Paragraphs J and K below. Fhese-seores—will be-avatlable_at each_stage ofthe
promotional process.
G. In the event that there is a tie for the ninth (9") candidate for a
Lieutenant vacancy; the sixth (6) candidate for a Captain vacancy; or the third
(3") candidate for a Deputy Chief vacancy, all candidates affected by the tie scores
shall continue in the process.
seniority points shall be the eligible candidates considered in accordance with
promotional policy by the Fire Commissioners for the first vacancy._However, for
vacancies in the Fire Marshal Division, as of January 1, 2021, to be eligible to take
the exam, members must have their Fire Inspector I and Fire Investigator
certifications. For each additional vacancy, the candidate who attains the next
highest combined scores shall be added to the list of candidates. If the foregoing
D. Any employee demoted as the result of a reduction of personnel
which is involuntary and non-disciplinary will be maintained on a list. Employees
who are on the demotion list shall be reassigned to fill any vacancies that may
occur in the division from which they were demoted in according with the
demotion list and time in ranks seniority list for the division.
Article 18 - APPOINTMENTS, PROMOTIONS AND DEMOTIONS
employee's seniority. The City agrees to provide training for certification as Career
Fire Fighter at its expense in accordance with State law. In the event the employee
is absent by reason of illness or injury, the Department may, at its discretion,
extend the probationary period by the amount of time absent over seven (7) duty
shifts during that nine (9) month probationary period, up to three (3) additional
months.
but not be limited to: dispatcher coverage during hardship periods, certified
instructor work, inspections, line work, mechanic work).
4, Administrative Overtime
c. If the person contacted is unable to fill the vacancy
within the hour s/he shall make arrangements so that the vacancy shall
be filled within the hour.
d. _In order to provide for the most efficient replacement of
personnel in the event of a vacancy, the Department and Union may
agree to a modified method for notifying personnel on the voluntary
overtime list.
3. Detail Overtime List
reason of operational requirements, and there are either temporary or permanent
reductions in staffing because of that Commission action, those employees affected
by the temporary or permanent reductions shall be assigned to fill permanent
vacancies for which they are qualified, and the first opportunity to cover temporary
vacancies for which they are qualified on a straight time basis before the temporary
vacancy coverage is made on an overtime basis. The Department will give the
temporary openings due to absence, and the absence of such employees for any
reason, will create a temporary opening under this Article.
offered shall obtain a suitable replacement subject to the approval of the Chief or
designee. No employee shall be permitted to start a shift of shift coverage
overtime, if that employee has worked more than seventy-six (76) hours in that
payroll week, except under conditions in B above. Employees who are absent shall
lose their place in the rotation for the period that they are absent except when on
vacation, bereavement leave, while involved in paid department training, on
C. For Fire Officers and Fire Privates - in the event that an emergency
need for overtime work occurs, other than shift coverage and training classes, as
reasonably determined by the Chief, overtime in excess of regular scheduled hours
of duty shall be paid at time and one-half the basic rate, with a two (2) hour
minimum pay rule.
