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Union Articles Flashcards

1
Q

If two members are being considered for a benefit, which of the following is used to determine which will get the desired results? (list the order of considerations)

A

seniority
longevity
opportunity number

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2
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The accumulated length of service in the capacity of a rank or classification is called:

A

seniority

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3
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Employees who leave employment with Orange County lose all then-accrued longevity and seniority. Upon rehire, they are considered new employees. (True/False)

A

True

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4
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Leave without pay for extended periods of time does not affect one’s seniority date. (True/False)

A

False

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5
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The length of continuous uninterrupted service from the date of hire in OCFRD is called:

A

Longevity

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6
Q

The county provides professional counseling to employees. This counseling is voluntary and is called the:

A

Employee Assistance Program

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7
Q

When an employee uses the county provided employee assistance program, the cost of this service is deducted from the employee’s paycheck bi-weekly. (True/False)

A

False

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8
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Refusing to take or tampering with a drug test will be:

A

Dismissed

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9
Q

An employee will be deemed to be impaired if a blood alcohol level is:

A

0.04 or greater

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An employee may be ordered to submit to drug or alcohol testing when:

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  1. There is reasonable suspicion that an on duty employee is impaired as a result of drug/alcohol use
  2. an employee has been arrested for any drug related offense
  3. An employee is involved in a vehicle while driving a county vehicle
  4. during random drug testing
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11
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Substance and alcohol abuse are:

A

A danger to the employee, fellow employees, and to the general public

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12
Q

Employees will undergo annual drug testing as part of their annual physicals. (True/False)

A

True

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13
Q

An employee can be terminated for a single positive drug or alcohol test result. (True/False)

A

True

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14
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OCFRD is required to provide the opportunity for employees to enter a County Approved/sponsored rehabilitation program. (True/False)

A

False

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15
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The date that represents the projected start date of the first portion of the promotional testing is called the:

A

Promotional Process Start Date

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16
Q

Promotions become effective on the day that the promotion is offered to the employee. (True/False)

A

False

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17
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Performance reviews are not considered when evaluating candidates for promotion. (True/False)

A

False

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18
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Promotional lists are generally maintained for a period of 2 years and promotional appointments shall generally be made within 30 calendar days. (True/False)

A

True

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19
Q

Special risk employees must pass the Incumbent Physical Agility Test (IPAT) within the previous twenty four month period. Personnel who fail the IPAT will have up to 90 days to pass in order to be eligible for promotion. (True/False)

A

True

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20
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The rule-of-4 selection process is:

A

Based on both positive and negative characteristics and is the process whereby the Fire Chief picks from the top 4 candidates

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21
Q

The probationary period following any promotion is:

A

12 Months

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22
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The passing score for all promotional exams is 70%. (True/False)

A

False

23
Q

It is the policy of Orange County Fire Rescue to consider its own employees for promotional opportunities prior to considering outside applicants. (True/False)

A

True

24
Q

A Bachelor degree is worth ____ points in the promotional process.

A

3

25
Q

The firefighter Bills of Rights includes:

A
  1. being given written notice of sufficient detail of the nature of the investigation
  2. the names of all complainants
  3. being interrogated on duty at a reasonable time unless immediate action is required
26
Q

Oral warnings and Written reprimands will not be considered as a basis for further disciplinary action (Except for harassment or workplace violence) after ______ from the date of discipline.

A

18 Months

27
Q

The _____ will be given written notification including the charges prior to the beginning of any formal investigation.

A

Both the employee and the Union

28
Q

Which of the following results of a felony charge can result in termination of an employee? (list)

A

Guilty Plea
Conviction
Adjudication withheld

29
Q

When determining the appropriate disciplinary action, what are things that SHALL NOT be considered:

A

The employee’s race, gender or ethnicity

30
Q

Certain serious offenses will be the basis for immediate discharge without regard to prior record, length of service or other considerations. (True/False)

A

True

31
Q

An employee who refuses to appear or answer questions by an authorized period is subject to immediate termination. (True/False)

A

True

32
Q

Formal investigations, inquiries, or fact-finding conducted by OCFRD shall be completed within ______ calendar days of the beginning of the investigation except under extenuating or extraordinary circumstances.

A

100

33
Q

Employee requesting a transfer must have satisfactory annual performance review. (True/False)

A

True

34
Q

Special bid transfers are processed by seniority providing operational needs are met. (True/False)

A

True

35
Q

An opening created due to a new station or new units are called:

A

Special bid requests

36
Q

Normal transfer requests are open during the months of:

A

January and July

37
Q

Employees who are moved from a 56 hour schedule to a 40 hour assignment will be paid a maximum of 7.5% extra compensation adjustment to their hourly rate. (True/False)

A

True

38
Q

New employees may be initially assigned to any station for the first 6 months. (True/False)

A

True

39
Q

An employee may not receive both the 7.5% increase in pay for 40 hour personnel and out of class compensation simultaneously. (True/False)

A

True

40
Q

Mutual consent transfers made with someone who retires or resigns must be made _____ months before the employee leaves employment.

A

6

41
Q

Employees with less than 3 years of service are considered as equal for floating purposes. (True/False)

A

True

42
Q

Which of the following relatives are considered immediate family for purposes of bereavement leave? (list)

A

Spouse
Mother & Father
Mother-in-law & Father-in-law
siblings
grand children

43
Q

56 hour personnel are granted 2 shifts of bereavement which is not charged to any leave balance. (True/False)

A

True

44
Q

Sick leave may only be used for: (list)

A

personal sickness
disability
legal quarantines

45
Q

The limit on the number of sick leave ours that may be accrued by a 56 hour employee is:

A

2080

46
Q

Any supervisor may require an employee to present medical evidence that the employee is physically or mentally unfit to work. (True/False)

A

True

47
Q

56 hour employees with under 1 year of service accrue _____ twenty-four hour shifts of vacation leave per year.

A

8

48
Q

Earned vacation leave may be used only with prior authorization from management and may not be used prior to the time it is earned. (True/False)

A

True

49
Q

The maximum amount of vacation leave any employee may accrue and have to his credit at any time is the amount which can be accrued in 2 years. Any additional vacation leave which would otherwise be accrued shell be forfeited. (True/False)

A

True

50
Q

During each fiscal year, each 56 hour employee employed as of October 1 of that year, with less than 15 years of service will be entitled to _____ Personal Days.

A

5

51
Q

Mandatory shift will be paid at time and a half pay unless the employee has vacation during the work week. (True/False)

A

False

52
Q

Pay periods begin at:

A

1930 hours every other Saturday

53
Q

Whenever an individual on overtime is sent home prior to the end of his schedule over shift, the following policy will be used to determine who goes home.

A

Last hired/first sent home

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