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Summary of Recommended Handbook Changes
As of 12.13.1901/15/2020
206 WAGE REVIEWS AND ADJUSTMENTS
ADDED TO REVIEW ANNUALLY
ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF
FIRE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER
302 INSURANCE-LIFE, MEDICAL, DENTAL
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT HRA STANDARD
Participating Employee Groups
1) Employees who are scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week who are enrolled on the City’s
medical plan – NOTE: No health insurance premiums can be paid until an employee has separated /
terminated employment with the City
2) City Council Members who are enrolled on the City’s medical plan – NOTE: Council Members cannot
use their HRA VEBA for health insurance premiums while on the Council.
3) Terminated/Retired Employee and former Council Members who have positive account balances in the
HRA VEBA Standard Plan and/or HRA VEBA Post-Separation Plan for which they have met eligibility
requirements can use their HRA for any qualified out-of-pocket expense and health insurance premium.
Employer Contribution Methods and Eligibility Requirements
HRA VEBA Standard HRA Plan:
1) In order to receive contributions from the employer into this account, the employee/council member and
their spouse must have completed a wellness exam and submitted the required Health Qualifying Form
in the previous calendar year to our health insurance provider.
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2) Beginning January 2020, the contributions into employee accounts will occur on January 1 for a total
of $850 if the employee or council member completed a wellness exam and submitted the required
Health Qualifying Form in the previous calendar year.
a. Using the criteria above, the employee/council members spouse is also eligible for the $850
contribution.
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b. Using the criteria above, employees/council members enrolled on the City’s medical plan as
“Employee with Child (ren) will receive an additional $850 contribution.
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3) Beginning January 2020, on July 1 of each year, employees and council members and their spouses
may be eligible to receive an additional $850 contribution into employee accounts if they have
completed a wellness exam and submitted the required Health Qualifying Form in the previous
calendar year to our health insurance provider and participated in health coaching during the prior year
as a candidate identified by our health provider. In 2020, candidates that failed to engage in health
coaching in 2019 will not be penalized and will receive the $850 contribution if they completed a
wellness exam and submitted the required Health Qualifying Form in the previous calendar year to our
health insurance provider.
a. Using the criteria above, the employee/council members spouse is also eligible for the $850
contribution.
b. Employees/council members enrolled on the City’s medical plan, as “Employee with Child (ren)
will receive an additional $850 contribution
4) If a qualifying employee is hired after January 1, is enrolled on the City’s medical plan, and completes
the criteria above, they will receive a pro-rated HRA contribution (50% upon completing requirements
and 50% in July) based on their hire date and the number of months the employee will have worked for
the City in the plan year.
Below is a summary of the potential contribution into employee accounts if all of the requirements
described above are met:
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Health Coverage January Contribution July Contribution Total Contribution
Single $ 850 $ 850 $ 1,700
Couple $1,700 $1,700 $ 3,400
Employee/Child $1,700 $1,700 $ 3,400
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Employee/Children $1,700 $1,700 $ 3,400
HRA VEBA Post-separation HRA Plan:
1) All additional, unused, accumulated sick leave above 480 hours for each employee (above 672 hours
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for MFD24 department employees), after the first 2 days are converted to vacation, will be converted to
cash at a rate of 35% of the employee’s current hourly rate and deposited in the City’s HRA VEBA
Post-separation HRA Plan in that employee’s name in the custody of a third party administrator so
there is no outstanding unfunded liability. Upon retirement, the City will add to the employee’s account
35% of their unused Sick Leave of the first 480 hours (672 hours for MFD24 department employees)
plus 35% of any Sick Leave Bank balance.
2) The balance in the employee’s account is subject to a 20-year eligibility proration. The percentage of
their account that is made available to them at qualified retirement shall be calculated by adding five
percent (5%) for each full year of employment of the individual employee up to a maximum of one
hundred percent or twenty years (100% = 20 years times 5% each). Employees will be eligible for this
benefit after 5 years of continuous City employment and upon eligible retirement as described below.
3) To promote longevity, this benefit is available only to employees who obtain one of the following
requirements:
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a. They receive full monthly retirement benefits as defined and controlled by the State of Idaho
Retirement System (PERSI) meeting the Rule of 80 or 90 as applicable, or a combination
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thereof depending on applicability and as determined by PERSI.
b. They meet the age requirements of a PERSI Service Retirement.
c. The employee is terminated without cause.
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If the employee does not obtain one of the three requirements above or does not have the full 20 years
of employment at qualified retirement, the unearned balance of their accounts will be remitted back to
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the City.
Employee Handbook 404 SICK LEAVE BANK & POST EMPLOYMENT HEALTH PLAN
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Fees:
A monthly fee of $1.50 plus an annualized asset-based fee of approximately 1.10%, is chanrged to participant accounts.
