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00-1046s ORlG(N ��-� Refecced To 1 2 3 4 5 6 Council File # �O — �O�{` GreeA Sheet # 10346 ORD(NANCE OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Tf� COUNCIL OF Tf� CTfY OF SAIIVT PAUL DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. That it is appropriate and desirable to ptace the posipon titled Fanergency Paramedical Services Chief in the unclassified service. 7 Section 2. Tbat pursuant to Section 12.03.2(H) of the Ciry Charter, such position 8 shall be established in the unclassified service of the City of Saint Paul by ordinance with the 9 consent ofthe Civil Service Commission. 10 Section 3. That appointments to such position stiall be made by the Fire Chief. 11 Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days from and aRer its 12 passage and approval, including approval by the Civil Service Commission. Reque�ed by Department oE Office of Human Resources �: 4��.�- .��.:,��., Form Approved by City Attorney B a \��O''n`�.f' ro�(o�cc Approved by May¢r for Submission to Council Adoption Certified by Counqil Secretary �: a Approved by Mayo Date c � By: �d's�9/li1_ ;e'`� (,`OmmittrP DatC An Administrative Ordinance placing tfie position titled Emergenay Pacammedicai Servioes Chie� in the unclassificd service pursuarn to Sedion12.03.2(F� of the City of Saint Paul Charter. 35 PUSliSi3�€9 G:\USERSVShockle}�CLASS�EP3clilelURD.WPD �$L� 1 � �U� Adopted by Councii: Date .�-.. . 2. �� 3-d a� �� . G v DEr,►�:'�r�.A��.�o��.: DATE INITIATED GREEN SHEET No.: 10346 xuMa��r xESOURCES 1� 00— � CONTACT PERSON & YHONE: IIaIfAiAA?E IIdT7AilDATE JOHN HANID�TON 266-6470 or ,� � , ��, JOHNSHOCKLEY266-6482 easca�n z�rwno�r ✓ �mYa�e xcsraoxc�au..c�mi.srw.� ��t HOLTfING 3PRW7Q�T.ffiVffi flNANOIR.ffiV/AR7li ORDFA �lIAYOY(O�YASf.) 6 QVII.�W�C�O�WI TOTAL#OFffiGNATOREpAGE.4 1 (QIPA73,IACATIO2iSFOBffiQiATORE) wcnoxxv.QuFSrEn: RacNest BPProval of an ard'mance placmg the positi� titled Faiergeuy Parame8ical Sevices Qrief in the imclassified s�vice piusuant to Sectia�n 12.03.2(Ep of the City Chart�. xacoa�.�marloNS:ay�mcNQ�(R) r�soxai.sFxv►cecoxriucisa�osrwt�awsRre�+FOU.owuacQV�noas: 1. HasPoispmam?imwc.waadmde.ca�rxfamuaepm�'+ PL4Tit�1GCOMA95SION Ym No CBCOMt.ff17Efi 2 Hc6ricpmm?�arQ6ema,rty�I�yes7 — CNII.SID2VIC6COh4llSSION Ym No 3. Doesmispmm?opweac�mtnamailYP�b9mY�mY�? Ye Nc 1. &tltifgm�^Smeta�edvmd'ifl Yas Ho Ly�aUe.ttl ycsaeswna �nkpms� a6M ad ffifaeh b pam �6tet INIITfATiNG PROBLEM, ffiSUE. OPPORTfJNL1Y (R'hq Wh�t. WYec,. W6e�e. R'h7): The Departm�t of Fire and Safery Services has requested ti�at the Emeag�cy Pazan�edical S�vices positi� become : imclassified. The permanart incumb�t has r�ired This positi� is at the same pay level and rank in the depazm�t organizati� as the De.�uty Fire Clriefs. All three of those positia�s are unclassified and appointed by the Chief: Like those positions, tlris position is a divisic� maaagea that r�orts dire�tly to the Fire Clrie£. Tbis positian is responsible for developing and impl�ting policy regarding t�ce provision of the �'s �g�cy medical seavices. Theaefor� because of the c�nfidaitialiiy req�rired of the iac�bart in advising the ue Clri�' and carrying out the C}rief's policaes, it would be aPPropriate to make dris posi�un appoiated by the Clrief. This positi� will remain repres�ted by the Samk Paui Fire Supervisors Associatioa There will be no �ange in miniamm qualificalia�ss or compmsatiaa The Fire Supervisors Organization and Firefighters Local Union Number 21 have bexa notified as to the i�t of �is acti� and have no objections. ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED: � Approval of this ordinance will aTlow the Em�g�cy Pazamedical Services positi� to b� unclassified and appoiated directly by the Fire Clrief: The curr�t �i�mm qualification reqirir�ts will remam (sce attac�ed class speafication). n�sanvaxracxs�arrxovEn: RECEIVED N � OCT 2 3 20tl0 IDISAVVANTAGFS IF NOT APPROV&D: A di maaag�° po�iticn resp�sible for carryiag out the mitiatives of the Fire Clrief wouId not be imcdassified aad appointed dir�ctty by x� �lrief: Most od� positi�s at this level and rank in the Depar�t of Fire and Saf�y Sevices are m the imclusified seavicz. TOTALAMOi1NT OF TRAN6AC140N: tane C06TBEV$NDE� � � � � � � � FONDING SOURCE: wC11V1TY NUMBER: �axc�.nv�o�aTTON: c��.an�n OCT 0 �a %�"� �:�co�o�oc��s�;�s�r.wpn .�✓�TY ATTQ��E� � =�� k� � � �� CITY CHARTER 625. Terms shall be six (6) yeazs, eacept that one of the three (3) members first appointed shall serve for a term of two (2) years and one for a term of four (4) yeazs. All appointments shall be from among the qual�ed voters of the city who aze in known sympathy with the application of inerit prineiples to public employment. No member may hold any office or employment under the city. A member shall cease to be a member of the com- mission upon becoming a candidate for elective city office. The council may, by administrative ordinance, provide compensation and reimbursement of e%penses for the commissioners and establish a procedure for the appointment of altemates. Any member may be removed by the council for cause after a hearing. Proceedings for removal may be initiated by the mayor, the council or the board of education. Editor's aote—Section 12.02 amended by Ord. No. 17494, C.F. 87-1094, adopted by city council Sept. 22, 1987, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 410.12. Sec. 12.03. Classified and unclassified. Sec. 12.03.1. Civil service divisions. The civil service of the City of Saint Paul shall consist o£the classified and unclassi£ed service. Sec. 12.032. Unclassified service. The unclassified service shall comprise: (A) Elected o�cials. B) Heads of executive departments. (C) A secretary to the mayor. (D) The city attomey and deputy and assistant city attomeys, subject to Section 5.03. (E) The fire chief, and police chief, and per- sonnel director. (F) The city clerk. (G) Members of boards and commissions. (I� Such additional positions as shall be assigned by ordinance to the unclass�ed service, with Lhe consent of the civil service com- mi�sion. Supp. No. 2 Sec. 12.03.3. Classified service. oa- to�t� § 12.04.02 The classified service shall include ali other positions in the city service, including offices her� inafter created and not egciuded therefrom. All class�ed employees shall enjoy the benefits and protection and be subject to the civil service rules and no permanent employee in the classified ser- vice shall be discharged eacept for cause and upon such hearing as the civil service rules or other law prescribe. Sec. 12.04. Duties of the civil service commis- sion. Sec. 12.04.1. Hearing of grievances. The civil service rules shall include provisions establishing a formal procedure for the review of employee grievances not covered under labor agree- ments. After exhausting the formal grievance proce- dure, the complaining employee may petition the civil service commission for a hearing and the commission shall, within a reasonable time, con- duct a hearing at which all parties to the griev- ance or their representiatives may be heard. The commission shal] have the power to issue sub- poenas and to administer oaths and to compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books and papers relevant to the grievance. The commission may make complaint to the district court of disobedience of its sub- pcena or orders under this section. Following the hearing, the commission shall promptly rule on the grievance petition. Its decision shall have such binding effect as the civil service rules prescribe. (Ord. No. 17446, § 1, 4-2-87) Sec. 12.04.2. Studies. fihe commission shall make studies at the re- quest of the mayor or the council or the board of education of independent school district number 625 or on its own motion conceming the enforce- ment and effect of this chapter and the obser- vance of the provisions and the rules established hereunder. 