Common use of PROMOTIONS AND VACANCIES Clause in Contracts

PROMOTIONS AND VACANCIES. A. Promotions or vacancies in bargaining unit positions above the entry level shall be filled by internally promoting permanent employees in the Airport Fire Section of the Fire Rescue Division provided there are qualified eligible internal applicants. If it is determined that there are no qualified eligible internal candidates, prior to recruiting from outside the County, the Division of Human Resources Director and the Fire Rescue Division Director (or designee) shall determine whether a reasonably limited training period would result in qualified eligible internal candidates. B. Promotions or vacancies shall be filled from eligibility lists. Eligibility lists for all classifications in the Bargaining Unit shall be maintained at all times by the Division of Human Resources. The certification, ranking and qualifications shall be determined by the Division of Human Resources Director in accordance with Merit System practices and procedures. C. The duration of each eligibility list shall remain in effect for a period of two (2) years and may be extended for a period of six (6) months at the discretion of the Division of Human Resources Director. If the eligibility list is exhausted prior to expiration, the examination will again be given. Reasonable efforts will be made by the County to administer the promotional examination thirty days prior to the expiration date of the current promotional eligibility list. D. The following requirements shall be in effect with regard to promotional procedures: 1. Time in grade eligibility requirement for promotional examinations shall be measured in terms of continuous service. An interruption for an authorized leave of absence without pay shall not constitute a break in continuous service; however, the time of a leave of absence without pay shall not be credited as time in service. 2. The time in grade eligibility criteria for promotional examinations shall be by the closing date as published on the official Division of Human Resources job announcement. E. Promotions to any rank/classification covered by this Agreement shall be determined by a job related examination/selection process developed by the Division of Human Resources following consultation with the union. F. A cutoff score on each examination phase will be necessary to attain an overall minimum qualifying score. G. Upon written request of the union, the Division of Human Resources Director may elect to appoint a representative from Division of Human Resources/EEO to attend the selection interview process within the Fire Rescue Division. H. If a bargaining unit member is passed over for promotion, the Division Director or designee shall, at the employee's request, counsel the individual(s) on possible reasons and areas to concentrate which may improve their chances for promotion in the future. The Division Director or designee has the absolute discretion to select any one of the candidates certified to the Division from the eligibility list maintained by the Division of Human Resources. I. Promotional examination announcements shall be posted conspicuously at the Airport Fire Station at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the official application closing date. J. The promotional examination process shall begin no less than sixty (60) and not more than seventy-five (75) days after closing of applications. K. The County will provide and maintain the following reference materials at the Airport Fire Station as designated below, including, but not limited to: 1. Operations & Policy Manuals (OPM). 2. International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) manuals. 3. A subscription to a recognized Fire magazine. 4. A subscription to a recognized Emergency Medical Services magazine. 5. A subscription to the American Heat Video or equivalent. 6. A subscription to the Pulse Video or equivalent. 7. A complete and continually updated copy of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations. 8. An updated pharmaceutical reference book for all ALS units. 9. A dictionary. 10. An updated paramedic manual for all ALS units. An additional selection of reading materials and training aids will be maintained and upgraded in the Division's Training Bureau, and will be available to employees upon request. Prior to the closing date for a promotional examination, the County will provide an applicable list of reading material as a guide to aid employees in their preparation for the examination process. L. The Division of Human Resources will coordinate with the Fire Rescue Division to schedule test or interview times to minimize potential hardships on employees due to shift scheduling. M. In the event the employee believes he/she has been discriminated against in the examination process, the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity shall be available to investigate those concerns. N. Any reinstatements into the Bargaining Unit shall be to entry level Firefighter only. Reinstated Unit members shall not have accrued seniority during separation and time in service shall be considered interrupted. Seniority shall start on the date of reinstatement. Employees reinstated within one year of separation may apply for the position previously held by submitting a completed application during the filing period of a subsequent promotional announcement. O. An employee who requests and is granted a voluntary demotion: 1. During the probationary period shall return to the classification prior to the promotion; 2. After completion of the probationary period he/she shall return to the classification held prior to the promotion at such time that a vacancy is created. P. In the spirit of cooperative labor/management relations, the Division of Human Resources shall meet with the union on their request to provide the union with the opportunity to share its perspectives regarding the training and experience requirements as well as promotional examination procedures.

PROMOTIONS AND VACANCIES. A. Promotions or vacancies in bargaining unit positions above the entry level It shall be filled by internally promoting permanent employees in the Airport Fire Section policy of Broward County to encourage promotion from within, whenever feasible, consistent with qualified staffing and affirmative action goals. It shall be objective of the Fire Rescue Division provided there are qualified eligible internal applicantsCounty to encourage promotion from within, free of political considerations, nepotism or other forms of unlawful favoritism or discrimination. Promotional appointments shall not be grievable except in cases where the grieving party(s) can substantiate that one of the above considerations resulted in such appointment. If it is determined that there are no qualified eligible internal candidates, prior the grieving party(s) pursues the grievance to recruiting from outside the Countyarbitration and fails to prevail, the Division full expenses of Human Resources Director and the Fire Rescue Division Director (or designee) arbitrator shall determine whether a reasonably limited training period would result in qualified eligible internal candidatesbe borne by the grieving party(s). B. Promotions Employees who are interested in being promoted or vacancies changing divisions may request to receive notification of future openings in the job classification(s) in which they are interested by using the Human Resources Division’s online application/recruitment system. After an employee completes the electronic request, the online application/recruitment system will notify the employee when the classification is announced. The employee can then apply for the position. There shall be filled from eligibility lists. Eligibility lists for all classifications in the Bargaining Unit shall be maintained at all times by the Division of Human Resourcesa one hundred and eighty (180) calendar day probationary period served when an employee is promoted. The certification, ranking and qualifications shall be determined by the Division of Human Resources Director in accordance with Merit System practices and procedures. C. The duration of each eligibility list shall remain in effect for a promotional probationary period of two (2) years and may be extended for a period of six up to an additional ninety (690) months at calendar days upon the discretion written request of the Division Director and the approval of the Human Resources Director. If an employee is removed during the eligibility list is exhausted prior probationary period following a promotion for failure to expirationperform satisfactorily the duties of the higher position, he or she shall be returned to the examination will again be given. Reasonable efforts will be made by the County to administer the promotional examination thirty days position held prior to the expiration date of the current promotional eligibility list. D. The following requirements shall be in effect with regard promotion or to promotional procedures: 1a similar position. Time in grade eligibility requirement for promotional examinations shall be measured in terms of continuous service. An interruption for an authorized leave of absence without pay shall not constitute a break in continuous service; howeverIn cases where this occurs, the time employee’s rate of a leave of absence without pay shall will revert to the pay rate the employee would have otherwise been entitled had the promotion not be credited as time occurred. A probationary promotional appointment does not affect an employee's earned permanent status and rights in service. 