IAFF Bargaining Agreement

Question 1

Probationary permanent employees time off, vacation, holiday, sick, shall not exceed ___ shifts per quarterly rotation.

Answer 1

3 shifts

Question 2

For grievance of probationary employee, grievance to Chiefs office within ____ calendar days. If grievance not settled by fire Chief parties agree to proceed directly to____.

Answer 2

10

Arbitration

Question 3

Performance criteria shall be designed to evaluate a probationary permanent employee’s what?

Answer 3

Skills, knowledge, ability, and attitudes in relation to job of firefighter.

Question 4

When proby has taken emt exam at least ____ and not attained a passing score within probationary period, may be terminated.

Answer 4

Twice

Question 5

When wages , rates of pay, or any other matters requiring appropriation of monies by employer are included as matters, shall be obligation of bargaining agent to serve written notice of request for bargaining at least ____ days before June 30th, last day of fiscal year.

Answer 5

120 days

Question 6

It shall be the obligation of the Employer and the Bargaining Agent to arrange to meet at reasonable times and confer in good faith within ____ days after receipt of written notice from Bargaining Agent requesting a meeting for bargaining purposes.

Answer 6

10 days

Question 7

In event Bargaining Agent and Employer are unable by the ______ to reach an agreement on a contract, any and all unresolved arbitrable issues may be submitted to arbitration upon request of either party, as required by law.

Answer 7

First Monday in June

Question 8

Employer agrees to deduct dues ____in an amount certified to be correct by the secretary-treasurer.

Answer 8

Bi-weekly

Question 9

Any employee who chooses to withdraw from IAFF shall have a ____calendar day time period beginning the first day of Jan.

Answer 9

10

Question 10

IAFF shall be charged ____ annually and shall remit payment in ____ equal installments prior to the 5th day of each month.

Answer 10

$250

12

Question 11

Any employee disagreeing with a written criticism placed in their file shall have their views regarding it placed in their file within ____ days

Answer 11

30

Question 12

Letters if reprimand will be removed from any employees file at their request after a period of____ years

Answer 12

2

Question 13

Every year in the ___ quarter of the fiscal year a Payroll Event Calendar is prepared for the following fiscal year.

Answer 13

Third

Question 14

The Payroll Event Calendar schedule reflects by date what things?

Answer 14

Payment of FSLA overtime by cycle
Quarterly uniform payment
Any other special benefit

Question 15

Bargaining agent or employee may file a grievance within ___ days of said occurrence.

Answer 15

30 days

Question 16

Responsibility for administrative control of the promotion plan is vested in the____ and authority is delegated to the ______.

Answer 16

Personnel Director

Fire Chief

Question 17

Who deems that an employee is not qualified for a promotion, he may exercise his right to submit a letter to Personnel Director and employee stating such reason?

Answer 17

Fire Chief

Question 18

__ is created to coordinate the procedure, have general supervision of the elements used in the selection process, and make recommendations and certifications to Chief of Fire Department.

Answer 18

A promotion Board

Question 19

Who does the promotion board consist of:

Answer 19

Rep from City Managers Office
The Personnel Department
Fire Chiefs office &
The Bargaining Agent

Question 20

Who shall establish a roster of qualified eligibles for certification and recommendation to the Fire Chief?

Answer 20

Support Services

Question 21

To become Sergeant must complete a 100 question written examination given by who?

Answer 21

Human Resource Work Section

Question 22

To be a candidate for District Chief must have ____ consecutive years on OCFD and have completed ____ hours towards a degree.

Answer 22

15 years

30 hours

Question 23

For district chief top ___ scoring candidates, combining written test score and seniority points will be referred to assessment center

Answer 23

12

Question 24

The assessment center shall certify ____ more candidates to the Chief than the number vacant at that time

Answer 24

Three

Question 25

All regular transfers into Training Work Section are expected to last for a minimum of____ months

Answer 25

18

Question 26

Whenever an employee requests transfer back to suppression duties and such transfer was delayed due to staffing, eligibility in Suppression shall begin when?

