Wage and Pay Policy

Question 1

What is the purpose of Policy 206.01?

Answer 1

To provide a wage and pay policy for recruiting and retaining Aviation Authority personnel

Question 2

Who is excluded from this policy?

Answer 2

Appointed positions and those covered by collective bargaining agreements

Question 3

Who administers the Pay Plan?

Answer 3

The Senior Director of Human Resources

Question 4

What is a Regular Employee?

Answer 4

One who has completed the probationary period

Question 5

What is a Probationary Employee?

Answer 5

One who has not yet completed the probationary period

Question 6

What is a Special/Contract Employee?

Answer 6

An employee working under a specific contract, not governed by standard policy

Question 7

What determines new hire pay rate?

Answer 7

Qualifications, experience, and internal equity

Question 8

Can a new hire be offered above midpoint of pay range?

Answer 8

Yes, with proper approvals

Question 9

What is a General Increase?

Answer 9

Salary increase not based on performance

Question 10

What does FLSA exempt mean?

Answer 10

Employee is salaried and not eligible for overtime

Question 11

What triggers salary deductions under FLSA?

Answer 11

Unpaid leave, safety rule violations, or disciplinary suspension

Question 12

What is the minimum increase for promotion?

Answer 12

Normally 6%, not to exceed max of new range

Question 13

What happens during demotion?

Answer 13

Pay is reduced per policy or stays if not reduced previously

Question 14

What is the policy on lateral transfers?

Answer 14

No pay increase; reduction may occur due to internal equity

Question 15

How are ARFF employees promoted?

Answer 15

6% increase or move to the first step of new rank, whichever is greater

Question 16

What is the general increase rule for ARFF?

Answer 16

Not for probationary firefighters; step increase based on approved percent

Question 17

What is EMT incentive pay for ARFF?

Answer 17

$3,276 annually

Question 18

What is Paramedic incentive pay for ARFF?

Answer 18

$9,022 annually

Question 19

What is the incentive for driving ALS Rescue?

Answer 19

$1.00 per hour for each full hour assigned

Question 20

What incentives are offered for VMR/Rope/Confined Space certified ARFF staff?

Answer 20

$0.50 per hour

Question 21

What is the working out of classification pay for Engineers?

Answer 21

$48/shift or $2/hour

Question 22

What is the longevity pay for 5–9 years of service?

Answer 22

425

Question 23

What is the longevity pay for 10–14 years?

Answer 23

825

Question 24

What is the longevity pay for 15–18 years?

Answer 24

1200

Question 25

What is the longevity pay for 19+ years?

Answer 25

1600

Question 26

Who must approve selective increases?

Answer 26

Chief Executive Officer

Question 27

What is required to work out of classification in ARFF?

Answer 27

Minimum 4 hours in a higher position

Question 28

Are temporary employees eligible for benefits?

Answer 28

No, unless approved by CEO

Question 29

Do interns receive benefits?

Answer 29

No

Question 30

What is required for Intern approval?

Answer 30

Written request and requisition with duties, schedule, funding, and salary