Common use of Optional Certifications Clause in Contracts

Optional Certifications. Optional certifications are those which are not required as a minimum qualification of employment and which employees may obtain on a voluntary basis for additional pay. Employees seeking these certifications will have the cost of the certification paid for by the City to obtain the initial certification. Employees who do not remain employed with the City for at least nine (9) months after obtaining the certification will be required to pay back the costs expended by the City for the employee to obtain the certification, except the employee will not have to reimburse the City if the City terminates the employee’s employment during said time period. Employees will be required to sign an agreement in a form satisfactory to the City to this effect. Employees are not expected to perform work that requires a specific certification unless they possess the certification.