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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Date:Thursday, September 7, 2023
Time:5:00 p.m.
Location:City Hall, Bldg. #C, Conference Room B-129
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista
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Pages
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
Chair Carbuccia, Co-Chair Fish, Commissioners Nunez-Silva, Sepulveda and
Strong
3.PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons may address the Commission on any subject matter within the
Commission’s jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law
generally prohibits the Commission from discussing or taking action on any
issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Commission may
schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. If you wish to
speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form and submit it to the
Secretary prior to the meeting.
4.ACTION ITEMS
The Item(s) listed in this section of the agenda will be considered individually by
the Commission and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. If you
wish to speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form and submit
it to the Secretary prior to the meeting.
4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes 4
Approval of May 4, 2023 Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action:
Commission approve the minutes.
4.2 Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Recommended Action:
Nominate and Elect Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
4.3 Consideration to Approve the Addition of the Following Classification to
the Classification Plan per Civil Service Rule 1.02 A (3)
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Paramedic Recruit (Non-Safety) (NIAF)•
Recommended Action:
Commission discuss and take action as appropriate
OTHER BUSINESS
5.STAFF COMMENTS
6.CHAIR'S COMMENTS
7.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
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8.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on October 5, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Materials provided to the Civil Service Commission related to any open-session
item on this agenda are available for public review by contacting the Human
Resources Department at CSC@chulavistaca.gov.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
May 4, 2023, 5:15 p.m.
City Hall, Bldg. #C, Conference Room B-129
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista
Present: Chair Carbuccia, Vice Chair Fish, Lourdes Nunez-Silva, Andrew
Strong
Absent: Commissioner Sepulveda
Also Present: Secretary Ladron de Guevara, Director of Human Resources
Chase, Human Resources Manager Dempster
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Civil Service Commission of the City of Chula Vista was
called to order at 5:17 p.m. in Conference Room #B129, located in Building C, 276
Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
2. ROLL CALL
Chair Carbuccia called the roll.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
4. ACTION ITEMS
4.1 Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2022.
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Moved by Vice Chair Fish
Seconded by Chair Carbuccia
Approve the minutes
Yes (3): Chair Carbuccia, Vice Chair Fish, and Andrew Strong
Abstain (1): Lourdes Nunez-Silva
Result:Carried (3 to 0)
4.2 Consideration to Approve the Addition of the Following
Classifications to the Classification Plan per Civil Service Rule 1.02 A
(3)
• Digital Forensics Analyst I (ACE)
• Digital Forensics Analyst II (ACE)
Human Resources Manager Dempster gave a presentation on the item.
Moved by Lourdes Nunez-Silva
Seconded by Vice Chair Fish
Approve the new classifications
Yes (4): Chair Carbuccia, Vice Chair Fish, Lourdes Nunez-Silva, and
Andrew Strong
Result:Carried (4 to 0)
4.3 Commission Discussion and Action to Change the Time of the Civil
Service Commission Regular Meetings
Commission voted to change the time of the future Civil Service
Commission meetings from 5:15pm to 5:00pm
Moved by Chair Carbuccia
Seconded by Vice Chair Fish
Commission discuss and take action as appropriate
Yes (4): Chair Carbuccia, Vice Chair Fish, Lourdes Nunez-Silva, and
Andrew Strong
Result:Carried (4 to 0)
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OTHER BUSINESS
5. STAFF COMMENTS
None.
6. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
None.
7. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
None.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:27 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Felipe Ladron de Guevara, Secretary
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Felipe Ladron de Guevara, Secretary
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CITY OF CHULA VISTA
DRAFT
PARAMEDIC RECRUIT (NON-SAFETY)
DEFINITION
Under direct supervision, attends the Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Academy and receives training on emergency medical services; performs station and ambulance
maintenance; learns the policies and functions of the Fire Department and the San Diego County EMS
Office; and performs related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a trainee-level, non-sworn, 40-hour workweek classification in the Paramedic (Non-Safety)
series, with no safety officer powers or safety benefits. Incumbency in this class is limited to a fixed
term of six months during which the incumbent must: (1) obtain and maintain a valid license as an
EMT-P with the State of California, (2) obtain and maintain a valid EMT-P accreditation with the
County of San Diego EMS Office, (3) graduate from the Chula Vista Fire Department’s EMS
Academy and (4) be eligible for promotion to the class of Paramedic (Non-Safety). Graduation from
the EMS Academy requires an acceptable level of competency in all academy subjects. Competency
shall be demonstrated by passing all examinations, including evaluations of manipulative skills.
After successfully completing the Fire Department’s EMS Academy and obtaining a valid license as
an EMT-P with the State of California and a valid EMT-P accreditation with the County of San Diego
EMS Office, Paramedic Recruits are sworn in and promoted to the position of Paramedic (Non-
Safety), where they will serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months performing a variety of
duties related to emergency medical services and ambulance transport, and must pass each phased
evaluation of training. Paramedic Recruits who are not promoted to position of Paramedic (Non-
Safety) at the end of the EMS Academy will be subject to termination.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Receives direct supervision from Training Officers and other sworn and/or civilian personnel
assigned to support the EMS Academy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Participate in classroom lectures; evaluations; team and individual manipulative drills; knowledge,
skills, and ability testing; and problem solving exercises.
Receive training in EMS activities such as: orientation in emergency medical service (EMS)
delivery as a Chula Vista Fire Department employee; performance of and evaluated in all EMS
skills within paramedic scope of practice.
Learn the proper use and maintenance of all EMS related apparatus, equipment, tools, and
facilities.
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CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Fire Recruit
Learn to operate radios, telephones, and other communications equipment in order to communicate
medical information to base hospital medical personnel or other fire personnel.
Attend classes in emergency medical procedures and related subjects.
Learn the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the City of Chula Vista and Chula Vista
Fire Department.
Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports such as controlled drug inventory, equipment
and station logs, and EMS reports.
Participate in physical fitness training program.
Clean, service, inspect and test motor driven equipment including ambulances; operate
ambulances; may participate in ride-alongs with ambulance transport personnel.
Operate computer related equipment and software applications related to assignment.
May support and assist other fire and medical personnel as directed on medical calls.
Build and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with co-workers, other City
employees, personnel from a wide range of outside agencies, other colleagues in the field, and the
public.
Perform other duties related to this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Emergency medical basic and advanced life support principles and procedures.
General principles and practices of emergency medical response.
San Diego County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) regulations, protocols and
procedures.
Federal, State and local laws, regulations and standards related to firefighting and para-
medicine.
Maintenance and repair of vehicles, apparatus, equipment and fire hydrants.
Local geographical response factors.
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
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CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Paramedic Recruit (Non-Safety)
Safety practices and procedures.
Computer related equipment and software applications related to assignment.
Ability to:
Learn new skills and methods quickly and accurately.
Perform physical duties associated with emergency medical services and ambulance
transport.
Perform competently under extreme pressure and in stressful situations.
Make accurate observations and rapid judgments.
Work in a variety of weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, wind, dust, etc.) and in extremely
hazardous situations.
Learn and follow City policies and procedures.
Read and understand printed information during academy.
Follow written and verbal orders from supervisors.
Work with teams.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Wear approved uniform.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course
of work.
Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
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CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Paramedic Recruit (Non-Safety)
Experience and Training
Any combination of education and/or experience and training that would likely provide the
required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and
abilities would be:
Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. An Associate’s degree in Fire Science
or Paramedicine is highly desirable.
Special Requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application.
Must be currently enrolled in or a graduate of an accredited Paramedic Program with
proof of attendance. Attendance verification can be provided by either (1) School
Transcript or (2) a signed letter from a program instructor on school letterhead verifying
current participation in the program. Proof must be submitted at time of application.
License or Certificate
Possession of a valid license as an EMT-P with the State of California is required within six
months of employment and must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
Possession of a valid EMT-P accreditation with the County of San Diego EMS Office is
required within six months of employment and must be maintained as a condition of continued
employment.
Valid California Class C Driver’s License at time of appointment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to perform a wide range of physical duties to include reading and comprehending
English, taking written and practical tests; constant upward and downward flexion of neck, side-
to-side turning of neck; simple grasping and repetitive use of hands to hold radios, equipment and
property; fine finger dexterity to manipulate apparatus controls, computer keyboard and writing
utensils; lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs. Frequent walking, standing, sitting,
kneeling, climbing, balancing and squatting; bending and twisting at the waist; pushing, pulling
and reaching above and below shoulder level; power grasping; walking on uneven ground; driving;
lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds from below waist to above shoulder level;
lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 100 lbs. with or without assistance. Occasional running,
crawling; lifting and carrying objects and persons weighing more than 100 lbs. with or without
assistance.
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CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Paramedic Recruit (Non-Safety)
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed indoors and outdoors, in a variety of weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, wind,
dust, etc.), and occasionally in extremely hazardous situations.
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