2the County system acquired in another position. The time promoted employee retains the right to bring a grievance under any term or condition of employment specified in grade eligibility criteria for promotional examinations shall be by the closing date as published on the official Division of Human Resources job announcement. E. Promotions to any rank/classification covered by this Agreement shall except that no grievance may be determined by a job related examinationfiled on his/selection process developed by the Division of Human Resources following consultation with the union. F. A cutoff score on each examination phase will be necessary to attain an overall minimum qualifying score. G. Upon written request of the union, the Division of Human Resources Director may elect to appoint a representative from Division of Human Resources/EEO to attend the selection interview process within the Fire Rescue Division. H. If a bargaining unit member is passed over for promotion, the Division Director or designee shall, at the employee's request, counsel the individual(s) on possible reasons and areas to concentrate which may improve their chances for promotion in the future. The Division Director or designee has the absolute discretion to select any one of the candidates certified to the Division from the eligibility list maintained by the Division of Human Resources. I. Promotional examination announcements shall be posted conspicuously at the Airport Fire Station at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the official application closing date. J. The promotional examination process shall begin no less than sixty (60) and not more than seventy-five (75) days after closing of applications. K. The County will provide and maintain the following reference materials at the Airport Fire Station as designated below, including, but not limited to: 1. Operations & Policy Manuals (OPM). 2. International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) manuals. 3. A subscription her behalf relating to a recognized Fire magazine. 4. A subscription management decision to a recognized Emergency Medical Services magazine. 5. A subscription to the American Heat Video or equivalent. 6. A subscription to the Pulse Video or equivalent. 7. A complete and continually updated copy of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations. 8. An updated pharmaceutical reference book for all ALS units. 9. A dictionary. 10. An updated paramedic manual for all ALS units. An additional selection of reading materials and training aids will be maintained and upgraded in the Division's Training Bureau, and will be available to employees upon request. Prior to the closing date for a promotional examination, the County will provide an applicable list of reading material as a guide to aid employees in their preparation for the examination process. L. The Division of Human Resources will coordinate with the Fire Rescue Division to schedule test or interview times to minimize potential hardships on employees due to shift scheduling. M. In the event return the employee believes heto his/she has been discriminated against in the examination process, the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity shall be available to investigate those concerns. N. Any reinstatements into the Bargaining Unit shall be to entry level Firefighter only. Reinstated Unit members shall not have accrued seniority during separation and time in service shall be considered interrupted. Seniority shall start on the date of reinstatement. Employees reinstated within one year of separation may apply for the her former or substantially equivalent position previously held by submitting a completed application during the filing period of a subsequent promotional announcement. O. An employee who requests and is granted a voluntary demotion: 1probationary period. During the probationary period shall return the said employee will be paid the appropriate higher classification wage rate consistent with Article 12 (Wages and Compensation) and will continue to the classification prior to the promotion; 2. After completion of the receive said wage after completing his/her probationary period he/she shall return to the classification held prior to the promotion at such time that a vacancy is createdperiod. P. In the spirit of cooperative labor/management relations, the Division of Human Resources shall meet with the union on their request to provide the union with the opportunity to share its perspectives regarding the training and experience requirements as well as promotional examination procedures.

PROMOTIONS AND VACANCIES. A. Promotions When the County determines that a promotion or vacancies vacancy in a bargaining unit positions above the entry level is to be filled, it shall be filled by internally promoting permanent non-probationary employees in the Airport Fire Section from within bargaining unit of the Broward County Fire Rescue Division provided there are qualified eligible internal applicantsDivision. If it is determined that there are no qualified eligible internal candidates, prior to recruiting from outside Applications for promotions shall be made available at the County, the Broward County Division of Human Resources Director and the Fire Rescue Division Director (or designee) shall determine whether a reasonably limited training period would result in qualified eligible internal candidatesResources. B. Promotions or vacancies shall be filled from eligibility listslists in order from the top. All ties shall be broken by bargaining unit seniority. Eligibility lists for all classifications in the Bargaining Unit shall be maintained at all times by the Division of Human Resources. The certification, ranking and qualifications shall be determined by the Division Director of Human Resources Director in accordance with Merit Civil Service System practices and procedures. C. The duration of each promotional eligibility list lists for bargaining unit classifications shall remain in effect be for a period of two (2) years and may be extended for a period of six (6) months at the discretion of the Division of Human Resources Directoror until exhausted, whichever comes first. If the eligibility list is exhausted prior to expiration, the examination will again be given. Reasonable efforts will be made by the County to administer the promotional examination thirty days prior to the expiration date of the current promotional eligibility list. D. The following requirements shall be in effect with regard to promotional procedures: 1. Time ) time in grade eligibility requirement for promotional examinations shall be measured in terms of continuous service. An interruption for an authorized leave of absence without pay shall not constitute a break in continuous service; however, the time of a leave of absence without pay shall not be credited as time in service., and 2. The ) the time in grade eligibility criteria for promotional examinations shall be by the closing date as published on the official Division of Human Resources job announcement. 3) all promotions shall be filled from persons holding the next lower rank, no skipping ranks shall be allowed. 4) experience working out of classification shall not be a consideration for promotion. E. Promotions to any rank/classification covered by this Agreement shall be determined by: experience/education, written examination, oral board, and, where feasible, by a job related performance/practical examination/selection process developed by the Division of Human Resources following consultation with the union. F. A cutoff score on each examination phase As part of determining the resulting rank certification determination, an oral examining board will be necessary to attain an overall minimum qualifying score. G. Upon written request convened which board will consist of the union, the Division of Human Resources Director may elect to appoint a representative from Division of Human Resources/EEO to attend the selection interview process within the Fire Rescue Division. H. If a bargaining unit member is passed over for promotion, the Division Director or designee shall, at the employee's request, counsel the individual(s) on possible reasons and areas to concentrate which may improve their chances for promotion in the future. The Division Director or designee has the absolute discretion to select any one of the candidates certified to the Division from the eligibility list maintained by the Division of Human Resources. I. Promotional examination announcements shall be posted conspicuously at the Airport Fire Station at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the official application closing date. J. The promotional examination process shall begin no less than sixty (60) and not more than seventy-five (75) days after closing of applications. K. The County will provide and maintain the following reference materials at the Airport Fire Station as designated below, including, but not limited to: 1. Operations & Policy Manuals (OPM). 2. International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) manuals. 3. A subscription to a recognized Fire magazine. 4. A subscription to a recognized Emergency Medical Services magazine. 5. A subscription to the American Heat Video or equivalent. 6. A subscription to the Pulse Video or equivalent. 7. A complete and continually updated copy of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations. 8. An updated pharmaceutical reference book for all ALS units. 9. A dictionary. 