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What does the term 'Dashboard' refer to in the context of the Employee Scheduling System?

A profile displaying the Call Signs and Daily Roster

A profile displaying the Daily Schedule and Requested Time Off

A profile displaying Electronic Leave Requests and Overtime Requests

A profile displaying the Platoon or Section schedules (correct)

What is an Electronic Leave Request in the Employee Scheduling System?

An overtime request submitted electronically

A leave request submitted electronically via the VCS Web Portal (correct)

A leave request submitted in person to the department head

A leave request submitted via email

What does the term 'Exchange of Time' refer to in the context of the Employee Scheduling System?

Exchanging time off for overtime

Exchanging time with supervisors for time off

Exchanging overtime hours with other departments

Exchanging shifts between employees (correct)

How do employees access the employee scheduling system?

Via the VCS Web Portal Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the standard operating procedure mentioned in the text?

To administer the employee scheduling system Signup and view all the answers

What is an Electronic Overtime Request in the Employee Scheduling System?

An overtime request submitted electronically via the VCS Web Portal Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the employee in relation to Electronic Overtime Requests?

Track the requests in VCS and follow-up with the supervisor if confirmation emails are not received Signup and view all the answers

When should a supervisor review and take action on electronic requests for their employees?

At least once per shift Signup and view all the answers

What is the supervisor's responsibility in relation to Electronic Leave Requests?

Review staffing on the date requested to ensure minimum staffing levels are maintained Signup and view all the answers

What should the supervisor do if an Exchange of Time is not reflected on the daily schedule?

Follow-up with their supervisor to ensure approval Signup and view all the answers

When should an Electronic Leave Request be entered by the supervisor for an employee who calls out sick after an Exchange of Time?

On the date the employee was scheduled to work prior to the Exchange of Time Signup and view all the answers

What must a supervisor do before approving an Electronic Leave Request?

Review staffing on the date requested to ensure minimum staffing levels are maintained Signup and view all the answers

What is the designated Site Code for the Department?

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How should employees access VCS?

Using their employee City ID number and designated password Signup and view all the answers

Who typically finalizes the approval of electronic requests?

Second-line supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Approved w/Stip' status indicate for an electronic request?

Awaiting full approval Signup and view all the answers

How should employees submit overtime requests?

Via the VCS Web Portal Signup and view all the answers

What should employees do if they receive a warning in VCS regarding comp time?

Submit the Electronic Overtime Request as overtime, not comp time Signup and view all the answers

Who can submit an electronic request on behalf of an employee?

Supervisors only Signup and view all the answers

What should supervisors do if they need to delete an electronic request?

Use 'Deny' status instead Signup and view all the answers

How should employees request to exchange time?

Request a switch via the VCS 'Request a Switch' link Signup and view all the answers

What action should employees take if they are unable to report for scheduled duty due to illness?

Personally notify their supervisor or on-duty watch commander and submit an Electronic Leave Request in VCS Signup and view all the answers

What should employees do if they need to submit an electronic request that requires supporting documentation?

Note the existence of supporting documentation in the 'Comments' section of the electronic request, print out a copy of the confirmation received via email, and attach the supporting documentation to it Signup and view all the answers

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