19` 00 �ro�� . § 12.04.3 Sec. 12.04.3. Other duties. �� ye mmn,i��ion shall perform such related func- tions not inconsistent with the Charter as the council may prescribe by adm;n;.cfrative ordinance. Sec. 12.04.4. Investigations. Any person who believes that there has been a violation of Sections 12.01, 12.11, 12.11.1, 12.112, 12.11.3, or 12.11.4 of the Charter which directly aggrieves such person may apply to the commis- sion to investigate the matter. The commission shall conduct such investigation when in its judg- ment, the matter is oF substantial merit with respect to the applicant or other persons similarly situated. The wmmission may require any offi- cial or employee to provide data or testimony to assist in such investigation and shall file a report of its findings and recommendations with the mayor and the city council and the board of education oF independent school distriot aumber 625. Sec. 12.05. Director of personnel—Duties. The director of personnel shall manage the per- sonnei system of the city in a manner consistent with the provisions of Section 12.01 of the Chaz- ter. The director shall be subject to the control and supervision of the mayor. Sec. 12.06. Civ1 service rules and amendments. At the direction of the mayor, or on his or her own initiative, the director of personnel shall pre- pare personnel rules for review and adoption by the council. The rules shall deal vrith all matters necessary to the administration of the city per- sonnel system on a merit basis. The eouncil may by resolution adopt any or all of such rales with or without amendment or they may initiate their own proposed rules. Such rules or amendments which are approved by the council shall be sub- mitted within five (5? days of their passage to the civil service commission for their approval or re- jection. Within ten (10) business days the civil service commission shall either approve and sign the measure or shall return it to the council with a communication in writ.ing stating their disap- proval and the reason therefor. If the commission neither signs nor vetoes the measure within ten Supp. No. 2 (10) business days, it shall be deemed approved. Any such measure which is vetoed by the civil service commission may be reconsidered by the council and shall become law if passed by an af- firmative vote of at least five (5) members of the council within thirty (30) days of the veto. Any such measure which has been reconsidered by the council and repassed shall be deemed approved. E�tor's note—Section 12.06 amended by Ord. No. 16213, C.F. 268534, adopted by rity wuncil March 24, 1977, pursu- ant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 410.12; further amended by Ord 3Qo.17202, see editor's note to this chapter. Sec. 12.07. Status of employees and officers. 5ec. 12.07.1. Retention of positions. Every person holding a probationary or regular appointment to a position in the classified service at the time this Charter takes effect shall retain his or her position until discharged, promoted or transferred in accordance with the provisions of this Charter and the personnel rules. Probation- ary employees shall acquire such protection at the completion of their probationary period in the same manner as if this Charter had not been adopted. Sec. 12.072. Employees' rights and salaries. Allowances for vacation, sick �eaves, pension and retirement, and other rights of employees accrued when this Charter takes effect, shall not be afFeeted by the adoption of this Charter. No salary of any current employee shall be reduced as a result of the adoption of a Charter amendment. Sec. 12.07.3. Protection of employees in newly unciassified positions. When a position in the unclass�ed service is created under terms of this Charter, any person who has served satisfactorily in the affected posi- tion for at least five (5) continuous years prior to the position change shall be entitled to retain, for two (2) years or until transferred into a classified job, whichever is the shorter period, ali rights and privileges to which that person would have been entitled in a class�ed job. 20 � �` .� S s �� . �"' � OGT-04-00 10:06 AM ST_PAUI FIRE DEPT. 653 228 6255 P-02 CtIY OF SARJT PAUL ,V.inn 1 bt.mmr. 4lnlr,r August 18, 2000 Danato [iataglia, President Sa3nt Paul Fire Supervisory Association �irc Stntion # 14 l I I North Snelling Ave. Sc�int Ptiut, MN 55104 OITICF �F tlIiMTN RGSOURCIS .i:J.�/l�nMx�i P�m�:v i�h'l(�)�i �//:i/A/Yr i i S � JP�v.�L.�n. r Rhn/'nw,Ar.r.vm, DS/n:�!!J/ ]u:in:rx /n1YriY jrM((il� I m* milr RI_: GstablisBing Gnergency Peirnmedicul Scrvices L'hict In The Unclassified Scrvicc n�ar Mr. Aatagtia: �� o �.�.1acr-r.�a /J/.:f.E./.SO! rt!.IlN�1�? Afl-iW:.'Nb Ai ihe requesl of'qie Department pf Fire and Safety Services the Of�ce of liuman Resources was asked to F�Icicu tlie Emergency Paramedienl Seiviees Chizf position in the unciassified service. As the designsted rcpr�sem�tivt of this clijssifica[ion we are infnnning you of our intention to do so via an ordinancz of the City Council ns required by the City Charter. After �pprovai by the City Cotuicil, the ordin�nce must be �p�+roved hy the Civil Service Commfssian. As tllis position is a[ [he saaie level of man�gca�ent �nd rank as the Deputy Pire Cliief posiCions that you al,o represenL thc Uf'lice of Humi�n Resoueces feels that this action is �pproprinte. We will be recommending no chinges to the compensfltion, minimum qualifications, or clnss specificatia�s for this position. If you ugree wiCh ihe aforemcntioned �utions, please nodfy me wi[hin twenty days of'roceipt of this memoranduiri. lf 1 do not hucir il•om you within this twenty day notice period, t witl assumc ngrecment �nd proceed with imroducing the ordinance. (f}ou would like to waive the [wenty day notice periad and indicntc your agreement, ptease sign in the —• I f you I�ave .•uiy questions or nced lssistaiuc in Utis m�atter. piease call mc nt 266-648?. Sincercly, Jobn FI. Shocklcy Iluman Resources Senior Cousul[ant Atiuel�ments W�x� .�,��a�._.�.�..��...,,...,„: oo.. to�{b C7�ASSIFICATION STUDY REPORT POSITION STUDIED: Emergency Pazamedical Seavices Cluef I1� NQ�iI: �Y ; a� .•_1 STIIDIED BY: John Shockley DATE STUDIED: September 2000 PERSONS CONTACTED: Timothy Fuller, Fire Clvef Anthony Carter, Assistant F'ue Chief Donato Bataglia, President Fire Supeivisors Association Back�round In August of 2000, the Office of Human Resources received a request from the Fire Chief to place the Emergency Paramedical Services Chief position in the unclassified service. The Chief indicated that this change was critical to the operations of the department's responsive services. As a division manager, this position reports directly to the Fire Chief requiring greater confidentiality due to the influence on policy decisions. The Chief also indicated that in 1996 the Emergency Paramedical Services Chiefwas upgraded to the levei ofDeputy Fire Chief. Positions in the Deputy Fire Chief class aze in the unclassified service. The Cluef Further indicated that the incumbent was retiring and now was the best time for implementing the change. Section 12.03.1 o€the City Charter establishes the Ciuil Service.divisions o£Yhe City of Saint Paul.. _ Section 12.032 states that the unclassified service shall consist of Elecfed Officials, Department Heads, Secretary to the Mayor, the City Attomey, Deputy City Attomeys, and Assistant City Attorneys, the Fue Clue� the Police Chie� the Human Resources Director, the City Clerk, members of boards and cominissions, and such additional positions as shall be assigned by ordinance to the unclassified service, with the consent of the Civil Service Commission. Studv Components Interview with the Assistant Fire Chief Review of the City Charter Review of the duties and responsibilities of the position Comparison of the duties with other similaz unclassified positions APPROVAL OF HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR aa �l��j {, Job Description This position performs highly responsible manageriai work directing tfie emergency paramedical services (EMS) operation of the Departme� o£Fire and Safety Servtces. The respons�ilities include developing and implementing policies and procedures, planning, certification, tra nin evaluating the EMS operation, a;n the budget, assuring compliance with medical guidelines and feder�l, state and local regulations and standards, and coordinating the activities of the EMS operations and fire suppressioa Generai supervision is provided by the Fire Clne£ Supervision esercised by the position is general and technical, either directly or through subordinate supervisors, over emergency paramedical services assigned personnel. Specific duties that may be performed aze descn'bed in the attached class specification Comparison to Other Positions The duties that have been assigned to the position in question aze consistent with those of other s�tnilaz positions in the unclassified service. Tliere are no specific criteria for determining whether positions should or shouidn't be placed in the unclassified service