License and Certifications. 17.7.1 The County shall reimburse or otherwise pay the cost of licenses or certifications which are required to maintain (but not obtain) employment in the current classification or required to qualify for promotion to the next level in an alternately staffed job family, e.g., Wastewater Operator I to Wastewater Operator II. This shall include cases where new requirements are established. A department may also elect to reimburse an employee where possession of the license or certificate is not a legal requirement but its possession is of direct benefit and value to the department in the employee’s current position/classification. The assessment of value shall be at the sole discretion of the department and is not subject to the grievance procedure. 17.7.2 Costs for licenses or certificates that are 1) required to qualify for entry into the classification (meaning the employee must possess them to be hired), 2) desired or required for promotion to non-alternately staffed positions or 3) not viewed as cost- justified by the department, are the responsibility of the employee. 17.7.3 The County will keep all code inspectors informed of any changes to the state and local codes to ensure that the structures they are inspecting are in compliance with the code. The County will also provide opportunities for employees to receive training to assist them in maintaining their certifications, based on workload and budget constraints. However, employees are responsible for maintaining certifications and providing proof of re-certification to the County.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement