22 Questions
How long can shift officers demoted due to reduction in force return to their previously held position?
60 months
What is the time limit for an officer to be placed on a reinstatement list after being laid off?
36 months
What is the requirement for employees on lay-off status regarding notifying the District of their contact information?
Notify for 36 months
Which of the following actions is prohibited for employees and the Union?
Engaging in a sympathy strike
What constitutes a break in continuous service, according to the text?
Resignation
When does seniority not accrue for an employee?
During a period of leave-of-absence without pay
How long does the promotional list remain in effect?
24 months
Who is eligible to be considered for promotions?
Only members on the promotional list
How often do individuals on the promotional list have to retest?
Every opportunity a promotional list is being made
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
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.
What happens to an employee's seniority if they are promoted into a non-union position?
Their seniority is reset to zero.
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.
What is the minimum score required on each individual dimension of the assessment lab for eligibility for promotion?
75%
Which shift is assigned to employees after the final vacation schedule has been approved by the District Fire Chief?
A shift
How many work periods of twenty-eight (28) consecutive days do 24-hour shift employees work in a year?
13 work periods
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
When are shift vacancies permanently filled?
On the first day of the first and seventh FLSA cycle each year
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.
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.
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.
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.
Quiz: Understanding Shift Assignments and Vacation Scheduling in the District Fire Department Test your knowledge on shift assignments and vacation scheduling in the District Fire Department. Learn about the different shifts, including the unique "floater" shift, and how schedule changes can impact vacation selections.
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