in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter. Positions that have been placed in the unclassified service have either reported directly to the Mayor or the City Cauncil, had responsibility for carrying out the initiatives of the Mayor's Administration or the Ciry Council, or reported directly to a department head as either a confidential assistant or division manager. In pazamilitary organizarions like the Fire and Police Departments the unclassified positions have been administrative assistants and managers at a high level in the chain of command. Such positions ha�e been assigned to perform policy development, long range planning, and other administrative activities under the confidential direerion ofthe Police or Fire Cluef. In the Fire Department, the unclassified positions are the Administrative Assistant to the Fire Chie� the three Assistant Fire Chiefs, and the three Deputy Fire Chiefs. The Emergency Paramedical Services Chief is at the same level as the three deputies ifl the command structure. Recommendation - It is recommended that the position be placed in the unclassified service and be appointed by the Fire Chief. �� " CODE: 179A BU: 40 E£FECTI�IE: 09/12/96 TITLE OF CIASS: DESCRIPTION OF WOItK EMERGENCY PARAMEDICAL SERVICES CHIEF Oc � l4i{ b General Statement of Duties: Performs responsible managerial work directing the emergeney paramedical services operation of the Fire Department; and performs other related duties as required. Suvervision Received: Works under administrative supervision of the Fire Chief or Assistant Fire Chief. Supervision Exercised: Exercises general and technical supervision directly and through supervisors over emergency paramedical services assigned pe=sonnel. TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMED The listed examples may not include all the duties per£ormed by all positions in this class. Supervises, plans, and evaluates the emergency paramedical services operation. Develops and implements emergency paramedical services policies and procedures. Administers division budget, equipment purchases, coatracts and specifications, and related administrative procedures; oversees the EMS billing operation. Assures compliance with medical guidelines and related federal, state and local regulations and standards. Acts as department liaison with the State ambulance licensing authority, the EMS communication system, Saint Paul Ramsey Medical Center administrative review group, and metro medical facilities. Supervises and coordinates the activities of the EMS operation of fire suppression/EMS personnel. Provides technical supervision over all fire suppression/EMS personnel assigned to EMS function. Oversees the department's EMT and Paramedic certification process, CPR training and continuing education of all Fire Department personnel. (continued on reverse side) EMERGENCI' PARAMEDICAL SERVICES CHIEF Page 2 II�ItGENCY PARAMEDICAL SERVICES CAIEF O e �lo�v Coordinates with the training unit the provision of training for various life saving techniques and equipment usage. Develops, plans, responds to, and takes co�and of the EMS operation o£ multiple casualty incidents and multiple alarm fires. Plans and implements EMS support for special events. Conducts research of EMS operations and makes reco�endations for equipment puzchases, operational or procedural chsnges and improvements. Responds to complaints and requests for information both vithin and outside of the City organization. Speaks to groups about emergency paramedical services, arranges or makes presentations of public education programs. Serves on various EMS boards and committees as the department representative. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of the theories, principles, methods, procedures and techniques of emergency paramedical services management and operation. Thorough knowledge of the applicable laws, rules, regulations and standards. Considerable knowledge of recent developments, current literature, and sources of information in the field. Considerable knowledge of administrative and management principles. Considerable ability to plan, organize, direct and evaluate all £acets of the emergency paramedical services operation. Considerable ability to supervise and coordinate the work nf others. Considerable ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to make formal presentations. Considexable ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of people. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Five years of experience in the position and holding the title of Fire Captain or an equivalent or higher level Fire Department position. Must be currently certified as a paramedic with the State of Minnesota, as approved by the Saint Paul Fire Department medical directors. EMERGENCY PARAMEDICAL SERVICES CHIEF � __ .� � ,- � r� fi. �' 2 � � _( � C City of Saint Yaul BARGAINING tJNIT 40 FIRE SUPERVISORY ASSOCIATION Effective 2000 Isaueci 5/11/00 Da _lp�( GRADE 441 422A F'IRE DZSPATCH SUPERViSOR A B C D E F IO-Ytt. 15-Y&. (1) (2} (3) (4) (5) {6) (7) (8) 1/2/00 1841.96 1432.45 2028.50 2209.47 2216,20 2305.20 2423.74 2483.04 GRADE 044 Q31�ASSISTANT £IRE MARSHAL 1/1/00 1962.32 2059.26 2161.06 2247.31 2361.02 2455.74 2582.08 2645.29 G&ADE 045 057A EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COORD 1/1/00 2946.73 2095.32 2198.93 228b.69 2k02.38 2498.80 2627.36 2691.fib GRADE 046 442A CHIEF FIRE INVESTIGATOR 672 FIRE COMMUNICATIONS QiIEF 150 PIRE DISTRIGT CHIEF 691 FTRE TRAINING OFFICER 1/1/00 21k9.33 2255.48 2366.96 24b2.46 2566.02 2G89.78 2828.15 2897,37 GRADE 049 193A DEPUTY FIRE CEiIEF 179A EMER PARAMEDICAL SER9 CHIEF 186 FIRE MARSHALL 1/1/00 2327.73 2442.67 2553.k4 2665.75 2800,64 2913.00 3062.87 3137.85 t►0 - Ol . s ORlG(N ��-� Refecced To 1 2 3 4 5 6 Council File # �O — �O�{` GreeA Sheet # 10346 ORD(NANCE OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Tf� COUNCIL OF Tf� CTfY OF SAIIVT PAUL DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. That it is appropriate and desirable to ptace the posipon titled Fanergency Paramedical Services Chief in the unclassified service. 7 Section 2. Tbat pursuant to Section 12.03.2(H) of the Ciry Charter, such position 8 shall be established in the unclassified service of the City of Saint Paul by ordinance with the 9 consent ofthe Civil Service Commission. 10 Section 3. That appointments to such position stiall be made by the Fire Chief. 11 Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days from and aRer its 12 passage and approval, including approval by the Civil Service Commission. Reque�ed by Department oE Office of Human Resources �: 4��.�- .��.:,��., Form Approved by City Attorney B a \��O''n`�.f' ro�(o�cc Approved by May¢r for Submission to Council Adoption Certified by Counqil Secretary �: a Approved by Mayo Date c � By: �d's�9/li1_ ;e'`� (,`OmmittrP DatC An Administrative Ordinance placing tfie position titled Emergenay Pacammedicai Servioes Chie� in the unclassificd service pursuarn to Sedion12.03.2(F� of the City of Saint Paul Charter. 35 PUSliSi3�€9 G:\USERSVShockle}�CLASS�EP3clilelURD.WPD �$L� 1 � �U� Adopted by Councii: Date .�-.. . 2. �� 3-d a� �� . G v DEr,►�:'�r�.A��.�o��.: DATE INITIATED GREEN SHEET No.: 10346 xuMa��r xESOURCES 1� 00— � CONTACT PERSON & YHONE: IIaIfAiAA?E IIdT7AilDATE JOHN HANID�TON 266-6470 or ,� � , ��, JOHNSHOCKLEY266-6482 easca�n z�rwno�r ✓ �mYa�e xcsraoxc�au..c�mi.srw.� ��t HOLTfING 3PRW7Q�T.ffiVffi flNANOIR.ffiV/AR7li ORDFA �lIAYOY(O�YASf.) 6 QVII.�W�C�O�WI TOTAL#OFffiGNATOREpAGE.4 1 (QIPA73,IACATIO2iSFOBffiQiATORE) wcnoxxv.QuFSrEn: RacNest BPProval of an ard'mance placmg the positi� titled Faiergeuy Parame8ical Sevices Qrief in the imclassified s�vice piusuant to Sectia�n 12.03.2(Ep of the City Chart�. xacoa�.�marloNS:ay�mcNQ�(R) r�soxai.sFxv►cecoxriucisa�osrwt�awsRre�+FOU.owuacQV�noas: 1. HasPoispmam?imwc.waadmde.ca�rxfamuaepm�'+ PL4Tit�1GCOMA95SION Ym No CBCOMt.ff17Efi 2 Hc6ricpmm?�arQ6ema,rty�I�yes7 — CNII.SID2VIC6COh4llSSION Ym No 3. Doesmispmm?opweac�mtnamailYP�b9mY�mY�? Ye Nc 1. &tltifgm�^Smeta�edvmd'ifl Yas Ho Ly�aUe.ttl ycsaeswna �nkpms� a6M ad ffifaeh b pam �6tet INIITfATiNG PROBLEM, ffiSUE. OPPORTfJNL1Y (R'hq Wh�t. WYec,. W6e�e. R'h7): The Departm�t of Fire and Safery Services has requested ti�at the Emeag�cy Pazan�edical S�vices positi� become : imclassified. The permanart incumb�t has r�ired This positi� is at the same pay level and rank in the depazm�t organizati� as the De.