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SJC Administrative Code Flashcards

1
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The only means by which to apply for a vacant position with SJC.

A

Online Application System (OAS)

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2
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Who approves all Department Director new hires.

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BOCC

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3
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How long are SJC jobs posted internally?

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5 days

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4
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How long do employees have apply for a posted vacancy?

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The week of the posting period (5 days)

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5
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What chapter of Florida Statutes sets forth certain requirements for public employers to accord preferences to certain veterans and spouses of veterans?

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Chapter 295

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6
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SJC permits employment of qualified relative so long as such employment does not …

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… create actual or perceived conflicts of interest

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List SJCFR’s 8 Core Values.

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Professional Excellence
Integrity
Communication
Diversity and Respect
Health and Safety
Teamwork and Leadership
Communication
Innovation
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Relative are permitted to work in the same department, but may not …

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…be directly supervised by a family member. (Same goes for close friends, domestic partners, significant others.)

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9
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What do county employees not have in any area of county business?

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Expectation of privacy

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10
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An employee with a Class A violation may have their driving privileges suspended for how up to how long?

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18 months

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If an employee receives a Class A citation from a law enforcement officer, how long do they have to notify their supervisor?

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24 hours or next business day, whichever is sooner.

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12
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What driving offenses are considered Class A violations?

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1) Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs
2) Negligent homicide
3) Operating with a suspended/revoked license
4) Using a motor vehicle for commission of a felony
5) Aggravated assault with a motor vehicle
6) Reckless driving/hit-and-run
7) Operating stolen vehicle/unlicensed to drive

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13
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What constitutes a Class B moving violation?

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All moving violations not listed as Class A

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14
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An employee who has 2 Class B moving violations or chargeable accidents in last 3 years is subject to what discipline?

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Verbal counseling by supervisor

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An employee who has 3 Class B moving violations or chargeable accidents in last 3 years is subject to what discipline?

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Verbal counseling by supervisor, complete Basic Driver Improvement class within 30 days. (Failure to complete class results in 90-day suspension from driving county vehicles)

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16
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An employee who has 4 Class B moving violations or chargeable accidents in last 3 years is subject to what discipline?

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Verbal counseling by supervisor, complete Basic Driver Improvement class and Traffic Collision Avoidance Course within 30 days. (Failure to complete class results in one-year suspension from driving county vehicles)

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17
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What combination of motor vehicle violations make an applicant not eligible for employment with the county?

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1) Class A violation in past 3 years or

2) 4 or more Class B violations in past 3 years

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18
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How soon must a police report from an employee-involved traffic accident be delivered to Risk Management?

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within 24 hours

19
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How much FMLA time is an employee entitled to?

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12 weeks in a 12-month period

20
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For how long does an employee have to work for the county in order to be eligible for FMLA.

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1 continuous year

21
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How much FMLA leave may employees take to care for a covered service member or covered non-active veteran?

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26 weeks during a 12-month period

22
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How must FMLA leave be taken to care for a child after birth (adoption, foster care)?

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In a single block

23
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When both parents work for the county, what is the maximum amount of time for the birth of a child/placement?

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12 weeks in a 12-month period

24
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An employee who fails to return to work following ____ days may be treated as having voluntarily resigned.

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3

25
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During FMLA leaves, how often much and employee periodically report on their medical status and intent to return to work.

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Every 30 days

26
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How long may an authorized leave of absence ?extend?

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Up to 6 months

27
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Employees on unpaid leave are not eligible for …

A

merit salary advacements
salary increase
payment for holidays
accrued paid leave benefits

28
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Personnel Services shall be notified after an employee has missed ____ consecutive workdays in order to determine FMLA eligibility?

A

3 days

29
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How much sick time are employees compensated when they separate employment?

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1/4 of unused sick leave up to 300 hours

30
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How many hours (sick or vacation) must you donate to join sick leave pool?

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40 hours to earn 200. (Must have at least 80 hours prior to donation.)

31
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When FMLA employees return to work, what are they guaranteed (protections)?

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Same or equivalent position with equivalent pay and benefits.

32
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What is compassionate leave?

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Employees is means to offset financial challenges employees could experience in the event they exhaust their own leave balances. Employee taking leave may receive donated vacation hours from coworkers.

33
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What is the maximum allowable hours of compassionate leave an employee may use?

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1040 hours in a 12-mont period.

34
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Which types of postings are prohibited on the county message board?

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obscene, pornographic, libelous, promote any religious or political activity, advocates violence, or is of a commercial nature for personal financial gain.

35
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What is the purpose of employee evaluations?

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To inform employees of work performance
To recognize potential for promotion
To determine eligibility for salary advancement
As a basis for disciplinary action
To determine training needs
36
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What type of performance evaluation anytime an employees’s performance is less than effective?

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Special Performance Evaluation

37
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What types of behavior are considered inappropriate and could lead to disciplinary action?

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Negligence
Inability to perform assigned duties
Insubordination
Conduct unbecoming a county employee
Use of alcohol/narcotics while engaged in county business
Arrest for a felony
Falsifying records
Excessive absenteeism/tardiness
38
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Steps of county disciplinary process

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1) Verbal Warning
2) Written warning
3) Suspension or other action
4) Termination (employee may be terminated at any time for any offense for which immediate termination is justified)

39
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County Grievance/Appeal Process

Beginning and Level One

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1) Employee discusses concern with supervisor. (Within five working days of incident.)
2) Level One – Employee puts complaint in writing to Department Director within 5 days of discussion with supervisor. Director schedules meeting (within 5 working days) if receipt, and provides answer within 5 working days of meeting.

40
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County Grievance/Appeal Process

Level Two and Level Three

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Level Two – Employee has 5 working days to file appeal with Assistant County Administrator. ASD has 10 working days from receipt to hold meeting, and then 10 working days to provide an answer.

Level Three – Employee has 5 working days to appeal ACD decision to County Administrator. County Administrator has 10 working days to hold meeting and 5 working days to make a final decision. County Administrator’s decision is final and not subject to appeal.

41
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Steps in Termination of Employment Appeal

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1) Employee may appeal termination to the County Administrator within 5 working days of termination.
2) County Administrator will conduct meeting within 7 working days.
3) County Administrator shall respond in writing within 14 working days.

42
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Types of sexual harassment

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1) Quid pro quo – unwelcome advances/requests for favors is an explicit or implicit condition of employment, continued employment or promotion.
2) Unwelcome advances/requests for favors creates a hostile working environment.

43
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Who should managers and supervisors notify immediately of any complaints of harassment?

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Personnel Services Department

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