60 Questions
According to the text, how often does progression to the maximum step in the pay range occur for Firefighters based on job performance?
Every 1 year
According to the text, how often does progression from step 2 to the maximum step in the pay range occur for Fire Rescue Dispatchers based on job performance?
Every 1 year
According to the text, what is the entrance pay rate for Fire Rescue Dispatchers?
Step 1
According to the text, what is the probationary period for Firefighters?
1 year
According to the text, who is recognized as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for all employees within the listed job classifications?
Firefighters Local 1403
According to the text, what is the entrance pay rate for the bargaining unit classification of Firefighter for employees hired into the County Service on or after October 1, 2021?
4
According to the text, what is the purpose of this Agreement?
All of the above
According to the text, who are considered firefighting personnel?
Employees designated by the Florida Retirement System as Special Risk in bargaining unit classifications that require certification under the provisions of Chapter 633 of the Florida Statutes
According to the text, what is the definition of a 'Grievance' in this Agreement?
A dispute involving the interpretation or application of the terms of this Agreement
According to the text, what is the purpose of the grievance procedure in this Agreement?
To provide harmonious working relations between the parties
According to the text, how many employees can meet with the Division or Department Head in Steps 2 and 3 of the grievance procedure for a class grievance?
Up to 4 employees
According to the text, how many days does the Division Chief have to respond to a grievance at Step 2 of the grievance procedure?
10 days
According to the text, which personnel are eligible for Assignment Certification Pay?
Firefighters who are duly certified by the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department
According to the text, how much additional pay do firefighters at the maximum step of the salary range receive?
5% above their regular rate
According to the text, what additional pay do firefighting personnel assigned to the Training Division receive?
2.5% above their regular rate
According to the text, what additional pay do firefighting personnel assigned to the Fire Prevention Division receive?
As specified in Appendix-A
According to the text, what must the Union do if they want to appeal a disciplinary action of dismissal, demotion, or suspension?
Notify the Director of the Human Resources Department in writing within 30 calendar days
According to the text, what is the maximum number of days the County's Director of Labor Relations has to begin implementing the arbitration process after receiving a request to arbitrate?
7 calendar days
According to the text, who selects the panel of arbitrators for the arbitration process?
The American Arbitration Association
According to the text, what is the time limit for the arbitrator to issue the award after the hearing?
30 days
Which division(s) of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department receive a hazardous duty pay supplement of $125.00?
Emergency Medical Services Division
Which division(s) of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department receive a hazardous duty pay supplement of $150.00 effective April 1, 2022?
Emergency Medical Services Division
Which division(s) of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department receive a hazardous duty pay supplement of $175.00 effective April 1, 2023?
Emergency Medical Services Division
Which division(s) of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department receive a pay supplement of 5% above their regular rate of pay?
Emergency Medical Services Division
Which employees are entitled to pay supplements based on their current authorized departmental assignment within the Miami-Dade Fire/Rescue Department?
All firefighting personnel
When will an employee being promoted receive a scheduled merit increase?
Before calculating the promotional rate of pay
What is the rate of pay for firefighting personnel assigned full time duties in the Communications Division at the maximum step of the pay range?
5% above their regular rate
Which employees will receive a 5% increase in their regular rate as part of their full time regular salary?
Only those working on a three (3) person Rescue Transport Unit
Who will receive a pay increase of one step above their regular rate of pay?
Only those assigned to Squad 69
Which employees are entitled to the pay associated with their requested assignment?
Only those working voluntarily out of their bid assignment
According to the text, what is the entrance pay rate for the bargaining unit classification of Firefighter for employees hired into the County Service on or after October 1, 2021?
$4
According to the text, which job classification is NOT recognized as part of the bargaining unit?
Chief Fire Officer
According to the text, which job classification is eligible for Assignment Certification Pay?
Fire Rescue Dispatcher
According to the text, which job classification receives the highest entrance pay rate?
Fire Department Helicopter Chief Pilot
According to the text, how many days does the Division Chief have to respond to a grievance at Step 2 of the grievance procedure?
15 days
According to the text, how many employees can meet with the Division or Department Head in Steps 2 and 3 of the grievance procedure for a class grievance?
3 employees
According to the text, what is the probationary period for Firefighters?
120 days
According to the text, what is the rate of pay for firefighting personnel assigned full-time duties in the Communications Division at the maximum step of the pay range?
$25.00
According to the text, what is the maximum number of days the County's Director of Labor Relations has to begin implementing the arbitration process after receiving a request to arbitrate?
7 calendar days
According to the text, how many days does the Division Chief have to respond to a grievance at Step 2 of the grievance procedure?
30 calendar days
According to the text, what is the probationary period for Firefighters?
365 calendar days
According to the text, how often does progression from step 2 to the maximum step in the pay range occur for Fire Rescue Dispatchers based on job performance?
Every 5 years
According to the text, how often does progression from step 1 to step 2 occur for Fire Rescue Dispatchers based on job performance?
