Common use of Ascertained Merit Clause in Contracts

Ascertained Merit. For applicants to the rank of Fire Lieutenant only, a maximum of 10 points can be earned based on ascertained merit, which shall be determined on the basis of the following: Education and Certifications (maximum of 8 points) • Successful completion of one or more of the prescribed classes needed to be provisionally certified as a Company Fire Officer - 0.5 point for each such class that is successfully completed (maximum of 2.5 points if provisionally certified as a Company Fire Officer). • Successful completion of one or more of the prescribed classes needed to be provisionally certified as a Advanced Fire Officer – 0.5 point for each such class that is successfully completed (maximum of 2 points if provisionally certified as a /Advanced Fire Officer). • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a firerelated field – 6 points • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a non-fire related field -- 4 points • Associate Degree from an accredited college in a firerelated field—3 points • Associate Degree from an accredited college in a non-fire related field—2 points NOTE: Only the highest number of points for a bachelor’s degree or associate can be used; i.e., degrees cannot be “stacked.” • Current paramedic certification – 1 point • Former Schaumburg paramedic – 0.5 point • Successful completion of certification level Office of State Fire Marshal courses that are 40 hours or longer excluding any refresher courses -- 0.5 point for each such course up to a maximum of 7 points. The historical equivalent of any current certifications will be accepted. Leadership Participation in Department Activities (maximum of 7 points) 1 point for the following: • Foreign Fire Insurance Board Member • Pension Board Member • Fire Explorer Program Coordinator • EMS System Board Member • Elected Union Officer Fire Investigation Team Leader • Any official fire department committee designated by the Fire Chief 0.5 point for the following: • College Intern Preceptor (must serve for full semester) • Paramedic Preceptor (must serve for entire certification period) In order to receive credit for participation in any of the foregoing activities, the candidate must be an active participant with at least two full years of experience of participation in each activity, or a full term’s participation in an ad hoc committee, or service for the stated period as a College Intern Preceptor or Paramedic Preceptor, provided that all such participation must have occurred within ten (10) years from the date of the written announcement of the Fire Lieutenant promotion process. A candidate with previous experience who has four (4) or more years of experience, or two full terms of participation in an ad hoc committee in one of the above listed activities shall receive a maximum of two points (or a maximum of one point for 0.5 point participation activities) for the same activity. An ad hoc committee is an official department committee as designated by the Fire Chief. It shall be the responsibility of each candidate to submit a resume of his/her participation in any of the foregoing activities within the ten (10) year period in question within two (2) weeks from the date of the written announcement of the Fire Lieutenant promotion process. An Ascertained Merit Check List will also be completed by the promotional candidate and submitted to the Promotion Coordinator and Union President (or his designee) for validation. If there are any issues concerning a candidate’s participation in any of the foregoing activities, it shall be referred to the Labor-Management Committee for final resolution; provided that no participant in the Labor-Management Committee shall sit in judgment of his/her own resume. If there is a deadlock, the Fire Chief shall make the final decision and any such decision shall only be subject to challenge on the ground that the Fire Chief acted arbitrarily or capriciously in making such decision. Seniority. Seniority points shall be computed as of the date of the written examination. Points shall be awarded for the fire lieutenant promotion process on the following basis: .25 point for each full half year of service in a sworn position on the Schaumburg Fire Department up to a maximum of twenty (20) years. Points shall be awarded for the fire captain promotion process on the following basis: 1 point for each full year in grade as a fire lieutenant on the Schaumburg Fire Department up to a maximum of ten (10) years. Written Examination. The written examination shall be administered in accordance with the procedures set forth below:

