Contract Flashcards
Who is included in our Collective Bargaining Agreement?
a. Firefighter I
b. Fire Inspector
c. D/O
d. R/Lt.
e. Fire Captain
f. Probationary employees
Who is excluded in our collective bargaining agreement?
a. Fire Chief
b. Deputy Chief
c. Division Chief
d. Battalion Chief
Who provides Bulletin boards?
The employer
Where are bulletin boards placed?
a. Fire Stations
b. PSC
What will the Union use the bulletin boards for? (6)
a. meetings
b. elections
c. committees
d. rulings and policy
e. recreation and social affairs
f. notices by public bodies
How many hours off is the DVP granted off?
Not to exceed 192 hours
How far in advance should the request for time off from the DVP be? To who?
a. At least 72 hours
b. To Fire Chief
Can the DVP be granted off if the leave causes overtime?
No
Are union officials granted time off for Monthly meetings?
Yes
What is the first step in the grievance procedure?
a. Employee presents in writing
b. Within 5 working days of the event
c. To Division Chief or designee
What type of discussion is a Step 1 grievance?
Informal
How long does the Division Chief have to reach a decision?
5 working days, to the employee
After the Division Chief returns a decision, the Union Executive Board shall meet to discuss the grievance within _____ after it is filed.
30 days
Who makes the decision to continue to Step 2 of the grievance procedure?
Union Executive Board
What is the procedure for a Step 2 grievance?
a. Presented to the Fire Chief
b. Within 5 working days
How long does the Fire Chief have to reach a decision?
5 working days to the Union
When a grievance involves discipline in the form of suspension or applies to a number of employees, what step does the grievance start on?
Step 2
If the grievance has not been resolved in Step 2, the union shall present it to _____ within _____.
a. Personnel Director
b. Within 5 working days
The Personnel Director will meet with _____ within _____ to try and resolve the issue.
a. Union
b. Within 5 working days
If the grievance is not resolved in this meeting, the Personnel Director will furnish a copy of his decision to the Union within _____.
5 working days
Upon what day will the City Manager designate another individual to hear Step 3?
Seven days written notice
If the grievance is not resolved in Step 3, it shall be submitted to _____ within _____.
a. Arbitration
b. Within 10 days
An arbitrator is mutually selected from:
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
How is the arbitration fee paid?
Equally divided between the parties
How is the court reporters fee paid?
a. The party making the request or
b. Whoever receives a transcript
Are off-duty employees paid to testify at an arbitration hearing?
No
How long does the arbitrator have to render his report?
Within 30 days
Any settlement of a grievance prior to arbitration shall be limited retroactively to a period not to exceed ____.
10 days
Any resolution of a grievance by an arbitrator will be retroactive to a period determined by:
The arbitrator
What is considered a “working day”?
a. Monday - Friday
b. 0800 - 1600
The city deducts dues on a _____ basis.
weekly
Who receives the dues money?
Union Treasurer
When is seniority not accumulated?
Any unpaid leave of absence, except military leave
Seniority will govern the following matters:
Vacations and Kelly days
Are work assignments governed by seniority?
By shift, no, as to allow flexibility for B/C
When are Kelly days bid?
Annual in October
When do Kelly days become effective?
First full pay period after Jan 1
How are Seniority ties broken for new hires? (4)
a. Date of employment
b. Hiring exam score
c. Date on application
d. last name
How are seniority ties broken for promotions before April 1, 2002? (6)
a. Time in rank
b. Time in next lowest rank
c. Date of employment
d. test score
e. date on application
f. last name
How are seniority ties broken for promotions after April 1, 2002? (6)
a. Time in rank
b. Test score
c. Time in next lowest rank
d. Date of employment
e. Date on application
f. Last name
Approved time exchange forms are forwarded from _____ to _____.
B/C to Administrative officer
What is the minimum hour for a time exchange?
2 hours
How much notice is needed for a 24 hours time exchange?
1 shift notice
When is the one shift notice not needed for a time exchange?
a. Not required for partial shift exchanges for less than 12 hours
b. Unless the exchange starts at 0800
Who maintains the original time exchange forms?
