For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
REGULAR FULL-TIME. There are two categories that constitute full-time employee status:
(1) 24/48 shift employees. This category includes those employees who are scheduled to work 24 hours on duty and 48 hours off duty for an approximate total of 2,904 hours per year.
(2) 40 shift employees. This category includes those employees who are scheduled to work eight hours per day for a total of 40 hours in a scheduled work week approximately a total of 2,080 hours per year. The supervisor will set the hours accordingly.
REGULAR PART-TIME WITH BENEFITS. This categoryincludes all employees who are regularly scheduled to work less than 49 hours per week and whose term of employment is intended to exceed six consecutive months. REGULAR PART-TIME shall receive all legally mandated benefits (such as Worker’s Compensation and Social Security benefits). REGULAR PART-TIME employees shall earn one hour for each 24 hours worked to use as P.T.O. hours.
TEMPORARY FULL-TIME. Includes all employees who are regularly scheduled to work a maximum of 72 hours per calendar week and whose term of employment is intended to expire on or before the last day of the ninth consecutive month of employment. These employees are not eligible for benefits.
THE BOARD OF CHIEF OFFICERS. Shall consist of the Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, and Assistant Chief. Their duties include:
(1) To conduct personnel evaluations of the Captain and Lieutenant. The Fire Chief shall conduct evaluations of the Deputy Chief and the Assistant Chief.
(2) Shall investigate internal written complaints and alleged violations of department policies and procedures and present their findings to the Fire Chief in written format. The Fire Chief shall determine if further action is necessary.
(3) Shall administer the application and testing process for firefighters not otherwise specified in this policy.
(4) Shall review and recommend awards.
(5) The Board of Chief Fire Officers after consulting with the Town Manager shall select the best suited and best qualified applicant job openings and promotions. A written recommendation stating why an applicant is best qualified for the position shall be submitted to Council.
THE BOARD OF OFFICERS. Consists of the Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Assistant Chief, Captain and Lieutenant. Their duties include:
(1) The review of all personnel evaluations with the exceptions of a review of the Board of Officers.
(2) The review of employees who request funding for additional training.
(3) The review of employees who may be entitled to promotions, which will be additional pay for an upgrade in class. The Board shall make recommendations to the Fire Chief.
(4) The review of the Standard Operating Procedures.
(5) The review of Rules and Regulations.
(6) The review of employee recommendations for Awards and Commendations.
(Ord. 05-04, passed 2-28-2005; Am. Ord. 2013- 08, passed 8-26-2013; Am. Ord. 2014-11, passed 8-25-2014)