Ascertained Merit. For applicants to the rank of Fire Lieutenant only, a maximum of 10 points can be earned based on ascertained merit, which shall be determined on the basis of the following: Education and Certifications (maximum of 8 points) • Successful completion of one or more of the five prescribed classes needed to be provisionally certified certificated as a Company Fire Officer I - 0.5 point for each such class that is successfully completed (maximum of 2.5 points if provisionally certified certificated as a Company Fire OfficerOfficer I). • Successful completion of one or more of the four prescribed classes needed to be provisionally certified certificated as a Advanced Fire Officer II – 0.5 point for each such class that is successfully completed (maximum of 2 points if provisionally certified certificated as a /Advanced Fire OfficerOfficer II). • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a firerelated field fire administration– 6 points • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a non-fire related field -- 4 points • Associate Degree from an accredited college in a firerelated field—3 fire science—3 points • Associate Degree from an accredited college in a non-fire related field—2 points NOTE: Only the highest number of points for a bachelor’s degree or associate can be used; i.e., degrees cannot be “stacked.” • Current paramedic certification – 1 point • Former Schaumburg paramedic – 0.5 point • Successful completion of certification level Office of State Fire Marshal courses that are 40 hours or longer excluding any refresher courses -- 0.5 point for each such course up to a maximum of 7 points. The historical equivalent A current list of any current certifications will be accepted. such courses is attached as Appendix E. Leadership Participation in Department Activities (maximum of 7 points) 1 point for the following: • Foreign Fire Insurance Board Member • Pension Board Member • Fire Apparatus Committee Member • Public Education Coordinator • Personal Protection Equipment Committee Member • Safety Board Committee Member • Explorer Fire Program Coordinator • EMS System Board Member • Elected Union Officer (i.e., President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer) • Fire Investigation Team Leader • Any official fire department committee designated by the Fire Chief 0.5 point for the following: • College Intern Preceptor (must serve for full semester) • Paramedic Preceptor (must serve for entire certification period) In order to receive credit for participation in any of the foregoing activities, the candidate must be an active participant with at least two full years of experience of participation in each activity, or a full term’s participation in an ad hoc committee, or service for the stated period as a College Intern Preceptor or Paramedic Preceptor, provided that all such participation must have occurred within ten (10) years from the date of the written announcement of the Fire Lieutenant promotion process. A candidate with previous experience who has four (4) or more years of experience, or two full terms of participation in an ad hoc committee in one of the above listed activities shall receive a maximum of two points (or a maximum of one point for 0.5 point participation activities) for the same activity. An ad hoc committee is an official department committee as designated by the Fire Chief. It shall be the responsibility of each candidate to submit a resume of his/her participation in any of the foregoing activities within the ten (10) year period in question within two (2) weeks from the date of the written announcement of the Fire Lieutenant promotion process. An Ascertained Merit Check List will also be completed by the promotional candidate and submitted to the Promotion Coordinator and Union President (or his designee) for validation. If there are any issues concerning a candidate’s participation in any of the foregoing activities, it shall be referred to the Labor-Management Committee for final resolution; provided that no participant in the Labor-Management Committee shall sit in judgment of his/her own resume. If there is a deadlock, the Fire Chief shall make the final decision and any such decision shall only be subject to challenge on the ground that the Fire Chief acted arbitrarily or capriciously in making such decision. Seniority. Seniority points shall be computed as of the date of the written examination. Points shall be awarded for the fire lieutenant promotion process on the following basis: .25 point for each full half year of service in a sworn position on the Schaumburg Fire Department up to a maximum of twenty (20) years. Points shall be awarded for the fire captain promotion process on the following basis: 1 point for each full year in grade as a fire lieutenant on the Schaumburg Fire Department up to a maximum of ten (10) years. Written Examination. The written examination shall be administered in accordance with the procedures set forth below:Coordinator

Ascertained Merit. For applicants The parties agree that this Section shall constitute compliance with Section 40(a) of the Fire Department Promotions Act. On or about 365 days prior to the rank expiration of Fire Lieutenant onlythe current promotion list, a maximum labor and management will meet to discuss the accuracy and relevancy of 10 points can be earned based the ascertained merit components. If the two groups are unable to agree on revisions/updates to the ascertained merit, which the original list posted in the current CBA will remain effective. Candidates wishing to receive points under Ascertained Merit shall include substantiation of points (i.e. copies of degrees, transcripts, or certifications, evaluations or letters certifying involvement, etc.) with the application for points. Candidates will be given at least thirty (30) days notice of the deadline for applying for Ascertained Merit points. Ascertained Merit points