CERTIFICATE INCENTIVES Sample Clauses
The CERTIFICATE INCENTIVES clause establishes the terms under which certificates, such as gift cards, vouchers, or similar instruments, are provided as incentives to parties involved in an agreement. Typically, this clause outlines the eligibility criteria, the process for earning or receiving the certificates, and any limitations or conditions on their use, such as expiration dates or restrictions on transferability. Its core practical function is to clearly define the rules and expectations surrounding incentive certificates, thereby motivating desired behaviors while minimizing misunderstandings or disputes over their issuance and use.
CERTIFICATE INCENTIVES. The City, in an effort to encourage both individual growth and improved services to the public, offers incentives to employees assigned to the Fire Department for earning licenses and certifications designated below. Employees shall receive $0.10 per hour certification incentive pay for the following certifications: Confined Space Rescue 29CFR1910.146 EMS Instructor ODPS Fire Instructor ODPS Fire Officer I or II NFPA, Pro-Board, IFSAC Haz-Mat Technician 29CFR1910.120 Swift Water Rescue Technician II Meets NFPA 1006 or certified by Fire Chief EMS Instructor & Fire Instructor ODPS Fire Officer III and IV NFPA, ProBoard, IFSAC Haz-Mat Specialist 29CFR1910.120 Note: All certificates must meet requirements of the Policy as set forth by the Fire Chief. Such payments shall be limited to two (2) certificates from the “A” list or one (1) from the “A” list and one (1) from the “B” list. Payments shall not exceed $.30 per hour. However, if two (2) certifications from the “B” list are achieved, a payment of $0.40 will be granted. Payments defined in this section shall become effective on the first pay period following certification. Employee must maintain certification in order to receive payment under this section.
CERTIFICATE INCENTIVES.
a. The following incentive certificate pay shall be paid to eligible employees in the classification of Junior Plant Operator, Plant Operator, and Senior Plant Operator and shall be administered as follows:
(1) An eligible employee is an employee who possesses a current California State Certified Water Treatment and/or Waste Water Operators certificate above the minimum requirements set by state regulation for performing duties and responsibilities as a Plant Operator.
(2) An eligible employee shall be paid the incentive pay for the highest level water treatment or waste water certificate maintained. Incentive pay shall not be cumulative.
(3) The incentive pay shall be paid as follows: Category “2” $150.00 per month Category A3" $300.00 per month Category A4" $450.00 per month Category A5" $600.00 per month
(4) An employee who is required to maintain, or who obtains for City benefit, a crane operator license shall receive a biweekly certification pay of fifteen dollars ($15).
(5) During the term of this Agreement, should the City agree to establish Water Distribution Certificate Pay for classifications represented by Local 447, the same certificate pay(s) shall be provided to employees in the classifications Junior Plant Operator, Plant Operator, and Senior Plant Operator.
b. Where applicable, employees in the classification of Stationary Engineer and Senior Stationary Engineer who possess and maintain the following certificates, which are not minimum qualification requirements, will receive certificate incentive pay as follows:
(1) HVAC Electrical Plumbing; steam boiler systems operation and maintenance; heating system specialist; hydronic systems; programmable direct digital control systems; asbestos abatement; and/or Forklift Operator.
CERTIFICATE INCENTIVES. Incentive certificate pay shall be paid to eligible employees in the Unit.
a. An eligible employee is an employee who is required to possess and maintain a current state required license or certificate above the minimum requirements required by the City for performing duties and responsibilities. Incentive pay shall not apply to driver’s license.
b. Where the City requires that employees maintain licenses and/or certificates, the Department Head or designee shall consider, on a classification-by- classification basis, reimbursing employees for costs associated with the renewal of such licenses and/or certifications.
c. The incentive pay shall be paid at the flat dollar amount of thirty dollars ($30.00) per month for each required current license or certificate.