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City of Huntington Beach
File #: 20-1704 MEETING DATE: 6/15/2020
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Travis Hopkins, Assistant City Manager
Subject:
Approve the addition of Firefighter/ Paramedic Trainee to the Temporary Position Listing, and
the Firefighter/ Paramedic Trainee Employment Agreement Form
Statement of Issue:
In order to reduce costs, while also providing growth opportunities for part-time employees, staff is
requesting approval of a Firefighter/ Paramedic Trainee temporary position and employment
agreement. Because the position has been structured as temporary in nature, it would fall outside of
the competitive service system, and staff is correspondingly seeking approval of an at-will
employment agreement to specify job duties and confer benefits. Approval of this position and
employment agreement would create opportunity pathways for future Huntington Beach Firefighters
and Firefighter Paramedics, and result in considerable salary and benefit savings during the training
process.
Financial Impact:
The Firefighter/ Paramedic Trainee position is proposed to fall under Part-Time Level 20 of the City's
Pay Schedule for Part-time Non-Permanent and Non-Classified Employee listing. The pay range at
this level is between $21.82 / hour and $27.04 / hour. Comparatively, the Firefighter position salary
ranges between $34.97 / hour and $43.30 / hour. Recruiting employees into the Firefighter/
Paramedic Trainee position while they are being trained, rather than straight into the Firefighter
position, would result in significant salary savings during the training period.
Firefighters also receive a wide range of benefits as specified in the Huntington Beach Firefighters'
Association Memorandum of Understanding. The proposed employment agreement for the
Firefighter/ Paramedic Trainee position would provide a more limited range of benefits as outlined in
Exhibit B of Attachment#2.
Recommended Action:
A) Approve the addition of Firefighter/ Paramedic Trainee to the "City of Huntington Beach Pay
Schedule for Part-Time Non-Permanent and Non-Classified Employees;" and,
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B) Approve the attached Firefighter/ Paramedic Trainee Employment Agreement approved as to
form by the City Attorney, and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the document.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the Firefighter/ Paramedic Trainee Employment Agreement, and direct staff
accordingly.
Analysis:
Currently, the City hires new employees into sworn Firefighter positions, and the employees then
complete the eight-week Huntington Beach Fire Department Fire Academy. For individuals looking to
advance into the Firefighter/ Paramedic role, employees may also attend and complete a six-month
long accredited California Paramedic Program. Together, these training programs take around eight
months to complete.
The Fire Chief has requested a Firefighter/ Paramedic Trainee position be created and added to the
City's temporary position listing, formally known as the City's Pay Schedule for Part-time Non-
Permanent and Non-Classified Employee listing (Attachment#1). Pursuant to Huntington Beach
Municipal Code section 2.76.010(h), temporary employees are exempt from the competitive service
system and are not part of any recognized bargaining unit in Huntington Beach.
The Firefighter/ Paramedic Trainee will provide a clear pathway for qualified City staff, particularly for
City Ambulance Operators and Lifeguards, to receive the necessary training to become Firefighters
and Firefighter Paramedics. This full-time temporary position, lasting approximately eight months,
would result in significant salary and benefits savings to the City, while Trainees attend and complete
an accredited CA Paramedic Program and the Huntington Beach Fire Department Fire Academy.
Furthermore, the Trainee position would help the City attract and retain talented employees, who may
otherwise leave for full-time positions with other Orange County Fire Departments, with whom we
compete.
City Council approval of the Firefighter/ Paramedic Trainee Employment Agreement would allow the
hiring of temporary employees into these positions using this template. Any future modifications to
the agreement would be brought back for City Council approval.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and modernize public safety service delivery
Attachment(s):
1. City of Huntington Beach Pay Schedule for Part-Time Non-Permanent and Non-Classified
Employees
2. Firefighter/ Paramedic Trainee Employment Agreement, including Exhibit A (Job Duties) and
Exhibit B (Benefits)
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AT WILL EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND
[NAME]
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this day of ,
20 ,by and between the City of Huntington Beach, a Charter City and a California municipal
corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of California,
(hereinafter"City")and (hereinafter
"Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee" or 'Employee") (together the "Parties").
WHEREAS, in order to better provide for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of
Huntington Beach, the City desires to provide a comprehensive training program at a California State
accredited Fire Training Academy or accredited California Paramedic Program, followed by an eight-
week Huntington Beach Fire Department Fire Academy to perform all related learning and testing
activities under direct supervision from Training Officers and other sworn personnel assigned to
support the recruit-training academy and paramedic program to Firefighter/Paramedic Trainees; and
It is the goal of the City to employ a well-qualified and motivated non-sworn
Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee for a limited term. As such, the City created a temporary, "at-will"
Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee position that is unrepresented; and
The City is willing to assume various costs associated with the examination, interviewing,
and investigation of prospective Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee and the provision of uniforms and
equipment, training, and salary during training for any Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee; and
It is the desire of the City to provide certain specific benefits, establish certain conditions of
employment, and to set working conditions of the Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee; and
The City desires to employ[NAME] as a temporary, at-
will Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee for the City of Huntington Beach; and
[NAME] desires to accept employment as a temporary, at-
will Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee of the City,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the
parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1. DUTIES
A. Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee agrees that he or she possesses the minimum
qualifications and will perform the functions .and duties set forth in Exhibit A
(attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference), and will perform all other
legally permissible duties and functions as the Fire Chief shall from time to time assign.
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Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee acknowledges and agrees that the work schedule may
involve forty hour (40) hour shift or other shifts as determined by the Fire Chief
pursuant to Section 4 herein.
Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee acknowledges and agrees that he or she shall not be
considered a regular Firefighter Paramedic or a public safety employee.
Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee shall not perfonn public safety duties including, but
not limited to, fire prevention, fire suppression,technical rescue, or the staffing of fire
apparatus.
The Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee shall devote his/her full attention and effort to the
tasks and duties set forth herein and perform the mentioned duties and tasks in a
professional manner.
B. City agrees:
(1) To administer various examinations, background checks, and/or any other
pre-employment screening at the sole discretion of the Fire Chief, in order to
detennine whether Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee is an appropriate candidate
for employment as an Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee for the City;
(2) To provide Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee with any uniforms, tools and
equipment as the Fire Chief, in his sole discretion, deems appropriate;
(3) To provide Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee such training and instruction as
the Fire Chief, in his sole discretion, deems appropriate;
(4) To pay Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee earned wages during the period the
Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee is employed by the City;
SECTION 2. TERM
A. The Tenn of this Agreement for a Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee shall be set in writing
by the Fire Chief and shall not exceed twelve (12) months. Firefighter/Paramedic
Trainee is an at-will employee of the City and as such, said position may be
terminated at any time at the sole and absolute discretion of the Fire Chief. Nothing
in this Agreement shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the sole and absolute
discretion of the Fire Chief to tenninate the employment of the
Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee at any time.
B. There is no guarantee that this position will result in regular full-time
employment with the City in another position.
SECTION3. SALARY
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City agrees to pay Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee for his/her services rendered
pursuant to this Agreement, at an hourly-rate based pay rate on the Level 20 Schedule for
Part-Time Non-Permanent and Non-Classified Employees Salary Schedule on the
following step ranges:
Step A $21.82
Step B $23.02
Step C $24.29
Step D $25.63
Step E $27.04
SECTION 4. WORK SCHEDULE/OVERTIME
A. It is understood that the Fire Chief may establish a work period for each
Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee. Such schedule will comply with requirements of
the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and any other federal or state
employment laws and/or regulations. To the extent required by federal and state
labor laws and/or regulations, the City agrees to provide Firefighter/Paramedic
Trainee overtime based upon a 40 hour payroll work week (i.e. beginning 8:00
a.m. Saturday through 7:59 a.m. the following Saturday) for hours worked.
B. Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee understands and agrees that in the course of his
or her employment with the City he or she will be usually scheduled for a 40 hour
workweek. Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee understands and agrees that an amount
not less than time and one half of his/her regular hourly rate of pay shall be paid
for all work in excess of 40 hours in any one payroll week (unless otherwise
required by law). Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee understands and agrees that
provisions of federal and state laws provide that an Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee
working a 24-hour shift may not have more than eight (8) hours of each shift
deducted for sleep time and that employers electing to pay an employee by these
rules need not consider those periods as hours worked. Firefighter/Paramedic
Trainee understands that interruptions of sleep or meal periods will be
considered hours worked. Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee understands and agrees
that the City has elected not to deduct any time for sleep or meal periods and
will pay (as wages earned) for all sleeping and meal times while he or she is on duty
regardless of interruption.
