Common use of Educational Incentive Program Clause in Contracts

Educational Incentive Program. Employees who possess the appropriate certificates or educational degrees beyond the minimum requirements for their class and/or meet the appropriate continuing educational requirements shall be eligible to qualify for professional development educational incentives under the conditions described herein. A. Incumbents of the following classifications are eligible to participate in this incentive program: Battalion Chief (RPHA, RPHE), and Chief, Fire Emergency Medical Services (RPHD) B. All differentials shall be designated as either contingent or permanent allowances and shall be awarded in increments of 2.5% of monthly base salary. The combined contingent and permanent educational incentives awarded any employee in any class noted above shall not exceed 7.5% of monthly base pay. C. The program is intended to encourage the further professional development of eligible personnel by the pursuit and achievement of job- related certificates or degrees as follows: 1. An Associate of Arts or Science Degree from an accredited college with a major in Fire Technology, Business Administration, Management and Supervision or a related field. Employees must have been hired or promoted prior to January 1, 2020. 2. Certification as either Chief Officer or Chief Fire Officer issued by the State Fire Marshal. 3. Completion of the Executive Fire officer (EFO) program through the National Fire Academy. 4. A Bachelors’ or Masters’ Degree from an accredited college or University with a major in Business, Management, Public Administration, Emergency Management or a related field. D. Qualifications for allowances shall be under the following conditions: 1. A contingent allowance of 2.5% shall be awarded for annually completing at least forty (40) hours of approved education or training or at least three (3) approved college semester units (or equivalent quarter units) or an approved combination thereof in pursuit of options (a) through (d) in Section 4 above. 2. A permanent allowance of 2.5% shall be awarded for possession of one of options (a) through (d) in Section 3 above. A maximum permanent allowance of 5% is allowable. 3. The combined contingent and permanent allowances awarded to any employee may not exceed seven and one-half percent (7.5%) of the employee’s base rate of pay. E. The educational incentive program is subject to appropriate administrative guidelines and controls promulgated by the Fire Chief and approved by the Human Resources Director to ensure that the standards described herein are met. Employees who become qualified for allowances as described herein shall be eligible for receipt of the appropriate allowance beginning on the first day of the following month providing that acceptable documentation is received by Fire District Administration not later than the twenty-fifth (25th) of the preceding month.

Educational Incentive Program. Employees who possess the appropriate certificates or educational degrees beyond the minimum requirements for their class and/or meet the appropriate continuing educational requirements shall be eligible to qualify for professional development educational incentives under the conditions described herein. A. 1. Incumbents of the following classifications are eligible to participate in this incentive program: Battalion Chief (RPHA, RPHE), and Chief, Fire Emergency Medical Services (RPHD) B. 2. All differentials shall be designated as either contingent or permanent allowances and shall be awarded in increments of 2.5% of monthly base salary. The combined contingent and permanent educational incentives awarded any employee in any class noted above shall not exceed 7.5% of monthly base pay. C. 3. The program is intended to encourage the further professional development of eligible personnel by the pursuit and achievement of job- related certificates or degrees as follows: 1. a. An Associate of Arts or Science Degree from an accredited college with a major in Fire Technology, Business Administration, Management and Supervision or a related field. Employees must have been hired or promoted prior to January 1, 2020. 2. b. Certification as either Chief Officer or Chief Fire Officer issued by the State Fire Marshal. 3. c. Completion of the Executive Fire officer Officer (EFO) program through the National Fire Academy. 4. d. A Bachelors’ or Masters’ Degree from an accredited college or University university with a major in Business, Management, Public Administration, Emergency Management or a related field. D. 4. Qualifications for allowances shall be under the following conditions: 1. a. A contingent allowance of 2.5% shall be awarded for annually completing at least forty (40) hours of approved education or training or at least three (3) approved college semester units (or equivalent quarter units) or an approved combination thereof in pursuit of options (a) through (d) in Section 4 above. 2. b. A permanent allowance of 2.5% shall be awarded for possession of one of options (a) through (d) in Section 3 above. A maximum permanent allowance of 5% is allowable. 3. c. The combined contingent and permanent allowances awarded to any employee may not exceed seven and one-half percent (7.5%) of the employee’s base rate of pay. E. 5. The educational incentive program is subject to appropriate administrative guidelines and controls promulgated by the Fire Chief and approved by the Human Resources Director to ensure that the standards described herein are met. Employees who become qualified for allowances as described herein shall be eligible for receipt of the appropriate allowance beginning on the first day of the following month providing that acceptable documentation is received by Fire District Administration not later than the twenty-fifth (25th) of the preceding month.

Educational Incentive Program. Employees who possess the appropriate certificates or educational degrees beyond the minimum requirements for their class and/or meet the appropriate continuing educational requirements shall be eligible to qualify for professional development educational incentives under the conditions described herein. A. 1. Incumbents of the following classifications are eligible to participate in this incentive program: Battalion Chief (RPHA, RPHE), and Chief, Fire Emergency Medical Services (RPHD) B. 2. All differentials shall be designated as either contingent or permanent allowances and shall be awarded in increments of 2.5% of monthly base salary. The combined contingent and permanent educational incentives awarded any employee in any class noted above shall not exceed 7.5% of monthly base pay. C. 3. The program is intended to encourage the further professional development of eligible personnel by the pursuit and achievement of job- related certificates or degrees as follows: 1. a. An Associate of Arts or Science Degree from an accredited college with a major in Fire Technology, Business Administration, Management and Supervision or a related field. Employees must have been hired or promoted into the classification of either Battalion Chief (RPHA, RPHE) or Chief of Fire Emergency Medical Services (RPHD) prior to January 1, 2020. 2. b. Certification as either Chief Officer or Chief Fire Officer issued by the State Fire Marshal. 3. c. Completion of the Executive Fire officer Officer (EFO) program through the National Fire Academy. 4. d. A Bachelors’ or Masters’ Degree from an accredited college or University university with a major in Business, Management, Public Administration, Emergency Management or a related field. D. 4. Qualifications for allowances shall be under the following conditions: 1. a. A contingent allowance of 2.5% shall be awarded for annually completing at least forty (40) hours of approved education or training or at least three (3) approved college semester units (or equivalent quarter units) or an approved combination thereof in pursuit of options (a) through (d) in Section 4 above. 2. b. A permanent allowance of 2.5% shall be awarded for possession of one of options (a) through (d) in Section 3 above. A maximum permanent allowance of 5% is allowable. 3. c. The combined contingent and permanent allowances awarded to any employee may not exceed seven and one-half percent (7.5%) of the employee’s base rate of pay. E. 5. The educational incentive program is subject to appropriate administrative guidelines and controls promulgated by the Fire Chief and approved by the Human Resources Director to ensure that the standards described herein are met. Employees who become qualified for allowances as described herein shall be eligible for receipt of the appropriate allowance beginning on the first day of the following month providing that acceptable documentation is received by Fire District Administration not later than the twenty-fifth (25th) of the preceding month.