shall be determined computed on the basis of the following: Education and Certifications following (maximum of 8 10 points) • Successful completion of one or more of the prescribed classes needed to be provisionally certified as a Company Fire Officer - 0.5 point for each such class that is successfully completed (maximum of 2.5 points if provisionally certified as a Company Fire Officer). • Successful completion of one or more of the prescribed classes needed to be provisionally certified as a Advanced Fire Officer – 0.5 point for each such class that is successfully completed (maximum of 2 points if provisionally certified as a /Advanced Fire Officer). • Bachelor’s degree ): Associate Degree from an accredited college or university in a firerelated field – 6 points • Bachelor’s degree 1 point, or Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university in a non-fire related field -- 4 points • Associate – 3 points, or Master Degree from an accredited college in a firerelated field—3 or university – 5 points • Associate Degree from (i.e., an accredited college in a non-fire related field—2 points NOTE: Only the highest number of employee can receive points for a bachelor’s only one degree level). Fire Officer II coursework – ½ point per class ICS 300 – ½ point ICS 400 – ½ point National Fire Academy Command and Control of Incident Operations – ½ point OSFM Incident Safety Officer Certification – ½ point Public Information Officer Certification 2-day class– ½ point (ICS specific PIO class excluded) IFSI Fire Ground Company Officer 40-hour course or associate can be used; i.e., degrees cannot be “stacked.” • Current paramedic certification equivalent – ½ point National Fire Academy Command and Control of Fire Department Operations/Target Hazards – ½ point National Fire Academy Command and General Staff – 1 point • Former Schaumburg paramedic (in place of ICS 300 and 400) OSFM Fire Officer II certification – 0.5 point • Successful completion of certification level Office of State Fire Marshal courses that are 40 hours or longer excluding any refresher courses -- 0.5 point for each such course up to a maximum of 7 points. The historical equivalent of any current certifications will be accepted. Leadership Participation in Department Activities (maximum of 7 points) 1 point for the following: • Foreign Fire Insurance Board Member • Pension Board Member • Fire Explorer Program Coordinator • EMS System Board Member • Elected Union Officer Fire Investigation Team Leader • Any official fire department committee designated by the Fire Chief 0.5 point for the following: • College Intern Preceptor (must serve for full semester) • Paramedic Preceptor (must serve for entire certification period) In order to receive credit for participation in any of the foregoing activities, the candidate must be an active participant with at least two full years of experience of participation in each activity, or a full term’s participation in an ad hoc committee, or service for the stated period as a College Intern Preceptor or Paramedic Preceptor, provided that all such participation must have occurred within ten (10) years from the date of the written announcement of the Fire Lieutenant promotion process. A candidate with previous experience who has four (4) or more years of experience, or two full terms of participation in an ad hoc committee in one of the above listed activities shall receive a maximum of two 2 points (or a maximum of one point in addition to coursework) (Points may not be duplicated for 0.5 point participation activities) for the repeating same activity. An ad hoc committee is an official department committee as designated by the Fire Chief. It shall be the responsibility of each candidate to submit a resume of his/her participation in any of the foregoing activities within the ten (10) year period in question within two (2) weeks from the date of the written announcement of the Fire Lieutenant promotion process. An Ascertained Merit Check List will also be completed by the promotional candidate and submitted to the Promotion Coordinator and Union President (or his designee) for validation. If there are any issues concerning a candidate’s participation in any of the foregoing activities, it shall be referred to the Labor-Management Committee for final resolution; provided that no participant in the Labor-Management Committee shall sit in judgment of his/her own resume. If there is a deadlock, the Fire Chief shall make the final decision and any such decision shall only be subject to challenge on the ground that the Fire Chief acted arbitrarily or capriciously in making such decision. Seniority. Seniority points shall be computed as of the date of the written examination. Points shall be awarded for the fire lieutenant promotion process on the following basis: .25 point for each full half year of service in a sworn position on the Schaumburg Fire Department up to a maximum of twenty (20) years. Points shall be awarded for the fire captain promotion process on the following basis: 1 point for each full year in grade as a fire lieutenant on the Schaumburg Fire Department up to a maximum of ten (10) years. Written Examination. The written examination shall be administered in accordance with the procedures set forth below:class.)