Answer 26

At the time of their request or at the end of the employees eighteen month commitment, whichever is latter.

Question 27

To be certified as a Battalion Chief an employee must have met the following requirements:

Answer 27

District Chief one year in Suppression | Must have Associate Degree, or 60 or more hours toward a degree

Question 28

For training vacancy top ___ by seniority in rank that apply shall proceed to oral interviews.

Answer 28

6

Question 29

How much is differential pay for personnel transferring into the 8 hour position?

Answer 29

11.25%

Question 30

A group of not more than ___ personnel from suppression shall be identified to assist the Fire Dispatch Work Section in their responsibilities during short vacancies.

Answer 30

12

Question 31

Loaned dispatchers would receive ___ per pay period.

Answer 31

$25

Question 32

The Chief of the Fire Dept. and the President of the IAFF shall appoint ___ members each for physical fitness committee.

Answer 32

3 members, the 6 members shall appoint chairperson.

Question 33

Annual physical fitness evaluation includes all incumbent Fire Fighters hired on and after____

Answer 33

4/6/84

Question 34

If firefighter fails to meet requirements as set forth by number of years of service, the employee will be tested again in ___ days

Answer 34

30

Question 35

Where pre-existing or temporary disabilities exist, the ______ may prescribe alternate avenues for exercise and evaluation.

Answer 35

City Physician Assistant

Question 36

Employees in pay range 928 will be paid an additional ___ hours per bi-weekly pay period

Answer 36

.31 hours

Question 37

Longevity pay schedule is tied to ______ of the A step firefighter.

Answer 37

90% of 1%

Question 38

Career Development pay steps are calculated by taking the pay step that an employee is in plus ___ % increase for certification.

Answer 38

4%

Question 39

Employees who enters treatment/rehab program of their own initiative after the interview with EAP counselor shall be to ____ year post-rehabilitation testing.

Answer 39

2 year

Question 40

A random list containing ____ names of uniformed personnel employed shall be generated by the testing agency____ and shall be known as random list.

Answer 40

Sixty | Quarterly

Question 41

If post-accident testing cannot be administered within ____ hours of an accident, the officer shall prepare written record of reasons. After____ hours, such efforts to administer testing shall cease and copy of written record shall be forwarded to City's Occupational Health Manager through Chief.

Answer 41

2 hours | 8 hours

Question 42

Who shall receive and retain all drug and alcohol testing related information and provide results to Labor Relations Division

Answer 42

Occupational Health Manager

Question 43

The substances for which test may be given includes the related metabolites:

Answer 43

1. Marijuana or Cannabinoid 2. Cocaine 3. Amphetamines 4. Opiate 5. Phencyclidine (PCP)

Question 44

When the employee is within___ days of completing the time in grade requirements, a request should be made to Human resources to initiate certification process.

Answer 44

30

Question 45

The _______ shall have the authority to approve or disapprove recommendations for pay increases, and shall provide written notification of such decision tithe department.

Answer 45

City Manager

Question 46

Department Heads may recommend to the City Manager a _________ within the appropriate range to recognize exceptional meritorious service of individual employees.

Answer 46

Maximum two-step pay increase

Question 47

The Safety and Health Committee is comprised of ____ employees representing Bargaining Agent and ____ employees representing the Employer.

Answer 47

3,3

Question 48

Safety and Health Committee shall meet_____ and at such times deemed necessary by the ____ or the ______

Answer 48

Monthly | Fire Chief/Bargaining Agent

Question 49

What three things of the OCFD uniform will be determined by the Employer?

Answer 49

Style, material, Fit

Question 50

After ____ to the Fire Chief, Bargaining Agent representatives may be granted time off with pay by the Fire Chief to conduct bona fide Bargaining Agent business.

Answer 50

Written Notice

Question 51

To withdraw membership from Union employee needs what 2 things turned in by 10 calendar day time period?

