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What is the time frame in which the Board of Trustees must render a written response to the grievant?
What is the time frame in which the Board of Trustees must render a written response to the grievant?
What happens if the Board of Trustees does not deliver a written decision within the specified time period?
What happens if the Board of Trustees does not deliver a written decision within the specified time period?
What compensation rate are employees entitled to for attending mandatory training sessions outside of their scheduled hours?
What compensation rate are employees entitled to for attending mandatory training sessions outside of their scheduled hours?
Under which act are employees reimbursed for travel and related expenses?
Under which act are employees reimbursed for travel and related expenses?
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Who has the option to cover the Battalion Chief position for mandatory meetings expected to be less than 12 hours?
Who has the option to cover the Battalion Chief position for mandatory meetings expected to be less than 12 hours?
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What compensation does an employee receive when required to act as a company officer for one hour or more?
What compensation does an employee receive when required to act as a company officer for one hour or more?
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What is the purpose of creating an acting Lieutenant list?
What is the purpose of creating an acting Lieutenant list?
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How is the acting Lieutenant list organized?
How is the acting Lieutenant list organized?
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What happens to employees who do not achieve the minimum score during the promotional process?
What happens to employees who do not achieve the minimum score during the promotional process?
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What is the duration for which the acting Lieutenant list is maintained?
What is the duration for which the acting Lieutenant list is maintained?
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What is the intent of the acting Battalion Chief list?
What is the intent of the acting Battalion Chief list?
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What must employees do to indicate they do not wish to act outside their regular assignments?
What must employees do to indicate they do not wish to act outside their regular assignments?
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What does the declination to act form imply if an employee refuses to act on their duty shift?
What does the declination to act form imply if an employee refuses to act on their duty shift?
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What is the maximum accumulation of sick leave hours for shift employees?
What is the maximum accumulation of sick leave hours for shift employees?
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What must an employee do if they cannot report to duty due to sickness?
What must an employee do if they cannot report to duty due to sickness?
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What disciplinary action may be taken for making a false verification of illness?
What disciplinary action may be taken for making a false verification of illness?
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How many hours of sick leave may employees use or donate per calendar year without affecting PEHP calculations?
How many hours of sick leave may employees use or donate per calendar year without affecting PEHP calculations?
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When does the District retain the right to conduct a fitness for duty examination?
When does the District retain the right to conduct a fitness for duty examination?
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What is the time limit for presenting a grievance to the Deputy Chief?
What is the time limit for presenting a grievance to the Deputy Chief?
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What happens if the Deputy Chief does not respond within the designated timeframe for a grievance?
What happens if the Deputy Chief does not respond within the designated timeframe for a grievance?
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In the case of a fitness for duty examination, who pays for the costs not covered by insurance?
In the case of a fitness for duty examination, who pays for the costs not covered by insurance?
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What may trigger an investigation into sick leave abuse?
What may trigger an investigation into sick leave abuse?
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What is the consequence for failing to submit to required medical exams related to sick leave?
What is the consequence for failing to submit to required medical exams related to sick leave?
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If an employee is unable to perform their job after a fitness for duty examination, what is their option?
If an employee is unable to perform their job after a fitness for duty examination, what is their option?
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What is necessary for a grievance to be escalated to Step 2?
What is necessary for a grievance to be escalated to Step 2?
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What is the grant period for sick leave with pay for full-time employees?
What is the grant period for sick leave with pay for full-time employees?
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What occurs if the Board of Trustees fails to respond within the specified timeframe for a grievance?
What occurs if the Board of Trustees fails to respond within the specified timeframe for a grievance?
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How are employees compensated for mandatory training sessions attended during off-duty hours?
How are employees compensated for mandatory training sessions attended during off-duty hours?
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What is required for an employee to be reimbursed for travel expenses while attending mandatory training?
What is required for an employee to be reimbursed for travel expenses while attending mandatory training?
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Who is responsible for covering a Battalion Chief's position for mandatory events that last less than 12 hours?
Who is responsible for covering a Battalion Chief's position for mandatory events that last less than 12 hours?
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What is the maximum duration an employee is permitted to be in attendance without receiving compensation for mandatory training?