�uty Fire Clriefs. All three of those positia�s are unclassified and appointed by the Chief: Like those positions, tlris position is a divisic� maaagea that r�orts dire�tly to the Fire Clrie£. Tbis positian is responsible for developing and impl�ting policy regarding t�ce provision of the �'s �g�cy medical seavices. Theaefor� because of the c�nfidaitialiiy req�rired of the iac�bart in advising the ue Clri�' and carrying out the C}rief's policaes, it would be aPPropriate to make dris posi�un appoiated by the Clrief. This positi� will remain repres�ted by the Samk Paui Fire Supervisors Associatioa There will be no �ange in miniamm qualificalia�ss or compmsatiaa The Fire Supervisors Organization and Firefighters Local Union Number 21 have bexa notified as to the i�t of �is acti� and have no objections. ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED: � Approval of this ordinance will aTlow the Em�g�cy Pazamedical Services positi� to b� unclassified and appoiated directly by the Fire Clrief: The curr�t �i�mm qualification reqirir�ts will remam (sce attac�ed class speafication). n�sanvaxracxs�arrxovEn: RECEIVED N � OCT 2 3 20tl0 IDISAVVANTAGFS IF NOT APPROV&D: A di maaag�° po�iticn resp�sible for carryiag out the mitiatives of the Fire Clrief wouId not be imcdassified aad appointed dir�ctty by x� �lrief: Most od� positi�s at this level and rank in the Depar�t of Fire and Saf�y Sevices are m the imclusified seavicz. TOTALAMOi1NT OF TRAN6AC140N: tane C06TBEV$NDE� � � � � � � � FONDING SOURCE: wC11V1TY NUMBER: �axc�.nv�o�aTTON: c��.an�n OCT 0 �a %�"� �:�co�o�oc��s�;�s�r.wpn .�✓�TY ATTQ��E� � =�� k� � � �� CITY CHARTER 625. Terms shall be six (6) yeazs, eacept that one of the three (3) members first appointed shall serve for a term of two (2) years and one for a term of four (4) yeazs. All appointments shall be from among the qual�ed voters of the city who aze in known sympathy with the application of inerit prineiples to public employment. No member may hold any office or employment under the city. A member shall cease to be a member of the com- mission upon becoming a candidate for elective city office. The council may, by administrative ordinance, provide compensation and reimbursement of e%penses for the commissioners and establish a procedure for the appointment of altemates. Any member may be removed by the council for cause after a hearing. Proceedings for removal may be initiated by the mayor, the council or the board of education. Editor's aote—Section 12.02 amended by Ord. No. 17494, C.F. 87-1094, adopted by city council Sept. 22, 1987, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 410.12. Sec. 12.03. Classified and unclassified. Sec. 12.03.1. Civil service divisions. The civil service of the City of Saint Paul shall consist o£the classified and unclassi£ed service. Sec. 12.032. Unclassified service. The unclassified service shall comprise: (A) Elected o�cials. B) Heads of executive departments. (C) A secretary to the mayor. (D) The city attomey and deputy and assistant city attomeys, subject to Section 5.03. (E) The fire chief, and police chief, and per- sonnel director. (F) The city clerk. (G) Members of boards and commissions. (I� Such additional positions as shall be assigned by ordinance to the unclass�ed service, with Lhe consent of the civil service com- mi�sion. Supp. No. 2 Sec. 12.03.3. Classified service. oa- to�t� § 12.04.02 The classified service shall include ali other positions in the city service, including offices her� inafter created and not egciuded therefrom. All class�ed employees shall enjoy the benefits and protection and be subject to the civil service rules and no permanent employee in the classified ser- vice shall be discharged eacept for cause and upon such hearing as the civil service rules or other law prescribe. Sec. 12.04. Duties of the civil service commis- sion. Sec. 12.04.1. Hearing of grievances. The civil service rules shall include provisions establishing a formal procedure for the review of employee grievances not covered under labor agree- ments. After exhausting the formal grievance proce- dure, the complaining employee may petition the civil service commission for a hearing and the commission shall, within a reasonable time, con- duct a hearing at which all parties to the griev- ance or their representiatives may be heard. The commission shal] have the power to issue sub- poenas and to administer oaths and to compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books and papers relevant to the grievance. The commission may make complaint to the district court of disobedience of its sub- pcena or orders under this section. Following the hearing, the commission shall promptly rule on the grievance petition. Its decision shall have such binding effect as the civil service rules prescribe. (Ord. No. 17446, § 1, 4-2-87) Sec. 12.04.2. Studies. fihe commission shall make studies at the re- quest of the mayor or the council or the board of education of independent school district number 625 or on its own motion conceming the enforce- ment and effect of this chapter and the obser- vance of the provisions and the rules established hereunder. 19` 00 �ro�� . § 12.04.3 Sec. 12.04.3. Other duties. �� ye mmn,i��ion shall perform such related func- tions not inconsistent with the Charter as the council may prescribe by adm;n;.cfrative ordinance. Sec. 12.04.4. Investigations. Any person who believes that there has been a violation of Sections 12.01, 12.11, 12.11.1, 12.112, 12.11.3, or 12.11.4 of the Charter which directly aggrieves such person may apply to the commis- sion to investigate the matter. The commission shall conduct such investigation when in its judg- ment, the matter is oF substantial merit with respect to the applicant or other persons similarly situated. The wmmission may require any offi- cial or employee to provide data or testimony to assist in such investigation and shall file a report of its findings and recommendations with the mayor and the city council and the board of education oF independent school distriot aumber 625. Sec. 12.05. Director of personnel—Duties. The director of personnel shall manage the per- sonnei system of the city in a manner consistent with the provisions of Section 12.01 of the Chaz- ter. The director shall be subject to the control and supervision of the mayor. Sec. 12.06. Civ1 service rules and amendments. At the direction of the mayor, or on his or her own initiative, the director of personnel shall pre- pare personnel rules for review and adoption by the council. The rules shall deal vrith all matters necessary to the administration of the city per- sonnel system on a merit basis. The eouncil may by resolution adopt any or all of such rales with or without amendment or they may initiate their own proposed rules. Such rules or amendments which are approved by the council shall be sub- mitted within five (5? days of their passage to the civil service commission for their approval or re- jection. Within ten (10) business days the civil service commission shall either approve and sign the measure or shall return it to the council with a communication in writ.ing stating their disap- proval and the reason therefor. If the commission neither signs nor vetoes the measure within ten Supp. No. 2 (10) business days, it shall be deemed approved. Any such measure which is vetoed by the civil service commission may be reconsidered by the council and shall become law if passed by an af- firmative vote of at least five (5) members of the council within thirty (30) days of the veto. Any such measure which has been reconsidered by the council and repassed shall be deemed approved. E�tor's note—Section 12.06 amended by Ord. No. 16213, C.F. 268534, adopted by rity wuncil March 24, 1977, pursu- ant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 410.12; further amended by Ord 3Qo.17202, see editor's note to this chapter. Sec. 12.07. Status of employees and officers. 