Resolution - 8377RESOLUTION NO. 8377
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CLASS SPECIFICATION AND
SALARY RANGE FOR FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT; AND AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 7223, AS AMENDED, - CLASSIFICATION AND
\� COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS.
WHEREAS, it has been determined that a Firefighter Recruit class
should be established; and
WHEREAS, the Personnel Commission has reviewed and recommends
approval of the class specification for Firefighter Recruit; and
WHEREAS, the Personnel Commission has reviewed and recommends a
salary range of $2140 - $2601 for Firefighter Recruit;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of West Covina does
resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the recommendation of the Personnel
Commission of the City of West Covina, the class specification for Firefighter
Recruit, attached hereto and marked Exhibit "A" and by this reference
incorporated herein, is hereby adopted.
SECTION 2. Resolution No. 7223, as amended, relating to
classification of positions is hereby amended to include the class
specification for Firefighter Recruit.
SECTION 3. Resolution No. 7223, as amended, relating to the Basic
Salary Schedule is hereby amended to include the salary for Firefighter
Recruit Range 477 ($2140 to $2601).
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of July, 1989.
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Cle
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by
the City Council on the 24th day of July, 1989, by the following vote of the
Council:
AYES: Councilmember: Tarozzi, McFadden, Manners, Lewis, Bacon
NOES: Councilmember: None
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ABSENT: Councilmember: None
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY OF WEST COVINA
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Job Summary
CLASS SPECIFICATION
JULY 1989
This is a non -sworn firefighter trainee classification designed specifically for
the purpose of employing firefighter candidates in a non -sworn status during the
initial basic firefighter academy training. An individual will remain in the
firefighter recruit classification during pre -academy training and during the
actual academy training.
Upon successful completion of the training academy and approval of Fire Department
Management, the Firefighter Recruit will be eligible for advancement to
Firefighter.
Representative Duties
Attends a basic Fire Science certified academy designed to provide a comprehensive
overview of the fire service which includes training in firefighting techniques,
prevention, principles of chemistry and physics, first aid, and physical fitness.
Education
High School graduation or GED certificate.
Knowledge and Abilities
A high degree of general intelligence, verbal facility, memory and adaptability are
required.
Must have the ability to understand and carry out departmental policies rules and
instructions; to understand and follow written and oral directions under stress and
pressure; to work effectively under emergency conditions; to use sound judgment
under hazardous circumstances; to work in a team and independently; to maintain
cooperative working relations; to deal effectively and courteously with the public;
to write simple reports, and maintain physical endurance and agility.
Physical Requirements
Age: Minimum 18 years old.
Weight: In proportion to height.
Vision: 20/20 uncorrected desirable; acceptable condition up to 20/70
uncorrected in each eye, correctable to 20130 in each eye. Free
from color blindness.
Hearing: Normal, uncorrected.
Licenses
A valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
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