Ascertained Merit. For applicants The Candidate can receive a total not to exceed fifteen (15) points for items listed below. Areas that will receive credit for Ascertained Merit for the rank of Lieutenant are as follows: State Certified Instructor Level I* 1 Tactics & Strategies I* 1 Fire Lieutenant onlyScience Management I* 1 Fire Science Management II* 1 Fire Prevention Principles* 1 State Certified FAE* 1 State Certified FF III* 2 State Fire Officer I* 3 Associate Degree (Non-Fire) 3 Associate Degree (Fire Related)** 4 Bachelors Degree (Non-Fire) 4 Bachelors/Masters (Fire Related)** 5 *Includes Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal equivalent course/certification name **Fire-Related Degrees include Fire Science, a maximum Business Management or Administration, and Public Administration Degrees. Areas that will receive credit for Ascertained Merit for the rank of 10 points can be earned based on ascertained meritBattalion Chief are as follows: State Certified Instructor Level 2* 1 Tactics & Strategies 2* 2 Fire Science Management III* 2 Fire Science Management IV* 2 State Fire Officer 2* 3 Associate Degree (Non-Fire) 3 Associate Degree (Fire Related)** 4 Bachelors Degree (Non-Fire) 4 Bachelors/Masters (Fire Related)** 5 * Includes Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal equivalent course/certification name **Fire-Related Degrees include Fire Science, which Business Management or Administration, and Public Administration Degrees. Ascertained Merit shall be determined on the basis a cumulative point total and shall not exceed a total of fifteen (15) points. Candidates wishing to receive points under Ascertained Merit shall include copies of the following: Education and Certifications appropriate diploma(s) and/or certificate (maximum of 8 s) when submitting the application packet. The highest degree obtained will be awarded the corresponding points) • Successful completion of one or more of the prescribed classes needed to be provisionally certified as a Company Fire Officer - 0.5 point for each such class that is successfully completed (maximum of 2.5 points if provisionally certified as a Company Fire Officer). • Successful completion of one or more of the prescribed classes needed to be provisionally certified as a Advanced Fire Officer – 0.5 point for each such class that is successfully completed (maximum of 2 points if provisionally certified as a /Advanced Fire Officer). • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a firerelated field – 6 points • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a non-fire related field -- 4 points • Associate Degree from an accredited college in a firerelated field—3 points • Associate Degree from an accredited college in a non-fire related field—2 points NOTE: Only the highest number ; no pyramiding of points for a bachelor’s degree or associate can be used; i.e., multiple degrees cannot be “stacked.” • Current paramedic certification – 1 point • Former Schaumburg paramedic – 0.5 point • Successful completion of certification level Office of State Fire Marshal courses that are 40 hours or longer excluding any refresher courses -- 0.5 point for each such course up to a maximum of 7 points. The historical equivalent of any current certifications will be accepted. Leadership Participation in Department Activities (maximum of 7 points) 1 point for the following: • Foreign Fire Insurance Board Member • Pension Board Member • Fire Explorer Program Coordinator • EMS System Board Member • Elected Union Officer Fire Investigation Team Leader • Any official fire department committee designated by the Fire Chief 0.5 point for the following: • College Intern Preceptor (must serve for full semester) • Paramedic Preceptor (must serve for entire certification period) In order to receive credit for participation in any of the foregoing activities, the candidate must be an active participant with at least two full years of experience of participation in each activity, or a full term’s participation in an ad hoc committee, or service for the stated period as a College Intern Preceptor or Paramedic Preceptor, provided that all such participation must have occurred within ten (10) years from the date of the written announcement of the Fire Lieutenant promotion process. A candidate with previous experience who has four (4) or more years of experience, or two full terms of participation in an ad hoc committee in one of the above listed activities shall receive a maximum of two points (or a maximum of one point for 0.5 point participation activities) for the same activity. An ad hoc committee is an official department committee as designated by the Fire Chief. It shall be the responsibility of each candidate to submit a resume of his/her participation in any of the foregoing activities within the ten (10) year period in question within two (2) weeks from the date of the written announcement of the Fire Lieutenant promotion process. An Ascertained Merit Check List will also be completed by the promotional candidate and submitted to the Promotion Coordinator and Union President (or his designee) for validation. If there are any issues concerning a candidate’s participation in any of the foregoing activities, it shall be referred to the Labor-Management Committee for final resolution; provided that no participant in the Labor-Management Committee shall sit in judgment of his/her own resume. If there is a deadlock, the Fire Chief shall make the final decision and any such decision shall only be subject to challenge on the ground that the Fire Chief acted arbitrarily or capriciously in making such decision. Seniority. Seniority points shall be computed as of the date of the written examination. Points shall be awarded for the fire lieutenant promotion process on the following basis: .25 point for each full half year of service in a sworn position on the Schaumburg Fire Department up to a maximum of twenty (20) years. Points shall be awarded for the fire captain promotion process on the following basis: 1 point for each full year in grade as a fire lieutenant on the Schaumburg Fire Department up to a maximum of ten (10) years. Written Examination. The written examination shall be administered in accordance with the procedures set forth below:permitted.

