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What is the primary responsibility of employees assigned to Airport Relief Bid Positions?
What is the primary responsibility of employees assigned to Airport Relief Bid Positions?
- Serving as relief for all airport positions based on rank and certification (correct)
- Conducting training programs for new employees
- Filling permanent positions within the Airport Division
- Managing all administrative practices related to personnel
What characterizes an Assignment Award from the Interim Assignment Process (IAP)?
What characterizes an Assignment Award from the Interim Assignment Process (IAP)?
- It guarantees a promotion for the employee
- It is considered a permanent assignment
- It is awarded based on employee tenure only
- It is not regarded as a permanent assignment (correct)
What is encompassed within the Bid Period?
What is encompassed within the Bid Period?
- A three-month window for applying to any position
- The full duration of a CR Cycle
- Duration between bid implementation and the next vacancy announcement (correct)
- Time allocated for employees to train for new roles
Which of the following describes a Bid Award?
Which of the following describes a Bid Award?
What does the term Certified Driver/Operator (D/O) refer to?
What does the term Certified Driver/Operator (D/O) refer to?
How frequently does a CR Cycle begin?
How frequently does a CR Cycle begin?
What is the purpose of a Compensatory Relief (CR) Day?
What is the purpose of a Compensatory Relief (CR) Day?
What does the Bid Process entail?
What does the Bid Process entail?
What is the primary reason for assigning Probationary Firefighters to positions?
What is the primary reason for assigning Probationary Firefighters to positions?
Which positions are specifically excluded from being assigned to Probationary Firefighters?
Which positions are specifically excluded from being assigned to Probationary Firefighters?
What is needed for the reassignment of Probationary Firefighters?
What is needed for the reassignment of Probationary Firefighters?
Who is eligible to participate in the Interim Assignment Process (IAP)?
Who is eligible to participate in the Interim Assignment Process (IAP)?
What is the primary determinant for IAP assignments?
What is the primary determinant for IAP assignments?
How are EMTs prioritized for assignments according to the criteria?
How are EMTs prioritized for assignments according to the criteria?
What happens to an employee's assignment if they are unable to fill it for more than four weeks?
What happens to an employee's assignment if they are unable to fill it for more than four weeks?
When will the results of the CR Day application be posted?
When will the results of the CR Day application be posted?
What must every sworn employee fill out to participate in the CR Day assignment process?
What must every sworn employee fill out to participate in the CR Day assignment process?
How often will shift and CR day balancing occur for relief personnel?
How often will shift and CR day balancing occur for relief personnel?
What will happen during the bid process if an employee is awarded a higher ranking CR day?
What will happen during the bid process if an employee is awarded a higher ranking CR day?
What is indicated about new open or vacant positions that occur after the IAP closing date?
What is indicated about new open or vacant positions that occur after the IAP closing date?
What is the procedure if personnel cannot fill their assigned position at the bid implementation date?
What is the procedure if personnel cannot fill their assigned position at the bid implementation date?
Which time period will not implement CR changes immediately following the C-Shift Monday?
Which time period will not implement CR changes immediately following the C-Shift Monday?
What must personnel do to keep their currently assigned CR day?
What must personnel do to keep their currently assigned CR day?
What happens to personnel who do not submit a CR Day Assignment Preference form and are unassigned a CR day?
What happens to personnel who do not submit a CR Day Assignment Preference form and are unassigned a CR day?
When are transfers for 24-hour shift personnel generally scheduled?
When are transfers for 24-hour shift personnel generally scheduled?
How many shifts off are personnel on a 24-hour shift guaranteed when transferring to another shift?
How many shifts off are personnel on a 24-hour shift guaranteed when transferring to another shift?
What is the purpose of a manual ePAT?
What is the purpose of a manual ePAT?
What indication is given regarding personnel scheduled to work on the Sunday before a shift transfer to a new assignment starting Monday?
What indication is given regarding personnel scheduled to work on the Sunday before a shift transfer to a new assignment starting Monday?
Which option correctly describes the recording of SC when an employee transfers to a 40-hour work week?
Which option correctly describes the recording of SC when an employee transfers to a 40-hour work week?
If a Driver/Operator is on CR, who has preferential treatment for driving?
If a Driver/Operator is on CR, who has preferential treatment for driving?
How will vacant Driver/Operator positions be filled when a Driver is on CR?
How will vacant Driver/Operator positions be filled when a Driver is on CR?
