STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: August 14, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Civil Service
EXECUTIVE: Donzell Gipson
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SUBJECT
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A resolution amending the Code of Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service Board (1) broadening the entry-level hiring requirements for Dallas Fire-Rescue positions of Fire- Rescue Officer Trainee and Fire Prevention Officer Trainee; and (2) updating the years of service requirements for promotional eligibility within the sworn ranks of Dallas Fire-Rescue Department - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
The Civil Service Board adopted a new Code of Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service Board on June 6, 2023, on June 28, 2023, City Council approved the new Code of Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service Board.
On May 24, 2024, additional proposed amendments to the Code of Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service Board were posted for public notice and comment. On June 4, 2024, the Civil Service Board adopted the proposed amendments to the Code of Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service Board.
These proposed revisions broaden the entry-level hiring requirements for Dallas Fire- Rescue positions of Fire Rescue Officer Trainee and Fire Prevention Officer Trainee. These changes reflect industry standards and are designed to bolster the department’s ability to attract and recruit talent. These proposed revisions also update the years of service requirements for promotional eligibility within the sworn ranks of Dallas Fire- Rescue Department.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
The Civil Service Board virtually met on January 9, 2024, February 6, 2024, April 2, 2024, and May 2, 2024, including a public hearing to receive public comments on June 4, 2024.