10. An updated paramedic manual for all ALS units. An additional selection of reading materials and training aids will be maintained and upgraded in the Division's Training Bureau, and will be available to employees upon request. Prior to the closing date for a promotional examination, the County will provide an applicable list of reading material as a guide to aid employees in their preparation for the examination process. L. The Division of Human Resources will coordinate with the Fire Rescue Division to schedule test or interview times to minimize potential hardships on employees due to shift scheduling. M. In the event the employee believes he/she has been discriminated against in the examination process, the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity shall be available to investigate those concerns. N. Any reinstatements into the Bargaining Unit shall be to entry level Firefighter only. Reinstated Unit members shall not have accrued seniority during separation and time in service shall be considered interrupted. Seniority shall start on the date of reinstatement. Employees reinstated within one year of separation may apply for the position previously held by submitting a completed application during the filing period of a subsequent promotional announcement. O. An employee who requests and is granted a voluntary demotion: 1. During the probationary period shall return to the classification prior to the promotion; 2. After completion of the probationary period he/she shall return to the classification held prior to the promotion at such time that a vacancy is created. P. In the spirit of cooperative labor/management relations, the Division of Human Resources shall meet with the union on their request to provide the union with the opportunity to share its perspectives regarding the training and experience requirements as well as promotional examination procedures.three

PROMOTIONS AND VACANCIES. A. Promotions or vacancies in bargaining unit positions above the entry level It shall be filled by internally promoting permanent employees in the Airport Fire Section policy of Broward County to encourage promotion from within, whenever feasible, consistent with qualified staffing and affirmative action goals. It shall be objective of the Fire Rescue Division provided there are qualified eligible internal applicantsCounty to encourage promotion from within, free of political considerations, nepotism or other forms of unlawful favoritism or discrimination. Promotional appointments shall not be grievable except in cases where the grieving party(s) can substantiate that one of the above considerations resulted in such appointment. If it is determined that there are no qualified eligible internal candidates, prior the grieving party(s) pursues the grievance to recruiting from outside the Countyarbitration and fails to prevail, the Division full expenses of Human Resources Director and the Fire Rescue Division Director (or designee) arbitrator shall determine whether a reasonably limited training period would result in qualified eligible internal candidatesbe borne by the grieving party(s). B. Promotions Employees who are interested in being promoted or vacancies shall be filled from eligibility lists. Eligibility lists for all classifications changing divisions may request to receive notification of future openings in the Bargaining Unit shall be maintained at all times job classification(s) in which they are interested by using the Division of Human ResourcesResources Division’s online application/recruitment system. After an employee completes the electronic request, the online application/recruitment system will notify the employee when the classification is announced. The certification, ranking and qualifications shall be determined by employee can then apply for the Division of Human Resources Director in accordance with Merit System practices and proceduresposition. C. There shall be a one hundred and eighty (180) calendar day probationary period served when an employee is promoted. The duration of each eligibility list shall remain in effect for a promotional probationary period of two (2) years and may be extended for a period of six up to an additional ninety (690) months at calendar days upon the discretion written request of the Division Director and the approval of the Human Resources Director. If an employee is removed during the eligibility list is exhausted prior probationary period following a promotion for failure to expirationperform satisfactorily the duties of the higher position, he or she shall be returned to the examination will again be given. Reasonable efforts will be made by the County to administer the promotional examination thirty days position held prior to the expiration date of the current promotional eligibility list. D. The following requirements shall be in effect with regard promotion or to promotional procedures: 1a similar position. Time in grade eligibility requirement for promotional examinations shall be measured in terms of continuous service. An interruption for an authorized leave of absence without pay shall not constitute a break in continuous service; howeverIn cases where this occurs, the time employee’s rate of a leave of absence without pay shall will revert to the pay rate the employee would have otherwise been entitled had the promotion not be credited as time occurred. A probationary promotional appointment does not affect an employee's earned permanent status and rights in service. 2the County system acquired in another position. The time promoted employee retains the right to bring a grievance under any term or condition of employment specified in grade eligibility criteria for promotional examinations shall be by the closing date as published on the official Division of Human Resources job announcement. E. Promotions to any rank/classification covered by this Agreement shall except that no grievance may be determined by a job related examinationfiled on his/selection process developed by the Division of Human Resources following consultation with the union. F. A cutoff score on each examination phase will be necessary to attain an overall minimum qualifying score. G. Upon written request of the union, the Division of Human Resources Director may elect to appoint a representative from Division of Human Resources/EEO to attend the selection interview process within the Fire Rescue Division. H. If a bargaining unit member is passed over for promotion, the Division Director or designee shall, at the employee's request, counsel the individual(s) on possible reasons and areas to concentrate which may improve their chances for promotion in the future. The Division Director or designee has the absolute discretion to select any one of the candidates certified to the Division from the eligibility list maintained by the Division of Human Resources. I. Promotional examination announcements shall be posted conspicuously at the Airport Fire Station at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the official application closing date. J. The promotional examination process shall begin no less than sixty (60) and not more than seventy-five (75) days after closing of applications. K. The County will provide and maintain the following reference materials at the Airport Fire Station as designated below, including, but not limited to: 1. Operations & Policy Manuals (OPM). 2. International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) manuals. 3. A subscription her behalf relating to a recognized Fire magazine. 4. A subscription management decision to a recognized Emergency Medical Services magazine. 5. A subscription to the American Heat Video or equivalent. 6. A subscription to the Pulse Video or equivalent. 7. A complete and continually updated copy of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations. 8. An updated pharmaceutical reference book for all ALS units. 9. A dictionary. 10. An updated paramedic manual for all ALS units. An additional selection of reading materials and training aids will be maintained and upgraded in the Division's Training Bureau, and will be available to employees upon request. Prior to the closing date for a promotional examination, the County will provide an applicable list of reading material as a guide to aid employees in their preparation for the examination process. L. The Division of Human Resources will coordinate with the Fire Rescue Division to schedule test or interview times to minimize potential hardships on employees due to shift scheduling. M. In the event return the employee believes heto his/she has been discriminated against in the examination process, the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity shall be available to investigate those concerns. N. Any reinstatements into the Bargaining Unit shall be to entry level Firefighter only. Reinstated Unit members shall not have accrued seniority during separation and time in service shall be considered interrupted. Seniority shall start on the date of reinstatement. Employees reinstated within one year of separation may apply for the her former or substantially equivalent position previously held by submitting a completed application during the filing period of a subsequent promotional announcement. O. An employee who requests and is granted a voluntary demotion: 1probationary period. During the probationary period shall return the said employee will be paid the appropriate higher classification wage rate consistent with Article 12 (Wages and Compensation) and will continue to the classification prior to the promotion; 2. After completion of the receive said wage after completing his/her probationary period he/she shall return to the classification held prior to the promotion at such time that a vacancy is createdperiod. P. In the spirit of cooperative labor/management relations, the Division of Human Resources shall meet with the union on their request to provide the union with the opportunity to share its perspectives regarding the training and experience requirements as well as promotional examination procedures.