The City
Are probationary employees allowed to do time exchanges?
No, except for job related educational purposes
An employee that abuses time exchange policy shall be subject to the loss of time exchanges for:
Up to 1 year
If an employee fails to work all or part of the time exchange and the City must pay overtime, the Employee on the time exchange will:
have annual leave deducted
How long is a leave of absence without pay?
a. 60 calendar days
b. may be renewed for 30 days
Who approves a leave without pay?
Personnel Director
Which type of leave of absence without pay is not grievable?
Denial of leave for the purpose of attending an educational institute
What must happen first before any unpaid leave is granted?
Exhaust annual leave, sick leave, and floating holidays
Will the employee accrue any benefits while on unpaid leave?
No
When does the Personnel Director NOT have to approve unpaid leave?
For one pay period or less (2 weeks)
How many days of unpaid leave will cause an adjustment to the employee’s anniversary date?
Unpaid leave of absence of 30 calendar days or more
How many hours of sick leave per week do shift employees accrue?
2.77
Shift employees are not to exceed _____ hours of sick leave per year.
144
How many hours of sick leave per week do non-shift employees accrue?
1.84
Non-shift employees are not to exceed _____ hours of sick leave per year.
96
Are probationary employees allowed to use sick leave?
Yes, city may require a doctor’s note
What is the sick leave payoff for employees hired on or before Oct. 1, 1985?
100 %, employed for 10 years
What is the sick leave payoff for employees hired after Oct. 1, 1985?
One-half (1/2) upon retirement One quarter (1/4) upon resignation
If an employee dies in the line of duty, what is done with his sick leave?
Employee’s beneficiary will receive 100% within 30 days
Employees fired for just cause will be afforded how much accrued leave?
None, all is forfeited
Sick leave may be used for the following reasons: (3)
a. Personal or physical incapacity
b. Enforced quarantine
c. Doctor’s visits (return to work and round to nearest 1/4 hr)
Can shift personnel schedule medical treatment on duty days?
a. Yes, must be approved in advance by Fire Chief
b. Must present a doctor’s note
Medical treatment scheduled in advance on duty days must be approved by:
Fire Chief or designee
Employees must call in sick prior to _____.
0700 hrs
Employees who do not use sick time for a _____ period will receive:
a. 6 month period
b. 12 hours annual leave (shift), 8 hours (days)
What are the 6 months periods for not using sick leave?
a. October 1 to March 31
b. April 1 to September 30
The annual leave for not using sick time will be added by the SECOND full pay period after:
a. March 31
b. September 30
Who must approve the non-job related light duty?
Risk manager and City manager
Light duty is approved for a time frame of:
a. 30 days
b. past 30 days must be approved by City Manager
If an employee calls out sick after providing a notice of resignation and does not have a doctors note:
Annual leave will be charged
What is the Worker’s Compensation policy?
a. Afforded 1 year of worker’s comp
b. If after 1 year, the physician believe employee can return within 12 months, another 1 year of worker’s comp is afforded
c. Extension past 1 year will not apply for injuries sustained during recreational activities
The city can deny supplemental benefits if the injury was sustained by: (4)
a. Willful misconduct
b. Gross negligence
c. Criminal act
d. Intoxication or drug use
If an employee is granted a disability pension because of an injury and returns to regular duty, what happens with the time he was out?
a. counted as continuous service for seniority purposes
b. Effective Feb 22, 2005
When is health insurance for new employees made available? (2)
a. first of the month following 30 days of employment
b. employee must complete application within 30 days
How much does the city pay for medical insurance for Single employee?
100% of HMO (1/1/12)
How much does the city pay for medical insurance for family employee?
2/3 of HMO (1/1/12)
What is the city life insurance valued at?
a. Employee’s annual salary (rounded to highest $1,000 with a max of $50,000)
b. Available the first month of employment following 30 days
How much is paid out if a firefighter is killed while performing his duties?
$50,000
How much is paid out if a firefighter is killed in response to an emergency?
$50,000 plus previous $50,000 = $100,000
How much is paid out if a firefighter is killed by arson?
$150,000
What is the maximum DROP participation period?
a. 7 year
b. On or after Oct. 1, 2010
What is the earning rate on the DROP program?
6% per annum
What is the maximum number of overtime hours that will be calculated into the pension?
300 hours as of Jan. 1, 2011
The COLA was increased to _____ effective _____.
2.5% effective Oct. 1, 2013
What is the maximum BAC-DROP period?
a. Increased from 18 to 24 months
b. With a reduction of 6 months in maximum time
What is the second tier benefits for normal retirement age?
a. 55 or older with 10 years
b. 52 or older with 25 years
What is the second tier benefits - benefit percentage?
a. 3% for each year of the first 25 years
b. 1% for each year after
What is the second tier benefit contribution?
9% of salary
An employee may elect an early retirement benefit upon reaching age ___ with ___ years of service with a ___% reduction for each year under age 55
a. 50 with 10 years with a 3% reduction
What is the current employee contribution?
10.63%
What will the current employee contribution become if the second tier becomes in effect?
9.95%
A re-opener of negotiations will happen within _____ of a request. (Retirement)
2 weeks
What is Chapter 175?
Premium Tax Revenues
How many shifts off are shift employees granted for bereavement?
a. 1 in state
b. 2 out of state
How many shift off are non-shift employees granted for bereavement?
a. 3 - 8 hour days for in state
b. 5 - 8 hour days for out of state
If more bereavement time is needed ,what can be done? Where does it come from?
a. Fire Chief may approve and charge other accrued time
b. Annual or Comp time
What are the types of acceptable bereavement documentation?
a. Obituary (original, not a copy of newspaper)
b. Death certificate
c. Other similar original document
What other paperwork must be submitted when requesting bereavement leave?
City Funeral Leave
How much is reimbursed for a technical training class?
Full amount
Where does the pay-out for the technical class come from?
Training budget
What is the compensation for EMT?
5%
What is the compensation for Paramedic?
12.5%
What is the compensation for Paramedic I?
15%
Any employee hired after _____ must maintain their paramedic certification.
Oct. 1, 1997
Newly trained paramedics must qualify for Paramedic I within:
2 years or revert to EMT pay
What is the incentive pay for Fire Science certification?
$35.00 per pay period
What is the incentive pay for Fire Officer I certification?
$35.00 per pay period
What is the incentive pay for Associates Degree?
$50.00 per pay period
$11.54 weekly
What is the incentive pay for Bachelors Degree?
$100.00 per pay period
$25.38 weekly
How much is paid per certification? What is the maximum?
$250 each
$750 max
The annual incentive payment for certifications will be paid out in:
First pay check in December
The certification incentives must be turned in to _____ no later than _____ to get incentive pay.
a. Fire Chief
b. No later than Nov. 1
Which certifications are payable: (11)
a. Hazmat
b. Dive
c. Technical rescue
d. Fire inspector
e. Plans examiner
f. Arson investigator
g. Fire service instructor
h. BLS
I. ALS
j. PALS
k. NFPA 1403 live fire training
Special ops team members are not allowed to put in for _____ certification pay.
a. Hazmat
b. Dive
c. Technical rescue
FLS members are not allowed to put in for _____ certification pay.
a. Inspector
b. Plans review
FLS members can still put in for _____ certification pay.
a. Arson Investigator
Training division are not allowed to put in for _____ certification pay.
a. Fire service instructor
b. BLS, ALS, PALS
c. Live Fire
How often are Kelly days?
Off every 7th shift
What is the normal work schedule?
Sunday through Saturday
Who can change the normal duty hours? And how much notice must be given?
a. Fire Chief
b. 30 calendar days notice to Union
What is the normal work day for day personnel?
0800 to 1600 with one paid hour lunch
For non-shift personnel, what leave counts towards hours worked during a work week for overtime pay purposes?
Bereavement and Holiday time
For non-shift personnel, what leave does not count towards hours worked during a work week for overtime pay purposes?
Sick, Annual, or Paid lunches
What is the maximum number of compensatory hours employees may accumulate?
