employees.
TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMID
The listed examples may not include all� duties performed by all positions in
this class.
Conducts very difficult or technical fire inspections including buildings
that .contain hazardous processes and/or have complicated fire protection
systems.
Conducts inspections of buildings classed as target hazards such as hospitals,
- nursing homes, bulk oil storage facilities, and buildings storing hazardous
materials.
� Surveys buildings and properties to designate the types and ninnbers of fire
protection equipment required.
Determines the type of fire alarm and fire detection systems required for
large buildings.
Testifies before the City License Committee regarding the fire prevention
status of licensed establishments and testifies as an expert witness in
fire protection hearings.
Researches, interprets, and evaluates regulations in the fire code and
provides informa.tion to architects, engineers and property owners
regarding its application and enforcement.
Reviews plans of existing and proposed automatic sprinkler systems and fire
pumps for thoroughness and accuracy.
Tests and evaluates performance of fire pumps.
Evaluates the effectiveness of fire evacuation plans as designed for specific
buildings.
Reviews plans for and makes on-site inspections of LPG installations, flam-
mable liquid tanks, and cryogenic fluids for compliance with the fire code.
Evaluates the storage of compressed gases for compliance with fire protection
regulations.
Develops and presents technical fire safety programs to specified audienc.es.
Issues tags for violations of fire protection regulations.
Prepares reports and maintains records of inspection activities.
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FIRE PREVENTION TECAI3ICIAN III
(continued)
KNOTdLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of fire laws, ordinances, and rules and regulations.
Considerable ability to deal effectively with architects, engineers, building
owners, department personnel, and the general public.
Thorough knowledge of fire prevention principles, techniques, and equipment.
Considerable knowledge of the design and operation of fire detection and alarm
systems.
Considerable knowledge of the proper storage and handling of flammable materials
and explosives.
Considerable ability to apply fire safety concepts to the design, construction,
materials, and use of highly complex buildings and facilities or those
buildings and facilities with most human risk potential.
Considerable ability to review plans for buildings, hazardous storage facilities,
alarm and suppression systems, and fire evacuation plans.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
College graduation with a degree in fir� science, architecture, structural_
engineering, mechanical engineering, fire protection engineering or equiv-
alent; or, two years' experience as a Fire Prevention Technician II or equiv-
alent and an associate degree in fire science; or, two years' experience as
a Fire Prevention Inspector in the Saint Paul Fire Department a.zld a certifi- �
cate in fire science (no substitution for education); or, holding the title
of Fire Captain in the Saint Paul Fire Department. Must have a Minnesota
driver's license.
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The Finance Committee, at its meeting of August 13, 1979, took action to Y�ecommend �
.approval of the .following: �
1 .� Resolutian to restore wording in Section 20.B of the revised Civil Servace Rules
to tha� of the old Rules concerning the use of sick leave credits., �10056-RH) �
2. Resolut.ion to establish title and class specification for Complaint_ Office Analyst
in Grade 3, Section .3.� (Prof/Admin. Non-Supervfsors Group). (1�061-RH� -
3. Reso�ution to establish title and class specification for Energy Clerk in Grade 13
of Section 3.B (Clerical Group). (10059-RHj _
� - 4. Resolution to revise class specification for Graphic Artist I. The change on7y
affects minimum qualif.ications. (10054-RH� .
5. Resolution to repl�ace class specification for .Police Records Clerk with a�new
specification which reflects a change in the minimum qualifications concerning
skills necessary to perform the duties of the position. (10053-RH)
� 6. Resolution to establish in the Technical Occupational Group titles and class specs
� for a Fire Prevention Series of five classifications paralleling other technical
series - intended for non-uniformed employees working 8-hr. shifts. (10060-�H)
7. Resolution to revise specs for City Planner Series. Na change in titles or grades.
(10055-RH�
8. Resolution to establish titles and class specifications for Plan Examiner I in
Grade 30, Plan Examiner II in �rade 34, and P1an Examiner III in Grade 38 of
Section 3.L (Technical Group}. (10058-RH)
� 9. Resolution to establish title and class specification for Housing Rehabilitation
Trainee in Grade 26 of Section 3.L (Tecfinical Group) . (10057-RH�.
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10. Resolution to� establish title and class specifications for Solid Waste_and
Equipment Engineer in Grade �0 of the Prof/Ashnin. Group. (9766-RN). . _
� 11 . Resolution approving �iudget transfers from CD Year III to CD Year IV for ' �
South of Front. - - . �
� 12. Resolution approving transfers in the Community Development Block Grant Year IIT
� budget to provide additional funds for South of Front Acquisition project. �
' 13. � Resolut�on approving transfers in the Community Development Block Grant Year V
� budge� to provide addational funds for Residential Street Paving and�Lighting in
five areas: (Humbo7dt-King (West Side) , Maple-Wilson �(Daytan's Bluff); Asbury- -
� Sherburne (.Hamline-Midway, As land-Syndicate (Lexington-Hamline, and Oneida- .
Richmond (West Seventh Street�
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EXPLANATIQN OF A�iINISTxATIVE ORD� °�
_ RESOLUTI4NS. ANA ORUx
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Date: Mag 8, 1979 ,
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TU: MAYOR GEORGE LATIMER ���
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FR: Pers'oanel Of_f ice
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RE: Resalutian for snb�isalon to Gity Council
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ACTION REQUESTED _
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We rsco�ead your approval and submiseima of th3s Resolutiq�s to the Cit�r Councii.
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' This R.e soluticm. will e etablish in the .� T e �h r,�i e �� � Occupati.oxia], G�t�e ti't1e�s of
aisd claes specificatxoa�s for a Fire Preveation Series of five clas$ifi��pns para,�,aliag
other techaical seriee. It is intended for a.can-uai.formed employees worki�g erg&#-hcrt�r
sh�f€s. At i�:e '�'echnician II and I1I levele, thea� pa�3tio�s be con�arable �o the
Fire Preven�tian Ia�pector and Fire Investigator classes. ��civ��,�rt eeries w1E111 e�tab�e
the Fire Administration ta increase the aupply of qualified applics�ta f�r �t�� isLSgec�%o�t
�ad prevenf�on duties. Titles a.n.d grades are as follows: -
Fire Preventioa Aide I Grade ZZ
Fire Prevention Aide II Gra� 2b -
Fire Prevention Technician I Grade 30 `
Fire Prevention Technician II Grads 34
Fire Preventi.oa Technician ITI Grade 38
The bi-weekly salary raages iavolved are as followss
A B C D E F IO-yr. 15-yr. 2Q-yr. 25-yr. Ca
431.95 451. 03 471. 70 494.,4g 516. 22 54Q.07 555.44 569.25 5$2.?5 .595. ?5 ��i.�
;�,�x,Zb9 a,ar�uall.y ' $15, 543�
480. I8 504.03 525. 7b 549.08 574. 52 598. 3? 615. 33 632.82 645.82 $5$. 82 2b
��2,528�a�uall.y �17, 158
521. 52 545,g0 570. 25 597. 84 625.93 b55.61 6?3.63 6q3. 24 ?46. 24 7I9. � 30 +
�.$13,bQb �ua11y . $18, 764
580��6�0 638. 12 668. 33 700. 13 ?32.99 754. 1q ?74.86 787. $fs 800.86� 3�4 " +
�1��,155 annna3ly • $20,894 . `
b51.37 68A. 52 713. 91 74b.�7 783.�34 818. 3� 844. 29 867.61 ° 880.6� �'q3.61 38 . �
.;�1 b,944 axinualXy $23, 31�
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Reeolution�and capy for the City Clerk.
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