The monthly fee is waived if a participant account balance is over $5,000. In addition, an 0.25% asset-based fee
discount is applied to any portion of a participant account balance in excess of $10,000.
To the extent permitted or required by law, certain fees, assessments, or other amounts payable to the federal Field Code Changed
government may also be deducted from your account. Investment fund manager and other fees may vary by fund. To
view these fees, please refer to the Investment Fund Overview. Go to www.hraveba.org and click on Investments to get
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a current copy.”
304/also in 403 WORKERS COMPENSATION
MFD24 employees and all MFD employees “in line of duty” are excluded from the reduction of sick or vacation leave
when they are off work due to a workers compensation claim.
MFD24 Employees:
The Employer agrees to coordinate with Workers’ Compensation Insurance to provide one hundred percent (100%) of
base salary for all job-related injury or illness time loss. The employee shall continue to accrue sick leave and vacation
time, and receive all benefits while receiving Workers’ Compensation time loss benefits.
Whenever a full-time employee is unable to perform the duties assigned as a result of a “line of duty” injury or illness,
the employee may be required to report to work in a light duty status if management determines that light duty work
exists or is available at the time. Management has the right to determine if light duty work exists.
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Assigned light duty shall be strictly limited, and consistent with the instructions provided by the employee’s medical care
provider with respect to the condition. The employee must provide a medical release to the Chief or the Chief’s
designee stating what level of ability the employee is able to perform, and the duration of any restrictions that must
apply.
Assigned light duty shall in no way affect the existing vacation, sick leave or other benefit accrual as previously agreed to
or provided for by this Agreement or by past practices of management.
Section 309
Eligible Employees & Family Members
These benefits are only available to employees who are regular full-time or other employees who have worked for the
city for at least 5 years, and their spouses and their immediate unmarried children who are living with them. This means
that the benefits are available for and must be used by only eligible employees and family members.
Benefit Reimbursement
It is the responsibility of the eligible employees to pay the full cost for each of the activities below at the time
of purchase. In order to be reimbursed for the benefit portion, the employee will be responsible to submit a
“Recreation Benefit Reimbursement Form” and a receipt of payment electronically to the Payroll Clerk in the
Finance Department. The reimbursement will be provided on the next available payroll date as a taxable event as per
IRS Guidance found in Publication 15. These benefits will be charged to each employee’s departmental budget under
the account number ending in “29”.
City Recreation Program/Event Benefit Policy
Each eligible employee and family member is given up to $135 in activity fees per calendar year (reimbursements are
accumulated in the year the program occurs). Rexburg Races and Zone/Kidsburg Activities are included as part of this
benefit.
Park Shelter/Zone Reservation
Each eligible employee will also be able to use any of their family member’s $135 recreation activity fee allowance to
reserve a park shelter. The limit will be one reservation per family per year ($40 maximum benefit).
City Carousel Benefit Policy
Each eligible employee will also be able to use any of their family member’s $135 recreation activity fee allowance to
purchase a $20 “Family Carousel Season Pass.” This pass can be requested on a Recreation Benefit Reimbursement
Form. The payment for the pass will be deducted from your net payroll check at the same time the taxable
reimbursement is made. In addition to the eligible family members, an employee may also use the pass for their
grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, or nephews, as long as the employee or their spouse is present.
Golf Benefit Policy
The City will reimburse half of the cost of green fee golf coupons or green fee golf passes purchased by an eligible
employee or their eligible immediate family members. Golf coupons may only be used by eligible employees or family
members.
Gym and Fitness Center Benefit Policy
The City will pay $15 per month for the employee and/or spouse who sign up for membership in a gym or fitness
facility. In order to receive this benefit, the employee will be required to provide proof of contract with the Facility
Provider to the Payroll Clerk. It will be the responsibility of the employee to notify the Payroll Clerk if the employee
or spouse cancels their membership. The Finance Department may request proof of a current contract at any time
and if it is discovered the employee has received reimbursement benefits when they were not signed up at a facility, it
will be the responsibility of the employee to pay back all such benefits received in error. This benefit may be
reimbursed annually as well if a one year contract and proof of payment to the facility is provided.
Bicycle or Walking Commuter Benefit Policy
The City will pay to each employee $25 for bicycle related expenses, such as a new bike, repairs, or bike
accessories, for each month that the employee rides their bike to work and back. Or, the City will pay each employee
$25 in walking related expenses, such as shoes, for each month the employee walks to and from work. These
benefits are only available for the months from April through October. These benefits are taxable per IRS code.
The employee must certify to the Payroll Clerk that they have either ridden their bicycle or walked on at least 60% of
the work days for that month to receive this benefit.
Aquatic Center
Each eligible employee will be able to use any of their family member’s $135 recreation activity fee allowance to
purchase a 10-punch pass ($60.75). The limit will be one ten punch pass per family per year.