72 hours
Compensatory hours can be used in ___ hour blocks for shift personnel.
24 hours
Compensatory hours can be used in ___ hour blocks for non-shift personnel.
1 hour
For shift personnel, overtime will be offered in ___ hour blocks when practicable.
12 hour
Employees will be entitled to move to the next step on the pay plan based upon an:
Annual written performance evaluation
If the employee’s anniversary date falls in the first week of a pay period, the effective date of the merit increase shall be:
At the beginning of that pay period
If the employee’s anniversary date falls in the second week of a pay period, the effective date of the merit increase shall be:
At the beginning of the following pay period
If an employee is promoted and his anniversary date is within ___ days, the newly promoted employee will be given his merit and pay increase for promotion.
60 days
Employees who are assigned to work a permanent non-shift position are compensated with:
7.5%
The EMS shift supervisor will receive an extra:
5%
Who assigns the EMS shift supervisor?
a. Fire Chief
b. Removal from assignment is not grievable
Honor guard, swat medic, and dive team members will receive an additional:
$7.50 per week
How many holidays are shift personnel paid for?
12 days or 144 hours
What is the rate of pay for Holiday pay?
Base pay including paramedic/EMT
When are the holiday checks issued?
a. First pay period after May 15
b. First pay period after November 15
For new employees or for employees who have one month or more of unpaid leave, their holiday pay will:
be adjusted on a pro rate basis
To receive annual leave instead of holiday pay what is the procedure?
a. Written request to Finance Dept
b. No later than April 15 and / or October 15
How many floating holidays does the non-shift employee get?
3 each fiscal year
How much advanced notice must be provide to utilize the floating holiday? and to who?
a. up to 2 weeks
b. notify Fire Chief
Who is eligible to use floating holidays?
Employees with 26 weeks of service
What are the legal holidays observed? (9)
a. New year’s day
b. MLK day
c. Thanksgiving
d. Friday after thanksgiving
e. Labor day
f. Memorial day
g. 4th of july
h. Veteran’s day
i. Christmas day
When a holiday falls on a weekend, the non-shift employee shall receive:
a. The Monday following off or,
b. The last working day prior off
When a non-shift employee is required to work on a designate holiday, in addition to his regular day’s pay, he will receive:
8 hours of annual leave
How many hours are forfeited when calling in sick or emergency on a holiday?
12 hours
How are lay-offs performed?
In reverse order of seniority within each rank
If an employee is bumped down because of lay-offs, what happens with his pay scale?
Retains rate of pay unless it exceeds the highest rate for the new class
An employee on lay-off status does not accrue ___ but does retain his ___ for two years.
a. Seniority
b. Accumulated seniority
What is the minimum call back pay for shift personnel?
a. 4 hours at 1 1/2
What is the minimum call back pay for non-shift personnel?
a. 3 hours at 1 1/2
How much time does the department need to notify employee in order to not have to pay call back time?
at least 7 days
How many hours must be worked in order to receive out of class pay?
Minimum 2 hours
How much is out of class pay?
5%
The fire chief can deny annual because of:
Operational and/or staffing needs
How many hours of annual leave is accrued for shift personnel between 1 month and 60 months (1 month to 5 years)?
120 hours
How many hours of annual leave is accrued for shift personnel between 61 month and 120 months (5-10 yrs):
168 hours
How many hours of annual leave is accrued for shift personnel between 121 months and 180 months (10-15 yrs)?
216 hours
How many hours of annual leave is accrued for shift personnel between 181 months or longer? (15+ yrs)
264 hours
How many hours of annual leave is accrued for non-shift personnel between 1 month and 60 months (1 month to 5 years)?
96 hours
How many hours of annual leave is accrued for non-shift personnel between 61 months and 120 months (5-10yrs)
136 hours
How many hours of annual leave is accrued for non-shift personnel between 121 months and 180 months (10-15yrs)
176 hours
How many hours of annual leave is accrued for non-shift personnel between 181 months and longer? (15 + years)
216 hours
Can annual leave be taken while on probation?
