HomeMy WebLinkAbout03. 22-310JULY 26, 2022 22-310 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE REGIONAL FIRE DEPARTMENT HIRING PROCESS
AGREEMENT-CVTC
INITIATED BY: FIRE DEPARTMENT
BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh that the proper
City officials are hereby authorized to enter into and take those steps necessary to
implement an appropriate Fire Department Hiring Process Agreement with Chippewa
Valley Technical College to acquire a list of qualified candidates for the position of
firefighter applicants in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for the annual
service fee.
Acct. No. 0100-0230-6417 3rd Party Contracted Services
TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the Common Council
FROM: Mike Stanley, Fire Chief
DATE: July 12, 2022
RE: Approve Regional Fire Department Hiring Process Agreement-CVTC
BACKGROUND
The Oshkosh Fire Department has historically contracted with Chippewa Valley Technical
College to acquire a list of qualified candidates for the position of firefighter. Chippewa Valley
Technical College conducts an application and testing process to establish the list of qualified
candidates.
ANALYSIS
The Chippewa Valley Technical College has conducted the Regional Hiring Process for a
number of years now. They provide a very high quality product that has yielded many
successful employees to the Oshkosh Fire Department.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Oshkosh Fire Department will compensate the Chippewa Valley Technical College at a rate
of $1,000.00 for the user fee. This was an expected expense and had been budget for in the 2022
Operating Budget.
RECOMMENDATION
The recommendation would be that Common Council approve entering this agreement with
Chippewa Valley Technical College so that we can continue to obtain a list of qualified and
suitable applicants for vacancies that occur at the firefighter position with the Oshkosh Fire
Department.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved:
Mike Stanley Mark Rohloff
Fire Chief City Manager
CVTC CPAT Testing -- Memorandum of Understanding
This Memorandum of Understanding outlines a partnership agreement between
_________________________, hereafter referred to as “department,” and Chippewa Valley
Technical College, hereafter referred to as “CVTC,” for the period of July 1st, 2022 through June 30th,
2023.
CVTC provides specific services for the establishment of an eligibility list of qualified candidates for
partnering fire departments. As a condition of this agreement, CVTC and the department agree to the
following partnership provisions:
CVTC will provide
• Annual social media advertisements for the hiring process
• Application tracking and management software
• CPAT practice opportunity for all candidates
• CPAT formal exam for all candidates
• Staffing for all practice and formal exam dates
• Egrometric’s FireTEAM Exam offerings
• Maintenance of the mandatory CPAT equipment; including upkeep, replacement, and storage
• Dissemination of applicant information to the appropriate departments.
• Maintenance of application portal for all candidates to register/enroll in the hiring process
• Support between the department and the IAFF/IAFC if any discrepancies or challenges arise.
The department will
• Advertise for the hiring process in their region
• Pay Annual Invoice fee of $1,000.00 for participation in the Regional Hiring Process
• Each FD will be registered with the IAFF as a CPAT certified Dept.
• Departments will adhere to the timeline and deadlines set forth per CVTC staff
• Provide minimum applicant requirements, residency requirements, and any other changes to
the department application at least 30 days prior to application period opening
Terms
• Any department withdrawing from CVTC’s Regional Fire Department Hiring Process will not be
allowed to regain membership for a period of 2 years without paying the ‘re-entry fee’ of
$500.00.
• CVTC retains the right to exclude any department from entering into or renewing their contract
In addition, all parties involved agree to approach the partnership and resulting activities with
on-going communication, evaluation, and collaboration as we strive for mutual benefit while
meeting the needs of our students, faculty, taxpayers, and constituents. Ongoing
communications will assure that the needs of all partners are being met. Elements within the
partnership requiring review should be brought to the attention of the leadership of the
partners involved at the time or at any time preceding such meetings.
______________________________________ _________________________________
Jeffrey L. Dykes Name, Title, Date
Regional Fire Department Hriring Process Coordinator
Chippewa Valley Technical College _______________________ Fire Department