5ec. 12.07.1. Retention of positions. Every person holding a probationary or regular appointment to a position in the classified service at the time this Charter takes effect shall retain his or her position until discharged, promoted or transferred in accordance with the provisions of this Charter and the personnel rules. Probation- ary employees shall acquire such protection at the completion of their probationary period in the same manner as if this Charter had not been adopted. Sec. 12.072. Employees' rights and salaries. Allowances for vacation, sick �eaves, pension and retirement, and other rights of employees accrued when this Charter takes effect, shall not be afFeeted by the adoption of this Charter. No salary of any current employee shall be reduced as a result of the adoption of a Charter amendment. Sec. 12.07.3. Protection of employees in newly unciassified positions. When a position in the unclass�ed service is created under terms of this Charter, any person who has served satisfactorily in the affected posi- tion for at least five (5) continuous years prior to the position change shall be entitled to retain, for two (2) years or until transferred into a classified job, whichever is the shorter period, ali rights and privileges to which that person would have been entitled in a class�ed job. 20 � �` .� S s �� . �"' � OGT-04-00 10:06 AM ST_PAUI FIRE DEPT. 653 228 6255 P-02 CtIY OF SARJT PAUL ,V.inn 1 bt.mmr. 4lnlr,r August 18, 2000 Danato [iataglia, President Sa3nt Paul Fire Supervisory Association �irc Stntion # 14 l I I North Snelling Ave. Sc�int Ptiut, MN 55104 OITICF �F tlIiMTN RGSOURCIS .i:J.�/l�nMx�i P�m�:v i�h'l(�)�i �//:i/A/Yr i i S � JP�v.�L.�n. r Rhn/'nw,Ar.r.vm, DS/n:�!!J/ ]u:in:rx /n1YriY jrM((il� I m* milr RI_: GstablisBing Gnergency Peirnmedicul Scrvices L'hict In The Unclassified Scrvicc n�ar Mr. Aatagtia: �� o �.�.1acr-r.�a /J/.:f.E./.SO! rt!.IlN�1�? Afl-iW:.'Nb Ai ihe requesl of'qie Department pf Fire and Safety Services the Of�ce of liuman Resources was asked to F�Icicu tlie Emergency Paramedienl Seiviees Chizf position in the unciassified service. As the designsted rcpr�sem�tivt of this clijssifica[ion we are infnnning you of our intention to do so via an ordinancz of the City Council ns required by the City Charter. After �pprovai by the City Cotuicil, the ordin�nce must be �p�+roved hy the Civil Service Commfssian. As tllis position is a[ [he saaie level of man�gca�ent �nd rank as the Deputy Pire Cliief posiCions that you al,o represenL thc Uf'lice of Humi�n Resoueces feels that this action is �pproprinte. We will be recommending no chinges to the compensfltion, minimum qualifications, or clnss specificatia�s for this position. If you ugree wiCh ihe aforemcntioned �utions, please nodfy me wi[hin twenty days of'roceipt of this memoranduiri. lf 1 do not hucir il•om you within this twenty day notice period, t witl assumc ngrecment �nd proceed with imroducing the ordinance. (f}ou would like to waive the [wenty day notice periad and indicntc your agreement, ptease sign in the —• I f you I�ave .•uiy questions or nced lssistaiuc in Utis m�atter. piease call mc nt 266-648?. Sincercly, Jobn FI. Shocklcy Iluman Resources Senior Cousul[ant Atiuel�ments W�x� .�,��a�._.�.�..��...,,...,„: oo.. to�{b C7�ASSIFICATION STUDY REPORT POSITION STUDIED: Emergency Pazamedical Seavices Cluef I1� NQ�iI: �Y ; a� .•_1 STIIDIED BY: John Shockley DATE STUDIED: September 2000 PERSONS CONTACTED: Timothy Fuller, Fire Clvef Anthony Carter, Assistant F'ue Chief Donato Bataglia, President Fire Supeivisors Association Back�round In August of 2000, the Office of Human Resources received a request from the Fire Chief to place the Emergency Paramedical Services Chief position in the unclassified service. The Chief indicated that this change was critical to the operations of the department's responsive services. As a division manager, this position reports directly to the Fire Chief requiring greater confidentiality due to the influence on policy decisions. The Chief also indicated that in 1996 the Emergency Paramedical Services Chiefwas upgraded to the levei ofDeputy Fire Chief. Positions in the Deputy Fire Chief class aze in the unclassified service. The Cluef Further indicated that the incumbent was retiring and now was the best time for implementing the change. Section 12.03.1 o€the City Charter establishes the Ciuil Service.divisions o£Yhe City of Saint Paul.. _ Section 12.032 states that the unclassified service shall consist of Elecfed Officials, Department Heads, Secretary to the Mayor, the City Attomey, Deputy City Attomeys, and Assistant City Attorneys, the Fue Clue� the Police Chie� the Human Resources Director, the City Clerk, members of boards and cominissions, and such additional positions as shall be assigned by ordinance to the unclassified service, with the consent of the Civil Service Commission. Studv Components Interview with the Assistant Fire Chief Review of the City Charter Review of the duties and responsibilities of the position Comparison of the duties with other similaz unclassified positions APPROVAL OF HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR aa �l��j {, Job Description This position performs highly responsible manageriai work directing tfie emergency paramedical services (EMS) operation of the Departme� o£Fire and Safety Servtces. The respons�ilities include developing and implementing policies and procedures, planning, certification, tra nin evaluating the EMS operation, a;n the budget, assuring compliance with medical guidelines and feder�l, state and local regulations and standards, and coordinating the activities of the EMS operations and fire suppressioa Generai supervision is provided by the Fire Clne£ Supervision esercised by the position is general and technical, either directly or through subordinate supervisors, over emergency paramedical services assigned personnel. Specific duties that may be performed aze descn'bed in the attached class specification Comparison to Other Positions The duties that have been assigned to the position in question aze consistent with those of other s�tnilaz positions in the unclassified service. Tliere are no specific criteria for determining whether positions should or shouidn't be placed in the unclassified service in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter. Positions that have been placed in the unclassified service have either reported directly to the Mayor or the City Cauncil, had responsibility for carrying out the initiatives of the Mayor's Administration or the Ciry Council, or reported directly to a department head as either a confidential assistant or division manager. In pazamilitary organizarions like the Fire and Police Departments the unclassified positions have been administrative assistants and managers at a high level in the chain of command. Such positions ha�e been assigned to perform policy development, long range planning, and other administrative activities under the confidential direerion ofthe Police or Fire Cluef. In the Fire Department, the unclassified positions are the Administrative Assistant to the Fire Chie� the three Assistant Fire Chiefs, and the three Deputy Fire Chiefs. The Emergency Paramedical Services Chief is at the same level as the three deputies ifl the command structure. Recommendation - It is recommended that the position be placed in the unclassified service and be appointed by the Fire Chief. �� " CODE: 179A BU: 40 E£FECTI�IE: 09/12/96 TITLE OF CIASS: DESCRIPTION OF WOItK EMERGENCY PARAMEDICAL SERVICES CHIEF Oc � l4i{ b General Statement of Duties: Performs responsible managerial work directing the emergeney paramedical services operation of the Fire Department; and performs other related duties as required. Suvervision Received: Works under administrative supervision of the Fire Chief or Assistant Fire Chief. Supervision Exercised: Exercises general and technical supervision directly and through supervisors over emergency paramedical services assigned pe=sonnel. TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMED The listed examples may not include all the duties per£ormed by all positions in this class. Supervises, plans, and evaluates the emergency paramedical services operation. Develops and implements emergency paramedical services policies and procedures. Administers division budget, equipment purchases, coatracts and specifications, and related administrative procedures; oversees the EMS billing operation. Assures compliance with medical guidelines and related federal, state and local regulations and standards. Acts as department liaison with the State ambulance licensing authority, the EMS communication system, Saint Paul Ramsey Medical Center administrative review group, and metro medical facilities. Supervises and coordinates the activities of the EMS operation of fire suppression/EMS personnel. Provides technical supervision over all fire suppression/EMS personnel assigned to EMS function. Oversees the department's EMT and Paramedic certification process, CPR training and continuing education of all Fire Department personnel. (continued on reverse side) EMERGENCI' PARAMEDICAL SERVICES CHIEF Page 2 II�ItGENCY PARAMEDICAL SERVICES CAIEF O e �lo�v Coordinates with the training unit the provision of training for various life saving techniques and equipment usage. Develops, plans, responds to, and takes co�and of the EMS operation o£ multiple casualty incidents and multiple alarm fires. Plans and implements EMS support for special events. Conducts research of EMS operations and makes reco�endations for equipment puzchases, operational or procedural chsnges and improvements. Responds to complaints and requests for information both vithin and outside of the City organization. Speaks to groups about emergency paramedical services, arranges or makes presentations of public education programs. Serves on various EMS boards and committees as the department representative. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of the theories, principles, methods, procedures and techniques of emergency paramedical services management and operation. Thorough knowledge of the applicable laws, rules, regulations and standards. Considerable knowledge of recent developments, current literature, and sources of information in the field. Considerable knowledge of administrative and management principles. Considerable ability to plan, organize, direct and evaluate all £acets of the emergency paramedical services operation. Considerable ability to supervise and coordinate the work nf others. Considerable ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to make formal presentations. Considexable ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of people. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Five years of experience in the position and holding the title of Fire Captain or an equivalent or higher level Fire Department position. Must be currently certified as a paramedic with the State of Minnesota, as approved by the Saint Paul Fire Department medical directors. EMERGENCY PARAMEDICAL SERVICES CHIEF � __ .� � ,- � r� fi. �' 2 � � _( � C City of Saint Yaul BARGAINING tJNIT 40 FIRE SUPERVISORY ASSOCIATION Effective 2000 Isaueci 5/11/00 Da _lp�( GRADE 441 422A F'IRE DZSPATCH SUPERViSOR A B C D E F IO-Ytt. 15-Y&. (1) (2} (3) (4) (5) {6) (7) (8) 1/2/00 1841.96 1432.45 2028.50 2209.47 2216,20 2305.20 2423.74 2483.04 GRADE 044 Q31�ASSISTANT £IRE MARSHAL 1/1/00 1962.32 2059.26 2161.06 2247.31 2361.02 2455.74 2582.08 2645.29 G&ADE 045 057A EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COORD 1/1/00 2946.73 2095.32 2198.93 228b.69 2k02.38 2498.80 2627.36 2691.fib GRADE 046 442A CHIEF FIRE INVESTIGATOR 672 FIRE COMMUNICATIONS QiIEF 150 PIRE DISTRIGT CHIEF 691 FTRE TRAINING OFFICER 1/1/00 21k9.33 2255.48 2366.96 24b2.46 2566.02 2G89.78 2828.15 2897,37 GRADE 049 193A DEPUTY FIRE CEiIEF 179A EMER PARAMEDICAL SER9 CHIEF 186 FIRE MARSHALL 1/1/00 2327.73 2442.67 2553.k4 2665.75 2800,64 2913.00 3062.87 3137.85 t►0 - Ol . s ORlG(N ��-� Refecced To 1 2 3 4 5 6 Council File # �O — �O�{` GreeA Sheet # 10346 ORD(NANCE OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Tf� COUNCIL OF Tf� CTfY OF SAIIVT PAUL DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. That it is appropriate and desirable to ptace the posipon titled Fanergency Paramedical Services Chief in the unclassified service. 7 Section 2. Tbat pursuant to Section 12.03.2(H) of the Ciry Charter, such position 8 shall be established in the unclassified service of the City of Saint Paul by ordinance with the 9 consent ofthe Civil Service Commission. 10 Section 3. That appointments to such position stiall be made by the Fire Chief. 11 Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days from and aRer its 12 passage and approval, including approval by the Civil Service Commission. Reque�ed by Department oE Office of Human Resources �: 4��.�- .��.:,��., Form Approved by City Attorney B a \��O''n`�.f' ro�(o�cc Approved by May¢r for Submission to Council Adoption Certified by Counqil Secretary �: a Approved by Mayo Date c � By: �d's�9/li1_ ;e'`� (,`OmmittrP DatC An Administrative Ordinance placing tfie position titled Emergenay Pacammedicai Servioes Chie� in the unclassificd service pursuarn to Sedion12.03.2(F� of the City of Saint Paul Charter. 35 PUSliSi3�€9 G:\USERSVShockle}�CLASS�EP3clilelURD.WPD �$L� 1 � �U� Adopted by Councii: Date .�-.. . 2. �� 3-d a� �� . G v DEr,►�:'�r�.A��.�o��.: DATE INITIATED GREEN SHEET No.: 10346 xuMa��r xESOURCES 1� 00— � CONTACT PERSON & YHONE: IIaIfAiAA?E IIdT7AilDATE JOHN HANID�TON 266-6470 or ,� � , ��, JOHNSHOCKLEY266-6482 easca�n z�rwno�r ✓ �mYa�e xcsraoxc�au..c�mi.srw.� ��t HOLTfING 3PRW7Q�T.ffiVffi flNANOIR.ffiV/AR7li ORDFA �lIAYOY(O�YASf.) 6 QVII.�W�C�O�WI TOTAL#OFffiGNATOREpAGE.4 1 (QIPA73,IACATIO2iSFOBffiQiATORE) wcnoxxv.QuFSrEn: RacNest BPProval of an ard'mance placmg the positi� titled Faiergeuy Parame8ical Sevices Qrief in the imclassified s�vice piusuant to Sectia�n 12.03.2(Ep of the City Chart�. xacoa�.�marloNS:ay�mcNQ�(R) r�soxai.sFxv►cecoxriucisa�osrwt�awsRre�+FOU.owuacQV�noas: 1. HasPoispmam?imwc.waadmde.ca�rxfamuaepm�'+ PL4Tit�1GCOMA95SION Ym No CBCOMt.ff17Efi 2 Hc6ricpmm?�arQ6ema,rty�I�yes7 — CNII.SID2VIC6COh4llSSION Ym No 3. Doesmispmm?opweac�mtnamailYP�b9mY�mY�? Ye Nc 1. &tltifgm�^Smeta�edvmd'ifl Yas Ho Ly�aUe.ttl ycsaeswna �nkpms� a6M ad ffifaeh b pam �6tet INIITfATiNG PROBLEM, ffiSUE. OPPORTfJNL1Y (R'hq Wh�t. WYec,. W6e�e. R'h7): The Departm�t of Fire and Safery Services has requested ti�at the Emeag�cy Pazan�edical S�vices positi� become : imclassified. The permanart incumb�t has r�ired This positi� is at the same pay level and rank in the depazm�t organizati� as the De.�uty Fire Clriefs. All three of those positia�s are unclassified and appointed by the Chief: Like those positions, tlris position is a divisic� maaagea that r�orts dire�tly to the Fire Clrie£. Tbis positian is responsible for developing and impl�ting policy regarding t�ce provision of the �'s �g�cy medical seavices. Theaefor� because of the c�nfidaitialiiy req�rired of the iac�bart in advising the ue Clri�' and carrying out the C}rief's policaes, it would be aPPropriate to make dris posi�un appoiated by the Clrief. This positi� will remain repres�ted by the Samk Paui Fire Supervisors Associatioa There will be no �ange in miniamm qualificalia�ss or compmsatiaa The Fire Supervisors Organization and Firefighters Local Union Number 21 have bexa notified as to the i�t of �is acti� and have no objections. ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED: � Approval of this ordinance will aTlow the Em�g�cy Pazamedical Services positi� to b� unclassified and appoiated directly by the Fire Clrief: The curr�t �i�mm qualification reqirir�ts will remam (sce attac�ed class speafication). n�sanvaxracxs�arrxovEn: RECEIVED N � OCT 2 3 20tl0 IDISAVVANTAGFS IF NOT APPROV&D: A di maaag�° po�iticn resp�sible for carryiag out the mitiatives of the Fire Clrief wouId not be imcdassified aad appointed dir�ctty by x� �lrief: Most od� positi�s at this level and rank in the Depar�t of Fire and Saf�y Sevices are m the imclusified seavicz. TOTALAMOi1NT OF TRAN6AC140N: tane C06TBEV$NDE� � � � � � � � FONDING SOURCE: wC11V1TY NUMBER: �axc�.nv�o�aTTON: c��.an�n OCT 0 �a %�"� �:�co�o�oc��s�;�s�r.wpn .�✓�TY ATTQ��E� � =�� k� � � �� CITY CHARTER 625. Terms shall be six (6) yeazs, eacept that one of the three (3) members first appointed shall serve for a term of two (2) years and one for a term of four (4) yeazs. All appointments shall be from among the qual�ed voters of the city who aze in known sympathy with the application of inerit prineiples to public employment. No member may hold any office or employment under the city. A member shall cease to be a member of the com- mission upon becoming a candidate for elective city office. The council may, by administrative ordinance, provide compensation and reimbursement of e%penses for the commissioners and establish a procedure for the appointment of altemates. Any member may be removed by the council for cause after a hearing. Proceedings for removal may be initiated by the mayor, the council or the board of education. Editor's aote—Section 12.02 amended by Ord. No. 17494, C.F. 87-1094, adopted by city council Sept. 22, 1987, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 410.12. Sec. 12.03. Classified and unclassified. Sec. 12.03.1. Civil service divisions. The civil service of the City of Saint Paul shall consist o£the classified and unclassi£ed service. Sec. 12.032. Unclassified service. The unclassified service shall comprise: (A) Elected o�cials. B) Heads of executive departments. (C) A