Limited English Proficiency Language Incentive. Employees designated and assigned by the Fire Chief as qualifying for the Limited English Proficiency Incentive shall be paid a special payment of $75.00 per bi-weekly pay period. Those who are designated as proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the designated language will be required to assist in translating, interpreting, and transcribing as needed and required during the course of their regular duties. In order to qualify for the incentive, an employee must demonstrate defined levels of proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking as determined by a proficiency test, administered by an outside organization with oversight by the TFR Personnel Division, at Tampa Fire Rescue’s expense. The determination of the languages needed and number of participants will be discussed at labor management with final approval given by the Fire Chief.
Limited English Proficiency Language Incentive. Employees designated and assigned by the Police Chief as qualifying for the limited English Proficiency Incentive shall be paid a special payment of $150.00 per month. Those who are designated as proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the designated language will be required to assist in translating, interpreting, and transcribing as needed and required during the course of their regular duties. In order to qualify for the incentive, an employee must demonstrate defined levels of proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking as determined by a proficiency test, administered by an outside organization with oversight by the TPD Personnel Division, at the Tampa Police Department’s expense. The determination of the languages needed and number of participants will be at the discretion of the Police Chief.
Limited English Proficiency Language Incentive. Employees designated and assigned by management as qualifying for the Limited English Proficiency Incentive shall be paid a special payment of $150.00 monthly. Those who are designated as proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the designated language will be required to assist in translating, interpreting, and transcribing as needed and required during the course of their regular duties. In order to qualify for the incentive, an employee must demonstrate defined levels of proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking as determined by a proficiency test, administered by an outside organization with oversight by management, at management’s expense. The determination of the languages needed and number of participants will be at the discretion of management.
