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How is the determination of service period prior to employment by the DC Fire & EMS Department made?
How is the determination of service period prior to employment by the DC Fire & EMS Department made?
- Based on the employee's resume and references
- Based on an affidavit provided by the employee at the time of appointment (correct)
- Based on the employee's performance during the probationary period
- Based on the employee's academic transcripts and certifications
Which of the following statements is true regarding the accrual of annual leave?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the accrual of annual leave?
- Annual leave is accrued based on the employee's total years of professional experience, regardless of the organization
- Annual leave is accrued solely based on the employee's service with the DC Fire & EMS Department
- Annual leave is accrued based on the employee's combined service in the Military, Federal, and District of Columbia Government (correct)
- Annual leave is accrued based on the employee's educational qualifications and certifications
What is the purpose of amending the annual leave charts around January 1st each year?
What is the purpose of amending the annual leave charts around January 1st each year?
- To reassign leave periods to employees based on their seniority and performance
- To adjust the annual leave accrual rates based on changes in the District Personnel Manual
- To incorporate any changes in the relevant labor contracts pertaining to annual leave
- To update the leave period dates and biweekly pay period dates for the forthcoming year (correct)
Which of the following statements is true regarding the assignment of leave periods?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the assignment of leave periods?
What is the purpose of the contents of Article IX being written based on the District Personnel Manual (DPM) and relevant labor contracts?
What is the purpose of the contents of Article IX being written based on the District Personnel Manual (DPM) and relevant labor contracts?
What is the primary objective of the procedures outlined in Article IX?
What is the primary objective of the procedures outlined in Article IX?
What form should uniformed firefighters use for all sick leave certification?
What form should uniformed firefighters use for all sick leave certification?
In what situation can the BFC or DFC take appropriate disciplinary action if false information is provided to obtain EAL?
In what situation can the BFC or DFC take appropriate disciplinary action if false information is provided to obtain EAL?
How should the month be indicated on the SF 71 form?
How should the month be indicated on the SF 71 form?
When executing the SF 71 form, what is meant by 'Official Action section'?
When executing the SF 71 form, what is meant by 'Official Action section'?
What disciplinary action can be taken if a member fails to comply with EAL requirements?
What disciplinary action can be taken if a member fails to comply with EAL requirements?
What action should be taken if payment for denied compensatory time is desired according to the text?
What action should be taken if payment for denied compensatory time is desired according to the text?
How should leave assignments be submitted?
How should leave assignments be submitted?
What is a key guideline regarding annual leave assignment schedules mentioned in the text?
What is a key guideline regarding annual leave assignment schedules mentioned in the text?
What happens if a member declines to take a period of assigned leave according to the text?
What happens if a member declines to take a period of assigned leave according to the text?
What is the purpose of issuing additional annual leave assignments mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of issuing additional annual leave assignments mentioned in the text?
What is a rule regarding exchanging leave assignments in the Operations Division?
What is a rule regarding exchanging leave assignments in the Operations Division?
How is annual leave granted for less than one day according to the text?
How is annual leave granted for less than one day according to the text?
According to the schedule provided, how many hours of leave will a member of the Operations Division with 4 years of combined service earn per biweekly period?
According to the schedule provided, how many hours of leave will a member of the Operations Division with 4 years of combined service earn per biweekly period?
If a member is in a non-pay status for part of a biweekly period, when will they lose the biweekly leave earned?
If a member is in a non-pay status for part of a biweekly period, when will they lose the biweekly leave earned?
What is the maximum amount of accumulated annual leave that can be carried forward to the next year for members of divisions other than Operations?
What is the maximum amount of accumulated annual leave that can be carried forward to the next year for members of divisions other than Operations?
If a member's accumulated annual leave exceeds the maximum allowable amount at the beginning of a new leave year, what will happen to the excess leave?
If a member's accumulated annual leave exceeds the maximum allowable amount at the beginning of a new leave year, what will happen to the excess leave?
Under what circumstances can a member request the restoration of forfeited annual leave?
Under what circumstances can a member request the restoration of forfeited annual leave?
If a member has had restored annual leave requests approved during more than one leave year, how will the restored leave be used?
If a member has had restored annual leave requests approved during more than one leave year, how will the restored leave be used?
What is the primary factor that a Battalion Fire Chief (BFC) or Deputy Fire Chief (DFC) should consider when deciding whether to grant Emergency Annual Leave (EAL)?
What is the primary factor that a Battalion Fire Chief (BFC) or Deputy Fire Chief (DFC) should consider when deciding whether to grant Emergency Annual Leave (EAL)?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the granting of Emergency Annual Leave (EAL)?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the granting of Emergency Annual Leave (EAL)?
What is the requirement for a member requesting Emergency Annual Leave (EAL) regarding documentation?
What is the requirement for a member requesting Emergency Annual Leave (EAL) regarding documentation?
What should a Battalion Fire Chief (BFC) or Deputy Fire Chief (DFC) do when determining whether a request for Emergency Annual Leave (EAL) is legitimate?
What should a Battalion Fire Chief (BFC) or Deputy Fire Chief (DFC) do when determining whether a request for Emergency Annual Leave (EAL) is legitimate?
What should a member requesting Emergency Annual Leave (EAL) include in the special report?
What should a member requesting Emergency Annual Leave (EAL) include in the special report?
What should a Battalion Fire Chief (BFC) or Deputy Fire Chief (DFC) do if an employee fails to provide timely notice of the need for Emergency Annual Leave (EAL)?
What should a Battalion Fire Chief (BFC) or Deputy Fire Chief (DFC) do if an employee fails to provide timely notice of the need for Emergency Annual Leave (EAL)?
How many leave periods are assigned to uniformed personnel on a 42-hour workweek with a biweekly leave earning category of 4.5 hours?
How many leave periods are assigned to uniformed personnel on a 42-hour workweek with a biweekly leave earning category of 4.5 hours?
For civilian and uniformed personnel assigned to a 40-hour workweek with a biweekly leave earning category of 6 hours, how many leave periods are they assigned?
For civilian and uniformed personnel assigned to a 40-hour workweek with a biweekly leave earning category of 6 hours, how many leave periods are they assigned?
In general, how many period numbers do annual leave assignments for civilian and uniformed personnel in the Operations Division advance each leave year?
In general, how many period numbers do annual leave assignments for civilian and uniformed personnel in the Operations Division advance each leave year?
What should division heads in divisions other than firefighting endeavor to do?
What should division heads in divisions other than firefighting endeavor to do?
What is the condition under which an employee may forfeit the opportunity and any rights to further consideration regarding the use of accumulated leave above the maximum threshold?
What is the condition under which an employee may forfeit the opportunity and any rights to further consideration regarding the use of accumulated leave above the maximum threshold?
What is the maximum number of leave periods that can be assigned to uniformed personnel on a 42-hour workweek?
What is the maximum number of leave periods that can be assigned to uniformed personnel on a 42-hour workweek?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the granting of additional leave periods for employees who have accumulated leave above the maximum threshold?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the granting of additional leave periods for employees who have accumulated leave above the maximum threshold?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the advancement of annual leave assignments for uniformed personnel assigned to a 42-hour workweek?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the advancement of annual leave assignments for uniformed personnel assigned to a 42-hour workweek?
Which of the following statements is true regarding civilian and uniformed personnel assigned to a 40-hour workweek with a biweekly leave earning category of 8 hours?
Which of the following statements is true regarding civilian and uniformed personnel assigned to a 40-hour workweek with a biweekly leave earning category of 8 hours?
Which of the following statements is false regarding the advancement of annual leave assignments?
Which of the following statements is false regarding the advancement of annual leave assignments?