secretary to the mayor. (D) The city attomey and deputy and assistant city attomeys, subject to Section 5.03. (E) The fire chief, and police chief, and per- sonnel director. (F) The city clerk. (G) Members of boards and commissions. (I� Such additional positions as shall be assigned by ordinance to the unclass�ed service, with Lhe consent of the civil service com- mi�sion. Supp. No. 2 Sec. 12.03.3. Classified service. oa- to�t� § 12.04.02 The classified service shall include ali other positions in the city service, including offices her� inafter created and not egciuded therefrom. All class�ed employees shall enjoy the benefits and protection and be subject to the civil service rules and no permanent employee in the classified ser- vice shall be discharged eacept for cause and upon such hearing as the civil service rules or other law prescribe. Sec. 12.04. Duties of the civil service commis- sion. Sec. 12.04.1. Hearing of grievances. The civil service rules shall include provisions establishing a formal procedure for the review of employee grievances not covered under labor agree- ments. After exhausting the formal grievance proce- dure, the complaining employee may petition the civil service commission for a hearing and the commission shall, within a reasonable time, con- duct a hearing at which all parties to the griev- ance or their representiatives may be heard. The commission shal] have the power to issue sub- poenas and to administer oaths and to compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books and papers relevant to the grievance. The commission may make complaint to the district court of disobedience of its sub- pcena or orders under this section. Following the hearing, the commission shall promptly rule on the grievance petition. Its decision shall have such binding effect as the civil service rules prescribe. (Ord. No. 17446, § 1, 4-2-87) Sec. 12.04.2. Studies. fihe commission shall make studies at the re- quest of the mayor or the council or the board of education of independent school district number 625 or on its own motion conceming the enforce- ment and effect of this chapter and the obser- vance of the provisions and the rules established hereunder. 19` 00 �ro�� . § 12.04.3 Sec. 12.04.3. Other duties. �� ye mmn,i��ion shall perform such related func- tions not inconsistent with the Charter as the council may prescribe by adm;n;.cfrative ordinance. Sec. 12.04.4. Investigations. Any person who believes that there has been a violation of Sections 12.01, 12.11, 12.11.1, 12.112, 12.11.3, or 12.11.4 of the Charter which directly aggrieves such person may apply to the commis- sion to investigate the matter. The commission shall conduct such investigation when in its judg- ment, the matter is oF substantial merit with respect to the applicant or other persons similarly situated. The wmmission may require any offi- cial or employee to provide data or testimony to assist in such investigation and shall file a report of its findings and recommendations with the mayor and the city council and the board of education oF independent school distriot aumber 625. Sec. 12.05. Director of personnel—Duties. The director of personnel shall manage the per- sonnei system of the city in a manner consistent with the provisions of Section 12.01 of the Chaz- ter. The director shall be subject to the control and supervision of the mayor. Sec. 12.06. Civ1 service rules and amendments. At the direction of the mayor, or on his or her own initiative, the director of personnel shall pre- pare personnel rules for review and adoption by the council. The rules shall deal vrith all matters necessary to the administration of the city per- sonnel system on a merit basis. The eouncil may by resolution adopt any or all of such rales with or without amendment or they may initiate their own proposed rules. Such rules or amendments which are approved by the council shall be sub- mitted within five (5? days of their passage to the civil service commission for their approval or re- jection. Within ten (10) business days the civil service commission shall either approve and sign the measure or shall return it to the council with a communication in writ.ing stating their disap- proval and the reason therefor. If the commission neither signs nor vetoes the measure within ten Supp. No. 2 (10) business days, it shall be deemed approved. Any such measure which is vetoed by the civil service commission may be reconsidered by the council and shall become law if passed by an af- firmative vote of at least five (5) members of the council within thirty (30) days of the veto. Any such measure which has been reconsidered by the council and repassed shall be deemed approved. E�tor's note—Section 12.06 amended by Ord. No. 16213, C.F. 268534, adopted by rity wuncil March 24, 1977, pursu- ant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 410.12; further amended by Ord 3Qo.17202, see editor's note to this chapter. Sec. 12.07. Status of employees and officers. 5ec. 12.07.1. Retention of positions. Every person holding a probationary or regular appointment to a position in the classified service at the time this Charter takes effect shall retain his or her position until discharged, promoted or transferred in accordance with the provisions of this Charter and the personnel rules. Probation- ary employees shall acquire such protection at the completion of their probationary period in the same manner as if this Charter had not been adopted. Sec. 12.072. Employees' rights and salaries. Allowances for vacation, sick �eaves, pension and retirement, and other rights of employees accrued when this Charter takes effect, shall not be afFeeted by the adoption of this Charter. No salary of any current employee shall be reduced as a result of the adoption of a Charter amendment. Sec. 12.07.3. Protection of employees in newly unciassified positions. When a position in the unclass�ed service is created under terms of this Charter, any person who has served satisfactorily in the affected posi- tion for at least five (5) continuous years prior to the position change shall be entitled to retain, for two (2) years or until transferred into a classified job, whichever is the shorter period, ali rights and privileges to which that person would have been entitled in a class�ed job. 20 � �` .� S s �� . �"' � OGT-04-00 10:06 AM ST_PAUI FIRE DEPT. 653 228 6255 P-02 CtIY OF SARJT PAUL ,V.inn 1 bt.mmr. 4lnlr,r August 18, 2000 Danato [iataglia, President Sa3nt Paul Fire Supervisory Association �irc Stntion # 14 l I I North Snelling Ave. Sc�int Ptiut, MN 55104 OITICF �F tlIiMTN RGSOURCIS .i:J.�/l�nMx�i P�m�:v i�h'l(�)�i �//:i/A/Yr i i S � JP�v.�L.�n. r Rhn/'nw,Ar.r.vm, DS/n:�!!J/ ]u:in:rx /n1YriY jrM((il� I m* milr RI_: GstablisBing Gnergency Peirnmedicul Scrvices L'hict In The Unclassified Scrvicc n�ar Mr. Aatagtia: �� o �.�.1acr-r.�a /J/.:f.E./.SO! rt!.IlN�1�? Afl-iW:.'Nb Ai ihe requesl of'qie Department pf Fire and Safety Services the Of�ce of liuman Resources was asked to F�Icicu tlie Emergency Paramedienl Seiviees Chizf position in the unciassified service. As the designsted rcpr�sem�tivt of this clijssifica[ion we are infnnning you of our intention to do so via an ordinancz of the City Council ns required by the City Charter. After �pprovai by the City Cotuicil, the ordin�nce must be �p�+roved hy the Civil Service Commfssian. As tllis position is a[ [he saaie level of man�gca�ent �nd rank as the Deputy Pire Cliief posiCions that you al,o represenL thc Uf'lice of Humi�n Resoueces feels that this action is �pproprinte. We will be recommending no chinges to the compensfltion, minimum qualifications, or clnss specificatia�s for this position. If you ugree wiCh ihe aforemcntioned �utions, please nodfy me wi[hin twenty days of'roceipt of this memoranduiri. lf 1 do not hucir il•om you within this twenty day notice period, t witl assumc ngrecment �nd proceed with imroducing the ordinance. (f}ou would like to waive the [wenty day notice periad and indicntc your agreement, ptease sign in the —• I f you I�ave .•uiy questions or nced lssistaiuc in Utis m�atter. piease call mc nt 266-648?. Sincercly, Jobn FI. Shocklcy Iluman Resources Senior Cousul[ant Atiuel�ments W�x� .�,��a�._.�.�..��...,,...,„: oo.. to�{b C7�ASSIFICATION STUDY REPORT POSITION STUDIED: Emergency Pazamedical Seavices Cluef I1� NQ�iI: �Y ; a� .