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What is the compensation for an employee acting as a company officer or shift commander for one hour or more?
What is the compensation for an employee acting as a company officer or shift commander for one hour or more?
- The current starting pay for that position (correct)
- A fixed bonus regardless of hours worked
- Their current hourly pay rate
- The current market rate for the position
How is the acting Lieutenant list established?
How is the acting Lieutenant list established?
- By evaluating on-the-job performance assessments
- By the most recent promotion announcements only
- Based on everyone's participation in the promotional process (correct)
- Through random selection among all employees
What will happen to an employee who declines to act in a role outside their regular assignment?
What will happen to an employee who declines to act in a role outside their regular assignment?
- They will be allowed to act on future shifts
- They will be transferred to a different position
- Their declination lasts until rescinded (correct)
- They will be penalized for not acting
What is the purpose of the acting Lieutenant and Battalion Chief lists?
What is the purpose of the acting Lieutenant and Battalion Chief lists?
What does the acting intent regarding the Lieutenant and Battalion Chief lists indicate?
What does the acting intent regarding the Lieutenant and Battalion Chief lists indicate?
How are candidates for the acting Lieutenant list arranged?
How are candidates for the acting Lieutenant list arranged?
What happens if an employee refuses to act during their regular duty shift?
What happens if an employee refuses to act during their regular duty shift?
Which employees are included in the acting Lieutenant list?
Which employees are included in the acting Lieutenant list?
What is the maximum accumulation of sick leave for shift employees?
What is the maximum accumulation of sick leave for shift employees?
For each day of accrued sick leave used, what amount of pay will an employee receive?
For each day of accrued sick leave used, what amount of pay will an employee receive?
When must an employee notify about their absence due to sickness?
When must an employee notify about their absence due to sickness?
What must an employee do if reasonable suspicion regarding their fitness for duty exists?
What must an employee do if reasonable suspicion regarding their fitness for duty exists?
What may happen if an employee abuses sick leave?
What may happen if an employee abuses sick leave?
Who pays for the costs of the second medical examination if the employee disagrees with the first one?
Who pays for the costs of the second medical examination if the employee disagrees with the first one?
What documentation is required if an employee misses three or more consecutive duty shifts due to illness?
What documentation is required if an employee misses three or more consecutive duty shifts due to illness?
What happens if the medical opinions from the first two examinations disagree?
What happens if the medical opinions from the first two examinations disagree?
Which of the following is considered abuse of sick leave?
Which of the following is considered abuse of sick leave?
How many hours of sick time can employees use or donate without it counting against PEHP calculations?
How many hours of sick time can employees use or donate without it counting against PEHP calculations?
What is a consequence of failing to submit to required medical exams related to sick leave?
What is a consequence of failing to submit to required medical exams related to sick leave?
What must be included in a written grievance submitted to the Deputy Chief?
What must be included in a written grievance submitted to the Deputy Chief?
What is the time limit for presenting a grievance after the occurrence of the event?
What is the time limit for presenting a grievance after the occurrence of the event?
What is the sick leave accrual rate for full-time employees?
What is the sick leave accrual rate for full-time employees?
What is the timeframe for submitting a grievance to the Fire Chief if it is not settled at Step 1?
What is the timeframe for submitting a grievance to the Fire Chief if it is not settled at Step 1?
What is the fate of a grievance if the Deputy Chief does not render a decision within the specified time period?
What is the fate of a grievance if the Deputy Chief does not render a decision within the specified time period?
What happens if the Fire Chief does not respond to a grievance within ten business days?
What happens if the Fire Chief does not respond to a grievance within ten business days?
What happens to any issue not raised at the initial grievance step?
What happens to any issue not raised at the initial grievance step?
What is the maximum annual allocation for education and training per full-time non-probationary employee?
What is the maximum annual allocation for education and training per full-time non-probationary employee?
What is required for a grievance to be raised at subsequent steps of the procedure?
What is required for a grievance to be raised at subsequent steps of the procedure?
How long does the Board of Trustees have to respond to a grievance presented at Step 3?
How long does the Board of Trustees have to respond to a grievance presented at Step 3?
What is the consequence if the Board of Trustees does not deliver a decision within forty calendar days?
What is the consequence if the Board of Trustees does not deliver a decision within forty calendar days?
Who has the discretion to approve additional allowance requests for training by Battalion Chiefs?
Who has the discretion to approve additional allowance requests for training by Battalion Chiefs?
What is the responsibility of the employee regarding District-initiated training opportunities?
