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NOTIFICATION OF ACTION TAKEN BY THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES TO AMEND THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR FIRE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR
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RECOMMENDATION
This item is informational only. No action is required.
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Summary
This report is to inform the Civil Service Commission of action taken by the Director of Human Resources amending the classification specification for Fire Telecommunications Supervisor. Per Rule IV, section 5(b) of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations for Miscellaneous Employees, the Director of Human Resources shall approve all new or amended class specifications. A specification shall be deemed approved when the Director of Human Resources affixes his or her signature thereon and it is filed with the Secretary of the Commission.
DISCUSSION
Background
Amendments to the class specifications are a result of a request by the Stockton Fire Department. The Fire Telecommunications Supervisor position plays a critical role in ensuring the continuous and effective operation of the Fire Emergency Communications Dispatch Center. The existing experience requirement specifies that candidates must possess five years of experience as a public safety dispatcher, including at least two years within the Stockton Fire Department and must have attained the level of Fire Telecommunicator II specifically with the Stockton Fire Department. While this requirement has historically supported internal advancement, it has become increasingly restrictive and limits the department’s ability to recruit and develop qualified supervisory candidates, particularly during periods of attrition, growth, and organizational transition.
Present Situation
Amendments were made to the Qualifications section, updating the experience required for this classification. The draft classification specification with redlines was completed and sent to the B&C - Supervisory Level bargaining unit for review on January 29, 2026, and the union concurred, expressing no concerns to proceed (Attachment A).
The approved classification specification was signed by the Director of Human Resources on February 12, 2026, and is included in this report (Attachments B).
AUTHORITY
Rule IV, section 4(a) of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations for Miscellaneous Employees, provides the Director of Human Resources the authority, on behalf of the Civil Service Commission, to maintain and approve class specifications making up the Classification Plan.
Attachment A - Class Spec - Redlines - Fire Telecommunications Supervisor
Attachment B - Class Spec - Final - Fire Telecommunications Supervisor