C. In the event a Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee is ordered into work, he or she will
receive a minimum of one (1)hour at his or her base hourly rate, at the discretion
of the Fire Chief or designee. Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee's workday shall not
begin until Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee arrives at the fire station.
D. The Fire Chief, at his sole discretion, may establish reasonable regulations regarding
hours worked, daylight savings time, lost time, general leave, shift exchanges, etc.
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These regulations may be modified and/or updated from time to time at the sole
discretion of the Fire Chief in accordance with federal, state, and/or local laws
governing employment.
SECTION 5. OTHER BENEFITS/SPECIFIC EXCLUSIONS
Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee agrees and understands that pursuant to Huntington Beach Municipal
Code section 2.76.010(h),he or she is not part of the competitive service system and does not belong
to and is not part of any recognized bargaining unit in Huntington Beach. Firefighter/Paramedic
Trainee may not administratively appeal, grieve or protest any other condition of employment
pursuant to Huntington Beach Municipal Code and/or Personnel Rules. Therefore, the benefits
described herein shall be the sole and exclusive benefits for service. The benefits
Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee receives are pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and shall be
governed by department policies established by the Fire Chief. A copy of policies regarding this
Agreement is available in the Office of the Fire Chief
A. General Leave
(1) Accrual
Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee accrues general leave at the accrual rate of
7.15 hours per pay period or 186 hours per year depending upon hours worked
and is pro-rated based on regular earnings. Maximum accrual is 200 hours.
Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee may not cash out general leave except at
separation from employment. The use of general leave must be pre-approved
by the Fire Chief or designee except for illness, injury or family sickness,
which may require a physician's statement for approval.
Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee begins to accrue general leave upon execution
of this Agreement. General leave may be used for any purpose, including
vacation, sick leave, and personal leave.
a) General Leave as defined herein meets the accrual and use
requirements pursuant to AB 1522 and AB 304 regarding the
Healthy Workplace Healthy Families Act of 2014.
b) General Leave as defined herein, complies with City of
Huntington Beach AR 420; however, Firefighter/Paramedic
Trainee will not be subject to separate/additional sick leave
accruals or subject to 48 hour sick leave accrual maximums
pursuant to AR 420.
c) Any unused General Leave cashed out and paid at time of
separation from City employment will not be reinstated should
Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee be subsequently rehired within
one (1) year of separation or at any time thereafter, irrespective
of reason for separation.
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(2) Eligibility and Approval
The Fire Chief may establish, in writing, additional policies regarding general
leave.
B. Bereavement Leave
In the event of the death of an immediate family member, Firefighter/Paramedic
Trainee may take up to two (2) work shifts without pay (unless general leave is
used). Immediate family members are father, mother, sister, brother, spouse,
registered domestic partner, child, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandfather,
grandmother, stepfather, stepmother, step-grandfather, step-grandmother, grandchild,
stepsister, stepbrother, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law,
stepchild, or wards of which the employee is the legal guardian.
SECTION 6. TERMINATION/RESIGNATION
In the event Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee voluntarily resigns his/her position, the
Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee shall give City written notice at least thirty (30) days prior to the last
workday, unless the Fire Chief and Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee otherwise agree. It is understood
that after notice of termination in any form, Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee and City will cooperate
to provide for an orderly transition.
SECTION 8. INDEMNIFICATION
City shall defend and indemnify the Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee against any action
occurring within the course and scope of the Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee's duties or other
noncriminal legal, equitable or administrative action, whether groundless or otherwise, arising
out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of the Firefighter/Paramedic
Trainee's duties as an employee of the City, other than an action brought by the City against
the Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee or an action filed against the City by the
Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee. City shall be responsible for and have authority to compromise
and settle any action, and pay the amount of any settlement or judgment rendered on that action.
Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee shall cooperate fully with the City in the settlement, compromise,
preparation of the defense, and/or trial of any such action.
SECTION 9. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
[NAME] acknowledges that he/she has examined this
Agreement, that he/she has read and understands this Agreement, and he/she has the right to
consult an attorney prior to entering this Agreement.
SECTION 10. NOTICE
Any notice that may be required by this Agreement shall be sent to these parties:
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City of Huntington Beach Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee
Attn: Fire Chief Name:
2000 Main Street Address:
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
SECTION 11. SEVERABILITY
The invalidity of any portion of this Agreement will not and shall not affect the validity
of any other provision. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid,
the parties agree that the remaining provisions shall be deemed in full force and effect as if
they had been executed by both parties subsequent to the expungement of the invalid provision.
SECTION 12. EFFECTIVE DATE
This agreement shall become effective on , 20 for a term not to
exceed twelve (12)months from this date.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the City of Huntington Beach has caused this Agreement
to be signed and executed on its behalf by its Fire Chief, and the Firefighter/Paramedic
Trainee has signed and executed this Agreement on , 20
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC TRAINEE
By:
FIRE CHIEF SIGNATURE
PRINT NAME
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
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EXHIBIT A
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CLASS SPECIFICATION
TITLE: FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC TRAINEE
PERSONNEL COMMISSION APPROVAL: Not Applicable
COUNCIL APPROVAL: June 15, 2020
JOB CODE:
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time
UNIT REPRESENTATION: None, Limited Term
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
Under direction of the Training and EMS Sections, to participate in and successfully complete a
comprehensive training program at an accredited California Paramedic Program, followed by an
eight-week Huntington Beach Fire Department Fire Academy; or an eight-week Huntington Beach
Fire Department Fire Academy; to perform all related learning and testing activities. Upon
successful completion of designated required training and appropriate licensing attained within
twelve months, a trainee will be eligible to be placed as a probationary status Firefighter or
Firefighter/Paramedic.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a trainee-level non-sworn classification in the firefighter/firefighter paramedic series. The
Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee is distinguished from the higher level classifications of Firefighter and
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Firefighter Paramedic in that incumbents of the latter classifications have graduated from the fire
training academy or paramedic program and the Huntington Beach Fire Department Fire Academy,
and serve as first responders to all identified fire, medical and environmental emergencies and are
accredited in Orange County to provide Basic (Firefighter) or Advanced (Firefighter Paramedic) Life
Support on emergency medical calls. The Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee receives direct supervision
from Training Officers and other sworn personnel assigned to support the recruit-training academy and
paramedic program.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Participate in classroom lectures; evaluations; team and individual manipulative drills; knowledge,
skills, and ability testing; and problem solving exercises. Receive training in firefighting activities
such as: fire suppression, wildfire operations, hose evolutions, nozzle evolutions, use of extrication
tools, such as chain saws, axes, ladder raises, ropes and knots, fire extinguishers, water supply
systems, fire prevention,public safety education, radio operations, map reading, salvage and overhaul
operations. Attend a comprehensive paramedic program including classes, clinical, and internship
assignments. Learn the policies,procedures, rules and regulations of the City of Huntington Beach
and Huntington Beach Fire Department such as ethics, diversity and sexual harassment. Remains in
direct contact with the Training and EMS Sections with the current status of progress during training
programs.
WORK PERIOD
In general, the Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee will work a 40-hour shift. To the extent required by
federal and state labor laws and/or regulations,the City agrees to provide the Firefighter/Paramedic
with overtime pay based upon a 40-hour work week.