Answer 51

Written notification requesting withdraw to Union & | Signed authorization card to Benefits Division of the Personnel Departmet

Question 52

The Official Departmental Personnel File for all persons covered under agreement shall be at_______

Answer 52

Fire Department Headquarters

Question 53

Pursuant to EEOC Guidelines, each party is obligated to take positive action in affording equal employment, training and promotional opportunities to all members, as required by______ of Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Answer 53

Title VII

Question 54

Promotional vacancies must be filled within ____ days

Answer 54

90

Question 55

Requirements for Corporal:

Answer 55

Completed 3 years in Suppression NFPA Fire Fighter II Apparatus Operator Academy Valid OK drivers license

Question 56

Sergeant requirements:

Answer 56

Corporal at least one year in Suppression 5 years from last date of employment 100 Q- given by Human Resource Top25- in one week academy Top25 scoring, combining written, seniority, and academy score

Question 57

For Captain how many scoring candidates placed in one week academy?

Answer 57

15

Question 58

To be certified as a major, must have been a Captain for ____ years in Suppression.

Answer 58

2 yrs

Question 59

Candidate for District Chief:

Answer 59

``` Major for 2 years 15 consecutive yrs 30 hrs toward degree Test Top 12 referred to assessment center .25 pts per quarter max 6.25 Assessment center certify 3 more candidates to Chief than the number vacant ```

Question 60

All regular transfers into EMS Quality Assurance Officer position are expected to last for minimum____ years

Answer 60

1 year

Question 61

Ems Quality Assurance Officer:

Answer 61

Ops Division laterally transfer Top 6 in rank to Oral interview Eligible Employee from Capt list Give Capt test Lt. For at least 2 years Must have OK state paramedic license 100 question test

Question 62

All regular transfers into Training Work Section are expected to last for a minimum of _____ months

Answer 62

18

Question 63

If training employee requests transfer back to suppression, eligibility in Suppression shall begin when?

Answer 63

At the time if request or at the end of the employees 18 month commitment, whichever is latter.

Question 64

Personnel in the Training Work Section hall receive "Bonus" seniority points for time served in the assignment up to a max of ____ points

Answer 64

4

Question 65

Training Vacancy?

Answer 65

Suppression personnel transfer laterally Top 6 by seniority in rank proceed to oral interview Fire Chief shall make final decision Allow person from existing promo list, vacancy will be filled with highest position on the list of personnel who make application

Question 66

Entry level rank in the fire dispatch work section will be______ Pay will be same as current or ____ employee ranked above

Answer 66

Dispatcher | Top step Corporal

Question 67

Loaned dispatchers are paid ____ per pay period as incentive pay.

Answer 67

$25

Question 68

Loaned dispatchers placed on a rotating list of ____ personnel, and spend ____ shift per quarter working in dispatch.

Answer 68

4 | 1 shift

Question 69

Protest period:

Answer 69

1: 00-5:00 day of test 8: 00-12:00 following day

Question 70

Adjustment Review Period:

Answer 70

1: 00-5:00 day protest closes 8: 00-12:00 next business day

Question 71

Grading Review:

Answer 71

1: 00-5:00 day adjustment review 8: 00-12:00 next day

Question 72

For candidates tied for positions on the promotional sequence list:

Answer 72

Highest score on the promotional exam Ed. Incentive .5 per level Specialty points .5 paramedic, etc Recruit academy score

Question 73

For candidates tied for positions on the promotional sequence list for training vacancies:

Answer 73

Highest score on the promotional exam Ed. Incentive .5 per level Specialty points .5 paramedic, etc Recruit academy score

Question 74

Employees shall be compensated in cash at their base rate of pay for ____ of any unused sick leave

Answer 74

1/2

Question 75

50% maximum payment will be reduced by____ for each year less than 20 years service.

Answer 75

2 1/2

Question 76

If a member of the Fire Department personnel does not use more than _____ shifts of sick leave during his leave year, he will receive an additional 24 hours vacation on anniversary

Answer 76

2 24-hour shifts

Question 77

Sick leave shall be charged for hours that are actually missed because of an illness at a rate of ___ hours per shift for 24 hour shift employees.

Answer 77

16 hours

Question 78

Dispatch work section shall be charged for hours that are actually missed because of illness at a rate of ____ hours per 12 hour shift.

Answer 78

8 hours

Question 79

Under state law employees are entitled to receive up to ____working days of paid military leave

Answer 79

30 working days

Question 80

For 24-hour shift employees, the maximum limit for paid military leave shall be_____ hours

Answer 80

720 (30 days x 24 hours per shift)

Question 81

For 40 hour workweek employees, maximum pay military leave is ____ hours

Answer 81

240 hrs (30 x 8 hours = 240)

Question 82

24 hour employees are granted____ personal leave hours (holiday hours) on July 1

Answer 82

216

Question 83

Of Holiday hours, ____ are holiday hours and _____ are Kelly Day hours

Answer 83

120 hrs | 96 hrs

Question 84

Maximum accrual of holiday will be ____ hours

Answer 84

432

Question 85

Employees will be paid for all holiday accumulation up to a max of _____ hours

Answer 85

324

Question 86

All 8 hour employees are granted ____ holidays

Answer 86

10 (80 hours)

Question 87

What holidays are recognized?

Answer 87