No
How much annual leave is accumulated by shift personnel a year?
12 shifts (288 hours)
How much annual leave is accumulated by non-shift personnel a year?
240 hours
When are the annual leave cap dates for 2011, 2012, 2013?
Sept. 18, 2011
Sept 30, 2012
Sept 29, 2013
If an employee requests a change in his previously scheduled vacation, a _____ is submitted to _____ at this time frame:
a. Written request
b. Submitted to Fire Chief
c. Three days prior to original date
What is the minimum hours annual leave can be requested for educational leave?
4 hours
Requesting annual leave for educational or training course, must be done when?
Approved on the shift on which the time is to be taken
If an employee retires, resigns, or is terminated, what is done with the annual leave?
Paid for all unused
What is the maximum pay out for annual leave buy back for shift personnel?
72 hours, maintain 96 hours
What is the maximum pay out for annual leave buy back for non-shift personnel?
60 hours, maintain 80 hours
When is annual leave buy back paid?
First pay period after Sept 15
When is the buy back for annual leave submitted to payroll?
No later than Sept 1
When and how much is the uniform allowance?
a. First paycheck in December
b. $200.00
How much is reimbursed for watches?
$50.00
How much is reimbursed for eyeglasses?
$150.00
The request for watches or eyeglass reimbursement must be written within _____ days of the occurrence.
30 days
How long is the probationary period?
110 shifts
What is the probationary employee not allowed to grieve?
Discipline or dismissal
Probationary employees shall be evaluated no more than _____ times
4 times
Fire inspector is equal to what rank?
Firefighter 1
What does PERC stand for?
Public Employees Relations Commission
How many members are on the Safety Committee?
6 members
a. 3 by Union
b. 3 by FD
How often does the Safety Committee meet?
No less than quarterly
How often does the Safety Committee inspect the FD facilities?
Quarterly or by special request
How many members are on the Wellness Committee?
6 members
a. 3 by Union
b. 3 by City and Risk Manager
If an employee is off-duty and needs to give a deposition or appear in court, the city will compensate the employee at:
1 1/2 pay for minimum of 3 hours
When must the department be notified of the employee being subpoenaed?
Within 72 hours of receiving the subpoena
Which committee is known as the “think tank”?
Management/Labor committee
How often does the management/labor committee meet?
At least quarterly
How many members are on the management/labor committee?
6 members
. Each party designates 3
What cooking items are provided by the city? (5)
a. Coffee pots
b. Pots and pans
c. Plates
d. Cups
e. Utensils
What years are the longevity steps?
10, 15, 20
How much increase is a longevity step?
2.5%
Are longevity steps retroactive?
No
If the longevity raise falls in the first week of the pay period, when is the effective date?
Beginning of that pay period
If the longevity raise falls in the second week of the pay period, when is the effective date?
Following pay period
What are the Florida State Statues for Drug-Free workplace?
440.101 and 440.102
What percent of FD employees can be randomly drug/alcohol tested per year?
50%
Testing for drugs or illegal substances will be done through what type of testing?
Blood and/or urine
Testing for alcohol will be done through what type of testing?
Blood or intoxalyzer
Employees shall be required to document their legal drug use within:
24 hours of the initial drug screening
The initial screening for steroids will be at _____.
10 ng/ml
The confirmation screening for steroids will be at _____.
1 ng/ml
Employees hired after _____ are prohibited from any smoking or use of tobacco.
Feb 22, 2005
If an employee has not been involved in a chargeable accident between ___ and ___, he will have ___ added to ___.
a. October 1 and Sept 30
b. 8 hours added to annual leave (shift)
c. 3 hours added to annual leave (non-shift)
Who is eligible for the safety days benefits?
Regularly assigned by the Fire Chief to drive
The contract can be reopened with a notice of ___ days. (Reopener)
30 days
Within how many days will parties meet for a replacement provision?
15 calendar days
What is the Florida State Statute for impasse procedures?
Chapter 447
Which employees are eligible for FMLA?
1 year of employment and at least 1,250 hours over 12 months
Who is contacted to request FMLA?
