Item Coversheet

*4.A.4.


Shakopee City Council
March 19, 2024


FROM:Chelsea Petersen, Assistant City Administrator
TO:Mayor and Council Members
Subject:
Fire Administration Reorganization
Policy/Action Requested:

Approve the reorganization of the Assistant Fire Chief and Administrative Captain positions to two Deputy Chief's, add Administrative Assistant, and fill the open supervisor positions with three Captain/EMT's.

 

Approve job descriptions.

Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval.
Discussion:
Staff have recommended and confirmed by Citygate study for proper organization and management a Deputy Chief of Training and EMS and a Deputy Chief of Administration and Fire Operations are warranted. Restructuring Asst. Chief and Admin Captain accomplishes this. An Administrative Assistant is necessary to provide administrative support to fire admin staff, be the liaison between the Fire Department and Human Resources/Payroll, and serve as the initial contact between the public and fire admin staff. The three open supervisor positions have already been approved. 
Budget Impact:
No impact to the current budget, costs being offset by existing positions.  
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Job Description - Deputy Chief - Administration and Fire Operations
Job Description - Deputy Chief - Training and EMS Operations
Job Description - Captain/EMT
Job Description - Administrative Assistant