PROMOTIONS AND VACANCIES. A. Promotions 1. Full-time vacancies and regular part-time vacancies or vacancies in bargaining unit new positions above created during the entry level life of this Agreement, or until a new Agreement has been executed, shall be filled by internally promoting permanent employees in posted on the Airport Fire Section of the Fire Rescue Division provided there are qualified eligible internal applicants. If it is determined that there are no qualified eligible internal candidates, prior to recruiting from outside the County, the Division of Human Resources Director and the Fire Rescue Division Director (or designee) shall determine whether a reasonably limited training period would result in qualified eligible internal candidates. B. Promotions or vacancies shall be filled from eligibility lists. Eligibility lists for all classifications in the Bargaining Unit shall be maintained at all times by the Division of Human Resources. The certification, ranking and qualifications shall be determined by the Division of Human Resources Director in accordance with Merit System practices and procedures. C. The duration of each eligibility list shall remain in effect for a period of two (2) years and may be extended for a period of six (6) months at the discretion of the Division of Human Resources Director. If the eligibility list is exhausted prior to expiration, the examination will again be given. Reasonable efforts will be made by the County to administer the promotional examination thirty days prior to the expiration date of the current promotional eligibility list. D. The following requirements shall be in effect with regard to promotional procedures: 1. Time in grade eligibility requirement for promotional examinations shall be measured in terms of continuous service. An interruption for an authorized leave of absence without pay shall not constitute a break in continuous service; however, the time of a leave of absence without pay shall not be credited as time in servicebulletin board. 2. The time in grade eligibility criteria for promotional examinations A period of seven (7) working days shall be by the closing date as published on the official Division of Human Resources job announcement. E. Promotions allowed employees in which to any rank/classification covered by this Agreement shall be determined by a job related examination/selection process developed by the Division of Human Resources following consultation with the union. F. A cutoff score on each examination phase will make application for such vacancies or new positions. Should it be necessary to attain an overall minimum qualifying score. G. Upon written request fill a vacancy or new position before the expiration of the unionseven (7) days, the Division of Human Resources Director may elect to appoint a representative from Division of Human Resources/EEO to attend the selection interview process within the Fire Rescue Division. H. If a bargaining unit member is passed over time for promotion, the Division Director or designee shall, at the employee's request, counsel the individual(s) on possible reasons and areas to concentrate which may improve their chances for promotion in the future. The Division Director or designee has the absolute discretion to select any one of the candidates certified to the Division from the eligibility list maintained such posting shall be mutually agreed upon by the Division of Human Resources. I. Promotional examination announcements shall be posted conspicuously at Co-operative and the Airport Fire Station at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the official application closing date. J. The promotional examination process shall begin no less than sixty (60) and not more than seventy-five (75) days after closing of applications. K. The County will provide and maintain the following reference materials at the Airport Fire Station as designated below, including, but not limited to: 1. Operations & Policy Manuals (OPM). 2. International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) manualsUnion. 3. A subscription In filling vacancies or new positions, where merit and ability is sufficient to a recognized Fire magazinehandle the job to be filled, seniority shall be the governing factor. 4. A subscription All employees filling a new position or vacancy shall be allowed a qualifying period of three (3) months. If such employee does not perform the duties satisfactorily within such time, or if the employee so wishes, he/she shall revert to a recognized Emergency Medical Services magazinehis/her former position without loss of seniority. If it appears to the Co-operative that such employee is incapable of performing the duties satisfactorily, he/she may be required to revert to his/her former position before the expiration of three (3) months. 5. A subscription If the Co-operative provides training to fill a vacant position in the American Heat Video or equivalentCo-operative, the first opportunity will be granted according to seniority if it appears that the senior person has sufficient ability to fill the position. 6. A subscription Upon promotion to a position paying a higher rate of pay, an employee shall receive the wage rate applicable to the Pulse Video or equivalent. 7. A complete and continually updated copy of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations. 8. An updated pharmaceutical reference book for all ALS units. 9. A dictionary. 10. An updated paramedic manual for all ALS units. An additional selection of reading materials and training aids will be maintained and upgraded in the Division's Training Bureau, and will be available to employees upon request. Prior new position retroactive to the closing date for a promotional examination, the County will provide an applicable list of reading material as a guide to aid employees in their preparation for the examination process. L. The Division of Human Resources will coordinate with the Fire Rescue Division to schedule test or interview times to minimize potential hardships on employees due to shift scheduling. M. In the event the employee believes he/she has been discriminated against in assumed the examination processduties of the new position. Whenever an employee's rate prior to promotion is within the range of the new classification, his/her rate shall not be reduced, and after promotion, the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity employee shall be available to investigate those concerns. N. Any reinstatements into paid his/her regular increment increases until the Bargaining Unit shall be to entry level Firefighter only. Reinstated Unit members shall not have accrued seniority during separation and time in service shall be considered interrupted. Seniority shall start on the date of reinstatement. Employees reinstated within one year of separation may apply for the position previously held by submitting a completed application during the filing period of a subsequent promotional announcement. O. An employee who requests and is granted a voluntary demotion: 1. During the probationary period shall return to the classification prior to the promotion; 2. After completion top of the probationary period he/she shall return to the classification held prior to the promotion at such time that a vacancy range is createdreached. P. In the spirit of cooperative labor/management relations, the Division of Human Resources shall meet with the union on their request to provide the union with the opportunity to share its perspectives regarding the training and experience requirements as well as promotional examination procedures.

