Ascertained Merit Sample Clauses
The Ascertained Merit clause defines the process for evaluating and confirming the value or quality of work completed under a contract. Typically, this involves an assessment by an appointed party, such as an engineer or contract administrator, who determines whether specific milestones or deliverables meet the agreed standards. This clause ensures that payments or certifications are only made for work that has been properly completed and verified, thereby protecting both parties by providing a clear, objective basis for progress payments and reducing disputes over the value of work done.
Ascertained Merit. The promotion test may include points for ascertained merit. Ascertained merit points may be awarded for education, training, and certification in subjects and skills related to the fire service. The basis for granting ascertained merit points, after the effective date of this Act, shall be published at least one year prior to the date ascertained merit points are awarded and all persons eligible to compete for promotion shall be given an equal opportunity to obtain ascertained merit points unless otherwise agreed to in a collective bargaining agreement.
Ascertained Merit. An aggregate maximum of one hundred (100) points can be earned in Ascertained Merit based on any combination of points in the five (5) merit components: Education, Specialty Teams, Committees, Department Involvement, Boards, and Professional Certifications, as set forth below. Candidates requesting points under this section shall include substantiation of the requested points by submitting: copies of degrees/diplomas, official transcripts stating all requirements for degree(s) are completed, applicable certifications, and/or letters certifying involvement from committee chairs, board presidents, or the Fire Chief. The qualification deadline for receiving credit for any of the merit components is February 1st of the year in which the promotional testing process is administered. Point values shall be determined on the basis of the following: Associates Degree- 10 points Associates Degree in Fire Science- 20 points Bachelors Degree- 40 points Bachelors Degree in Fire Management or Masters Degree- 50 points Associates Degree in Fire Science- 15 points Bachelors Degree- 40 points Bachelors Degree in Fire Management or Masters Degree 50 points Merit Component 2 - Specialty Team Participation Promotional candidates shall be eligible to receive ten (10) points for being a member on any of the specialty teams listed below. Members must be currently on the team and must have served a minimum of twelve (12) months prior to February 1st of the testing year. A promotional candidate who is a Team Coordinator / Leader shall be eligible to receive three (3) additional points. The candidate must currently be the coordinator/leader and have served a minimum of twelve (12) months prior to February 1st of the testing year. The Specialty Teams are as follows: • Hazardous Materials Team • Technical Rescue Team • Fire Investigation Team • Water Rescue Team • Tactical EMS Team A maximum of twenty (20) points are available for this merit component. Merit Component 3 - Department Involvement Candidates shall be eligible to receive two (2) points for each role served within the term. Service shall be recognized for all service up to February 1st of the year the test is administered. The recognized roles are as follows: • Quartermaster (uniform and gear) / Assistant Quartermaster • SCBA and / or Fit Testing Technician • Equipment Maintenance Representative • Pump testers • Ladder Coordinator • Hose coordinator • EMS Station Representative • EMS Instructor • Juvenile Firesetter Interv...
Ascertained Merit. The following categories shall be considered for purposes of ascertained merit (Fire Officer Courses are noncumulative, Degrees are noncumulative): Bachelor’s Degree (In a fire service related field) 12 pts. Associate’s Degree (In a fire service related field) 8 pts. RFA Fire Company Officer Academy 4pts. IFSI Fireground Company Officer 4pts. NFA Command and Control of Incident Operations 4pts.
Ascertained Merit. For applicants to the rank of Fire Lieutenant only, a maximum of 10 Seniority. Seniority points shall be computed as of the date of the written examination. Written Examination. The written examination shall be administered in accordance with
Ascertained Merit. Ascertained merit shall be earned as set forth hereafter. The ascertained merit points shall be combined, except as noted, provided the total points awarded shall not exceed a maximum of 100 points.
a. Certification credit will be awarded at a rate of 10 points for EMT-B certification and 20 points for EMT-P certification. Points for EMT certification shall be non- cumulative and shall not exceed 20 points. Additionally, certification credit shall be awarded at a rate of .5 points per eight (8) hour block of instruction required to attain an individual Office of State Fire ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ (OSFM) certification. All approved certifications and associated point values are listed in Appendix H (Certification Credit). Changes to Appendix H will be made upon request, by either party, and by mutual agreement during Labor/Management meetings. Required documents shall be submitted in sealed envelope provided.