The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by
positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion,may add, modify, change or rescind
work assignments as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education, training, and experience that will provide the knowledge, skills, and
abilities to successfully perform in the position. A typical combination includes but is not limited
to:
Knowledge of:
• Applicable federal, state, county and Huntington Beach regulations, practices and
procedures
• Standard and accepted State of California and NREMT emergency medical services
• Principles of first aid, resuscitator, and automatic external defibrillator; safe
emergency work practices
• Infectious control procedures
• Emergency radio communication procedures
• Medical terminology and documentation
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• Basic mathematics and mechanical principles that demonstrate the ability to learn
technical concepts, procedures, and equipment operation
• Local geography and use of maps
Ability to:
• Follow oral and written instructions in a timely and effective manner
• Learn to perform physical and strenuous firefighting work requiring physical strength,
coordination, endurance, and flexibility in a safe and effective manner
• Learn general principles and practices of firefighting activities including fire
suppression and prevention, hazardous materials, rescue and salvage operations,radio
communications, and water systems
• Learn the standard operation and uses of fire suppression equipment, apparatus, and
vehicle operation and maintenance
• Understand and act in accordance with departmental policies, rules, and regulations as
well as instructional materials related to firefighting and emergency treatment responses
• Administer CPR and emergency medical services at the Emergency Medical Technician
Basic (EMT-B) or Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMT-P) level
• Assess a patient's physical condition
• Complete appropriate documentation in County-approved patient care reporting
systems
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the
performance of required duties
• Draw diagrams and read maps
• Learn to read and interpret building plans
• Use computer systems and software applications
Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience: The equivalent of six months full-time, or 1,000 hours, working as an EMT for the City
of Huntington Beach prior to starting Paramedic training, and graduation from a California State
accredited Firefighter I Academy (minimum of 348 hours) OR possession of a California Firefighter
I Certificate.
Certifications/License: Possession of a valid California Class C driver license and an acceptable
driving record at appointment and throughout course of employment; possession of a valid
California State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B)- license OR a valid he National Registry
EMT-Basic certification with a current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider or
BLS Provider Card issued by an American Heart Association Training Center or a CPR card for
Healthcare Providers issued by the American Red Cross. Military-level CPR certification is subject
to review on a case-by-case basis.
Other: At least 18 years of age at time of application
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of
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work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program.
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all
Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in
the event of an emergency or a disaster.
PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The incumbent must be able to meet the physical requirements of the class and have mobility,balance,
coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed.
Position requires sitting, standing, walking, running, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending,
squatting, and crouching in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping,
repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in creating reports, and using a computer keyboard.
Additionally,the position requires near, far,night, and color vision in situations where there is viewing
of maps and fire scenes. When in a classroom, requires reading and comprehending English, and
taking written and practical tests. When providing emergency services, incumbent may be required
to walk or run on uneven and slippery surfaces and climb ladders. Incumbents may be required to
work outdoors in all weather conditions; around loud siren noise; and moving vehicles. This position's
responsibilities will train around fires, chemicals, pesticides, blood, and other potentially toxic
exposures. Incumbents may be subject to stressful situations.
Reasonable accommodations for an individual with a qualified disability will be considered on a case-
by-case basis.
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EXHIBIT B
Benefit Detail
The City Medical Contribution will continually match
Medical,Dental &Vision Coverage 100% of the cost of the least expensive HMO plan for
medical and dental for the employee. Employee pays any
additional costs for selected coverage.
Long Term Disability(LTD)Coverage City paid coverage.
FICA (Medicare) 1.45%paid by Employee and 1.45% paid by City.
Life and Accidental Death and City paid coverage.
Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage
California Public Employees' Effective for all employees hired on or after January 1,
Retirement System (Ca1PERS 2013, CalPERS will determine the membership status of
enrollment) Coverage all new hires as either "CLASSIC" or "NEW". In
accordance with the Public Employees Pension Reform
Act(PEPRA),Classic employee membership enrollment
is as a MISCELLANEOUS member with a benefit
formula of 2.5% at age 55. Classic members contribute
8% to Ca1PERS. New employee membership is as a
MISCELLANEOUS member with a benefit formula of
2% at age 62. NEW members contribute 6.25% to
Ca1PERS. All employees pay $2 per month ($0.93 bi-
weekly) for 1959 Survivor Benefit.
Employee Assistance Program City paid coverage.
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Benefit Detail
Flexible Spending Account Participation is voluntary and funding is based on
Employee contributions.
Deferred Compensation Participation is voluntary and funding is based on
Employee contributions.
Certification Maintenance The City will reimburse the Employee for the fees
required to renew EMT certification after obtaining full
time status. The City will pay for DMV required medical
exams associated with maintaining Ambulance Driver's
certification after obtaining full time status.
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