FIRE APPARATUS OPERATOR. With respect to a promotion to the position of Fire Apparatus Operator, the following procedures shall be followed by the City: The City shall test for the position of Fire Apparatus Operator in even numbered years. Those employees meeting the minimum eligibility requirements to test for the position shall be allowed to take a promotional examination for the position. The new promotional Fire Apparatus Operator list shall become effective January 1st of odd numbered years. Written and oral promotional examinations for the position of Fire Apparatus Operator are to be given between August 10th and November 10th of even numbered years. The promotional process for Fire Apparatus Operator shall consist of two phases. The first phase shall be a written examination. Candidates scoring 60% or greater on the written examination shall move on to the second phase, which is an oral interview. Candidates who participate in both phases of the examination will be ranked according to their combined score in both phases combined with seniority points upon completion of both phases. In the event that any stage of the examination requires the input of a subject matter expert or experts from Lincoln Fire and Rescue Department, then the Union shall appoint at least one Employee, subject to the approval of the Fire Chief. If the Union’s appointee is rejected by the Fire Chief, then the Union shall select a replacement Employee subject again to the approval of the Fire Chief.
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