Lieutenant Promotion Exam Structure

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What percentage of the overall grade is the written examination worth?

  • 40%
  • 10%
  • 30%
  • 20% (correct)

How many members are on the interview panel board for Lieutenant?

  • 3
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4 (correct)

What is the minimum score required to pass each category of the test?

  • 80%
  • 60%
  • 70% (correct)
  • 75%

What is the cumulative score required to qualify for promotion?

<p>80% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who may conduct an interview and/or oral assessment with each eligible Lieutenant or Driver/Operator candidate?

<p>Fire Chief (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long is the list of qualified candidates valid for?

<p>24 months (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to candidates who enter their second year on the eligibility list?

<p>They have the option to keep their score or retake the examination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the ranking of candidates on the eligibility list?

<p>Their most recent test score (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the time limit for the parties to meet and select an arbitrator after receiving a notice of arbitration?

<p>Ten (10) calendar days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service in the arbitration process?

<p>To provide a list of qualified arbitrators (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who bears the expense of their own witnesses and representatives during the arbitration hearing?

<p>Each party (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the time limit for the arbitrator to make a decision after the hearing?

<p>Thirty (30) calendar days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the limitation of the arbitrator's authority in the grievance procedure?

<p>The arbitrator can only consider the written grievance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a decision is rendered in arbitration?

<p>The non-prevailing party pays the cost and expenses of the arbitrator (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of disciplinary actions are not subject to the arbitration process?

<p>Both written and verbal reprimand (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the names of the arbitrators selected from the list provided by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service?

<p>Alternately by the Union and the City (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much time must an employee wait before becoming eligible to exchange shifts?

<p>Six (6) months of continuous service (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of changes allowed from the original approved shift swap?

<p>One (1) change (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should an employee do upon receiving notice to serve in a judicial proceeding?

<p>Notify their immediate supervisor only (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does an employee have to pay back a shift exchange?

<p>One hundred and eighty (180) day time period (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can an employee reinstate scheduled leave hours?

<p>When they are required to attend a judicial proceeding related to their employment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the rate of compensatory time earned for each hour worked in excess of 106 during a 14-day pay period?

<p>One and one-half (1 ½) hours worked for each hour worked (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are employees compensated for appearing in a judicial proceeding on behalf of the City while off-duty?

<p>They are compensated for the hours worked, including waiting time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of monitoring sick leave usage during a shift exchange?

<p>To monitor abuse and charge against the individual using sick leave for purposes of overtime compensation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to fees paid to an employee for appearing in a judicial proceeding on behalf of the City?

<p>The fees are paid to the City (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Educational Assistance Program?

<p>To help employees defray the costs of educational opportunities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the rate of holiday pay for light-duty assignments?

<p>Eight (8) hours of regular pay per City holiday (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is light-duty offered for off the job injuries?

<p>If there is a mutual benefit to the employee and the Department (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of courses are encouraged by the City of Titusville?

<p>Both job-related and self-improvement courses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition does the City's Educational Assistance Program not apply?

<p>When the City requires an employee to attend a course (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is an employee's wages and leave accruals adjusted for light-duty assignments in excess of two weeks?

<p>To a forty (40) hour work schedule rate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who may attend contract negotiations while on-duty?

<p>Accredited representatives of the IAFF, upon approval of the Fire Chief (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of providing copies of the Agreement and policies to each fire station and each Union Officer?

<p>To ensure all members have access to the information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the limitation on bulletin board use by the Union?

<p>Items that promote negative images of staff cannot be posted (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a grievance, as defined in this Agreement?

<p>Any of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who may use the Department's Email service?

<p>The Union representative, in accordance with the City's Email Policy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the grievance process, as stated in this Agreement?

<p>To provide an orderly process for the settlement of disputes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is allowed to attend on-duty department-related meetings at the discretion of the Fire Chief?

<p>The Union representative (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of providing bulletin board space at each fire station?

<p>To post various notices and information, as mutually agreed by the Fire Chief and the Union President (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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