PROMOTIONS AND VACANCIES. A. Promotions or vacancies in bargaining unit positions above 10.01 Vacancies within the entry level shall be filled by internally promoting permanent employees in the Airport Fire Section scope of the Fire Rescue Division provided there are qualified eligible internal applicants. If it is determined that there are no qualified eligible internal candidates, prior to recruiting from outside the County, the Division of Human Resources Director and the Fire Rescue Division Director (or designee) shall determine whether a reasonably limited training period would result in qualified eligible internal candidates. B. Promotions or vacancies shall be filled from eligibility lists. Eligibility lists for all classifications in the Bargaining Unit shall be maintained at all times by the Division of Human Resources. The certification, ranking and qualifications shall be determined by the Division of Human Resources Director in accordance with Merit System practices and procedures. C. The duration of each eligibility list shall remain in effect for a period of two (2) years and may be extended for a period of six (6) months at the discretion of the Division of Human Resources Director. If the eligibility list is exhausted prior to expiration, the examination will again be given. Reasonable efforts will be made by the County to administer the promotional examination thirty days prior to the expiration date of the current promotional eligibility list. D. The following requirements shall be in effect with regard to promotional procedures: 1. Time in grade eligibility requirement for promotional examinations shall be measured in terms of continuous service. An interruption for an authorized leave of absence without pay shall not constitute a break in continuous service; however, the time of a leave of absence without pay shall not be credited as time in service. 2. The time in grade eligibility criteria for promotional examinations shall be by the closing date as published on the official Division of Human Resources job announcement. E. Promotions to any rank/classification covered by this Agreement shall be determined by a job related examination/selection process developed by visibly posted on the Division of Human Resources following consultation with the union. F. A cutoff score on each examination phase will be necessary to attain an overall minimum qualifying score. G. Upon written request of the union, the Division of Human Resources Director may elect to appoint a representative from Division of Human Resources/EEO to attend the selection interview process bulletin board within the Fire Rescue Division. H. If a bargaining unit member is passed over for promotion, the Division Director or designee shall, at the employee's request, counsel the individual(s) on possible reasons and areas to concentrate which may improve their chances for promotion in the future. The Division Director or designee has the absolute discretion to select any one of the candidates certified to the Division from the eligibility list maintained by the Division of Human Resources. I. Promotional examination announcements shall be posted conspicuously at the Airport Fire Station at least fourteen seven (147) calendar days prior from when the vacancy occurred and employees shall be allowed a further seven (7) calendar days in which to make a written application for such vacancy. The Co-operative will notify the official application closing date. J. Shop Stewards of all such vacancies when the vacancy is posted. The promotional examination process shall begin no less than sixty (60) and not more than seventy-five (75) days after closing of applications. K. The County Shop Stewards will provide and maintain the following reference materials at the Airport Fire Station as designated below, including, but not limited to: 1. Operations & Policy Manuals (OPM). 2. International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) manuals. 3. A subscription be allowed to fax or email a recognized Fire magazine. 4. A subscription to a recognized Emergency Medical Services magazine. 5. A subscription to the American Heat Video or equivalent. 6. A subscription to the Pulse Video or equivalent. 7. A complete and continually updated copy of the Civil Service Rules and Regulationsjob posting to the full-time Union Representative at the same time that it is posted. 810.02 New positions within the scope of this Agreement shall be visibly posted on the bulletin board and employees shall be allowed seven (7) calendar days in which to make a written application for this new position. An updated pharmaceutical reference book for The Co-operative will notify the Shop Stewards of all ALS unitssuch new positions when the new position is posted. The Shop Stewards will be allowed to fax or email a copy of the job posting to the full- time Union Representative at the same time that it is posted. 9. A dictionary. 10. An updated paramedic manual for all ALS units. An additional selection 10.03 Vacancies and new positions within the scope of reading materials and training aids will be maintained and upgraded in the Division's Training Bureau, and will be available to employees upon request. Prior to the closing date for a promotional examination, the County will provide an applicable list of reading material as a guide to aid employees in their preparation for the examination process. L. The Division of Human Resources will coordinate with the Fire Rescue Division to schedule test or interview times to minimize potential hardships on employees due to shift scheduling. M. In the event the employee believes he/she has been discriminated against in the examination process, the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity this Agreement shall be available to investigate those concerns. N. Any reinstatements into the Bargaining Unit shall be to entry level Firefighter only. Reinstated Unit members shall not have accrued seniority during separation and time in service shall be considered interrupted. Seniority shall start on the date of reinstatement. Employees reinstated filled within one year of separation may apply for the position previously held by submitting a completed application during the filing reasonable period of a subsequent promotional announcement. O. An employee who requests and is granted a voluntary demotion: 1. During the probationary period shall return to the classification prior to the promotion; 2. After time following completion of the probationary seven (7) calendar days the vacancy and/or new position was posted for bids. 10.04 An employee transferred or promoted to a vacancy or new position shall be on a trial period he/she of three (3) months. If the employee is required to revert to their former position or if the employee voluntarily decides to revert to their former position during this three (3) month trial period, said employee shall return be entitled to do so without any loss of benefits and seniority and shall receive their former rate of pay. 10.05 Vacancies and new positions within the classification held scope of this Agreement shall be filled on the basis of merit, ability and fitness, as determined by the Co- operative, to perform the work satisfactorily. Where merit, ability and fitness are comparable and sufficient, the senior applicant will be selected. 10.06 Employees, who are out of town on Co-operative business may, prior to their leaving, apply for specific job vacancies that might occur during their absence, on forms provided by the promotion at Co-operative. Employees on an approved absence such time that as WCB, WI, LTD, Maternity or Parental leave, Leave of Absence or vacation will be eligible to apply for a vacancy is created. P. In job posting while on leave provided it does not unreasonably delay the spirit of cooperative labor/management relations, the Division of recruitment process. The employee shall provide Human Resources with written notification prior to going on leave to advise that they are applying for any job postings occurring during the duration of their Leave of Abseence/vacation. The Co-operative shall meet with have the union on their request right to provide temporarily fill the union with the opportunity full-time vacancy until said successful applicant returns to share its perspectives regarding the training and experience requirements as well as promotional examination procedureswork.

PROMOTIONS AND VACANCIES. A. Promotions or vacancies in bargaining unit positions above the entry level shall be filled 11:01 The Employer agrees to advise Bargaining Unit Employees (by internally promoting permanent employees notice posted in the Airport Fire Section lunch room) of any new positions and/or vacancies occurring in Non Bargaining Unit positions. The above provision is to provide the opportunity for advancement within the Company. However, the Employer retains the right to hire outside of the Fire Rescue Division provided there are qualified eligible internal applicants. If it is determined that there are no qualified eligible internal candidates, prior Bargaining Unit and its selection shall not be subject to recruiting from outside the County, the Division of Human Resources Director and the Fire Rescue Division Director (or designee) shall determine whether a reasonably limited training period would result in qualified eligible internal candidatesGrievance Procedure. B. Promotions or vacancies shall be filled from eligibility lists. Eligibility lists for all classifications in 11:01:1 Notice of new higher paying positions within the Bargaining Unit shall be maintained at all times issued by the Division Company, for posting in places accessible to all Employees inside the Bargaining Unit. Vacancy posting shall carry a closing date to be set not earlier than five 11:02 Employees shall be entitled to bid for such positions of Human Resourcesvacancies under Article 11:01 (1) by means of written applications. No application from Employees received later than the posted closing date will be considered. 