Training, Schools and Conventions. 32.1 In making determinations as to personnel who shall attend conventions or schools, the City will give consideration to personnel covered by this agreement when it finds that attendance by such employees will appreciably add to their ability to perform their duties to an extent deemed by the City to be economically justifiable.
32.2 The City and the Unions recognize the City of Portland Trade Apprenticeship Committee and the City of Portland Trades Training Committee as the official apprenticeship and training committees for the classifications covered by this Agreement.
32.3 Represented employees selected by the City to attend job-related training will be compensated on the same basis as other employees for wages, per diem and the costs of training and transportation.
32.4 Where the City requires certification of certain employee skills and the certification requirement did not exist at the time of employment in the classification, the City will pay the initial costs incurred in the certification. Present practices relating to the City assuming costs relating to employee certification will be continued. Drivers' License and endorsements are excluded from this provision.
32.5 When new equipment is obtained by the City, that falls within an existing classification and is significantly different from existing equipment, the City will offer the opportunity for on-the-job training to those required to operate the new equipment.
Training, Schools and Conventions. 25.1 In making determinations as to personnel who shall attend conventions or schools, the City will give consideration to personnel covered by this agreement when it finds that attendance by such employees will appreciably add to their ability to perform their duties to an extent deemed by the City to be economically justifiable, provided however that forced overtime shall not be a direct result of scheduling an employee for training pursuant to this section.
25.1.1 The City will provide opportunities for employees to have a minimum of one paid voluntary Ride Along (RAL) and/or Sit Along (XXX) per calendar year as provided by written policy. Any change to the existing procedure will be referred to the BOEC Labor Management Committee.
25.2 The City agrees to continue to involve all coaches in the development of the Training and Certification program and standards.
25.3 Represented employees selected by the City to attend job-related training will be compensated on the same basis as other employees for wages, per diem and the costs of training and transportation.
25.4 The City will pay the costs incurred in City required training. Required training shall be done on paid time at the applicable straight time or overtime rate. Drivers’ License and endorsements are excluded from this provision.
25.5 When new equipment is obtained by the City, that falls within an existing classification and is significantly different from existing equipment, the City will offer the opportunity for on-the-job training to those required to operate the new equipment.
Training, Schools and Conventions. 28.1 In making determinations as to personnel who shall attend conventions or schools, the City will give consideration to personnel covered by this Agreement, when it finds that attendance by such employees will appreciably add to their ability to perform their duties to an extent deemed by the City to be economically justifiable.
28.2 Represented employees selected by the City to attend job-related training will be compensated on the same basis as other employees for wages, per diem, and the costs of training and transportation.
28.3 Where the City requires certification of certain employee skills and the certification requirement did not exist at the time of employment in the classification, the City will pay the initial costs incurred in the certification. Present practices relating to the City assuming costs relating to employee certification will be continued. Driver's License and endorsements are excluded from this provision.
Training, Schools and Conventions. 25.1 In making determinations as to personnel who shall attend conventions or schools, the City will give consideration to personnel covered by this agreement when it finds that attendance by such employees will appreciably add to their ability to perform their duties to an extent deemed by the City to be economically justifiable. Forced overtime may be used to cover employee absences for training as long as the City has first posted the operational need as voluntary overtime.
25.1.1 The City will provide opportunities for employees to have a minimum of one paid voluntary Ride Along (RAL) and/or Sit Along (XXX) per calendar year as provided by written policy. Any change to the existing procedure will be referred to the BOEC Labor Management Committee.
25.1.2 The City will provide the opportunity to exchange approved annual leave once per year to attend an Employee Requested Educational Opportunity (EREO) as provided by written policy. Any change to the existing procedure will be referred to the BOEC Labor Management Committee.
25.2 The City agrees to continue to involve all coaches in the development of the Training and Certification program and standards.
25.3 Represented employees selected by the City to attend job-related training will be compensated on the same basis as other employees for wages, per diem and the costs of training and transportation.
25.4 The City will pay the costs incurred in City required training. Required training shall be done on paid time at the applicable straight time or overtime rate. Drivers’ License and endorsements are excluded from this provision.
25.5 The parties agree to explore remote (online) educational opportunities during the lifecycle of this agreement.
25.6 When new equipment is obtained by the City, that falls within an existing classification and is significantly different from existing equipment, the City will offer the opportunity for on-the-job training to those required to operate the new equipment.
Training, Schools and Conventions. 28.1 In making determinations as to personnel who shall attend conventions or schools, the City will give consideration to personnel covered by this Agreement, when it finds that attendance by such employees will appreciably add to their ability to perform their duties to an extent deemed by the City to be economically justifiable.
28.2 Represented employees selected by the City to attend job-related training will be compensated on the same basis as other employees for wages, per diem, and the costs of training and transportation.
28.3 Where the City requires certification of certain employee skills and the certification requirement did not exist at the time of employment in the classification, the City will pay the initial costs incurred in the certification. Present practices relating to the City assuming costs relating to employee certification will be continued. Driver's License and endorsements are excluded from this provision.
28.4 The Union and the City mutually recognize the benefit of professional development for members of the Union. To accomplish this:
28.4.1 The City shall fund a Professional Development account in the amount of $15,000 for each fiscal year of this agreement.
28.4.2 At the end of each fiscal year any unexpended monies will be returned to the City.
28.4.3 Professional Development training must be paid for and commence prior to the expiration of this contract.
28.4.4 Portland Parks& Recreation shall provide administrative assistance for the fund.
28.4.5 Monies from this account may be used by an employee for any of the following, provided it pertains to their current position, or for another City position in their classification series or in reasonably related work:
A. Fees and/or tuition to professional development seminars, classes, workshops and conferences.
B. Travel, per diem, and other expenses associated with attendance at professional development seminars, classes and conferences.
C. Books, tapes, videos and software that may assist the employee in his/her professional development. Items such as these must be turned over to the Bureau upon separation from the City.
D. Licenses, certifications and professional dues not paid by the employee’s bureau.
28.4.6 The account shall be administered by a four (4) member Professional Development Committee. Two (2) members of the Professional Development Committee shall be appointed by LL483 Recreation and two (2) members by the Director of Portland Parks & Recreation.
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Training, Schools and Conventions. 30.1 In making determinations as to personnel who shall attend conventions or schools, the City will give consideration to personnel covered by this agreement when it finds that attendance by such employees will appreciably add to their ability to perform their duties to an extent deemed by the City to be economically justifiable.
30.2 The City and the Unions recognize the City of Portland Trade Apprenticeship Committee and the City of Portland Trades Training Committee as the official apprenticeship and training committees for the classifications covered by this Agreement.
30.3 Represented employees selected by the City to attend job-related training will be compensated on the
30.4 Where the City requires certification of certain employee skills and the certification requirement did not exist at the time of employment in the classification, the City will pay the initial costs incurred in the certification. Present practices relating to the City assuming costs relating to employee certification will be continued. Drivers' License and endorsements are excluded from this provision.
30.5 When new equipment is obtained by the City, that falls within an existing classification and is significantly different from existing equipment, the City will offer the opportunity for on-the-job training to those required to operate the new equipment.
Training, Schools and Conventions. 32.1 In making determinations as to personnel who shall attend conventions or schools, the City will consider give consideration to personnel covered by this agreement when it finds that attendance by such employees will appreciably add to their ability to perform their duties to an extent deemed by the City to be economically justifiable. The City and the Unions recognize the City of Portland Trade Apprenticeship Committee and the City of Portland Trades Training Committee as the official apprenticeship and training committees for the classifications covered by this Agreement.