Personnel Director
What is the maximum for FMLA?
a. 12 weeks
b. extended to one year (will not be FMLA leave)
An employee can donate annual leave to a co-worker but must maintain a minimum of _____ annual leave of their own personal use.
1 week
If an employee is not eligible for coverage under FMLA for adoption leave, the Personnel Director can grant:
40 hours unpaid leave
Does the employee have to tell why they are using FMLA when caring for a loved one?
Yes, need to give medical certificate
How much sick leave is allowed to be used to care for a loved one?
a. Shift
b. Non-shift
a. 4 shifts, 96 hours (shift)
b. 80 hours (non-shift)
Leave due to a personal health condition can be extended by _____ for up to _____.
a. Personnel Director
b. A maximum of 1 year
Personnel appointed to the special response team shall be paid _____ per pay period.
$80.00
What is the minimum number of personnel appointed to the Special Response Team?
30
What is the training for a Hazmat Tech? (statue)
29 CFR 1910.120
What is the requirements for a medical exam for the Hazmat Tech? (statue)
29 CFR 1910.120
When are promotions given?
Approx. every 2 years
When is the promotional test for R/Lt.?
April of odd years
When is the promotional test for D/O and Captain?
April of even years
Promotional exams may include: (4)
a. Written exam
b. Practical demonstration
c. Assessment center
d. Oral review board
The city shall provide a written notice of promotional examinations ____ days in advance.
120 days
If there are less than 5 names on the promotional list:
The fire chief can declare the list depleted
If the promotional list is depleted within 6 months of the original expiration date, what happens?
a. A replacement examination will be conducted
b. Remain in effect until the end of the next 2 year testing cycle
If the promotional list is depleted more than 6 months before its expiration date, what happens?
a. The replacement promotional list will be used for remainder of the original 2 year cycle
If an employee is unable to participate in a component of the promotional process, the candidate:
a. May participate within 3 days of original exam
b. w/ Fire Chief approval
How many hours of military leave is granted off for reserve training?
Not to exceed 240 hours
How much leave are personnel afforded that enlisted during peacetime?
a. Not eligible for military leave
b. They are entitled to re-employment within 90 days of release from active duty
How much leave are personnel afforded that enlist during wartime?
a. Granted military leave
b. Receive pay for working days occurring in the first 30 days of such leave
Contract negotiations will begin no later than:
120 days prior to expiration date
How many days prior to expiration date can the other party add, alter, or amend the agreement?
150 days
Negotiations will begin no later than:
120 days prior to expiration date
How is the contract issued to employees? (2)
a. City provides 1 copy to each member
b. City provides a computer disk to the union
Who is eligible for tuition refund?
Full time employee with 1 year of employment
Submitting for tuition refund: (2)
a. Submit application prior to the initiation of the class
b. And no later than 3 weeks after the first class meeting
Who are the applications for tuition refund submitted to?
Personnel Director
After the class is finished and grades are issued, how soon after does the paperwork need to be submitted to the Personnel Director for pay?
90 days
An ‘A’ or ‘B’ will give you:
100% reimbursement
A ‘C’ will give you:
50%
If the institution only gives credit/no credit, what happens?
Credit will be accepted as completion and equal to an ‘A’
How long does it take for the Finance Department to pay tuition refund?
Approx 3 weeks
What is the maximum amount of credit hours eligible for payment in a semester?
a. 6 semester hours
b. Unless needed for promotion or previously approved, then remains at 12
The employee is expected to remain employed for at least _____.
1 year or must reimburse the city
What employee performance evaluation must the employee have to receive tuition refund?
a. Satisfactory or above
b. If below satisfactory, it will be approved if the course relates to the area of weak performance
The tuition refund program covers:
Tuition, Books, Lab Fees
The city will only pay an amount equivalent to: (approved schools)
Tuition of:
a. State Community College
b. State College
c. State University
What program is offered by St. Thomas University?
Organizational Leadership and Management
How many credits per semester is St. Thomas allowed?
15 semester credits
What is the maximum total of refundable semester credits in a year?
48