What must employees do to request an open D/O position?
What must employees do to request an open D/O position?
When transferring from a 24-hour shift to a 40-hour work week, when will SC be recorded?
When transferring from a 24-hour shift to a 40-hour work week, when will SC be recorded?
Which is a reason for generating a manual ePAT?
Which is a reason for generating a manual ePAT?
What is the consequence for employees working overtime after a scheduled SC off day?
What is the consequence for employees working overtime after a scheduled SC off day?
What is the purpose of the Compensatory Relief Firefighter (CRFF)?
What is the purpose of the Compensatory Relief Firefighter (CRFF)?
When are Bid Awards effective?
When are Bid Awards effective?
Which process is used to fill positions that remain open after the Interim Assignment Process (IAP)?
Which process is used to fill positions that remain open after the Interim Assignment Process (IAP)?
What must personnel do before filling an open position if they hold a bid position?
What must personnel do before filling an open position if they hold a bid position?
What will happen to personnel placed in positions for department needs or through the RAP?
What will happen to personnel placed in positions for department needs or through the RAP?
How often are vacant positions advertised for bidding?
How often are vacant positions advertised for bidding?
What must happen for an employee to relinquish their bid?
What must happen for an employee to relinquish their bid?
What is an open position?
What is an open position?
What determines whether a position is filled based on department need?
What determines whether a position is filled based on department need?
What is the definition of a vacant position?
What is the definition of a vacant position?
Which event does NOT influence the implementation of bid awards?
Which event does NOT influence the implementation of bid awards?
What action is required if an employee will not report to their new assignment on the implementation date?
What action is required if an employee will not report to their new assignment on the implementation date?
What is a Shift Change (SC)?
What is a Shift Change (SC)?
What happens to personnel who fail to report to their awarded bid on the implementation date?
What happens to personnel who fail to report to their awarded bid on the implementation date?
Study Notes
Airport Relief Bid Positions
- Relief for all airport positions based on rank and certification.
- Employees can participate in Interim Assignment Process (IAP) or future assignments for open positions.
Personnel Assignments
- Assigned personnel: Employees filling positions in MDFR's Table of Organization who did not receive the bid award.
- Temporary assignments flagged in bid applications; participants can join the next bid process.
Bid Process
- Bid awards are permanent assignments to the senior employee meeting minimum requirements.
- Official bid awards listed in a published memorandum, occurring twice a year (February 1 and August 1).
- Each bid period lasts until the next vacancy announcement.
Compensatory Relief (CR) Days
- CR Day: A 24-hour relief shift provided every three weeks for a 48-hour work week.
- CR Cycle: Three-week period aligning with a 'C-Shift' Monday.
- CR Group: Positions relieved within a CR cycle, e.g., compensatory relief firefighter (CRFF) managing multiple firefighter positions.
Interim Assignment Process (IAP)
- Utilizes department need to fill existing vacancies, excluding Driver/Operator (D/O) positions.
- Priority for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to fill non-Paramedic roles and Paramedics to fill Paramedic-specific positions.
- No permanent assignments through IAP; vacancies may be re-advertised if not filled on the implementation date.
Bid Relinquishment
- Employees cannot fill vacant positions without relinquishing their current bid.
- Bid relinquishment applications are accessible until the Bid Announcement date, allowing participation in the process.
Documentation of Transfers
- Electronic Personnel Action Transfer (ePAT) documents personnel movements and transfers, with manual ePAT for special departmental efficiency transfers.
Shift Changes (SC)
- Transfers typically occur on 'C-Shift' Mondays with necessary days off scheduled.
- Specific guidelines determine how employees transition between shifts, ensuring coverage needs are met.
Driver/Operator (D/O) Positions
- Vacant D/O positions filled based on seniority of certified drivers.
- Preference for Driving by CR firefighters as long as they are certified on the apparatus.
Open/ Vacant Positions
- Open positions filled through IAP and remaining vacancies via Random Assignment Process (RAP) using the least senior eligible non-bid employees.
- Vacant positions occur due to employee changes (e.g., promotions, retirements).
This structured outline provides a comprehensive overview of the key administrative practices regarding assignments, transfers, and compensatory relief days for sworn personnel.
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This quiz covers the key elements of the airport relief bid positions related to personnel assignments, the bid process, and compensatory relief days. Participants will learn about interim assignments, permanent bids, and the associated timelines. Test your knowledge on these critical aspects of airport personnel management.
