Common use of Certification Incentive Clause in Contracts

Certification Incentive. The Village agrees to compensate employees annually for the following certifications and licenses: $700.00 - International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist $700.00 – Class “C” Water Operator $150.00 - per year per category for each of the following pesticide license categories: 1. General Standards/Operator 2. Ornamentals/Applicator 3. Turf/Applicator 4. Right-of-Ways/Applicator In order to receive certification pay for the above certifications and licenses, employees must meet the following conditions: 1. Obtain written approval from the Director of Public Works (DPW) prior to enrolling in any certification program/course for which you are seeking reimbursement or certification pay. 2. The DPW will approve the above certification pay after employee provides written proof of having completed all certification or license requirements. 3. In order to receive certification pay in years subsequent to becoming certified or licensed, employees must provide the DPW proof that the certification or license is current, active, or has been updated. The Village will pay for continuing education costs/renewal fees associated with keeping certifications and licenses updated/current. An employee who fails to complete a certification or license requirement(s) shall receive one half day off with pay in order to attend the course one time only. After the first unsuccessful attempt to complete said requirements subsequent attempts will be done at the employee’s own expense and on the employee’s own time. 4. Employees are eligible for certification pay for up to a combination of six (6) certifications or licenses, and for new employees, only after the successful completion of their six-month probationary period. 5. Employees must be available to perform work duties associated with each applicable certification and license as directed by the DPW or his designee. Employees will receive certification pay at the beginning of each fiscal year (May 15th paycheck). Should an employee achieve certification any time during a given fiscal year, he/she shall receive a pro-rated amount based on the time remaining in that fiscal year.

Certification Incentive. The Village agrees to compensate employees annually for the following certifications and licenses: $700.00 - International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist $700.00 – Class “C” Water Operator $150.00 - per year per category for each of the following pesticide license categories: 1. General Standards/Operator 2. Ornamentals/Applicator 3. Turf/Applicator 4. Right-of-Ways/Applicator In order to receive certification pay for the above certifications and licenses, employees must meet the following conditions: 1. Obtain written approval from the Director of Public Works (DPW) prior to enrolling in any certification program/course for which you are seeking reimbursement or certification pay. 2. The DPW will approve the above certification pay after employee provides written proof of having completed all certification or license requirements. 3. In order to receive certification pay in years subsequent to becoming certified or licensed, employees must provide the DPW proof that the certification or license is current, active, or has been updated. The Village will pay for continuing education costs/renewal fees associated with keeping certifications and licenses updated/current. An employee who fails to complete a certification or license requirement(s) shall receive one half day off with pay in order to attend the course one time only. After the first unsuccessful attempt to complete said requirements subsequent attempts will be done at the employee’s own expense and on the employee’s own time. 4. Employees are eligible for certification pay for up to a combination of six five (65) certifications or licenses, and for new employees, only after the successful completion of their six-month probationary period. 5. Employees must be available to perform work duties associated with each applicable certification and license as directed by the DPW or his designee. Employees will receive certification pay at the beginning of each fiscal year (May 15th paycheck). Should an employee achieve certification any time during a given fiscal year, he/she shall receive a pro-rated amount based on the time remaining in that fiscal year.. ARTICLE XVII‌‌‌