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APPONTMENTS\Establish Training Technician Fire Marshal Office-Temporary Part Time Appoint Mike Palmer—9-11-23
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PART-TIME, TEMPORARY POSITION OF
TRAINING TECHNICIAN AND APPOINTING MICHAEL PALMER
RESOLUTION NO. 12023
INTRODUCED BY:
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY:
WHEREAS, due to the recent retirement of Michael Palmer, the Town of Queensbury's
former full-time Fire Marshal, the Town Board wishes to establish a temporary, part-time position of
Training Technician and appoint Mr. Palmer to such position for the training and mentoring of the Fire
Marshal Office's staff, with Mr. Palmer to work on an on-call basis an average of 20 hours per week at
the rate of pay of$30 hourly commencing on or about September 12t', 2023 for a one (1)year period
that may be renewed as needed by the Town's Director of Building and Codes Enforcement, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to establish the Training Technician position as set forth
in the Warren County Department Personnel and Civil Service's New Position Duties Statement and
Job Description presented at this meeting and appoint Michael Palmer to the position,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby establishes the temporary, part-time
position of Training Technician and appoints Mr. Palmer to such position to work on an on-call basis
an average of 20 hours per week at the rate of pay of$30 hourly commencing on or about September
12th, 2023 for a one (1)year period that may be renewed as needed by the Town's Director of Building
and Codes Enforcement, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Director of Building and Codes Enforcement and/or Budget Officer to complete and file any
documentation, amend the Town Budget and take such other and further actions necessary to
effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this I It'day of September, 2023,by the following vote:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
2
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TRAINING TECHNICIAN-TOWN
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The employee in this temporary part-time
position is responsible for the training and mentoring of staff of the Town of Queensbury's Fire
Marshal's Office. The work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Buildings
and Codes. The incumbent will exercise independent judgment in the delivery of training and
mentoring. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (illustrative only)
Trains staff on Town software system;
Assists Fire Marshal's Office in the transition to the Town's software system;
Trains staff in NYS Codes update implementation;
Assists with staff transition to office under new Fire Marshal;
Assists staff with general Codes research and training;
Participates in and/or performs Plan Reviews;
Oversees transfer of duties of newly appointed Safety Officer.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS,ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES:
Thorough knowledge of local fire prevention laws and ordinances;
Good knowledge of NYS and local fire prevention and ordinances;
Good knowledge of Town geography;
Good knowledge Town software and operating systems;
Good knowledge of the Town of Queensbury safety and training protocols.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Ten (10) years of experience in the field of emergency services.
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L- nu-LENsa.IFY
TOWN OF
BUILDING &CUCES
WC: 2023 Temporary
Civil Service Law,Section 22:Certification forpositions. Before any new Warren County Civil Service
position in the service of a civil division shell be created or any existing 1340 State Rte 9, LakeGeorge, NY 12845
positroneor9 in such service shall be reclassified,the proposal therefore,
Including a statement of the duties of the position,shall be referred to the New Position Duties Statement
municipal commission having jurisdiction and such commission shall Department head or other e.Modty requesting the creation of a new posion,
furnish a certificate staling the appropriate civil service title for the prepare a separate description for each new position to be created except that one
proposed position or the position to be reclassified. Any such new description mayewer two or more identical positions In the same organizational unit
position shall be created or any such existing position reclassified only Forward one typed copy to this Commission.
with the title approved and certified by the commission. Effective 1978
1. Department Bureau,Division,Unit or Section Location of Pasitioa
Building&Code Enforcement Fire Marshal Town of Queensbury
2. Description of Duties:Describe the work in sufficient detail to give a clear word picture of the job. Use a separate paragraph for each kind
of work and describe the more important or time-consuming duties first. In the left column,estimate how the total working time is divided.
Percent of Job Duty
Work
Time
SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION
(Attach additional sheets if more space is needed)
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3. Names and Titles of Persons Supervising this position(General,Direct,Administrative,etc.)
Name Title Type of Supervision
John O'Brien Director of Building and Code Enforcement General
4. Names and Titles of Persons Supervised by Employee in this position
Name Title Type of Supervision
Tyson Converse Deputy Fire Marshal Direct
John Schadwill Deputy Fire Marshal Direct
5. Names and Titles of Persons doing substantially the same kind and level of work as will be done by the incumbent of this new
position
Name Title Location of Position
6. What minimum qualifications do you think should be required far this position?
Education: High School Years
College 2 Years,with specialization in
College Years,with specialization in
Experience: (list amount and type)
- Working knowledge of Town of Queensbury operating system and software
- Working knowledge of Town of Queensbury safety platform and portal
10 plus years'experience In emergency services
Essential knowledge,skills and abilities:
- Good knowledge of the local fire prevention laws and ordinances,working knowledge of the Town
geographically,extensive knowledge of the NYS Codes and regulations along with the Queensbury Town
Codes.
- Strong knowledge of the current software and operating systems,understanding and knowledge of the
Town of Queensbury safety and training protocols.
Type of license or certificate required:
7. The above statements are accurate and complete.
Date:07/07/2023 Title:Director of Building and Code Enforcement Signature:
Certificate of Civil Service Commission
8. In accordance with the provisions of Civil Service Law Section 22.the Warren County Civil Service Depa ent certifies that the
appropriate civil service title for
lthe position described is:
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Jurisdictional Classification: —rCfP9QAcz — (Co MQ )
Date: 1 ri
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Action by Legislative Bod or Other Approvin thority
9. Creation of described position
❑ Approved
❑ Disapproved
Date: Signature:
Return One Completed Copy To Warren County Civil Service July 6,2023
Training Technician
Distinguishing Features:
This is a temporary,part time position, responsible for the training and tutoring of the Fire
Marshals office employees.The work is performed with and under the general direction of
the Director of Building and Codes.The incumbent will exercise independent Judgement in
the delivery of training and tutoring.
Typical Work Activities:
- New software implementation trainer, completing transition to Municity systems
- NYS Codes update implementation trainer
- Preparation and tutoring Deputy Fire Marshals for transition to Fire Marshals position,
including inspection types,Operating Permits and etc.
- General Codes research and interpretation
- Plan Reviews
- Coordinate transfer of Safety officers duties to an incumbent
Performance, Knowledge,Skills:
Good knowledge of local fire prevention laws and ordinances,working knowledge of Town
geographically, extensive knowledge of NYS Codes and regulations along with Queenshury
Town Codes.Strong knowledge of current software and operating systems, understanding
and knowledge of the Town of Queensbury safety and training protocols.
Qualifications:
Working knowledge of Town of Queensbury operating systems and software
Working knowledge of Town of Queensbury safety platform and portal
10 plus years' experience in emergency services
Compensation:
The position is an average 20 hours per week position,with compensation rate of$30.00/
hour.This is a temporary one year position that may be renewed as needed by the Director of
Building and Codes