Ascertained Merit. For applicants The Candidate can receive a total not to exceed fifteen (15) points for items listed below. Areas that will receive credit for Ascertained Merit for the rank of Lieutenant are as follows: Retired OSFM Fire Lieutenant only, a maximum of 10 points can be earned based on ascertained merit, which shall be determined on the basis of the followingOfficer 1 Track: Education and Certifications (maximum of 8 points) • Successful completion of one or more of the prescribed classes needed to be provisionally certified as a State Certified Instructor Level I* 1 Tactics & Strategies I* 1 Fire Science Management I* 1 Fire Science Management II* 1 Fire Prevention Principles* 1 State Fire Officer I* 3 Current OSFM Company Fire Officer - 0.5 point for each such class that is successfully completed (maximum of 2.5 points if provisionally certified as a Track: Company Fire OfficerOfficer Course Completion 3 Company Fire Officer Certificate 4 State Certified Instructor Level I* 1 State Certified FAE* 1 State Certified FF III* 2 Associate Degree (Non-Fire) 2 Associate Degree (Fire Related)** 3 Bachelors Degree (Non-Fire) 4 Bachelors/Masters (Fire Related)** 5 *Includes Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal equivalent course/certification name and/or equivalent nationally recognized certification such as Pro Board or the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC). • Successful completion **Fire-Related Degrees include Fire Science, Business Management or Administration, and Public Administration Degrees. Areas that will receive credit for Ascertained Merit for the rank of one or more of the prescribed classes needed to be provisionally certified Battalion Chief are as a follows: Retired OSFM Fire Officer 2 Track: State Certified Instructor Level 2* 1 Tactics & Strategies 2* 2 Fire Science Management III* 2 Fire Science Management IV* 2 State Fire Officer 2* 3 Current OSFM Advanced Fire Officer – 0.5 point for each such class that is successfully completed (maximum of 2 points if provisionally certified as a /Advanced Track: State Certified Instructor Level 2* 1 Advanced Fire Officer). • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a firerelated field – Officer Course Completion 6 points • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a non-fire related field -- 4 points • Advanced Fire Officer Certificate 3 Associate Degree from an accredited college in a firerelated field—3 points • (Non-Fire) 2 Associate Degree from an accredited college in (Fire Related)** 3 Bachelors Degree (Non-Fire) 4 Bachelors/Masters (Fire Related)** 5 * Includes Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal equivalent course/certification name and/or equivalent nationally recognized certification such as Pro Board or IFSAC. **Fire-Related Degrees include Fire Science, Business Management or Administration, and Public Administration Degrees. Ascertained Merit shall be a non-fire related field—2 cumulative point total and shall not exceed a total of fifteen (15) points. Candidates wishing to receive points NOTE: Only under Ascertained Merit shall include copies of the appropriate diploma(s) and/or certificate (s) when submitting the application packet. The highest number degree obtained will be awarded the corresponding points; no pyramiding of points for a bachelor’s degree multiple degrees or associate can be used; i.e., degrees cannot be “stacked.” • Current paramedic certification – 1 point • Former Schaumburg paramedic – 0.5 point • Successful completion of certification level Office of State OSFM Fire Marshal courses that are 40 hours or longer excluding any refresher courses -- 0.5 point for each such course up to a maximum of 7 points. The historical equivalent of any current certifications Officer tracks will be accepted. Leadership Participation in Department Activities (maximum of 7 points) 1 point for the following: • Foreign Fire Insurance Board Member • Pension Board Member • Fire Explorer Program Coordinator • EMS System Board Member • Elected Union Officer Fire Investigation Team Leader • Any official fire department committee designated by the Fire Chief 0.5 point for the following: • College Intern Preceptor (must serve for full semester) • Paramedic Preceptor (must serve for entire certification period) In order to receive credit for participation in any of the foregoing activities, the candidate must be an active participant with at least two full years of experience of participation in each activity, or a full term’s participation in an ad hoc committee, or service for the stated period as a College Intern Preceptor or Paramedic Preceptor, provided that all such participation must have occurred within ten (10) years from the date of the written