BCFD Bilingual Incentive Policy Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What must an employee provide upon receiving notification of a passing score for evaluation?

A request for bilingual testing

A copy of the results to the Deputy Chief of Administration (correct)

A voucher for the evaluation

A schedule for the next evaluation

How many evaluations can the company perform in a day, according to the latest update?

1 evaluation per day

4 evaluations per day

2 evaluations per day (correct)

3 evaluations per day

What clarification was made regarding the No Show fee check?

It must always be paid in cash

It will not be required for additional evaluations

A reminder about when to pick it up was added (correct)

It should be collected before the evaluation

When is the Personal Action Form (PAF) required to be submitted?

Once the evaluation results are received Signup and view all the answers

What does the process for renewing the purchase order for bilingual testing involve?

An annual renewal process Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step for uniformed personnel who wish to take the bilingual evaluation?

Submit an email to the Deputy Chief of Administration Signup and view all the answers

What does BCFD cover in terms of evaluation costs?

First attempt only Signup and view all the answers

What fee is incurred if an employee cancels the evaluation with less than a 24-hour notice?

No Show fee Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for securing a purchase order for the bilingual evaluation costs?

The Deputy Chief of Administration Signup and view all the answers

What must an employee provide to the Deputy Chief of Administration when picking up the voucher?

A personal check for the No Show fee Signup and view all the answers

When does the Deputy Chief of Administration notify the employee about scheduling the evaluation?

When funding is acquired for the evaluation Signup and view all the answers

What action will BCFD take if an employee does not show up for the evaluation?

Cover the No Show fee Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the bilingual evaluation policy?

To enhance department communication with Spanish speakers Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of evaluations that can be scheduled in one day?

Two (2) Signup and view all the answers

What is the latest time evaluations can be scheduled?

3:00 PM Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes a 'No Show' regarding cancellation for the evaluation?

Canceling less than 24 hours prior to the evaluation Signup and view all the answers

How long after the scheduled evaluation time does an employee have to appear before it is considered a 'No Show'?

15 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the 'No Show fee' check if an employee attends the evaluation as scheduled?

It is returned to the employee Signup and view all the answers

What is the method of receiving evaluation results after the assessment?

As a pdf file sent by HR Training Signup and view all the answers

If an employee needs to retake the evaluation, what is required regarding the 'No Show fee'?

A new payment must be made for the new evaluation Signup and view all the answers

What must an employee do to initiate a re-evaluation process?

Follow the application process stated in Section I Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Purpose

This policy outlines the process for Bernalillo County Fire Department (BCFD) personnel to be evaluated for bilingual incentive pay as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Applying to take the Bilingual Evaluation

Uniformed personnel, not on probation, can request to take the bilingual evaluation through an email application to the Deputy Chief of Administration.
The Deputy Chief of Administration then initiates the evaluation process.
Personnel requesting the evaluation pick up a voucher from the Deputy Chief of Administration and complete HR Training-required paperwork.

Cost of Evaluation

The cost of the evaluation is set by the external vendor contracted by Bernalillo County Human Resources (HR).
BCFD covers the fee for one evaluation attempt per person.
Personnel are charged a "No Show" fee if they fail to appear or cancel the evaluation with less than a 24-hour notice.
BCFD does not cover the "No Show" fee.

Payment of Evaluation

At the start of each fiscal year, the Deputy Chief of Administration collaborates with the Fire Department Finance Administrator to secure a purchase order for evaluation costs.
A copy of the purchase order is provided to the HR Training Director or designee.
The purchase order number is on the voucher given to the employee to submit to HR Training.
Employees provide a personal check to the Deputy Chief of Administration, payable to "Bernalillo County," to cover the "No Show" fee during the voucher acquisition meeting.

Scheduling of Bilingual Evaluation

When funding is acquired, the employee is notified, and the evaluation is coordinated through the Bernalillo County HR Training Division.
The evaluation is administered by the external vendor.
A maximum of two evaluations can be scheduled per day.
Evaluations are scheduled between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM Mountain Time on weekdays, excluding holidays.
Employees are responsible for scheduling the evaluation on their own time off duty.
The external vendor confirms evaluation appointment times the day before the schedule.

Appearing for the Evaluation as Scheduled

Personnel appearing for their scheduled evaluation receive the "No Show" fee check back from the Deputy Chief of Administration.
Employees who fail to appear for the evaluation forfeit the "No Show" fee check.
Cancelling the evaluation less than 24 hours before the scheduled time is considered a "No Show."
Failure to appear within 15 minutes of the scheduled evaluation time is also considered a "No Show."

Evaluation Results and Notification

Evaluation results are sent to HR Training the day after the evaluation.
HR Training sends a pdf file with the results to the individual.
The employee can pick up the "No Show" fee check from the Deputy Chief of Administration once the results are available or choose to have it destroyed.

Re-evaluation

Personnel who did not receive a passing score on their initial evaluation or did not appear for the evaluation can apply for additional attempts.
Additional evaluations are at the employee's expense, including the cost of another check for the "No Show" fee.
When reapplying, employees follow the same process described in Section I.
Employees must provide the Deputy Chief of Administration with
- A personal check payable to Bernalillo County for the full evaluation fee. This check is not returned.
- A second personal check payable to Bernalillo County for the "No Show" fee. This check is handled as per Section V.
The Deputy Chief of Administration works with the Fire Department Finance Administrator to secure a purchase order for the evaluation.
Once the purchase order is acquired, the Deputy Chief of Administration notifies the employee, and they can begin the process as described in Section IV.

Receiving Incentive Pay

Upon notification of a passing evaluation score, the employee or HR Training provides a copy of the results to the Deputy Chief of Administration.
The Deputy Chief of Administration then attaches the results to the Personal Action Form (PAF).

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Description

Test your knowledge of the Bilingual Incentive Policy for Bernalillo County Fire Department personnel. This quiz covers the process for applying for the bilingual evaluation, associated costs, and guidelines outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Perfect for uniformed personnel preparing for evaluation.