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Revised Classification Specification and Recruitment Bulletin: Communications Supervisor
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Meeting Date: April 4, 2018
Contact Person/Dept: Ofelia Garcia/Human Resources
Phone Number: (310)253-5649
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: (Email) Meeting and Agenda - Civil Service Commission (03/29/18); (Email) All City Staff (03/29/18)
Department Approval: Serena Wright-Black, Administrative Services Director (03/23/18)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that that the Civil Service Commission approve the revised classification specification and recruitment bulletin for Communications Supervisor.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Communications Supervisor classification is part of the Fire Department's Telecommunications Division that is responsible for the engineering and repair of al City radio equipment, 911 infrastructure, Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and portable audio equipment.
In 2005, the Commission approved the new Communications Supervisor classification specification and recruitment bulletin. The intent in creating the classification was to provide supervision of the day to day operations of the Telecommunications division, as well as coordinate with City departments on maintenance, repair or procurement of certain communication devices. Although this position was created and budgeted for during the 2005/2006 fiscal year budget, it was never filled. Communication Technicians and sworn fire personnel were used to fill the gap. During the fiscal year 2017/2018 budget process, the Fire Department reassessed their personnel needs and determined to reorganize the Telecommunications Division by bringing back the civilian supervisor position.
In anticipation of conducting a recruitment for Communications Supervisor, Human Resource...
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