Common use of LONGEVITY PLAN Clause in Contracts

LONGEVITY PLAN. 1. For fiscal year 1997/98 (October 1, 1997 - September 30, 1998), bargaining unit members who have completed the required years of continuous service as of, or on October 1, 1997, will receive a Gross Lump Sum longevity payment, within three (3) pay periods of signing this new Labor Agreement, based on the following years of service: 15 -19 years: $ 750 20-24 years: $ 1,000 25 years and over: $ 1,250 2. For fiscal year 1998/99 (October 1, 1998 - September 30, 1999), bargaining unit members who have completed the required years of continuous service as of, or on October 1, 1998, will receive a Gross Lump Sum longevity payment, the first full pay period in December of 1998, based on the following years of service: 15 -19 years: $ 750 20-24 years: $ 1,000 25 years and over: $ 1,250 3. For fiscal year 1999/2000 (October 1, 1999 - September 30, 2000), bargaining unit members who have completed the required years of continuous service as of, or on October 1, 1999, will receive a Gross Lump Sum longevity payment, the first full pay period in December of 1999, based on the following years of service: 15 -19 years: $ 750 20-24 years: $ 1,000 25 years and over: $ 1,250 G. Effective October 1,1993, EMT incentive pay for bargaining unit members in Fire related classifications will no longer be considered as a pay adjustment in addition to straight time base rate of pay, but rather will be considered to be incorporated into straight time base rate of pay. Bargaining unit employees in Fire related classifications who currently possess a valid Florida State EMT certification, and who are employed as of the signing of the agreement, must maintain an EMT in order to continue receiving the related compensation. This section shall not apply to Firefighter/PMs hired after the signing of the Agreement. Bargaining unit employees in Fire related classifications employed as of the signing of the agreement and who do not, as a minimum, hold a Florida State EMT certification, shall make their intentions known to the County in writing within thirty (30) calendar days from the signing of this Agreement of their desire or lack thereof in obtaining EMT certification within the term of this Agreement. Non-EMT bargaining unit employees in Fire related classifications must select one of the options (1,2, or 3) listed below and specify that option in the writing to the County: 1. Desire to obtain EMT certification: Bargaining unit employees in Fire related classifications shall receive a one-time gross cash payment equal to five percent (5%) of their straight time base rate of pay less applicable taxes, upon receipt of a Florida State EMT certification. Employees selecting this Option 1 shall be personally responsible for obtaining their EMT certification on their own time and without additional compensation from the County. Article 47 Educational Reimbursement however, shall apply. 2. Desire to obtain EMT certification: Bargaining unit employees in Fire related classifications shall receive paid-time-off to attend one (1) Florida State EMT certification course established by the County. This course will be given at no cost to the employee and off duty attendance shall not be compensated. Option 1 of this agreement listed immediately above, shall not be applicable to employees which choose this Option 2. 3. No Desire to obtain EMT certification or failure to file an Option: Bargaining unit members in Fire related classifications who indicate they have no desire to obtain a Florida State EMT certification or fail to file an option shall be given written notification by the County that their individual station assignments and bid opportunities may be limited to available openings not requiring Florida EMT certification. Non-EMTs may have certain pay incentives unavailable to them. Bargaining unit employees employed as of the signing of this Agreement shall not, as a condition of continued employment with BCFRD, be required to obtain a Florida State EMT certification with the understanding that individual station assignments and bid opportunities, and pay incentives may be limited. Employees selecting this Option 3 may change their selection to Option 1 or Option 2 at any time prior to January 1, 1999 by notifying the County in writing of their decision to change Options. Effective the beginning of the first full pay period after the signing of this Agreement, all bargaining unit employees who possess a valid Florida State Paramedic certification and a valid Florida State Firefighter certification shall be paid at a rate ten percent (10%) above their straight time base rate of pay after completion of County certification, which shall be provided to all bargaining unit employees. Effective the beginning of the first full pay period after the signing of this Agreement, bargaining unit employees assigned full-time to Special Operations unit or back-up unit (e.g., Hazardous Materials Team, Technical Rescue Team, Air Rescue) shall be paid at a rate two and one half percent (2 1/2%) above their straight time base rate of pay for a Special Operations Hazardous Duty assignment allowance.