What is the responsibility of the employee regarding District-initiated training opportunities?
What must an employee have to be eligible for tuition allocation from the Employer?
What must an employee have to be eligible for tuition allocation from the Employer?
What does 'passing grade' mean for letter-graded classes?
What does 'passing grade' mean for letter-graded classes?
How will an employee repay the district if they fail to complete the funded course?
How will an employee repay the district if they fail to complete the funded course?
What is the maximum number of hours an employee can attend a class while on duty?
What is the maximum number of hours an employee can attend a class while on duty?
How frequently can an employee with less than or equal to 5 years of service donate their tuition allocation to another employee?
How frequently can an employee with less than or equal to 5 years of service donate their tuition allocation to another employee?
What must an employee do to obtain permission for classes that are not mandated?
What must an employee do to obtain permission for classes that are not mandated?
If there is a conflict regarding attendance at a District-approved class, which criterion decides who may attend?
If there is a conflict regarding attendance at a District-approved class, which criterion decides who may attend?
What is the consequence of not completing a funded course with a passing grade?
What is the consequence of not completing a funded course with a passing grade?
Study Notes
Temporary Upgrading
- Employees acting in higher positions (Lieutenant or more, for 1 hour or longer) are paid the higher rate of pay for the position they are covering.
- Acting Lieutenants/Battalion Chiefs are assigned according to seniority.
- Employees can decline to act in a position outside of their regular assignment with a written declination form, which lasts 6 months or until rescinded.
- If an employee declines to act on their regular shift, they are also declining acting duties for any other shift (including call-back and shift trades).
- Employees on the Lieutenant or Battalion eligibility list cannot decline to act.
Sick Leave
- Full-time employees accrue 12 hours of sick leave per month, up to 1080 hours for shift employees.
- Employees receive 24 hours of pay for each day of accrued sick leave used.
- Sick leave can be used in hour increments.
- Employees must notify their Battalion Chief or Station 1 Lieutenant at least 1 hour before their shift if they will be unable to report to duty
- Suspicion of sick leave abuse may require medical consultations, verification, or investigations.
- Employees may be required to submit medical verification after 3 consecutive missed shifts due to sickness or if admitted to a hospital.
- Three or more instances of sick leave immediately before or after a vacation or shift trade within 24 months may be required to submit a physician's verification.
- Refusal to comply with verification requests is considered sick leave abuse and subject to discipline.
- The district can request a fitness for duty examination if there is reasonable suspicion.
- The District pays for the initial exam, while the employee pays if a second exam (chosen by the employee) is needed.
- A third exam (chosen by the first two doctors) can be requested if opinions are in disagreement. The third medical exam's cost is shared equally.
- Employees are allowed to use or donate up to 24 hours of sick time per calendar year, as long as their sick leave balance is above 720 hours.
Grievance Procedure
- Grievances must be submitted in writing to the Deputy Chief within 10 business days, including the details of the grievance, the relevant contract provision, and the desired resolution.
- The Deputy Chief has 10 business days to respond; if there is no response, the grievance is deemed denied.
- If the grievance is not resolved at Step 1, it can be appealed to the Fire Chief within 10 business days, who has 10 business days to respond.
- If the grievance is not resolved at Step 2, it can be appealed to the Board of Trustees within 10 business days. The Board of Trustees has 40 calendar days to respond and, if no decision is made, the grievance can be submitted to arbitration.
Educational/Training Process
- Employees are allocated $1,750 per fiscal year for education and training (pro-rated for probationary employees).
- Battalion Chiefs may request additional funds, subject to the Fire Chief's discretion.
- The District will prioritize District-initiated training.
- The District will pay for approved classes for employees with at least six months of service, up to the allocated amount, for courses related to fire service, rescue, and emergency medical areas.
- Employees must obtain approval before taking the course.
- If a course is not completed with a passing grade, the employee must repay the District.
- Employees can donate their allocation to another full-time employee (certain conditions apply based on years of service).
- Employees must submit a Training Request form for non-mandated classes for approval from the Fire Chief.
- The District will provide shift coverage for mandatory classes.
- The District may allow attendance of approved classes while on duty, subject to staffing requirements, for up to 12 hours per shift.
- Requests for coverage must be submitted 2 weeks prior to the start of class.
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This quiz covers policies related to temporary upgrades for employees in higher positions and the sick leave accrual process. Participants will learn about payment rates for acting positions and the procedures for notifying superiors about sick leave usage. Understanding these policies is essential for compliance and effective workplace management.