announcement of the Fire Lieutenant promotion process. A candidate with previous experience who has four (4) or more years of experience, or two full terms of participation in an ad hoc committee in one of the above listed activities shall receive a maximum of two points (or a maximum of one point for 0.5 point participation activities) for the same activity. An ad hoc committee is an official department committee as designated by the Fire Chief. It shall be the responsibility of each candidate to submit a resume of his/her participation in any of the foregoing activities within the ten (10) year period in question within two (2) weeks from the date of the written announcement of the Fire Lieutenant promotion process. An Ascertained Merit Check List will also be completed by the promotional candidate and submitted to the Promotion Coordinator and Union President (or his designee) for validation. If there are any issues concerning a candidate’s participation in any of the foregoing activities, it shall be referred to the Labor-Management Committee for final resolution; provided that no participant in the Labor-Management Committee shall sit in judgment of his/her own resume. If there is a deadlock, the Fire Chief shall make the final decision and any such decision shall only be subject to challenge on the ground that the Fire Chief acted arbitrarily or capriciously in making such decision. Seniority. Seniority points shall be computed as of the date of the written examination. Points shall be awarded for the fire lieutenant promotion process on the following basis: .25 point for each full half year of service in a sworn position on the Schaumburg Fire Department up to a maximum of twenty (20) years. Points shall be awarded for the fire captain promotion process on the following basis: 1 point for each full year in grade as a fire lieutenant on the Schaumburg Fire Department up to a maximum of ten (10) years. Written Examination. The written examination shall be administered in accordance with the procedures set forth below:permitted.

Ascertained Merit. For applicants The parties agree that this Section shall constitute compliance with Section 40(a) of the Fire Department Promotion Act. On or about 365 days prior to the rank expiration of Fire Lieutenant onlythe current promotion list, a maximum labor and management will meet to discuss the accuracy and relevancy of 10 points can be earned based the ascertained merit components. If the two groups are unable to agree on revisions/updates to the ascertained merit, which the original list posted in the current CBA will remain effective. Candidates wishing to receive points under Ascertained Merit shall submit a request for points prior to the start of the Oral Interviews, as determined by the Fire Chief or his designee, and include substantiation of points (i.e. Copies of degrees, transcripts, or certifications, evaluations or letters certifying involvement, etc.). Ascertained Merit points shall be determined posted after completion of the oral interview process and shall be computed on the basis of the following: Education and Certifications following (maximum of 8 10 points): EDUCATION (Max 5 points) • Successful completion of one or more of the prescribed classes needed to be provisionally certified as a Company Fire Officer - 0.5 point for each such class that is successfully completed (maximum of 2.5 points if provisionally certified as a Company Fire Officer). • Successful completion of one or more of the prescribed classes needed to be provisionally certified as a Advanced Fire Officer – 0.5 point for each such class that is successfully completed (maximum of 2 points if provisionally certified as a /Advanced Fire Officer). • Bachelor’s degree Associate Degree from an accredited college or university in a firerelated field – 6 points • Bachelor’s degree 1 point, or Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university in a non-fire related field -- 4 points • Associate – 2 points, or Master Degree from an accredited college in a firerelated field—3 or university – 3 points • Associate Degree from (i.e., an accredited college in a non-fire related field—2 points NOTE: Only the highest number of employee can receive points for a bachelor’s only one degree level). OSFM Fire Apparatus Engineer Certification- ½ point Smoke Divers – ½ point FAST – ½ point IFSI RIT Under Fire 40-hour course or associate can be used; i.e., degrees canIFSI Responder Intervention Team Rescue Technician – ½ point IFSI Fireground Company Officer 40-hour course or equivalent – ½ point Fire Officer I coursework – ¼ point per class (OSFM certification = 1 ¼ points) Fire Officer II coursework – ¼ point per class (OSFM certification = 1 point) OSFM Incident Safety Officer