What is the maximum duration an employee is permitted to be in attendance without receiving compensation for mandatory training?
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What is the minimum duration for which an employee must act in a company officer role to be eligible for upgraded compensation?
What is the minimum duration for which an employee must act in a company officer role to be eligible for upgraded compensation?
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What is the primary purpose of creating the acting Lieutenant list?
What is the primary purpose of creating the acting Lieutenant list?
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How is the acting Lieutenant list primarily organized?
How is the acting Lieutenant list primarily organized?
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What does an employee need to do if they no longer wish to act in capacities outside of their regular assignment?
What does an employee need to do if they no longer wish to act in capacities outside of their regular assignment?
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What does a refusal to act on an individual's regular duty shift imply?
What does a refusal to act on an individual's regular duty shift imply?
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Which of the following statements is TRUE about the acting Battalion Chief list?
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the acting Battalion Chief list?
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Which condition allows employees to be added to the acting Lieutenant list after it has been created?
Which condition allows employees to be added to the acting Lieutenant list after it has been created?
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What is the effect of refusing to act in one’s regular duty shift?
What is the effect of refusing to act in one’s regular duty shift?
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What is the maximum number of sick leave hours that employees can accrue?
What is the maximum number of sick leave hours that employees can accrue?
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When must an employee notify their supervisor about an absence due to sickness?
When must an employee notify their supervisor about an absence due to sickness?
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What constitutes abuse of sick leave?
What constitutes abuse of sick leave?
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How much sick leave can employees use or donate per calendar year without affecting PEHP calculations?
How much sick leave can employees use or donate per calendar year without affecting PEHP calculations?
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What happens if a grievance is not presented within ten business days of the incident?
What happens if a grievance is not presented within ten business days of the incident?
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If there is a disagreement between medical opinions after a fitness for duty examination, what is the next step?
If there is a disagreement between medical opinions after a fitness for duty examination, what is the next step?
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What is required if an employee misses three or more consecutive shifts due to sickness?
What is required if an employee misses three or more consecutive shifts due to sickness?
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If the Deputy Chief does not render a decision within the specified time for a grievance, what is the outcome?
If the Deputy Chief does not render a decision within the specified time for a grievance, what is the outcome?
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What action may be taken if an employee's sick leave is suspected to be abused?
What action may be taken if an employee's sick leave is suspected to be abused?
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What is the rate at which employees accrue sick leave?
What is the rate at which employees accrue sick leave?
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How is an employee who refuses to submit to required medical exams treated?
How is an employee who refuses to submit to required medical exams treated?
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What must the grievance statement include?
What must the grievance statement include?
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What can an employee do after an unfavorable fitness for duty examination?
What can an employee do after an unfavorable fitness for duty examination?
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What is expected of employees regarding the acting eligibility list positions?
What is expected of employees regarding the acting eligibility list positions?
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Study Notes
Temporary Upgrading
- Employees acting as officers or shift commanders for one hour or more receive the starting pay of that position.
- Acting officers are expected to monitor compliance with departmental SOPs and Administrative Regulations.
Acting Lieutenant List
- The list includes all individuals who participated in the Lieutenant promotional process.
- It mirrors the Lieutenant eligibility list but also includes those who didn't achieve the minimum score and those who meet qualifications for the test.
- Employees are added based on full-time seniority.
Acting Battalion Chief List
- Functions and maintenance are similar to the Acting Lieutenant list.
- Intended to provide experience for those participating in the promotional process.
Declining to Act
- Employees can decline to act in a capacity outside of their regular assignment by signing a declination form.
- The declination lasts for a minimum of six months.
- Refusing to act on a regular shift also applies to call-back and trade-of-duty shifts.
- However, employees on the Lieutenant or Battalion eligibility list cannot decline to act.
Sick and Injury Leave
- Employees accrue sick leave at a rate of 12 hours per month, up to a maximum of 1080 hours.
- They receive basic straight-time hourly pay for each day of accrued sick day used.
- Notification of absence must be made at least one hour prior to the shift, unless impossible or waived.
Sick Leave Abuse
- The District can require medical consultations, verification, or investigations if sick leave abuse is suspected.
- They can require a physician's verification for employees returning to work after missing three or more consecutive shifts due to illness or hospitalization.
