Contract article 9-15

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What is the annual amount provided to employees for purchasing fitness clothing?

$250.00

$200.00

$100.00

$150.00 (correct)

Which of the following items can be exchanged in the Quartermaster system?

Damaged or worn out uniforms (correct)

Fitness clothing and apparel

Station specific t-shirts

Protective clothing items

When did the Fire Department's Quartermaster exchange system officially start?

January 1, 2015

December 1, 2015

May 1, 2015 (correct)

March 1, 2016

What is the monetary allowance given to employees for required station specific t-shirts?

$150.00 Signup and view all the answers

Which procedure outlines the protective clothing items provided to employees?

Administrative Operating Procedures 308.11 Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for FD-01 minimum step Employees to be eligible for an S.P.I. increase?

They must have Relief Driver Certification for the first time. Signup and view all the answers

How are Employees promoted to a higher pay grade compensated if there is no corresponding step?

They are placed at the lowest step of the new pay grade. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum pay increase guaranteed for an Employee promoted to an FD-04 position?

5% Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'market comparison approach' primarily utilize to determine wage levels?

A review of market city wages and cost of living adjustments. Signup and view all the answers

What will happen to FD-01 Employees who do not achieve Relief Driver Certification?

They will top out at the N or N/9 step. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT included in the market comparison approach for wage determination?

Existing personnel's job satisfaction ratings. Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a market comparison approach to be successfully implemented?

It should not mechanically dictate a specific wage level. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum educational requirement to qualify for $100 per month in incentive pay?

One hundred twenty-four earned college hours including at least 40 hours of upper division work Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the cumulative nature of the incentive pay?

An employee shall only receive the specific amount shown for the employees highest educational or language attainment which qualifies for incentive pay as defined in this article Signup and view all the answers

When can an employee submit a request for educational incentive pay?

After completing their course work or graduating from the Fire Academy Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'satisfactorily completed' in the context of education incentive pay refer to?

An overall average of C or better across all courses Signup and view all the answers

What is the effective date for an approved increase in incentive pay?

The beginning of the payroll period immediately after approval Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum amount of time an employee can be away from their job in one week for educational leave?

6 hours Signup and view all the answers

Which condition must be met for an employee's educational leave to be approved?

It does not impede Fire Department operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the monthly incentive amount for employees who demonstrate second language proficiency?

$160 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following languages qualifies for the second language incentive pay?

Vietnamese Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between educational and language incentive pay?

They are additive to other pay received Signup and view all the answers

Which provision may the Fire Chief enforce regarding educational leave?

Full or partial makeup of time spent away Signup and view all the answers

What requirement must be satisfied for an employee to qualify for the second language incentive pay?

Passing a language proficiency test Signup and view all the answers

What action does not affect the granting of educational leave?

Employee's tenure with the organization Signup and view all the answers

What is the calculation method for determining the linen allowance for each fire station?

Multiplying the number of employees by $12 Signup and view all the answers

How often is the linen allowance paid to the fire stations?

At the beginning of each quarter Signup and view all the answers

What additional amount is provided to each fire station for audio-visual equipment maintenance?

$30 per quarter Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame for auditing the accounting procedures for the linen and station supplies?

Will be subject to periodic audit by Fire Chief or by employer through an authorized representative Signup and view all the answers

What happens when additional fire stations are put into operation during the term of the Agreement?

They receive an equivalent amount based on assigned employees Signup and view all the answers

What must the funds for linens and cleaning supplies be used for?

Providing and maintaining linens and cleaning supplies Signup and view all the answers

What should an employee do if their requested item from the Quartermaster is not delivered within 45 days?

Submit a written request to the Administrative Chief. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum stipend an employee can receive for irreparable damage to their eyewear due to work-related duties?

$100.00 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following items is NOT considered optional according to the uniform policy?

Class A Dress Uniform Signup and view all the answers

How long does the Administrative Chief have to deliver an ordered item after receiving a written request?

15 days Signup and view all the answers

What does the Labor and Management Uniform Committee evaluate?

Uniform vendors and purchasing processes Signup and view all the answers

Are employees entitled to reimbursement for optional uniform items they purchase on their own?

No, they are not entitled to reimbursement. Signup and view all the answers

What item can employees submit a request form for a stipend if damaged while performing their duties?

Personal prescription eyewear Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about optional uniform items is accurate?

Employees can buy them using their own funds. Signup and view all the answers

employees are required to posses and maintain a class A dress uniform at all times?

True Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Employee Pay and Incentives

New FD-01 Employees gain minimum pay step eligibility upon field operations assignment.
Eligibility for S.P.I. increases occurs after six months in the minimum step and only upon achieving Relief Driver Certification.
Employees without Relief Driver Certification will cap out at N or N/9 step, remaining ineligible for further pay increases.
Promotions to higher pay grades retain the same step unless the step doesn't exist in the new grade, then lowest step applies.
Promotions ensure at least a 5% increase in biweekly base pay, maintained for FD-03 and FD-04 steps.
Base pay includes any step increases earned by Relief Driver Certification.

Market Comparison for Wage Determination

A "market comparison approach" is used to assess appropriate wage levels based on a set of agreed cities.
Factors in market assessments include comparison of pay step rates, average pay rates, living costs, and pay practices among market cities.
Unique characteristics of the City of Tulsa must be considered, avoiding a strict mechanical application of wage levels.

Education Incentive Pay

Employees with an Associate's Degree or 60 college hours receive $50/month; Bachelor's Degree or 124 hours earns $100/month.
Education incentive pay is non-cumulative and requires completion of coursework with a C average or above.
Requests for educational incentives go through the Fire Chief or designee for approval, effective next payroll period post-approval.

Educational Leave Policies

Semester-length educational leave with pay available for courses at accredited institutions under specific conditions.
Leave cannot exceed three hours daily or six hours weekly and must not disrupt Fire Department operations.
Approval from the Fire Chief is required, who may ask for time repayment.

Bilingual and Second Language Incentives

Passing a language proficiency test grants a $160/month second language incentive.
Incentives apply to languages with identified service needs, including Spanish and Sign Language.
Second language incentive is cumulative and effective after completing language proficiency testing.

Clothing, Uniforms, and Stipends

Employees receive specified protective clothing and $150/year for fitness apparel and an additional $150/year for station shirts.
A Quartermaster exchange system allows uniform exchanges for damaged items starting May 2015.
Employees must maintain a Class A Dress Uniform; optional items are not provided by the Quartermaster.
Delays in Quartermaster item orders over 45 days allow for external purchases, subject to Chief's approval and reimbursement procedures.

Replacement Stipend for Damage

Employees can request a stipend for irreparable damage to personal eyewear or watches due to duty, with limits set at $100 for eyewear and $30 for watches.

Linen and Station Supplies Funding

Each Fire Station receives funds calculated at $12 per employee for linens, with additional $30 per quarter for audio-visual equipment.
Allocated funds are to be audited periodically and adjusted based on staffing changes at stations.

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This quiz focuses on the pay structure for new FD-01 employees, specifically their eligibility for minimum pay steps and the conditions for salary increments. Understand the requirements for Relief Driver Certification and its impact on pay progression within field operations.