•_1 STIIDIED BY: John Shockley DATE STUDIED: September 2000 PERSONS CONTACTED: Timothy Fuller, Fire Clvef Anthony Carter, Assistant F'ue Chief Donato Bataglia, President Fire Supeivisors Association Back�round In August of 2000, the Office of Human Resources received a request from the Fire Chief to place the Emergency Paramedical Services Chief position in the unclassified service. The Chief indicated that this change was critical to the operations of the department's responsive services. As a division manager, this position reports directly to the Fire Chief requiring greater confidentiality due to the influence on policy decisions. The Chief also indicated that in 1996 the Emergency Paramedical Services Chiefwas upgraded to the levei ofDeputy Fire Chief. Positions in the Deputy Fire Chief class aze in the unclassified service. The Cluef Further indicated that the incumbent was retiring and now was the best time for implementing the change. Section 12.03.1 o€the City Charter establishes the Ciuil Service.divisions o£Yhe City of Saint Paul.. _ Section 12.032 states that the unclassified service shall consist of Elecfed Officials, Department Heads, Secretary to the Mayor, the City Attomey, Deputy City Attomeys, and Assistant City Attorneys, the Fue Clue� the Police Chie� the Human Resources Director, the City Clerk, members of boards and cominissions, and such additional positions as shall be assigned by ordinance to the unclassified service, with the consent of the Civil Service Commission. Studv Components Interview with the Assistant Fire Chief Review of the City Charter Review of the duties and responsibilities of the position Comparison of the duties with other similaz unclassified positions APPROVAL OF HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR aa �l��j {, Job Description This position performs highly responsible manageriai work directing tfie emergency paramedical services (EMS) operation of the Departme� o£Fire and Safety Servtces. The respons�ilities include developing and implementing policies and procedures, planning, certification, tra nin evaluating the EMS operation, a;n the budget, assuring compliance with medical guidelines and feder�l, state and local regulations and standards, and coordinating the activities of the EMS operations and fire suppressioa Generai supervision is provided by the Fire Clne£ Supervision esercised by the position is general and technical, either directly or through subordinate supervisors, over emergency paramedical services assigned personnel. Specific duties that may be performed aze descn'bed in the attached class specification Comparison to Other Positions The duties that have been assigned to the position in question aze consistent with those of other s�tnilaz positions in the unclassified service. Tliere are no specific criteria for determining whether positions should or shouidn't be placed in the unclassified service in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter. Positions that have been placed in the unclassified service have either reported directly to the Mayor or the City Cauncil, had responsibility for carrying out the initiatives of the Mayor's Administration or the Ciry Council, or reported directly to a department head as either a confidential assistant or division manager. In pazamilitary organizarions like the Fire and Police Departments the unclassified positions have been administrative assistants and managers at a high level in the chain of command. Such positions ha�e been assigned to perform policy development, long range planning, and other administrative activities under the confidential direerion ofthe Police or Fire Cluef. In the Fire Department, the unclassified positions are the Administrative Assistant to the Fire Chie� the three Assistant Fire Chiefs, and the three Deputy Fire Chiefs. The Emergency Paramedical Services Chief is at the same level as the three deputies ifl the command structure. Recommendation - It is recommended that the position be placed in the unclassified service and be appointed by the Fire Chief. �� " CODE: 179A BU: 40 E£FECTI�IE: 09/12/96 TITLE OF CIASS: DESCRIPTION OF WOItK EMERGENCY PARAMEDICAL SERVICES CHIEF Oc � l4i{ b General Statement of Duties: Performs responsible managerial work directing the emergeney paramedical services operation of the Fire Department; and performs other related duties as required. Suvervision Received: Works under administrative supervision of the Fire Chief or Assistant Fire Chief. Supervision Exercised: Exercises general and technical supervision directly and through supervisors over emergency paramedical services assigned pe=sonnel. TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMED The listed examples may not include all the duties per£ormed by all positions in this class. Supervises, plans, and evaluates the emergency paramedical services operation. Develops and implements emergency paramedical services policies and procedures. Administers division budget, equipment purchases, coatracts and specifications, and related administrative procedures; oversees the EMS billing operation. Assures compliance with medical guidelines and related federal, state and local regulations and standards. Acts as department liaison with the State ambulance licensing authority, the EMS communication system, Saint Paul Ramsey Medical Center administrative review group, and metro medical facilities. Supervises and coordinates the activities of the EMS operation of fire suppression/EMS personnel. Provides technical supervision over all fire suppression/EMS personnel assigned to EMS function. Oversees the department's EMT and Paramedic certification process, CPR training and continuing education of all Fire Department personnel. (continued on reverse side) EMERGENCI' PARAMEDICAL SERVICES CHIEF Page 2 II�ItGENCY PARAMEDICAL SERVICES CAIEF O e �lo�v Coordinates with the training unit the provision of training for various life saving techniques and equipment usage. Develops, plans, responds to, and takes co�and of the EMS operation o£ multiple casualty incidents and multiple alarm fires. Plans and implements EMS support for special events. Conducts research of EMS operations and makes reco�endations for equipment puzchases, operational or procedural chsnges and improvements. Responds to complaints and requests for information both vithin and outside of the City organization. Speaks to groups about emergency paramedical services, arranges or makes presentations of public education programs. Serves on various EMS boards and committees as the department representative. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of the theories, principles, methods, procedures and techniques of emergency paramedical services management and operation. Thorough knowledge of the applicable laws, rules, regulations and standards. Considerable knowledge of recent developments, current literature, and sources of information in the field. Considerable knowledge of administrative and management principles. Considerable ability to plan, organize, direct and evaluate all £acets of the emergency paramedical services operation. Considerable ability to supervise and coordinate the work nf others. Considerable ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to make formal presentations. Considexable ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of people. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Five years of experience in the position and holding the title of Fire Captain or an equivalent or higher level Fire Department position. Must be currently certified as a paramedic with the State of Minnesota, as approved by the Saint Paul Fire Department medical directors. EMERGENCY PARAMEDICAL SERVICES CHIEF � __ .� � ,- � r� fi. �' 2 � � _( � C City of Saint Yaul BARGAINING tJNIT 40 FIRE SUPERVISORY ASSOCIATION Effective 2000 Isaueci 5/11/00 Da _lp�( GRADE 441 422A F'IRE DZSPATCH SUPERViSOR A B C D E F IO-Ytt. 15-Y&. (1) (2} (3) (4) (5) {6) (7) (8) 1/2/00 1841.96 1432.45 2028.50 2209.47 2216,20 2305.20 2423.74 2483.04 GRADE 044 Q31�ASSISTANT £IRE MARSHAL 1/1/00 1962.32 2059.26 2161.06 2247.31 2361.02 2455.74 2582.08 2645.29 G&ADE 045 057A EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COORD 1/1/00 2946.73 2095.32 2198.93 228b.69 2k02.38 2498.80 2627.36 2691.fib GRADE 046 442A CHIEF FIRE INVESTIGATOR 672 FIRE COMMUNICATIONS QiIEF 150 PIRE DISTRIGT CHIEF 691 FTRE TRAINING OFFICER 1/1/00 21k9.33 2255.48 2366.96 24b2.46 2566.02 2G89.78 2828.15 2897,37 GRADE 049 193A DEPUTY FIRE CEiIEF 179A EMER PARAMEDICAL SER9 CHIEF 186 FIRE MARSHALL 1/1/00 2327.73 2442.67 2553.k4 2665.75 2800,64 2913.00 3062.87 3137.85 t►0 - Ol .