Operations Personnel (medium)

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What is the maximum number of additional 48-hour tours an employee can receive after reaching 15 years of service?

8 (correct)

What increments must Paid Time Off (PTO) be used in?

24-hour increments (correct)

48-hour increments

36-hour increments

12-hour increments

What happens to an employee's PTO upon separation from the Spring Fire Department?

It is compensated at the current rate.

All unused PTO will be forfeited. (correct)

It can be carried over for 1 year.

It can be transferred to another department.

In what month does the selection of PTO occur?

December Signup and view all the answers

How are PTO requests prioritized for approval?

By seniority in rank Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary document for reference regarding PTO?

Master Off-Time Calendar Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following ranks decides seniority based on their final score of phase testing?

Firefighter Signup and view all the answers

Which group is excluded from the requirement of the number of employees given off at one time?

District Chiefs Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of failing to clock in/out according to the policy?

Subject to disciplinary action up to termination. Signup and view all the answers

What maximum number of sick hours can employees have at the end of the year to receive a payout?

720 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the deadline for entering timecard entries on the week of payroll?

Monday morning by 10 am. Signup and view all the answers

What pay rate do employees receive when working on a paid holiday?

1.5 times the regular straight-time rate. Signup and view all the answers

What is the additional sick hours payout given to employees with the maximum accrual?

72 hours Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a designated holiday?

Valentine's Day Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a shift trade to be valid?

Approval from the District Chiefs Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of a normal work period for full-time employees?

A 48-hour work period. Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can a shift trade be rescinded?

If a reasonable explanation is given Signup and view all the answers

What must occur if a shift trade becomes excessive or disruptive?

Shift trades will no longer be allowed Signup and view all the answers

How many hours in a 28-day work period must be worked for overtime eligibility?

212 hours. Signup and view all the answers

Which shift begins at 0600 hours on New Year’s Day?

Day shift. Signup and view all the answers

What is the stipulation regarding the payment of the employee who works a shift trade?

They will not be compensated for that shift Signup and view all the answers

How many times the regular rate will employees receive for overtime on paid holidays?

2.0 times the regular rate. Signup and view all the answers

What must be done with shift trades for tracking purposes?

Tracked on the master PTO calendar and in scheduling software Signup and view all the answers

By when must shift trades be repaid?

In the same calendar year Signup and view all the answers

When can Cadet Firefighters start working overtime?

After the completion of 1 month of employment with approval Signup and view all the answers

What can cause a Cadet Firefighter's overtime privilege to be revoked?

Interference with regular shift tasks or assignments Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary employment agreement for Cadet Firefighters regarding secondary employment?

Any secondary employment must not interfere with SFD job performance Signup and view all the answers

What happens if SFD concludes that an employee's secondary employment is interfering with their job?

The employee must relinquish their secondary employment or face termination Signup and view all the answers

In what situation will a change in the work schedule occur for Cadet Firefighters?

If they are scheduled to work both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Signup and view all the answers

What is considered the primary employment for Cadet Firefighters?

Their position with the Spring Fire Department Signup and view all the answers

What is the priority for Cadet Firefighters when considering overtime?

Their phase training and testing Signup and view all the answers

How often will the revised Operating Guideline be reviewed?

Annually on July 1st Signup and view all the answers

What is the new schedule change for the shift working on December 22 and 23?

They will now work December 22 and 24. Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal work period for part-time employees?

0600 hours to 1800 hours. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding overtime pay for firefighting-EMT positions?

Employees must work at least 212 hours in a 28-day period to earn overtime. Signup and view all the answers

What is mandatory for employees as a condition of employment?

Participation in the pension plan. Signup and view all the answers

How does the scheduling for part-time employees work regarding their assigned shifts?

The department scheduler assigns them based on departmental needs. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a part-time employee requests availability on a day they need off?

They have a chance of being scheduled for that day. Signup and view all the answers

What may occur regarding the pension plan contributions?

They can be changed with notice to the employee. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding Paid Time Off (PTO) for part-time employees?

Part-time employees do not receive PTO. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Payroll

Payroll issues must be reported to the Payroll Department through the employee's supervisor.
Failure to clock in/out will result in disciplinary action, including termination.
Timecards must be submitted by 10 am on Monday of the payroll week.
Timecard entries must match scheduled work hours.

Holidays

Designated paid holidays include New Year’s Eve - Night shift, New Year’s Day - Day shift, Martin Luther King Jr Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Employees working on a paid holiday will receive 1.5x their regular pay rate.
Employees working overtime on a paid holiday will receive 2x their regular pay rate.

Full-Time Employees

Full-time employees work a 48-hour period beginning at 0600 hours and ending at 0600 hours.
Firefighting-EMT positions are 207K exempt for Federal Wage-Hour Laws, and are eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over 212 hours in a 28-day work period.
Employees' schedules are based on a three-platoon system.
Employees with 15 years of service receive an additional 48-hour tour, up to a maximum of 8 tours.
Paid Time Off (PTO) must be used in 24-hour increments.
Only PTO reserve can be carried over to the following year.
All accrued PTO is forfeited upon separation from the Spring Fire Department.
The master off-time calendar is the primary reference document for PTO, shift trades, and substitutions.
PTO selections occur in December of the previous year and must be completed by the 15th of the month.
PTO requests are approved by rank and seniority.
Employees with a year-end balance of 720 sick hours will receive a payout of 72 additional hours no later than January 20th.

Shift Trading

Shift trading is allowed for employees unable to take PTO who have another firefighter willing to trade workdays.
All shift trades must be approved by the District Chiefs of both affected shifts and can be rescinded at any time.
Shift trades must be repaid in the same calendar year.
The firefighter working for the firefighter requesting the trade will not be compensated for overtime purposes.
All shift trades must be documented on the master PTO calendar and in scheduling software.
Shift trading may be discontinued if it becomes excessive or disruptive.
Once approved, trades belong to the individuals who agreed to them.

Cadets

Cadet firefighters can begin working overtime after one month of employment with approval from their Captain.
Overtime can be revoked by the Captain or District Chief if it affects the cadet's ability to complete tasks or assignments.
Overtime is a privilege and must not interfere with cadet training and testing.

Secondary Employment

During their employment, Spring Fire Department is the employee's primary employment.
Employees may only engage in secondary employment that does not interfere with their job performance or schedule.
If the SFD determines that secondary employment is interfering with the employee's primary employment, the employee must relinquish their secondary employment or risk termination.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

For shifts scheduled to work both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the work schedule will be adjusted.
The intention is to avoid having an employee work both days.
The shift scheduled for December 22 & 23 will instead work December 22 & 24.
The shift scheduled for December 24 & 25 will instead work December 23 & 25.

Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees work a period beginning at 0600 hours and ending at 1800 hours.
Firefighting-EMT positions are 207K exempt for Federal Wage-Hour Laws, and are eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over 212 hours in a 28-day work period.
Payroll periods coincide with the existing payroll schedule.
Part-time employees are scheduled by the department and assigned to a station and/or apparatus that best fits the department's needs.
Shifts can be modified to meet the department's needs.
Part-time employees are required to enroll in the mandatory pension plan, but employer contributions can be changed with notice.
Part-time employees are not offered PTO.
Part-time employees should not indicate they are available on days they need off, as they may be scheduled for those days.

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Test your knowledge on payroll and holiday regulations for full-time employees. This quiz covers topics such as timecard submissions, paid holidays, and overtime pay rates. Ensure you understand the consequences of payroll issues and the benefits for working on designated holidays.