Common use of DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS Clause in Contracts

DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS. 210. All SFMTA employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSW), in accordance with California Government Code 3100-3109. The SFMTA agrees to meet and confer on the impact on any plan it adopts that assigns particular responsibilities to employees covered by this Agreement. To the extent required by local, state and federal law, the SFMTA will make reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities. A. By January 1, 2024, the SFMTA shall adopt a disaster staffing plan outlining the SFMTA DSW program, identifying examples of the duties and responsibilities that employees may have during a disaster, employee safety, and training requirements. The SFMTA will meet with the Union over the disaster plan as required under Paragraph 210 above. B. The SFMTA shall provide annual training to all employees regarding SFMTA DSW duties and responsibilities during a disaster. C. The SFMTA shall make best efforts to prevent probationary employees from being given DSW assignments. Services as a DSW shall not result in an extension of probation unless it is in accordance with Article II, Section B. D. The SFMTA shall notify the Union and employees of how to contact the City command center to address issues, complaints, and concerns regarding DSW assignments, including scheduling. E. The SFMTA shall make best effort to provide advance notice of changes to the schedule or location of DSW assignments. F. Employees asked to provide bilingual services who are not already certified will be scheduled for an exam as quickly as possible. While the exam is pending, these employees shall receive bilingual pay upon certification by the employee, the employee’s department and the employee’s DSW department, that the employee is providing bilingual services necessary to the disaster response. Upon returning to their original duties, employees will no longer be eligible for such bilingual pay, unless they qualify for bilingual pay under paragraph 301. G. Service as a DSW may be considered as a positive factor in promotional applications.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS. 210204. All SFMTA employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSW), in accordance with California Government Code 3100-3109. The SFMTA agrees to meet and confer on the impact on any plan it adopts that assigns particular responsibilities to employees covered by this Agreement. To the extent required by local, state and federal law, the SFMTA will make reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities. A. By January 1, 2024, the SFMTA shall adopt a disaster staffing plan outlining the SFMTA DSW program, identifying examples of the duties and responsibilities that employees may have during a disaster, employee safety, and training requirements. The SFMTA will meet with the Union over the disaster plan as required under Paragraph 210 204 above. B. The SFMTA shall provide annual training to all employees regarding SFMTA DSW duties and responsibilities during a disaster. C. The SFMTA shall make best efforts to prevent probationary employees from being given DSW assignments. Services as a DSW shall not result in an extension of probation unless it is in accordance with Article II, Section B. D. The SFMTA shall notify the Union and employees of how to contact the City command center to address issues, complaints, and concerns regarding DSW assignments, including scheduling. E. The SFMTA shall make best effort to provide advance notice of changes to the schedule or location of DSW assignments. F. Employees asked to provide bilingual services who are not already certified will be scheduled for an exam as quickly as possible. While the exam is pending, these employees shall receive bilingual pay upon certification by the employee, the employee’s department and the employee’s DSW department, that the employee is providing bilingual services necessary to the disaster response. Upon returning to their original duties, employees will no longer be eligible for such bilingual pay, unless they qualify for bilingual pay under paragraph 301296. G. Service as a DSW may be considered as a positive factor in promotional applications.