Common use of Assignment Pays Clause in Contracts

Assignment Pays. 1. Bargaining unit members assigned full-time to Special Operations unit or back-up unit (e.g., Hazardous Materials Team, Technical Rescue Team, Air Rescue, Canine Search Specialist, or any other units assigned by the Sheriff) shall be paid at a rate five and one-half percent (5.5%) above their straight time base rate of pay for a Special Operations Hazardous Duty assignment allowance. 2. Until the first full pay period after September 30, 2020, bargaining unit members permanently assigned to the Airport or hold a bid as Airport back-up personnel shall be paid at a rate of four percent (4%) above their straight time base rate of pay. Effective the first full pay period after September 30, 2020, bargaining unit members permanently assigned to the Airport or hold a bid as Airport back-up personnel shall be paid at a rate of five percent (5%) above their straight time base rate of pay, inclusive of the existing four percent (4%). Effective the first full pay period after September 30, 2021, bargaining unit members permanently assigned to the Airport or hold a bid as Airport back-up personnel shall be paid at a rate of five and one-half percent (5.5%) above their straight time base rate of pay, inclusive of the existing five percent (5%). 3. Bargaining unit members assigned as a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Technician shall be paid at a rate of five percent (5%) above their straight time base rate of pay. 4. Bargaining unit members assigned full-time to a work schedule other than 24/48 shall receive an alternate assignment pay adjustment of two and one-half percent (2.5%). 5. Bargaining Unit members are to receive one (1) hour of pay for each period of eight (8) consecutive hours that they are assigned by the Department Executive Director or designee to standby duty on weekdays, weekends, and holidays, which shall be paid at their straight time base rate of pay. Employees assigned to standby duty are required to maintain a state of readiness and to respond when called to duty. In addition to the standby duty pay, employees shall be compensated for hours actually worked while on standby, if any, at their straight time base rate of pay or premium overtime rate, whichever is applicable, consistent with the overtime provisions of the Articles on Hours of Work, and Overtime. 6. Upon proof provided by the employee, the following Educational Incentive remuneration shall be added to the current straight time base rate of pay for employees holding the following degrees.  Florida State Fire Officer I or Fire Science Certificate - 2.5%  Associate Degree in Fire Science – 2.5%  Associate Degree in government related field as approved by the Fire Chief – 2.5%  Bachelor of Arts/Science in any Medical, Fire, or government related field as approved by the Fire Chief – 2.5% Bargaining unit members who are currently receiving a 5% pay differential for holding a Fire Science Certificate or Associates Degree in Fire Science or related degree as of September 30, 2003, shall continue to receive said pay differential. These incentives shall be cumulative; however, no employee shall be entitled to receive more than a total of seven and one-half percent (7.5%) educational incentive remuneration. 7. Bargaining unit members permanently assigned to the Communications Division shall be paid at a rate of five percent (5%) above their straight time base rate of pay. 8. Bargaining unit members shall be paid at a rate of five percent (5%) of their straight time base rate of pay for each hour worked in an on-duty status on an ALS transport unit. A partial hour at a minimum of fifteen (15) minutes shall be counted as one (1) full hour for purposes of computation on an ALS transport unit. The bargaining unit member must be in an on-duty status on an ALS transport unit for a minimum of four (4) consecutive hours in order to be eligible for such payment for each hour worked. It is understood and agreed by the parties that Engine 106, when stationed at the Everglades Fire Station and when in-service with full ALS transport capabilities, will not be expected to transport patients except when necessary, and bargaining unit members assigned to that apparatus in that station will not be eligible for ALS transport assignment pay. If this ALS transport engine is utilized in another service area other than Station 106 (the Everglades Fire Station) and is utilized as an ALS transport engine, bargaining unit members assigned to that apparatus will receive ALS transport assignment pay. The decision to place any additional ALS transport engines into service will be subject to negotiations and will require the mutual consent of both parties. 9. Bargaining unit members permanently assigned (excluding float personnel) to Station 106 shall receive a monthly supplement to their base salary of $25.00 to recognize the sole route to the station that requires a toll cost incurred by the bargaining unit member. Bargaining unit members not permanently assigned or receiving the $25.00 monthly supplement shall receive toll reimbursement for toll expenses incurred for purposes of reporting to Station 106. 10. Upon ratification, bargaining unit members assigned as a Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TEMS) also known as SWAT Medic shall receive a bi-weekly supplement to their base salary of $25.00 to compensate for potential legal defense. 11. Bargaining unit members who are regularly assigned as Director of Operations-Aviation shall be paid at a rate of seven and one-half percent (7.5%) above their straight time base rate of pay.

