Common use of Certificate Incentive Program - DWR Clause in Contracts

Certificate Incentive Program - DWR. A. The Department of Water Resources will implement a certificate incentive program in the Division of Management Services, Mobile Equipment Office (MEO) Shops. B. The program is intended to encourage employees to increase their knowledge, competency and qualifications, to maintain and repair automobiles and/or medium/heavy trucks. Participation is limited to employees working at the ten (10) MEO shops. C. An employee shall be eligible for a pay differential for each qualifying certificate/license identified by the Department, up to a maximum of $150 per month total in differential pay. In order to be eligible for the differential the employee must have written verification of the certificate/license on file for the entire pay period. D. Any fees or other costs related to obtaining or renewing the licenses or certificates are at the employee’s expense. Training or examination time spent in obtaining licenses or certificates shall either be during non-working hours or while on approved personal leave, including vacation, CTO, or holiday time. E. If a dispute arises over this section 2.20, an employee may file a grievance per section 14.5 and the decision reached by the director of DWR or designee shall be final. This section 2.20 is not subject to the grievance and arbitration procedure. INCENTIVE CATEGORIES‌‌ Possession of a current valid unlimited $50.00 X X 1 . Mechanic qualification Smog Check Certificate Issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Automotive Repair.