Superintendents and Third Ranking Specialists from the division will remain
eligible to take those exams as they occur. If one (1) Assistant Superintendent
passes the examination on the first attempt, he/she will be given the appointment.
If more than one employee passes an exam for the Superintendent position, the
current promotional policy will be used to promote one of the candidates.
If a Third Ranking Specialist takes and passes a test during this process, and
he is the only Third Ranking Specialist in the division, then he/she shall be
promoted to Assistant Superintendent if there is an opening in that position as a
result of this process.
S.1. For purposes of clarification in R and S above, “divisions” will include:
Training/Safety, Fire Alarm, Mechanical, and Fire Marshals. Additionally, the
rank of Superintendent will include the highest ranking position in the division,
Assistant Superintendent will include the 2™ highest ranking position in the
division, and Third Ranking Specialist will include the 3“ highest ranking position
in the division.
T. The Department will give good faith consideration pursuant to
previous arbitration decisions to the candidates presented pursuant to Paragraphs C
through J above. If all of the candidates presented are shown not to be qualified for
promotion, then the examinations may be given by the Fire Commissioners to
persons inside or outside the Department. Absolute preference under this paragraph
shall be given to those in the ranks in accordance with this Article 18 unless those
from the ranks are shown not to be qualified.
U. — Any person demoted shall be notified in writing within twenty-four
hours as to the reasons for the demotion. Such notice shall first be given to the
employee involved and to the Union.
V. A job description will be completed for the position of Dispatch
Supervisor. When a vacancy arises in this classification, the posting for the
position will include the job description and the testing for the vacancy will be
based on the requirements of the position as described therein. Individuals
promoted to this position must meet all the position requirements within six (6)
months to fill the position.
W. The Fire Prevention Bureau shall be known as the Fire Marshall's
Office. The Superintendent of Fire Prevention shall be known as the Fire Marshall.
The Assistant Superintendents shall be known as Inspector/Investigators. The
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