Common use of Modification of Watch Hours Clause in Contracts

Modification of Watch Hours. 1. The below provisions regarding working hours do not preclude the Department from adopting different scheduling if workload or emerging crime problems mandate such adjustments, provided the adjustments are within the hours as specified herein. In preparing a work schedule, the Department may assign employees to work hours other than the employees’ regular watch hours for prescheduled events such as training, special events, community meetings, and administrative meetings. 2. Following the posting of the work schedule: a. If the Chief Park Ranger or his/her designee determines a necessity to adjust an employee’s scheduled days off, the employee shall have the option to work the assignment on an overtime basis or adjust his/her work schedule. Any adjustment of scheduled days off or requested by the employee is subject to Department approval. b. The Department may temporarily adjust an employee’s start of watch, either earlier or later, by up to three hours unless the Department and the employee mutually agree to a greater adjustment. 3. When an employee is assigned to temporarily work a shift of fewer hours than his or her regular scheduled shift (such as being assigned to training), the employee shall consult with their Watch Commander or Unit Officer-In- Charge, and depending on the operational needs, the remaining time shall be spent completing other Department-related duties. If approved by the Watch Commander or Officer-In-Charge, the employee may utilize compensatory time off (CTO) or vacation hours in lieu of working the remaining hours of the assigned workday.

Modification of Watch Hours. 1. The below provisions regarding working hours do not preclude the Department from adopting different scheduling if workload or emerging crime problems mandate such adjustments, provided the adjustments are within the hours as specified herein. In preparing a work schedule, the Department may assign employees to work hours other than the employees’ regular watch hours for prescheduled events such as training, special events, community meetings, and administrative meetings. 2. Following the posting of the work schedule: a. If the Chief Park Ranger or his/her their designee determines a necessity to adjust an employee’s scheduled days off, the employee shall have the option to work the assignment on an overtime basis or adjust his/her their work schedule. Any adjustment of scheduled days off or requested by the employee is subject to Department approval. b. The Department may temporarily adjust an employee’s start of watch, either earlier or later, by up to three hours unless the Department and the employee mutually agree to a greater adjustment. 3. When an employee is assigned to temporarily work a shift of fewer hours than his or her their regular scheduled shift (such as being assigned to training), the employee shall consult with their Watch Commander or Unit Officer-In- Charge, and depending on the operational needs, the remaining time shall be spent completing other Department-related duties. If approved by the Watch Commander or Officer-In-Charge, the employee may utilize compensatory time off (CTO) or vacation hours in lieu of working the remaining hours of the assigned workday.

Modification of Watch Hours. 1. The below provisions regarding working hours do not preclude the Department from adopting different scheduling if workload or emerging crime problems mandate such adjustments, provided the adjustments are within the hours as specified herein. In preparing a work schedule, the Department may assign employees to work hours other than the employees’ regular watch hours for prescheduled events such as training, special events, community meetings, and administrative meetings. 2. Following the posting of the work schedule: a. If the Chief Park Ranger or his/her designee determines a necessity to adjust an employee’s scheduled days off, the employee shall have the option to work the assignment on an overtime basis or adjust his/her work schedule. Any adjustment of scheduled days off or requested by the employee is subject to Department approval. b. The Department may temporarily adjust an employee’s start of watch, either earlier or later, by up to three hours unless the Department and the employee mutually agree to a greater adjustment. 3. When an employee is assigned to temporarily work a shift of fewer hours than his or her regular scheduled shift (such as being assigned to training), the employee shall consult with their Watch Commander or Unit Officer-In- In Charge, and depending on the operational needs, the remaining time shall be spent completing other Department-related duties. If approved by the Watch Commander or Officer-In-Charge, the employee may utilize compensatory time off (CTO) or vacation hours in lieu of working the remaining hours of the assigned workday.