Certification – ½ point Saving Our Own – ¼ point IFSI Light’em & Fight’em – ¼ point IFSI Fire College – ¼ point (Points may not be “stackedduplicated for repeating same class.” • Current ) SPECIALTY TEAM (Max 1 ½ points) Former primary or secondary member with at least five (5) years of service or a current primary or secondary member of the Dive Rescue, Fire & Arson Investigation, Hazardous Materials, or Technical Rescue Team. 1 point for first team, ½ point for additional team (Max 1 ½ points) EXPERIENCE Maximum one (1) point for paramedic certification preceptor activity current or former Actually serving as a primary paramedic preceptor – 1 point • Actually serving as a secondary paramedic preceptor – ½ point Palatine Fire Department Engineer – ½ point Former Schaumburg paramedic member with minimum three (3) years experience or current member of the Palatine Fire Prevention Division – 0.5 point • Successful completion of certification level Office of State Fire Marshal courses that are 40 hours or longer excluding any refresher courses -- 0.5 point for each such course up to a maximum of 7 points. The historical equivalent of any current certifications will be accepted. Leadership Participation in Department Activities (maximum of 7 points) 1 point Instructor for the following: • Foreign Fire Insurance Board Member • Pension Board Member • Fire Explorer Program Coordinator • EMS System Board Member • Elected Union Officer Fire Investigation Team Leader • Any official fire department committee designated by the Fire Chief 0.5 point organized departmental training for the following: • College Intern Preceptor (must serve for full semester) • Paramedic Preceptor (must serve for entire certification period) In order to receive credit for participation in any of the foregoing activities, the candidate must be an active participant with at least two full years of experience of participation in each activity, or a full term’s participation in an ad hoc committee, or service for (2) training sessions over the stated period as a College Intern Preceptor or Paramedic Preceptor, provided that all such participation must have occurred within ten last three (103) years from the date of the written announcement of the Fire Lieutenant promotion process. A candidate with previous experience who has four (4) or more years of experience, or two full terms of participation in an ad hoc committee in one of the above listed activities shall receive a maximum of two points (or a maximum of one point for 0.5 point participation activities) for the same activity. An ad hoc committee is an official department committee as designated by the Fire Chief. It shall be the responsibility of each candidate to submit a resume of his/her participation in any of the foregoing activities within the ten (10) year period in question within two (2) weeks from the date of the written announcement of the Fire Lieutenant promotion process. An Ascertained Merit Check List will also be completed by the promotional candidate and submitted to the Promotion Coordinator and Union President (or his designee) for validation. If there are any issues concerning a candidate’s participation in any of the foregoing activities, it shall be referred to the Labor-Management Committee for final resolution; provided that no participant in the Labor-Management Committee shall sit in judgment of his/her own resume. If there is a deadlock, the Fire Chief shall make the final decision and any such decision shall only be subject to challenge on the ground that the Fire Chief acted arbitrarily or capriciously in making such decision. Seniority. Seniority points shall be computed as of the date of the written examination. Points shall be awarded for the fire lieutenant promotion process on the following basis: .25 point for each full half year of service in a sworn position on the Schaumburg Fire Department up to a maximum of twenty (20) years. Points shall be awarded for the fire captain promotion process on the following basis: 1 point for each full year in grade as a fire lieutenant on the Schaumburg Fire Department up to a maximum of ten (10) years. Written Examination. The written examination shall be administered in accordance with the procedures set forth below:– ½ point