Six (6) months (13 pay periods)
According to the text, how often does progression from step 1 to the maximum step in the pay range occur for Firefighters based on job performance?
One (1) year (26 pay periods)
According to the text, what is the probationary period for Fire Rescue Dispatchers?
Not mentioned in the text
According to the text, what is the probationary period for Firefighters?
One (1) year
According to the text, who is eligible to receive Assignment Certification Pay?
Firefighters assigned to the Fire Prevention Division
According to the text, how often does progression from step 2 to the maximum step in the pay range occur for Firefighters based on job performance?
Every 6 pay periods
According to the text, what is the probationary period for Firefighters?
12 months
According to the text, how many employees can meet with the Division or Department Head in Steps 2 and 3 of the grievance procedure for a class grievance?
Up to 15 employees
According to the text, what is the purpose of the grievance procedure in this Agreement?
To resolve disputes between the Union and the County
According to the text, how many days does the Division Chief have to respond to a grievance at Step 2 of the grievance procedure?
10 days
According to the text, which firefighting personnel receive an additional pay of 5% above their regular rate of pay?
Firefighters assigned to the Hazardous Materials Bureau
According to the text, which firefighting personnel receive an additional pay of 19% above their regular rate of pay?
Firefighters who are State Certified Emergency Medical Technicians
According to the text, which firefighting personnel receive an additional pay of 24% above their regular rate of pay?
Firefighters who have passed Department Paramedic Protocol Certification
According to the text, which firefighting personnel receive an additional pay of 5% above their regular rate of pay?
Firefighters who are duly certified by the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department and who are assigned full-time duties as 'Driver Operators' on fire apparatus
According to the text, what is the pay supplement for firefighting personnel assigned to the Emergency Medical Services (E.M.S) Division and/or the Health and Safety Division?
2.5% above their regular rate of pay
According to the text, what is the pay supplement for firefighting personnel who are certified Department authorized divers and are assigned to a 24-hour shift in Operations, Flight Medic Relief positions, Dive Rescue Training Bureau, and the Marine Services Bureau?
5% above their regular rate of pay
According to the text, what is the pay supplement for firefighting personnel assigned full-time staff (40-hour work week) to the Special Operations Division?
5% above their regular rate of pay
According to the text, what is the pay supplement for firefighting personnel who are certified by the Department as Technical Rescue Technicians and assigned full-time duties on a Technical Rescue Unit?
5% above their regular rate of pay
Study Notes
Pay Scales and Progression
- Firefighters can progress to the maximum step in the pay range based on job performance, but the frequency is not specified.
- Fire Rescue Dispatchers can progress from step 2 to the maximum step in the pay range based on job performance, but the frequency is not specified.
- The entrance pay rate for Fire Rescue Dispatchers is not specified.
- The entrance pay rate for Firefighters hired into the County Service on or after October 1, 2021, is $64,944.00.
Grievance Procedure
- The grievance procedure is in place to resolve disputes between employees and the County.
- A grievance is defined as any dispute or complaint arising from the interpretation, application, or enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement.
- The grievance procedure has three steps, with the option to arbitrate.
- At Step 2, the Division Chief has 10 days to respond to a grievance.
- Up to 10 employees can meet with the Division or Department Head in Steps 2 and 3 of the grievance procedure for a class grievance.
Probationary Period
- The probationary period for Firefighters is 12 months.
- The probationary period for Fire Rescue Dispatchers is 6 months.
Assignment Certification Pay
- Firefighters assigned to the Training Division receive an additional 5% above their regular rate of pay.
- Firefighters assigned to the Fire Prevention Division receive an additional 5% above their regular rate of pay.
- Firefighters assigned to the Communications Division receive an additional 5% above their regular rate of pay.
- Firefighters who are certified Department authorized divers and are assigned to a 24-hour shift in Operations, Flight Medic Relief positions, Dive Rescue Training Bureau, and the Marine Services Bureau receive an additional 19% above their regular rate of pay.
- Firefighters assigned full-time staff (40-hour work week) to the Special Operations Division receive an additional 24% above their regular rate of pay.
- Firefighters who are certified by the Department as Technical Rescue Technicians and assigned full-time duties on a Technical Rescue Unit receive an additional 24% above their regular rate of pay.
Hazardous Duty Pay
- Firefighters assigned to the Emergency Medical Services (E.M.S) Division and/or the Health and Safety Division receive a hazardous duty pay supplement of $125.00.
- Firefighters assigned to the Airport Rescue Firefighting Division receive a hazardous duty pay supplement of $150.00 effective April 1, 2022.
- Firefighters assigned to the Marine Services Bureau receive a hazardous duty pay supplement of $175.00 effective April 1, 2023.
Other Benefits
- Firefighters receive a pay supplement of 5% above their regular rate of pay for working in the Communications Division at the maximum step of the pay range.
- Employees being promoted receive a scheduled merit increase.
- Firefighters assigned full-time duties in the Communications Division at the maximum step of the pay range receive a rate of pay of $84,744.00.
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