``` Independence Day Labor Day Veterans day Thanksgiving day Day following Thanksgiving Day before Christmas Christmas New Years Martin Luther King day Memorial Day ```

Question 88

``` Vacation 0-5 yrs 5-10 yrs 10-15 yrs 15-more yrs ```

Answer 88

3. 42 max250 4. 18 max250 5. 18 max400 6. 12 max400

Question 89

Employees in Code work ___ day work week, between hours of ______

Answer 89

4 day | 7:00-6:00. (4hours flex time)

Question 90

Each employee on a 4 day workweek will recieve a day off ____ excluded

Answer 90

Tuesdays

Question 91

Employees will not be allowed to work in excess of ____ consecutive 24 hour shifts

Answer 91

3

Question 92

The first ___ minutes after shift change shall be considered overtime, however when an employee continues to work into second 30 min, will be paid for what?

Answer 92

30 min | Entire hour

Question 93

Al 24 hour personnel have a ___ day work period

Answer 93

27 day

Question 94

All off duty employee shall be paid a minimum of _________ hours overtime when called in.

Answer 94

4 hours

Question 95

The universe of cities to be used to determine market for fiscal year?

Answer 95

``` Tulsa Tucson Omaha Wichita Nashville Fort Worth Austin Kansas City El Paso St. Louis ```

Question 96

The city agrees to contribute ______ per employee enrolled in IAFF benefit

Answer 96

$11,593

Question 97

Career Development ranks are ____ above the position which they are tied.

Answer 97

4 %

Question 98

Clothing allowance?

Answer 98

$359.50 quarterly. JOJA | Total $1438.00

Question 99

Number of EMS instructors receiving incentive pay?

Answer 99

110 instructors

Question 100

______ serves as the Chief administrative officer of the City and supervises all branches of the City.

Answer 100

City manager

Question 101

Minimum time in grade for the Deputy Chief of Suppression positions will be

Answer 101

one year as District Chief

Question 102

Minimum time in grade for the Deputy Chief of support services will be

Answer 102

one year as a 930 or above

Question 103

Minimum time in grade for Deputy Chief of Prevention Services will be

Answer 103

one year as a Captain in a non suppression division

Question 104

(general procedures) For candidates tied for positions on the promotional sequence list,

Answer 104

Seniority in classification Seniority on the FD Highest score on the promotional exam Highest score in the academ Education points >5 per level Specialty pay points Recruit academy scores.

Question 105

Probationary permanent employee | shall not have access to the following benefits until they have successfully completed 12 month period?

Answer 105

- Payment of sick leave upon termination - Vacation Usage- until completing 6 months - Transfer system