Common use of Ascertained Merit Clause in Contracts

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 Intervention Specialist • Peer Fitness Instructor • Subject Matter Expert • Explorer Post Advisor • EMS / Fire Report Auditor • Pub Ed team member • New Apparatus committee • Paramedic preceptor* • Honor Guard • UAS Team • Official department recognized standing committee not listed above Promotional candidates may also receive one (1) point for participation in an ad-hoc committee not listed in the above-recognized roles and/or other department participation deemed appropriate. The candidate must apply for these points in writing to the Fire Chief explaining the nature of the activity and the value to the department for such participation. The Fire Chief’s decision on whether to award points for ad-hoc committee work or other department participation deeded appropriate is final and not subject to the grievance process provided that such decisions are made based upon uniform applied criteria. *Paramedic preceptor must be on the list established by the Bureau Chief of EMS to receive one point. If the preceptor is assigned a student during the term, one additional point will be awarded for a maximum of two (2) points A maximum of twenty (20) points are available for this merit component. Merit Component 4 - Boards Candidates shall be eligible to receive ten (10) points for serving (either full or partial term) on any of the following boards. The Boards are as follows: • Foreign Fire Tax Board • Pension Board • Department Wellness Committees (Wellness/Fitness, Safety, Cancer) • Union Executive Board • Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ A maximum of twenty (20) points are available for this merit component. Merit Component 5 - Professional Certifications Promotional candidates shall be eligible to receive two (2) points for each certificate obtained from the following qualifying agencies: IFSI, OSFM, Illinois Fire Chiefs, FEMA, NFA, and Emergency Rescue Diver. In addition, one (1) point will be awarded for each for each class, seminar, training session attended that is not sanctioned by one of the above agencies, provided the member obtained a certificate of attendance or completion. Credit will only be given for one certification for the same class (no double dipping). Credit will not be given for any class that is a prerequisite to take the promotional exam. A maximum of thirty-five (35) points are available for this merit component.

Ascertained Merit. An aggregate maximum of one hundred The Candidate can receive a total not to exceed fifteen (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 (1015) points for being a member on any of the specialty teams items listed below. Members must be currently on Areas that will receive credit for Ascertained Merit for the team and must have served a minimum rank 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 Lieutenant are as follows: • Hazardous Materials Team • Technical Rescue Team • State Certified Instructor Level I* 1 Tactics & Strategies I* 1 Fire Investigation Team • Water Rescue Team • Tactical EMS Team A maximum of twenty Science Management I* 1 Fire Science Management II* 1 Fire Prevention Principles* 1 State Certified FAE* 1 State Certified FF III* 2 State Fire Officer I* 3 Associate Degree (20Non-Fire) points are available for this merit component. Merit Component 3 - Department Involvement Candidates shall be eligible to receive two Associate Degree (2Fire Related)** 4 Bachelors Degree (Non-Fire) points for each role served within the term. Service shall be recognized for all service up to February 1st 4 Bachelors/Masters (Fire Related)** 5 *Includes Illinois Office of the year State Fire Marshal equivalent course/certification name **Fire-Related Degrees include Fire Science, Business Management or Administration, and Public Administration Degrees. Areas that will receive credit for Ascertained Merit for the test is administered. The recognized roles rank of Battalion Chief are as follows: • Quartermaster State Certified Instructor Level 2* 1 Tactics & Strategies 2* 2 Fire Science Management III* 2 Fire Science Management IV* 2 State Fire Officer 2* 3 Associate Degree (uniform Non-Fire) 3 Associate Degree (Fire Related)** 4 Bachelors Degree (Non-Fire) 4 Bachelors/Masters (Fire Related)** 5 * Includes Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal equivalent course/certification name **Fire-Related Degrees include Fire Science, Business Management or Administration, and gearPublic Administration Degrees. Ascertained Merit shall be a cumulative point total and shall not exceed a total of fifteen (15) / Assistant Quartermaster • SCBA and / or Fit Testing Technician • Equipment Maintenance Representative • Pump testers • Ladder Coordinator • Hose coordinator • EMS Station Representative • EMS Instructor • Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist • Peer Fitness Instructor • Subject Matter Expert • Explorer Post Advisor • EMS / Fire Report Auditor • Pub Ed team member • New Apparatus committee • Paramedic preceptor* • Honor Guard • UAS Team • Official department recognized standing committee not listed above