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Personnel Committee Item #: 4. 1. Date: 02/08/2011 By: Colleen Lasher Administrative Services Information Title: Consider a Resolution to Reclassify the Fire Inspector to Fire Marshal Background: As part of the 2011 budget discussion the reclassification of the Fire Inspector to Fire Marshal was determined to be of a benefit to the City whereby providing better service the city's businesses and streamlining processes within the Fire Department. The Fire Marshal position is responsible for interpretation of applicable fire codes. Currently, if there is a question at a business about the details of a specific portion of the fire code the Fire Inspector is required to bring that question back to the Fire Chief for interpretation. Reclassification of this position streamlines this function because questions can be addressed at the initial visit while also being consistent in that interpretation with other businesses. In addition, the fire code has areas that are both very rigid and others that are open to interpretation. This position requires the ability to look at the true intent of the fire code and to make decisions based on that intent. Having a Fire Marshall that is open to code interpretation serves the city's business community efficiently and serves to build positive relationships. Over the past 2 1/2 years, the current Fire Inspector has shown the ability to look at the intent of the fire code and make recommendations to the Fire Chief. Observations: The reclassification includes a wage adjustment from $29.59 per hour to $30.37 per hour. Recommendation: Staff recommends that resolution 11-02-XXX be approved to reclassify the Fire Inspector to Fire Marshal. Funding Source: The additional gross funding for this position of approximately $1622.40 for 2011 was included in the approved 2011 budget. Council Action: Motion to approve resolution 11-02-XXX which confirms the recommendation of the Personnel Committee to reclassify the Fire Inspector to Fire Marshal. Resolution Fire Marshal Job Desc. Fire Inspector Job Desc. Inbox Reviewed By Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich Attachments Form Review Date 02/03/2011 12 40 PMI