11:03 Employees accepting promotions to a new position or vacancy, may be required to take a trial period of twenty-one (21) days working on the job to which they have been promoted, and during this period they shall be given training and the necessary instructions for the position concerned. If such Employee feels they do not qualify within such time, they may revert to their former position without loss of seniority. By mutual consent a further twenty-one (21) day trial period may be required. The certificationtotal trial period will not exceed forty-two (42) days. If the Company determines that such Bargaining Unit Employee is incapable of qualifying for such position, ranking the Company may require them to revert to their former position (before such time), without prejudice and qualifications without loss of seniority. When the Company determines that such an Employee is incapable of qualifying, the Company will provide specific written reason for that decision to the Employee and the Union. During the trial period the Employee shall be determined by paid at the Division rate of Human Resources Director in accordance with Merit System practices and proceduresthe posted bulletin. C. The duration 11:04 Any Employee who has acquired seniority and has been or is hereafter transferred from the Bargaining Unit to a job as a direct representative of each eligibility list the Company (such as Superintendents, Supervisors, or Clerks) shall remain in effect retain and accumulate seniority for a maximum of forty-two (42) days, provided they continue to pay their monthly dues to the Union during this period of time. 11:05 If the Employee is still working as a direct representative of the Company, they will retain all seniority to acceptance date, but will not accumulate seniority providing they maintain their membership in good standing. All seniority is lost after two (2) years and may be extended unless otherwise mutually agreed. Incumbents as of the date of ratification of this new Collective Agreement will retain seniority for a period two (2) year period. 11:06 In case of six (6) months at the discretion return to Bargaining Unit work by a direct representative of the Division of Human Resources Director. If the eligibility list is exhausted prior to expirationCompany, the examination will again be given. Reasonable efforts will be made by the County to administer the promotional examination thirty days prior they should return, if possible to the expiration date of the current promotional eligibility list. D. The following requirements shall be department in effect with regard to promotional procedures: 1. Time in grade eligibility requirement for promotional examinations shall be measured in terms of continuous service. An interruption for an authorized leave of absence without pay shall not constitute a break in continuous service; however, which they worked at the time of a leave of absence without pay shall not their promotion and be credited as time in servicegiven their seniority rights. 2. The time in grade eligibility criteria for promotional examinations shall be by the closing date as published on the official Division of Human Resources job announcement. E. Promotions to any rank/classification covered by this Agreement shall be determined by a job related examination/selection process developed by the Division of Human Resources following consultation with the union. F. A cutoff score on each examination phase will be necessary to attain an overall minimum qualifying score. G. Upon written request of the union, the Division of Human Resources Director may elect to appoint a representative from Division of Human Resources/EEO to attend the selection interview process within the Fire Rescue Division. H. If a bargaining unit member is passed over for promotion, the Division Director or designee shall, at the employee's request, counsel the individual(s) on possible reasons and areas to concentrate which may improve their chances for promotion in the future. The Division Director or designee has the absolute discretion to select any one of the candidates certified to the Division from the eligibility list maintained by the Division of Human Resources. I. Promotional examination announcements shall be posted conspicuously at the Airport Fire Station at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the official application closing date. J. The promotional examination process shall begin no less than sixty (60) and not more than seventy-five (75) days after closing of applications. K. The County will provide and maintain the following reference materials at the Airport Fire Station as designated below, including, but not limited to: 1. Operations & Policy Manuals (OPM). 2. International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) manuals. 3. A subscription to a recognized Fire magazine. 4. A subscription to a recognized Emergency Medical Services magazine. 5. A subscription to the American Heat Video or equivalent. 6. A subscription to the Pulse Video or equivalent. 7. A complete and continually updated copy of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations. 8. An updated pharmaceutical reference book for all ALS units. 9. A dictionary. 10. An updated paramedic manual for all ALS units. An additional selection of reading materials and training aids will be maintained and upgraded in the Division's Training Bureau, and will be available to employees upon request. Prior to the closing date for a promotional examination, the County will provide an applicable list of reading material as a guide to aid employees in their preparation for the examination process. L. The Division of Human Resources will coordinate with the Fire Rescue Division to schedule test or interview times to minimize potential hardships on employees due to shift scheduling. M. In the event the employee believes he/she has been discriminated against in the examination process, the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity shall be available to investigate those concerns. N. Any reinstatements into the Bargaining Unit shall be to entry level Firefighter only. Reinstated Unit members shall not have accrued seniority during separation and time in service shall be considered interrupted. Seniority shall start on the date of reinstatement. Employees reinstated within one year of separation may apply for the position previously held by submitting a completed application during the filing period of a subsequent promotional announcement. O. An employee who requests and is granted a voluntary demotion: 1. During the probationary period shall return to the classification prior to the promotion; 2. After completion of the probationary period he/she shall return to the classification held prior to the promotion at such time that a vacancy is created. P. In the spirit of cooperative labor/management relations, the Division of Human Resources shall meet with the union on their request to provide the union with the opportunity to share its perspectives regarding the training and experience requirements as well as promotional examination procedures.

PROMOTIONS AND VACANCIES. A. Promotions 1. Full-time vacancies and regular part-time vacancies or vacancies in bargaining unit new positions above created during the entry level life of this Agreement, or until a new Agreement has been executed, shall be filled by internally promoting permanent employees in posted on the Airport Fire Section of the Fire Rescue Division provided there are qualified eligible internal applicants. If it is determined that there are no qualified eligible internal candidates, prior to recruiting from outside the County, the Division of Human Resources Director and the Fire Rescue Division Director (or designee) shall determine whether a reasonably limited training period would result in qualified eligible internal candidates. B. Promotions or vacancies shall be filled from eligibility lists. Eligibility lists for all classifications in the Bargaining Unit shall be maintained at all times by the Division of Human Resources. The certification, ranking and qualifications shall be determined by the Division of Human Resources Director in accordance with Merit System practices and procedures. C. The duration of each eligibility list shall remain in effect for a period of two (2) years and may be extended for a period of six (6) months at the discretion of the Division of Human Resources Director. If the eligibility list is exhausted prior to expiration, the examination will again be given. Reasonable efforts will be made by the County to administer the promotional examination thirty days prior to the expiration date of the current promotional eligibility list. D. The following requirements shall be in effect with regard to promotional procedures: 1. Time in grade eligibility requirement for promotional examinations shall be measured in terms of continuous service. An interruption for an authorized leave of absence without pay shall not constitute a break in continuous service; however, the time of a leave of absence without pay shall not be credited as time in servicebulletin board. 2. The time in grade eligibility criteria for promotional examinations A period of seven (7) working days shall be by the closing date as published on the official Division of Human Resources job announcement. E. Promotions allowed employees in which to any rank/classification covered by this Agreement shall be determined by a job related examination/selection process developed by the Division of Human Resources following consultation with the union. F. A cutoff score on each examination phase will make application for such vacancies or new positions. Should it be necessary to attain an overall minimum qualifying score. G. Upon written request fill a vacancy or new position before the expiration of the unionseven (7) days, the Division of Human Resources Director may elect to appoint a representative from Division of Human Resources/EEO to attend the selection interview process within the Fire Rescue Division. H. If a bargaining unit member is passed over time for promotion, the Division Director or designee shall, at the employee's request, counsel the individual(s) on possible reasons and areas to concentrate which may improve their chances for promotion in the future. The Division Director or designee has the absolute discretion to select any one of the candidates certified to the Division from the eligibility list maintained such posting shall be mutually agreed upon by the Division of Human Resources. I. Promotional examination announcements shall be posted conspicuously at Employer and the Airport Fire Station at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the official application closing date. J. The promotional examination process shall begin no less than sixty (60) and not more than seventy-five (75) days after closing of applications. K. The County will provide and maintain the following reference materials at the Airport Fire Station as designated below, including, but not limited to: 1. Operations & Policy Manuals (OPM). 2. International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) manualsUnion. 3. A subscription In filling vacancies or new positions, where merit and ability is sufficient to a recognized Fire magazinehandle the job to be filled, seniority shall be the governing factor. 4. A subscription All employees filling a new position or vacancy shall be allowed a qualifying period of three (3) months. If such employee does not perform the duties satisfactorily within such time, or if the employee so wishes, he/she shall revert to a recognized Emergency Medical Services magazinehis/her former position without loss of seniority. If it appears to the Employer and the Union that such employee is incapable of performing the duties satisfactorily, he/she may be required to revert to his/her former position before the expiration of three (3) months. 5. A subscription If the Co-operative provides training to fill a vacant position in the American Heat Video or equivalentCo-operative, the first opportunity will be granted according to seniority if it appears that the senior person has sufficient ability to fill the position. 