Promotional candidates may also points. Candidates wishing to receive one points under Ascertained Merit shall include copies of the appropriate diploma(s) and/or certificate (1s) point for participation in an ad-hoc committee not listed in when submitting the above-recognized roles and/or other department participation deemed appropriateapplication packet. The candidate must apply for these points in writing to the Fire Chief explaining the nature of the activity and the value to the department for such participation. The Fire Chief’s decision on whether to award points for ad-hoc committee work or other department participation deeded appropriate is final and not subject to the grievance process provided that such decisions are made based upon uniform applied criteria. *Paramedic preceptor must be on the list established by the Bureau Chief of EMS to receive one point. If the preceptor is assigned a student during the term, one additional point highest degree obtained will be awarded for a maximum the corresponding points; no pyramiding of two (2) points A maximum of twenty (20) points are available for this merit component. Merit Component 4 - Boards Candidates shall be eligible to receive ten (10) points for serving (either full or partial term) on any of the following boards. The Boards are as follows: • Foreign Fire Tax Board • Pension Board • Department Wellness Committees (Wellness/Fitness, Safety, Cancer) • Union Executive Board • Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ A maximum of twenty (20) points are available for this merit component. Merit Component 5 - Professional Certifications Promotional candidates shall be eligible to receive two (2) points for each certificate obtained from the following qualifying agencies: IFSI, OSFM, Illinois Fire Chiefs, FEMA, NFA, and Emergency Rescue Diver. In addition, one (1) point multiple degrees will be awarded for each for each class, seminar, training session attended that is not sanctioned by one of the above agencies, provided the member obtained a certificate of attendance or completion. Credit will only be given for one certification for the same class (no double dipping). Credit will not be given for any class that is a prerequisite to take the promotional exam. A maximum of thirty-five (35) points are available for this merit componentpermitted.

Ascertained Merit. An aggregate maximum of one hundred The Candidate can receive a total not to exceed fifteen (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 (1015) points for being a member on any of the specialty teams items listed below. Members must be currently on Areas that will receive credit for Ascertained Merit for the team and must have served a minimum rank 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 Lieutenant are as follows: • Hazardous Materials Team • Technical Rescue Team • State Certified Instructor Level I* 1 Tactics & Strategies I* 1 Fire Investigation Team • Water Rescue Team • Tactical EMS Team A maximum of twenty Science Management I* 1 Fire Science Management II* 1 Fire Prevention Principles* 1 State Fire Officer I* 3 Company Fire Officer Course Completion 3 Company Fire Officer Certificate 4 State Certified Instructor Level I* 1 State Certified FAE* 1 State Certified FF III* 2 Associate Degree (20Non-Fire) points are available for this merit component. Merit Component 2 Associate Degree (Fire Related)** 3 - Department Involvement Candidates shall be eligible to receive two Bachelors Degree (2Non-Fire) points for each role served within the term. Service shall be recognized for all service up to February 1st 4 Bachelors/Masters (Fire Related)** 5 *Includes Illinois Office of the year State Fire Marshal equivalent course/certification name and/or equivalent nationally recognized certification such as Pro Board or the test is administeredInternational Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC). The recognized roles **Fire-Related Degrees include Fire Science, Business Management or Administration, and Public Administration Degrees. Areas that will receive credit for Ascertained Merit for the rank of Battalion Chief are as follows: • Quartermaster State Certified Instructor Level 2* 1 Tactics & Strategies 2* 2 Fire Science Management III* 2 Fire Science Management IV* 2 State Fire Officer 2* 3 State Certified Instructor Level 2* 1 Advanced Fire Officer Course Completion 6 Advanced Fire Officer Certificate 3 Associate Degree (uniform Non-Fire) 2 Associate Degree (Fire Related)** 3 Bachelors Degree (Non-Fire) 4 Bachelors/Masters (Fire Related)** 5 * Includes Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal equivalent course/certification name and/or equivalent nationally recognized certification such as Pro Board or IFSAC. **Fire-Related Degrees include Fire Science, Business Management or Administration, and gearPublic Administration Degrees. Ascertained Merit shall be a cumulative point total and shall not exceed a total of fifteen (15) / Assistant Quartermaster • SCBA and / or Fit Testing Technician • Equipment Maintenance Representative • Pump testers • Ladder Coordinator • Hose coordinator • EMS Station Representative • EMS Instructor • Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist • Peer Fitness Instructor • Subject Matter Expert • Explorer Post Advisor • EMS / Fire Report Auditor • Pub Ed team member • New Apparatus committee • Paramedic preceptor* • Honor Guard • UAS Team • Official department recognized standing committee not listed above Promotional candidates may also points. Candidates wishing to receive one points under Ascertained Merit shall include copies of the appropriate diploma(s) and/or certificate (1s) point for participation in an ad-hoc committee not listed in when submitting the above-recognized roles and/or other department participation deemed appropriateapplication packet. The candidate must apply for these points in writing to the Fire Chief explaining the nature of the activity and the value to the department for such participation. The Fire Chief’s decision on whether to award points for ad-hoc committee work or other department participation deeded appropriate is final and not subject to the grievance process provided that such decisions are made based upon uniform applied criteria. *Paramedic preceptor must be on the list established by the Bureau Chief of EMS to receive one point. If the preceptor is assigned a student during the term, one additional point highest degree obtained will be awarded for a maximum the corresponding points; no pyramiding of two (2) points A maximum of twenty (20) points are available for this merit component. Merit Component 4 - Boards Candidates shall be eligible to receive ten (10) points for serving (either full multiple degrees or partial term) on any of the following boards. The Boards are as follows: • Foreign OSFM Fire Tax Board • Pension Board • Department Wellness Committees (Wellness/Fitness, Safety, Cancer) • Union Executive Board • Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ A maximum of twenty (20) points are available for this merit component. Merit Component 5 - Professional Certifications Promotional candidates shall be eligible to receive two (2) points for each certificate obtained from the following qualifying agencies: IFSI, OSFM, Illinois Fire Chiefs, FEMA, NFA, and Emergency Rescue Diver. In addition, one (1) point Officer tracks will be awarded for each for each class, seminar, training session attended that is not sanctioned by one of the above agencies, provided the member obtained a certificate of attendance or completion. Credit will only be given for one certification for the same class (no double dipping). Credit will not be given for any class that is a prerequisite to take the promotional exam. A maximum of thirty-five (35) points are available for this merit componentpermitted.

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 40 points 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 Intervention Specialist •  Peer Fitness Instructor •  Subject Matter Expert •  Explorer Post Advisor •  EMS / Fire Report Auditor •  Pub Ed team member •  New Apparatus committee •  Paramedic preceptor* •  Honor Guard •  UAS Team •  Official department recognized standing committee not listed above Promotional candidates may also receive one (1) point for participation in an ad-hoc committee not listed in the above-recognized roles and/or other department participation deemed appropriate. The candidate must apply for these points in writing to the Fire Chief explaining the nature of the activity and the value to the department for such participation. The Fire Chief’s decision on whether to award points for ad-hoc committee work or other department participation deeded appropriate is final and not subject to the grievance process provided that such decisions are made based upon uniform applied criteria. *Paramedic preceptor must be on the list established by the Bureau Chief of EMS to receive one point. If the preceptor is assigned a student during the term, one additional point will be awarded for a maximum of two (2) points A maximum of twenty (20) points are available for this merit component. Merit Component 4 - Boards Candidates shall be eligible to receive ten (10) points for serving (either full or partial term) on any of the following boards. The Boards are as follows: •  Foreign Fire Tax Board •  Pension Board •  Department Wellness Committees (Wellness/Fitness, Safety, Cancer) •  Union Executive Board •  Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ A maximum of twenty (20) points are available for this merit component. Merit Component 5 - Professional Certifications Promotional candidates shall be eligible to receive two (2) points for each certificate obtained from the following qualifying agencies: IFSI, OSFM, Illinois Fire Chiefs, FEMA, NFA, and Emergency Rescue Diver. In addition, one (1) point will be awarded for each for each class, seminar, training session attended that is not sanctioned by one of the above agencies, provided the member obtained a certificate of attendance or completion. Credit will only be given for one certification for the same class (no double dipping). Credit will not be given for any class that is a prerequisite to take the promotional exam. A maximum of thirty-five (35) points are available for this merit component.