b. Special Teams Credit Special teams credit shall be earned at a rate of 1.5 points per year that the individual completed participation on a special team listed herein. Special teams credit shall be earned at a rate of 1.8 points per year that the individual served as Deputy Team Leader on a special team listed herein. Special teams credit shall be earned at a rate of 2.1 points per year that the individual served as Team Leader on a special team listed herein. (For example, an individua l serves 10 years as a team member and 5 years as a Team Leader = 25.5 total points). To receive credit for any special team, an individual must currently be a member in good standing of the special team(s) at the time of the promotional testing process, their participation must be at, or above, the minimum requirements to maintain membership on that team(s), and all time credited with points shall only be that which is currently consecutive with uninterrupted continuous service. For individua ls who have served a minimum of ten (10) consecutive years in good standing on a special team, but have voluntarily withdrawn from team membership, that individual shall receive credit at a rate of .5 points per year that the individual completed participation on a special team listed herein. For the purposes of having verifiable information, Special Team credit for previous service will be awarded based on OFDC records beginning March 6, 2008 (OFDC Special Team credit). Special Team Deputy Team Leader credit will be awarded based on OFDC records beginning May 1, 2020 (OFDC Special Team credi...
Ascertained Merit. The parties agree that this Section shall constitute compliance with Section 40(a) of the Fire Department Promotion Act. Candidates wishing to receive points under Ascertained Merit shall include substantiation of points (i.e. Copies of degrees, transcripts, or certifications, evaluations or letters certifying involvement, etc.) with the application packet. Ascertained Merit points shall be posted no later than fourteen (14) days before the beginning of the oral interview process and shall be computed on the basis of the following (maximum of 100 points among all three categories):
1. Bachelor’s Degree 10 points 2. Master’s Degree 20 points
Ascertained Merit. A maximum of 100 points may be awarded for ascertained merit. An applicant shall submit an application with evidence of ascertained merit by a date specified by the Village, and points shall be awarded as follows:
Ascertained Merit. Candidates wishing to receive points under Ascertained Merit shall submit all points (i.e. copies of degrees, transcripts, or certifications, evaluations or letters certifying involvement, etc.) when applying for promotion to Captain. Ascertained Merit points shall be posted no later than fourteen (14) days before the beginning of the oral interview process and shall be computed on the basis of the following (maximum of 10 points). Such score shall be multiplied by 50% in order to determine its weighted value.
Ascertained Merit. The parties agree that this Section shall constitute compliance with Section 40(a) of the Fire Department Promotion Act. On or about 365 days prior to the expiration of the current promotion list, labor and management will meet to discuss the accuracy and relevancy of the ascertained merit components. If the two groups are unable to agree on revisions/updates to the ascertained merit, the original list posted in the current CBA will remain effective. Candidates wishing to receive points under Ascertained Merit shall submit a request for points prior to the start of the Oral Interviews, as determined by the Fire Chief or his designee, and include substantiation of points (i.e. Copies of degrees, transcripts, or certifications, evaluations or letters certifying involvement, etc.). Ascertained Merit points shall be posted after completion of the oral interview process and shall be computed on the basis of the following (maximum of 10 points): Associate Degree from an accredited college or university – 1 point, or Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university – 2 points, or Master Degree from an accredited college or university – 3 points (i.e., an employee can receive points for only one degree level). OSFM Fire Apparatus Engineer Certification- ½ point Smoke Divers – ½ point FAST – ½ point IFSI RIT Under Fire 40-hour course or IFSI Responder Intervention Team Rescue Technician – ½ point IFSI Fireground Company Officer 40-hour course or equivalent – ½ point Fire Officer I coursework – ¼ point per class (OSFM certification = 1 ¼ points) Fire Officer II coursework – ¼ point per class (OSFM certification = 1 point) OSFM Incident Safety Officer Certification – ½ point Saving Our Own – ¼ point IFSI Light’em & Fight’em – ¼ point IFSI Fire College – ¼ point (Points may not be duplicated for repeating same class.) SPECIALTY TEAM (Max 1 ½ points) Former primary or secondary member with at least five (5) years of service or a current primary or secondary member of the Dive Rescue, Fire & Arson Investigation, Hazardous Materials, or Technical Rescue Team. 1 point for first team, ½ point for additional team (Max 1 ½ points) EXPERIENCE Maximum one (1) point for paramedic preceptor activity current or former Actually serving as a primary paramedic preceptor – 1 point Actually serving as a secondary paramedic preceptor – ½ point Palatine Fire Department Engineer – ½ point Former member with minimum three (3) years experience or current member of the Palatine Fire...
Ascertained Merit. Ascertained merit points will be awarded only for the highest educational degree achieved and are not cumulative. Points will be awarded for the following degrees, certificates and classes received or completed prior to the written examination and, which must be related to the fire service, as follows: Lieutenant Captain Assistant Chief Classes for Fire Officer I or Phases 1 & 2 of Company Fire Officer 1 point AA/AS 2 points BA/BS 3 points ▇▇/▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇/▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇ & 2 of Advanced Fire Officer 2 points BA/BS 3 points