Shift Assignments and Vacation Scheduling in the District Fire Department Quiz

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How long can shift officers demoted due to reduction in force return to their previously held position?

30 months

72 months

60 months (correct)

36 months

What is the time limit for an officer to be placed on a reinstatement list after being laid off?

48 months

12 months

24 months

36 months (correct)

What is the requirement for employees on lay-off status regarding notifying the District of their contact information?

Notify for 12 months

Notify for 36 months (correct)

Notify for 24 months

Notify for 48 months

Which of the following actions is prohibited for employees and the Union?

Engaging in a sympathy strike Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes a break in continuous service, according to the text?

Resignation Signup and view all the answers

When does seniority not accrue for an employee?

During a period of leave-of-absence without pay Signup and view all the answers

How long does the promotional list remain in effect?

24 months Signup and view all the answers

Who is eligible to be considered for promotions?

Only members on the promotional list Signup and view all the answers

How often do individuals on the promotional list have to retest?

Every opportunity a promotional list is being made Signup and view all the answers

How long is an employee required to stay in the position of Deputy Fire Marshall or Training Captain before becoming eligible for other positions within the department?

3 years Signup and view all the answers

What happens to an employee's years of service when they return to work after a layoff or leave?

The employee retains credit for years of service previously accrued. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to an employee's seniority if they are promoted into a non-union position?

Their seniority is reset to zero. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a temporary or provisional employee's seniority if they are hired to fill a vacancy covered by the agreement?

They are not granted seniority. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum score required on each individual dimension of the assessment lab for eligibility for promotion?

75% Signup and view all the answers

Which shift is assigned to employees after the final vacation schedule has been approved by the District Fire Chief?

A shift Signup and view all the answers

How many work periods of twenty-eight (28) consecutive days do 24-hour shift employees work in a year?

13 work periods Signup and view all the answers

How are fractions of shifts rounded in determining the work schedule for 24-hour shift employees?

Fractions are rounded up to the nearest 24-hour shift Signup and view all the answers

When are shift vacancies permanently filled?

On the first day of the first and seventh FLSA cycle each year Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a condition for shift exchanges according to Section 11.1 of the CBA?

Shift exchanges can only occur between like work classifications. Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 11.2 of the CBA, when should shift exchange requests be submitted for approval?

At least 48 hours prior to the requested date. Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 11.3 of the CBA, what happens if an employee is injured while working an exchange of time?

The employee will be covered by L&I. Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 12.1 of the CBA, how are employees selected for layoff or reduction in rank during a workforce reduction?

Based on their seniority. Signup and view all the answers