Common use of Certification and Training Clause in Contracts

Certification and Training. The City shall ensure that adequate time and availability of the employee is made to attend all required training prior to the expiration of any required certifications. All employees, regardless of shift length, are expected to return to work and complete the remainder of their shift unless the location of the training would not allow them to return in a safe, timely and sensible manner. An employee will not be required to use any accrued benefit time and will be credited the length of their regular shift if they are not able to return to work after attending training, as long as the reason for not returning to work is a result of uncontrollable circumstances and approved by that employee’s supervisor. When not returning to work after training is a result of illness or other personal reason, then appropriate benefits will need to be used. If the employee is uncertain whether or not to report back to work, they shall check with their supervisor and/or Department Head. The Department Head shall have final discretion. At no time shall an employee’s training, travel time and work time exceed their regularly scheduled work day except under one of the following conditions: 1. The combined training and travel time exceeds the length of an employee’s regular shift, the employee shall receive overtime pay (the employee shall immediately report this scenario to their supervisor should this occur). 2. The employee and management mutually agree that upon return from training, the employee can report to work and continue an overtime shift, if applicable. The City will pay for costs associated with completing courses or achieving certifications or licenses, which are required by the City (whether State mandated or City option). If an employee is required to take an examination to obtain a certificate or license, payment for the first examination will be pre-paid by the City. Costs shall include transportation or mileage paid at the IRS approved rate, tuition and fees. The City also agrees to pay the costs associated with renewal for any license or certification so long as it is required. An example of such requirements is the license for certification for water systems operator. If an employee fails an examination, all costs associated to re-take the examination except transportation or mileage reimbursement which shall be at the employee’s expense (does not apply to transportation or mileage). The City will determine how many and which Utilities Maintenance Worker(s) will be required to obtain and maintain Backflow Tester, Backflow Specialist and Water Sampler A certifications. A two percent (2%) stipend will be paid for each certificate held by those employees required to maintain the certificate by the Department Head. The City will determine how many and which employees will be required to obtain and maintain a Certified Access Specialist Certificate. A two percent (2%) stipend will be paid to those employees required to maintain the certificate by the Department Head.

Certification and Training. The City shall ensure that adequate time and availability of the employee is made to attend all required training prior to the expiration of any required certifications. All employees, regardless of shift length, are expected to return to work and complete the remainder of their shift unless the location of the training would not allow them to return in a safe, timely and sensible manner. An employee will not be required to use any accrued benefit time and will be credited the length of their regular shift if they are not able to return to work after attending training, as long as the reason for not returning to work is a result of uncontrollable circumstances and approved by that employee’s supervisor. When not returning to work after training is a result of illness or other personal reason, then appropriate benefits will need to be used. If the employee is uncertain whether or not to report back to work, they shall check with their supervisor and/or Department Head. The Department Head shall have final discretion. At no time shall an employee’s training, travel time and work time exceed their regularly scheduled work day except under one of the following conditions: 1. The combined training and travel time exceeds the length of an employee’s regular shift, the employee shall receive overtime pay (the employee shall immediately report this scenario to their supervisor should this occur). 2. The employee and management mutually agree that upon return from training, the employee can report to work and continue an overtime shift, if applicable. The City will pay for costs associated with completing courses or achieving certifications or licenses, which are required by the City (whether State mandated or City option). If an employee is required to take an examination to obtain a certificate or license, payment for the first examination will be pre-paid by the City. Costs shall include transportation or mileage paid at the IRS approved rate, tuition and fees. The City also agrees to pay the costs associated with renewal for any license or certification so long as it is required. An example of such requirements is the license for certification for water systems operator. If an employee fails an examination, all costs associated to re-take the examination except transportation or mileage reimbursement which shall be at the employee’s expense (does not apply to transportation or mileage). The City will determine how many and which Utilities Maintenance Worker(s) will be required to obtain and maintain Backflow Tester, Backflow Specialist and Water Sampler A certifications. A two percent (2%) stipend will be paid for each certificate held by those employees required to maintain the certificate by the Department Head. The City will determine how many and which employees will be required to obtain and maintain a Certified Access Specialist Certificate. A two percent (2%) stipend will be paid to those employees required to maintain the certificate by the Department Head. “2.21 Educational Pay Building Inspectors assigned to inspect buildings and sites for compliance with applicable state and federal construction related accessibility standards may be required to take educational courses to obtain and maintain a Certified Access Specialist Certificate to enhance their job performance. A two percent (2%) increase for Certified Access Specialist premium will be paid to an employee’s base salary per month payable with the normal payroll effective the first full pay period after the City receives proof of the employee’s certification. This compensation shall be provided on an ongoing basis, provided the certification is maintained and remains valid.