6. A subscription Upon promotion to a position paying a higher rate of pay, an employee shall receive the wage rate applicable to the Pulse Video or equivalent. 7. A complete and continually updated copy of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations. 8. An updated pharmaceutical reference book for all ALS units. 9. A dictionary. 10. An updated paramedic manual for all ALS units. An additional selection of reading materials and training aids will be maintained and upgraded in the Division's Training Bureau, and will be available to employees upon request. Prior new position retroactive to the closing date for a promotional examination, the County will provide an applicable list of reading material as a guide to aid employees in their preparation for the examination process. L. The Division of Human Resources will coordinate with the Fire Rescue Division to schedule test or interview times to minimize potential hardships on employees due to shift scheduling. M. In the event the employee believes he/she has been discriminated against in assumed the examination processduties of the new position. Whenever an employee's rate prior to promotion is within the range of the new classification, his/her rate shall not be reduced, and after promotion, the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity employee shall be available to investigate those concerns. N. Any reinstatements into paid his/her regular increment increases until the Bargaining Unit shall be to entry level Firefighter only. Reinstated Unit members shall not have accrued seniority during separation and time in service shall be considered interrupted. Seniority shall start on the date of reinstatement. Employees reinstated within one year of separation may apply for the position previously held by submitting a completed application during the filing period of a subsequent promotional announcement. O. An employee who requests and is granted a voluntary demotion: 1. During the probationary period shall return to the classification prior to the promotion; 2. After completion top of the probationary period he/she shall return to the classification held prior to the promotion at such time that a vacancy range is createdreached. P. In the spirit of cooperative labor/management relations, the Division of Human Resources shall meet with the union on their request to provide the union with the opportunity to share its perspectives regarding the training and experience requirements as well as promotional examination procedures.

PROMOTIONS AND VACANCIES. A. Promotions or vacancies in bargaining unit positions above 10.01 Vacancies within the entry level shall be filled by internally promoting permanent employees in the Airport Fire Section scope of the Fire Rescue Division provided there are qualified eligible internal applicants. If it is determined that there are no qualified eligible internal candidates, prior to recruiting from outside the County, the Division of Human Resources Director and the Fire Rescue Division Director (or designee) shall determine whether a reasonably limited training period would result in qualified eligible internal candidates. B. Promotions or vacancies shall be filled from eligibility lists. Eligibility lists for all classifications in the Bargaining Unit shall be maintained at all times by the Division of Human Resources. The certification, ranking and qualifications shall be determined by the Division of Human Resources Director in accordance with Merit System practices and procedures. C. The duration of each eligibility list shall remain in effect for a period of two (2) years and may be extended for a period of six (6) months at the discretion of the Division of Human Resources Director. If the eligibility list is exhausted prior to expiration, the examination will again be given. Reasonable efforts will be made by the County to administer the promotional examination thirty days prior to the expiration date of the current promotional eligibility list. D. The following requirements shall be in effect with regard to promotional procedures: 1. Time in grade eligibility requirement for promotional examinations shall be measured in terms of continuous service. An interruption for an authorized leave of absence without pay shall not constitute a break in continuous service; however, the time of a leave of absence without pay shall not be credited as time in service. 2. The time in grade eligibility criteria for promotional examinations shall be by the closing date as published on the official Division of Human Resources job announcement. E. Promotions to any rank/classification covered by this Agreement shall be determined by a job related examination/selection process developed by visibly posted on the Division of Human Resources following consultation with the union. F. A cutoff score on each examination phase will be necessary to attain an overall minimum qualifying score. G. Upon written request of the union, the Division of Human Resources Director may elect to appoint a representative from Division of Human Resources/EEO to attend the selection interview process bulletin board within the Fire Rescue Division. H. If a bargaining unit member is passed over for promotion, the Division Director or designee shall, at the employee's request, counsel the individual(s) on possible reasons and areas to concentrate which may improve their chances for promotion in the future. The Division Director or designee has the absolute discretion to select any one of the candidates certified to the Division from the eligibility list maintained by the Division of Human Resources. I. Promotional examination announcements shall be posted conspicuously at the Airport Fire Station at least fourteen seven (147) calendar days prior from when the vacancy occurred and employees shall be allowed a further seven (7) calendar days in which to make a written application for such vacancy. The Co-operative will notify the official application closing date. J. Shop Stewards of all such vacancies when the vacancy is posted. The promotional examination process shall begin no less than sixty (60) and not more than seventy-five (75) days after closing of applications. K. The County Shop Stewards will provide and maintain the following reference materials at the Airport Fire Station as designated below, including, but not limited to: 1. Operations & Policy Manuals (OPM). 2. International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) manuals. 3. A subscription be allowed to fax or email a recognized Fire magazine. 4. A subscription to a recognized Emergency Medical Services magazine. 5. A subscription to the American Heat Video or equivalent. 6. A subscription to the Pulse Video or equivalent. 7. A complete and continually updated copy of the Civil Service Rules and Regulationsjob posting to the full-time Union Representative at the same time that it is posted. 810.02 New positions within the scope of this Agreement shall be visibly posted on the bulletin board and employees shall be allowed seven (7) calendar days in which to make a written application for this new position. An updated pharmaceutical reference book for The Co-operative will notify the Shop Stewards of all ALS unitssuch new positions when the new position is posted. The Shop Stewards will be allowed to fax or email a copy of the job posting to the full-time Union Representative at the same time that it is posted. 9. A dictionary. 10. An updated paramedic manual for all ALS units. An additional selection 10.03 Vacancies and new positions within the scope of reading materials and training aids will be maintained and upgraded in the Division's Training Bureau, and will be available to employees upon request. Prior to the closing date for a promotional examination, the County will provide an applicable list of reading material as a guide to aid employees in their preparation for the examination process. L. The Division of Human Resources will coordinate with the Fire Rescue Division to schedule test or interview times to minimize potential hardships on employees due to shift scheduling. M. In the event the employee believes he/she has been discriminated against in the examination process, the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity this Agreement shall be available to investigate those concerns. N. Any reinstatements into the Bargaining Unit shall be to entry level Firefighter only. Reinstated Unit members shall not have accrued seniority during separation and time in service shall be considered interrupted. Seniority shall start on the date of reinstatement. Employees reinstated filled within one year of separation may apply for the position previously held by submitting a completed application during the filing reasonable period of a subsequent promotional announcement. O. An employee who requests and is granted a voluntary demotion: 1. During the probationary period shall return to the classification prior to the promotion; 2. After time following completion of the probationary seven (7) calendar days the vacancy and/or new position was posted for bids. 10.04 An employee transferred or promoted to a vacancy or new position shall be on a trial period he/she of three (3) months. If the employee is required to revert to their former position or if the employee voluntarily decides to revert to their former position during this three (3) month trial period, said employee shall return be entitled to do so without any loss of benefits and seniority and shall receive their former rate of pay. 10.05 Vacancies and new positions within the classification held scope of this Agreement shall be filled on the basis of merit, ability and fitness, as determined by the Co-operative, to perform the work satisfactorily. Where merit, ability and fitness are comparable and sufficient, the senior applicant will be selected. 10.06 Employees, who are out of town on Co-operative business may, prior to their leaving, apply for specific job vacancies that might occur during their absence, on forms provided by the promotion at Co-operative. Employees on an approved absence such time that as WCB, WI, LTD, Maternity or Parental leave, Leave of Absence or vacation will be eligible to apply for a vacancy is created. P. In job posting while on leave provided it does not unreasonably delay the spirit of cooperative labor/management relations, the Division of recruitment process. The employee shall provide Human Resources with written notification prior to going on leave to advise that they are applying for any job postings occurring during the duration of their Leave of Absence/vacation. The Co-operative shall meet with have the union on their request right to provide temporarily fill the union with the opportunity full-time vacancy until said successful applicant returns to share its perspectives regarding the training and experience requirements as well as promotional examination procedureswork.

