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1984-56 Amending the Personnel Rules and Regulations Affecting the Finance Dept and Fire Service Districts! 1 T J 1 hat: 3 5 5 ,- TTEST: KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ORDINANCE NO. 84 -56 -0 AN ORDINANCE OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH AMENDING THE PERSONNEL !RULES AND REGULATIONS AFFECTING THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND FIRE SERVICE DISTRICTS. WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly, in keeping with its personnel policy, recognizes that personnel rules and regulations must be emended from time to time in order to provide necessary personnel, and WHEREAS, the following amendments have been reviewed by the Personnel dvisory Board at their regular quarterly meeting held on October 1, 1984. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly ection 1. The class title and pay range of Page F of the Kodiak ersonnel Rules and Regulations is hereby amended as follows: Class Title Old ''ire Chief /Engineer Pa Ran e New Old New Fire Chief 16.0 Section 2. The Personnel 22.5 ersonnel Rules and Regulations of the Kodiak Island Borough ire hereby amended by substituting a revised job description for the Finance O fficer and Fire Chief with an increase in the Fire Chief pay range to 22.5. All job descriptions which are attached hereto are to be incorporated as part ,of the Kodiak Island Borough Personnel Rules and Regulations. PASSED AND APPROVED this 6th day of e mb r , 1984. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH By B t A46. � i Mr � , _ rough Mayor Island Borough! irst Reading, Approval Date: October 4 1984 econd Reading, Public Hearing, VOMIONOWUMM ffective Date: December 6 198 Tabled Nov mb r 1 igun ecommended By n 1 5 3 S FINANCE OFFICER DISTINGUISHING FACTORS This is administrative and professional work in directing all activities of the Finance Department. Work involves responsibility for financial planning, budget- ing, accounting, auditing, data- pfeeessang, revenue administration, and the billing and collecting of special assessments and service charges for the Borough. Respon- sibilities extend to providing principal assistance to the Manager in the preparation of his /her annual budget, and to giving advice to the Manager and other Borough officials on financial management and problems. Supervision is exercised over book - keepef, accounting clerk, clerk - cashier and accountants and supervisors engaged in the various phases of the departments' activities. Work is performed independently in conformance with State law and Borough ordinances under the general administrative direction of the Borough Manager. TYPICAL WORK FUNCTIONS Plans, organizes and directs the financial planning, financial administration, data- pfeeessini, methods and results of budget preparation and execution, revenue collection and disbursement, payroll administration and auditing of the Borough. Supervises the requesting of departmental budget estimates and submits them in preliminary form to the Manager. Estimates revenues and probably tax yields. Re- searches statutes, operations or policies to improve efficiency or in response to specific requests from other departments. supervises- data- pfeeess -ini- epefatiens, Serves as custodian of all municipal funds, supervises records of money received and disbursed, approves vouchers, verifies sufficient budget funds for payment of bills; invests money from all revenues in TCD's, treasury bills and other approved investments, determines and informs the Assembly and Manager of the Borough's finan- cial position, prepares financial reports, provides assistance to auditors, supervises the activities of keekkeepef accountant responsible for accounts receivable. Provides Ordinance against any member of the Borough Assembly or officer of the Borough or any person executing the Bonds. The Bonds are not and shall not be in at way a debt or liability of the State of Alaska or of any political subdivision thereof, except the Borough, and do not and shall not create or constitute any indebtedness or obligation, either legal, moral or otherwise, of said State or of any said political subdivision thereof, except the Borough, and neither said State, nor any said political subdivison, except the Borough, shall be liable on the Bonds, and the Bonds are not and shall not be payable out of any funds other than those of the Borough. Section 21. Sale of Bonds. The Bonds shall be sold at public or private sale, including sale to the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank, upon such terms and conditions as may be fixed and determined by a resolution adopted by the Borough Assembly prior to the time of sale. Section 22. Arbitrage Covenant. The Borough covenants with the holders of all Bonds at any time outstanding that it will make no use of the proceeds of the Bonds which will cause the bonds to be "arbitrage bonds" subject to federal income taxation by reason of Section 103(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. To that end, so long as any of the Bonds are outstanding, the Borough, with respect to the proceeds of the Bonds, shall comply with all requirements of said Section 103(c) and of all regulations of the United States Department of the Treasury issued thereunder, to the extent that such requirements are, a the time, applicable and in effect. Section 23. Variation of Terms. The amount, date, maturities, payment dates and redemption provisions of the Bonds may be varied or changed by the Borough Assembly by resolution adopted prior to the time of sale. This specifically includes variation of the terms set forth in Sections 4 and 5 herein. Section 24. Obligation of Bonds. The Bonds shall be direct and general obligations of the Borough and the full faith and credit of the Borough are hereby pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds. Section 25. Pledge. The Borough hereby irrevocably pledges and covenants that it will levy and collect taxes upon all taxable property within the Borough without limitation as to rate or amount, in amounts sufficient, together with other funds available therefor, to pay principal and interest on the Bonds as the same become due and payable. Ord. No. 83 -4 -0 Page 17 '1 '1 '1 1 S FIRE CHIEF ,IENG4NEER DISTINGUISHING FACTORS As technical and administrative supervisor this position involves the applica- tion of specialized technical knowledge and administrative skill in planning and directing fire suppression and fire prevention /protection programs. Supervision is exercised over veitinteer- f4refighters-whe- are- reeru4ted- and- tra4ned -by- the- F4fe- 6h4e # En94neef all personnel employed by the fire department. With general guidelines set by the Kodiak Island Borough Code and direction of the Fire Protection Advisory Board and - the Ked 4s4and- Bereugh- Assemb4y and under the administrative supervision of the Borough Manager, the Fire Chief,Eng4neef operates with considerable independence. The Fire Chief,En94neef has a regular 40 -hour workweek (8 hours per day, five days per week) but must be available to respond to fire calls during other than regular working hours. TYPICAL WORK FUNCTIONS Plans fire suppression /protection program, determines manpower requirements and recruits and trains volunteers in proper firefighting procedures. Responds to fire alarms and associated emergencies at scenes of fires and directs volunteer firefighters in fire suppression operations. Fe44ews-mest-effeet4ve-f4re- f4ght4ng- strategy -and -e Ensures that risks to personnel and equipment from hazardous conditions are minimized. Ensures that fires are completely extinguished and safe conditions exist before leaving the scene. Prepares and submits monthly and annual reports on all fire incidents, their cause and loss. Investigates arson fires, collects evidence and prepares reports and written material to support arson prosecution cases. Plans, supervises and participates in inspection of business and residential units to determine and enforce compliance with safety laws and ordinances. Reviews and approves blueprints, specifications and certificates of occupancy with building h 1 1 l I n 5 5 APPLICANT PREREQUISITES SPECIFIC INDICATORS - MINIMUM Substantial knowledge of modern firefighting procedures, techniques and equipment. Knowledge and ability to plan, direct and supervise the fire suppression and fire prevention /protection program operations of a fire district. Knowledge and ability to recruit, train and supervise volunteer firefighters. Knowledge of fire prevention and safety principles, methods, rules, codes, regulations and ordinances. Knowledge of and ability to recognize fire hazards common to places of public assembly, business and residential buildings. Knowledge of storage methods and requirements for gasoline, chemicals, explosives, paints, gases and other flammables. Knowledge and ability in operating and maintaining motorized firefighting vehicles, firefighting apparatus and related firefighting and safety equipment. Knowledge in the preparation and administration of budgets. Ability to plan and direct a program of public education concerning fire prevention. Ability to make detailed investigations, analyze findings and prepare reports and recommendations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other officials and the public. -3-