Title
OFD Fire Medical Service Officer Testing Process
Recommended Action
Staff Recommendation:
Move to approve the testing process to establish a Medical Services Officer Register.
Report
Staff Contact:
Greg Rightmier, Battalion Chief, Olympia Fire Department, 360.709.2703
Nicole Camus, Human Resources, 360.753.8213
Background
The fire department has requested a fire medical services officer promotional register. The department anticipates filling one vacancy in 2020.
The proposed testing process includes a supervisory skills and abilities exam using the services of Public Safety Testing. This is an abbreviated format designed for smaller candidate pools. It will use three evaluations to assess 6-8 behavioral dimensions based on the results of the job task analysis performed by Public Safety Testing. The minimum passing score for the dimensions evaluated is 70%, and the register rank will be the assessment center percentage.
The timeline for this process will begin in April for candidate identification and preparation. The goal is to have a register to approve at the May meeting for an appointment date of June 1.
Findings:
A Fire Medical Services Officer Promotional Register is needed to fill a vacancy in the fire department. The proposed testing plan will evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities of candidates to perform the classification.
Policy Reference:
City of Olympia Civil Service Rule IV, Examinations