PROMOTIONS AND VACANCIES. A. Promotions or vacancies in bargaining unit positions above the entry level shall be filled by internally promoting permanent employees in the Airport Fire Section of the Fire Rescue Division provided there are qualified eligible internal applicants. If it is determined that there are no qualified eligible internal candidates, prior to recruiting from outside the County, the Division of Human Resources Director and the Fire Rescue Division Director (or designee) shall determine whether a reasonably limited training period would result in qualified eligible internal candidates. B. Promotions or vacancies shall be filled from eligibility lists. Eligibility lists for all classifications in the Bargaining Unit shall be maintained at all times by the Division of Human Resources. The certification, ranking and qualifications shall be determined by the Division of Human Resources Director in accordance with Merit System practices and procedures. C. The duration of each eligibility list shall remain in effect for a period of two (2) years and may be extended for a period of six (6) months at the discretion of the Division of Human Resources Director. If the eligibility list is exhausted prior to expiration, the examination will again be given. Reasonable efforts will be made by the County to administer the promotional examination thirty days prior to the expiration date of the current promotional eligibility list. D. The following requirements shall be in effect with regard to promotional procedures: 1. Time In the event that a vacancy occurs in grade eligibility requirement for promotional examinations shall be measured in terms of continuous service. An interruption for an authorized leave of absence without pay shall not constitute a break in continuous service; however, the time of a leave of absence without pay shall not be credited as time in service. 2. The time in grade eligibility criteria for promotional examinations shall be by the closing date as published on the official Division of Human Resources job announcement. E. Promotions to any rank/classification covered by this Agreement shall be determined by a job related examination/selection process developed by and the Division of Human Resources following consultation with Court determines to fill the union. F. A cutoff score on each examination phase will be necessary to attain an overall minimum qualifying score. G. Upon written request of the unionvacancy, the Division of Human Resources Director may elect to appoint a representative from Division of Human Resources/EEO to attend the selection interview process within the Fire Rescue Division. H. If a bargaining unit member is passed over for promotion, the Division Director or designee shall, at the employee's request, counsel the individual(s) on possible reasons and areas to concentrate which may improve their chances for promotion in the future. The Division Director or designee has the absolute discretion to select any one of the candidates certified to the Division from the eligibility list maintained by the Division of Human Resources. I. Promotional examination announcements vacancy shall be posted conspicuously for a period of five (5) working days within the County where the vacancy occurs and the Union may post the vacancy notice at all other locations of the Airport Fire Station at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior Court. The posting shall list the name of the vacant position and the qualifications for said position. Bargaining unit employees who wish to be considered to fill the vacancy may submit a letter of interest to the official application closing dateCourt Administrator in the County where the vacancy exists within the posting period. The Court shall have the right to reject any applicant who does not meet the qualifications set forth in the posting. J. The promotional examination process shall begin no less than sixty (60) and not more than seventy-five (75) days after closing of applications. K. The County will provide and maintain the following reference materials at the Airport Fire Station as designated below, including, but not limited to: 1. Operations & Policy Manuals (OPM). Section 2. International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) manuals.Promotions to any vacant position in the Court in Xxxxxxxx, Kalkaska or Otsego Counties shall be offered to Court employees where the vacancy exists. The most senior employee in the county where the vacancy exists who meets the posted qualifications and demonstrates the ability to Section 3. A subscription to a recognized Fire magazine. 4. A subscription to a recognized Emergency Medical Services magazine. 5. A subscription to the American Heat Video or equivalent. 6. A subscription to the Pulse Video or equivalent. 7. A complete and continually updated copy of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations. 8. An updated pharmaceutical reference book for all ALS units. 9. A dictionary. 10. An updated paramedic manual for all ALS units. An additional selection of reading materials and training aids will be maintained and upgraded in the Division's Training Bureau, and will be available to employees upon request. Prior to the closing date for a promotional examinationWhen an employee is promoted, the County will provide an applicable list employee shall be given a probationary period of reading material as a guide up to aid employees in their preparation for thirty calendar (30) days. If at any time during the examination process. L. The Division of Human Resources will coordinate with the Fire Rescue Division to schedule test or interview times to minimize potential hardships on employees due to shift scheduling. M. In the event probationary period the employee believes he/she has been discriminated against in the examination process, the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity shall is found to be available to investigate those concerns. N. Any reinstatements into the Bargaining Unit shall be to entry level Firefighter only. Reinstated Unit members shall not have accrued seniority during separation and time in service shall be considered interrupted. Seniority shall start on the date of reinstatement. Employees reinstated within one year of separation may apply qualified for the position previously held by submitting a completed application during and is not able to perform the filing period of a subsequent promotional announcementwork, or the employee decides they do not want the position, the employee shall be returned to their previous position. Employees filling vacancies or receiving promotions under this Article shall assume the wage rate to that step which provides them with an increase in pay in the new job classification. O. An employee who requests and is granted a voluntary demotion: 1Section 4. During Promotions shall be at the probationary period shall return to the classification prior to the promotion; 2. After completion sole discretion of the probationary period he/she shall return to the classification held prior to the promotion at such time that a vacancy is createdCourt Administrator. P. In Section 5. Judicial appointments are at the spirit sole discretion of cooperative labor/management relations, the Division Judge. These appointments are: (1) Clerk of Human Resources shall meet with the union on their request to provide the union with the opportunity to share its perspectives regarding the training Court; (2) Magistrate; (3) Probate Register; (4) Juvenile Register; (5) Juvenile Officer and experience requirements as well as promotional examination procedures.(6)