Ascertained Merit. For applicants to the rank of Fire Lieutenant only, a maximum of 10 points can be earned based on ascertained merit, which shall be determined on the basis of the following: Education and Certifications (maximum of 8 points) •  Successful completion of one or more of the five prescribed classes needed to be provisionally certified certificated as a Company Fire Officer I - 0.5 point for each such class that is successfully completed (maximum of 2.5 points if provisionally certified certificated as a Company Fire OfficerOfficer I). •  Successful completion of one or more of the four prescribed classes needed to be provisionally certified certificated as a Advanced Fire Officer II – 0.5 point for each such class that is successfully completed (maximum of 2 points if provisionally certified certificated as a /Advanced Fire OfficerOfficer II). •  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a firerelated field fire administration– 6 points •  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a non-fire related field -- 4 points •  Associate Degree from an accredited college in a firerelated field—3 fire science—3 points •  Associate Degree from an accredited college in a non-fire related field—2 points NOTE: Only the highest number of points for a bachelor’s degree or associate can be used; i.e., degrees cannot be “stacked.” •  Current paramedic certification – 1 point • Former Schaumburg 0 xxxxx  Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx paramedic – 0.5 point •  Successful completion of certification level Office of State Fire Marshal courses that are 40 hours or longer excluding any refresher courses -- 0.5 point for each such course up to a maximum of 7 points. The historical equivalent A current list of any current certifications will be accepted. such courses is attached as Appendix F. Leadership Participation in Department Activities (maximum of 7 points) 1 point for the following: •  Foreign Fire Insurance Board Member •  Pension Board Member •  Fire Apparatus Committee Member  Public Education Coordinator  Personal Protection Equipment Committee Member  Safety Board Committee Member  Explorer Fire Program Coordinator •  EMS System Board Member •  Elected Union Officer (i.e., President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer)  Fire Investigation Team Leader • Any official fire department committee designated by the Fire Chief Coordinator 0.5 point for the following: •  College Intern Preceptor (must serve for full semester) •  Paramedic Preceptor (must serve for entire certification period) In order to receive credit for participation in any of the foregoing activities, the candidate must be an active participant with at least two full years of experience of participation in each activity, or a full term’s participation in an ad hoc committeecommittee (i.e., Fire Apparatus Committee Member or Personal Protection Equipment Committee Member), or service for the stated period as a College Intern Preceptor or Paramedic Preceptor, provided that all such participation must have occurred within ten (10) years from the date of the written announcement of the Fire Lieutenant promotion process. A candidate with previous experience who has four (4) or more years of experience, or two full terms of participation in an ad hoc committee (i.e., Fire Apparatus Committee Member or Personal Protection Equipment Committee Member), in one of the above listed activities shall receive a maximum of two points (or a maximum of one point for 0.5 point participation activities) for the same activity. An ad hoc committee is an official department committee as designated by the Fire Chief. It shall be the responsibility of each candidate to submit a resume of his/her participation in any of the foregoing activities within the ten (10) year period in question within two (2) weeks from the date of the written announcement of the Fire Lieutenant promotion process. An Ascertained Merit Check List will also be completed by the promotional candidate and submitted to the Promotion Coordinator and Union President (or his designee) for validation. If there are any issues concerning a candidate’s participation in any of the foregoing activities, it shall be referred to the Labor-Management Committee for final resolution; provided that no participant in the Labor-Management Committee shall sit in judgment of his/her own resume. If there is a deadlock, the Fire Chief shall make the final decision and any such decision shall only be subject to challenge on the ground that the Fire Chief acted arbitrarily or capriciously in making such decision. Seniority. Seniority points shall be computed as of the date of the written examination. Points shall be awarded for the fire lieutenant promotion process on the following basis: .25 point for each full half year of service in a sworn position on the Schaumburg Fire Department up to a maximum of twenty (20) years. Points shall be awarded for the fire captain promotion process on the following basis: 1 point for each full year in grade as a fire lieutenant on the Schaumburg Fire Department up to a maximum of ten (10) years. Written Examination. The written examination shall be administered in accordance with the procedures set forth below: