Fire Civil Service Commission
Mission Statement
The Fire Civil Service Commission is responsible for the:
- Establishment and management of criteria and for selection of entry-level Firefighters and for Firefighter promotional opportunities
- Establishment and management of the criteria and selection process and provide recommendations for the selection of Fire Chief
- Determination of disciplinary or termination action with cause
- Process and response, when required, for appeal of removal from certification list, disciplinary action or termination.
- Review of position classifications and, as appropriate, initiate legislative changes through the Rochester Common Council or provide recommendations as to position classifications or reclassifications
- Monitoring and review of Rochester Fire Department operations as to ensure and evaluate appropriate and valid content and process for the examination, selection, discipline and/or termination of classified fire department positions
- Review available information concerning the performance of the Fire Chief to determine whether the selection process for that position is appropriate and should be maintained
- Engagement of the legislative process to best serve the community in the areas of fire personnel selection and services
- Adoption of rules to facilitate the Fire Civil Service Commission’s mission
Organizational Structure
The Fire Civil Service Commission will consist of three members appointed by the Mayor. One regular meeting required annually; special meetings held as called
Minimum Qualifications
The Fire Civil Service Commission serves in an important advisory capacity and participates in the recommendation of key public safety decisions to the Rochester City Council and requires experience in a leadership role within a business or another key board or commission with similar responsibility and accountability.
Member Responsibilities
- Ability to review testing procedures for various positions to determine if they are appropriately rigorous
- Ability to participate when asked on an objective and impartial interview panel
- Ability to review and analyze confidential background information that is collected on applicants, including medical and psychological information, to determine those candidates who best represent potential employees with the ability to succeed
- Knowledge to review city plan to add diversity to the public safety work force
- Ability to make difficult and controversial decisions
- Ability to review when required serious disciplinary action taken by the Fire Chief to determine if it is appropriate and justified
- Ability to listen and analyze dissenting opinions and articulately express personal and group inquiries, thoughts and decisions
Appointment Requirements
Must be a resident of Rochester.
For Further Information Contact
City of Rochester
Human Resources Department
201 4th St SE
Rochester, MN 55904
507/285-8074