- Employees utilizing sick leave immediately before or after a scheduled vacation or shift trade day off may be required to submit a physician's verification.
- Failure to provide verification or falsification can lead to disciplinary action.
Fitness for Duty Exam
- The District can require employees to undergo a fitness for duty exam if reasonable suspicion exists.
- The District pays for the exam at a designated facility, with coverage for any additional cost after insurance.
- If the employee is deemed unable to perform their job, they are allowed a second exam by a physician of their choice.
- In case of conflicting medical opinions, a third exam is conducted by a physician selected by the first two physicians. The third physician's decision is final, subject to grievance procedures.
- Costs for the third exam are equally divided between the District and the employee.
Sick Time Donation
- Employees can use or donate up to 24 hours of sick time per calendar year.
- This does not count against PEHP calculations as long as the employee has over 720 hours during the calculations.
Grievance Procedure
- Grievances are submitted in writing to the Deputy Chief, detailing the facts, violated provisions, and the requested relief. Grievances must be presented within ten business days of the event.
- The Deputy Chief provides a written response within ten business days. If no decision is made, the grievance is deemed denied.
- Appeals go through the Fire Chief and then the Board of Trustees, with a final decision made by the Board within forty calendar days.
- If unresolved, the Union can refer the grievance to arbitration.
Mandatory Education and Training
- Employees are compensated at time and a half for off-duty hours spent in mandatory meetings, classes, seminars, or training sessions.
- They are also reimbursed for travel, hotel, and meal expenses according to the Local Government Travel Expense Control Act.
- The Fire Chief or Deputy Chief can cover the position of the Battalion Chief for mandatory meetings or training if it lasts less than 12 hours.
Temporary Upgrading
- Employees acting as officers for 1 hour or more are compensated at the officer's starting rate.
- Acting Lieutenants and Battalion Chiefs lists are created and maintained for the same period as the eligibility lists.
- These lists are for distribution of acting time only and not for promotions
- Employees can decline to act outside of their regular assignment; these declinations last 6 months, but employees on the Lieutenant or Battalion eligibility list may not decline to act.
Sick and Injury Leave
- Sick leave is an accumulated benefit for full-time employees.
- Employees accrue sick leave at a rate of 12 hours per month, with a maximum accumulation of 1080 hours.
- Employees receive 24 hours of basic straight-time hourly pay for each day of accrued sick leave used.
- Sick leave can be used hour for hour.
- Employees must notify the on-duty Battalion Chief or Station 1 Lieutenant of their absence at least one hour prior to their shift unless notification is impossible.
- Sick leave abuse is a serious matter and may result in corrective actions, like medical consultations and tests, or physician's verification of illness.
- Employees may be required to submit a physician's verification of illness if they use sick leave immediately before or after vacation or shift trade days off two or more times within 24 months.
- Employees can use or donate up to 24 hours of sick time per calendar year without affecting PEHP calculations as long as they have over 720 hours during the calculations.
Grievances
- Grievances must be submitted in writing to the Deputy Chief within 10 business days of the event.
- The Deputy Chief must respond in writing within 10 business days or the grievance is deemed denied.
- Grievances can be appealed to the Fire Chief within 10 business days of receiving the Deputy Chief's answer.
- The Fire Chief must respond in writing within 10 business days or the grievance is deemed denied.
- Further appeals can be made to the Board of Trustees within 10 business days of receiving the Fire Chief's answer.
- The Board of Trustees must respond in writing within 40 calendar days or the grievance is deemed denied.
Education and Training
- Employees are compensated at time and a half for all off-duty hours of actual classroom attendance while attending mandatory meetings, classes, seminars, or training sessions.
- Employees are reimbursed for travel, hotel rooms, and meals according to the Local Government Travel Expense Control Act.
- The Fire Chief or Deputy Chief can cover the on-duty Battalion Chief position for mandatory meetings, trainings, seminars, etc., that are expected to last less than 12 hours.
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This quiz covers the protocol for employees acting as officers or shift commanders within emergency services. It outlines the pay structure, eligibility lists for promotional processes, and the option for employees to decline acting roles. Engage with this informative quiz to understand the operational standards better.