Assignment Pays. 1. Bargaining unit members assigned full-time to Special Operations unit or back-up unit (e.g., Hazardous Materials Team, Technical Rescue Team, Air Rescue, Canine Search Specialist, or any other units assigned by the Sheriff) shall be paid at a rate five and one-half percent (5.5%) above their straight time base rate of pay for a Special Operations Hazardous Duty assignment allowance. 2. Until the first full pay period after September 30Effective October 12, 2020, bargaining unit members permanently assigned to the Airport or hold a bid as Airport back-up personnel shall be paid at a rate of four percent (4%) above their straight time base rate of pay. Effective the first full pay period after September 30, 20202019, bargaining unit members permanently assigned to the Airport or hold a bid as Airport back-up personnel shall be paid at a rate of five percent (5%) above their straight time base rate of pay, inclusive of the existing four percent (4%). Effective the first full pay period after September 30, 2021, bargaining unit members permanently assigned to the Airport or hold a bid as Airport back-back- up personnel shall be paid at a rate of five and one-half percent (5.5%) above their straight time base rate of pay, inclusive of the existing five percent (5%). 3. Bargaining unit members assigned as a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Technician shall be paid at a rate of five percent (5%) above their straight time base rate of pay. 4. Bargaining unit members assigned full-time to a work schedule other than 24/48 shall receive an alternate assignment pay adjustment of two and one-one- half percent (2.5%). 5. Bargaining Unit members are to receive one (1) hour of pay for each period of eight (8) consecutive hours that they are assigned by the Department Executive Director or designee to standby duty on weekdays, weekends, and holidays, which shall be paid at their straight time base rate of pay. Employees assigned to standby duty are required to maintain a state of readiness and to respond when called to duty. In addition to the standby duty pay, employees shall be compensated for hours actually worked while on standby, if any, at their straight time base rate of pay or premium overtime rate, whichever is applicable, consistent with the overtime provisions of the Articles on Hours of Work, and Overtime. 6. Upon proof provided by the employee, the following Educational Incentive remuneration shall be added to the current straight time base rate of pay for employees holding the following degrees.  ▪ Florida State Fire Officer I or Fire Science Certificate - 2.5%  ▪ Associate Degree in Fire Science – 2.5%  ▪ Associate Degree in government an Emergency Medical Service or health related field as approved by the Fire Chief – 2.5%  ▪ Bachelor of Arts/Science in any Medical, Fire, or government related field as approved by the Fire Chief – 2.5% (5% effective October 1, 2023) Bargaining unit members who are currently receiving a 5% pay differential for holding a Fire Science Certificate or Associates Degree in Fire Science or related degree as of September 30, 2003, shall continue to receive said pay differential. These incentives shall be cumulative; however, no employee shall be entitled to receive more than a total of seven and one-one- half percent (7.5%) educational incentive remuneration. 7. Bargaining unit members permanently assigned to the Communications Division shall be paid at a rate of five percent (5%) above their straight time base rate of pay. 8. Bargaining unit members shall be paid at a rate of five percent (5%) of their straight time base rate of pay for each hour worked in an on-duty status on an ALS transport unit. A partial hour at a minimum of fifteen (15) minutes shall be counted as one (1) full hour for purposes of computation on an ALS transport unit. The bargaining unit member must be in an on-duty status on an ALS transport unit for a minimum of four (4) consecutive hours in order to be eligible for such payment for each hour worked. It is understood and agreed by the parties that Engine 106, when stationed at the Everglades Fire Station and when in-service with full ALS transport capabilities, will not be expected to transport patients except when necessary, and bargaining unit members assigned to that apparatus in that station will not be eligible for ALS transport assignment pay. If this ALS transport engine is utilized in another service area other than Station 106 (the Everglades Fire Station) and is utilized as an ALS transport engine, bargaining unit members assigned to that apparatus will receive ALS transport assignment pay. The decision to place any additional ALS transport engines into service will be subject to negotiations and will require the mutual consent of both parties. 9. Bargaining unit members permanently assigned (excluding float personnel) to Station 106 shall receive a monthly supplement to their base salary of $25.00 to recognize the sole route to the station that requires a toll cost incurred by the bargaining unit member. Bargaining unit members not permanently assigned or receiving the $25.00 monthly supplement shall receive toll reimbursement for toll expenses incurred for purposes of reporting to Station 106. 10. Upon ratificationEffective September 30, 2019, bargaining unit members assigned as a Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TEMS) also known as SWAT Medic shall receive a bi-weekly supplement to their base salary of $25.00 to compensate for potential legal defense. 11. Bargaining unit members who are regularly assigned as Director of Operations-Aviation shall be paid at a rate of seven and one-half percent (7.5%) above their straight time base rate of pay.