402 HOLIDAYS
All MFD24 employees, whether scheduled or not, shall receive in lieu of Holiday time off ten and eight-tenths (10.8)
hours of additional pay at the employee’s base hourly rate on the second check of each month.
403 SICK LEAVE
As an additional condition of eligibility for sick leave benefits, an employee on an extended absence must apply for any
other available compensation and benefits, such as workers' compensation. Sick leave benefits will be used to
supplement any payments that an employee is eligible to receive from workers' compensation insurance. (MFD24
employees are excluded)The combination of any such disability payments and sick leave benefits cannot exceed the
employee's normal weekly earnings.
500 PAYROLL CALCULATION AND TIME SCHEDULES
Added COMPENSATION as per ICRMP
501 TIME KEEPING
Cleaned up as per practice
503 PAY RATE CALCULATION
Clarifications made
MFD requests using MOU verbiage we are removing this paragraph from this section it is already in SECTION 504
505 ON-CALL & COMPENSATORY TIME
Cleaned up as per practice
511.2 TRAVEL AND TRAINING TIME
For MFD: 12 midnight will be changed to 10pm
603 USE OF EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES
MFD requests: Fire Inspector and Emergency Manager be added to list of positions to take a City vehicle home.
Section 603
Added: The City will be consistent with Federal Regulations.
604 ACCIDENT PROCEDURE
On the Job Injuries defined
606 CITY BUSINESS TRAVEL
Added International Travel with City Cell Phone policy
Dinner- Return after 5:00 pm CHANGED TO 6:00PM
608 PERSONAL APPEARANCE
GROOMING POLICY ADDED-will modify as per Legal
GROOMING POLICY
Purpose - This policy has been developed to ensure that all employees understand the importance of
appropriate grooming and hygiene in the workplace or when otherwise representing the City of Rexburg. The
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standards of grooming and hygiene outlined below set forth the minimum requirements to which all employees,
contract workers, and temporary staff are required to adhere to.
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Statement of Policy - City of Rexburg recognizes that the presentation of its employees in the workplace
contributes to a professional environment and the public image. Therefore City of Rexburg expects employees
to be well-groomed and professional in appearance when coming to work or engaged in work-related tasks with
customers, clients, community and colleagues.
Hygiene - Every employee is expected to practice daily hygiene and good grooming habits as set forth in further
detail below.
Hair - Hair should be clean, combed, and neatly trimmed or arranged. Unkempt hair is not permitted. Sideburns,
mustaches, and beards should be neatly trimmed. Non-traditional hair colors are not permitted.
Make-Up - Make-up must be professional and conservative.
Fragrance - Recognizing that employees and visitors to the workplace may have sensitivities or allergies to
fragrant products, including but not limited to perfumes, colognes, fragrant body lotions or hair products, City of
Rexburg is a fragrance free workplace. Fragrant products that may be offensive to others should be used in
moderation out of concern for others in the workplace.
Nails - Hands and nails should be clean and conservatively manicured.
Jewelry - Employees may wear tasteful jewelry in moderation. The size and/or number of earrings, rings,
necklaces, and bracelets may be determined at the department level based on specific job functions,
operational, and safety factors. Where job duties present any type of safety risk, jewelry may be prohibited or
severely limited. In other areas, moderate (including size and amount) jewelry may be worn. No other visible
body jewelry/body piercings may be worn while an employee is in the workplace.
Tattoos -No visible tattoos or other body art (such as surgically implanted ball bearings, spikes, and the like) are
permitted in the workplace. Exceptions may be made for employees who have small, non-offensive tattoos that
cannot easily be covered by standard clothing (i.e., wrist, neck, etc.). All exceptions require the approval of the
department head and HR department.
Violations - Violations of this policy will result in discipline, up to and including termination.
Exceptions - Employees seeking an exception from any of the above standards should speak with the HR
director.
609 USE OF PHONE, MAIL, CELL PHONES, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SOCIAL MEDIA
Updated as per practice and as per ICRMP
CELL PHONE POLICY
City cell phones may be necessary to improve customer service and to enhance business
efficiency. Cell phones should not be selected as an alternative to other means of
communication (i.e. land-lines, pagers, computers, and radio phones) when such alternatives
would provide adequate but less costly service to the City.
Department Heads are responsible to authorize the use of cell phones for each position within the
department. The criteria to determine the need for City cell phone usage may include the
following:
Safety requirements indicate having wireless phone is an integral part of performing duties of job
description.
• More than 50% of employee’s work is conducted in the field.
• Employee is required to be contacted on a regular basis. (No office)
• Employee is required to be on-call (24/7)
• Employee is a critical decision maker
Business/City paid Phones:
The City will maintain business cell phones/devices, in which case cell phone(s) will be
provided to the department and not to individual employees. Cell phone devices will be maintained by the City.
Cell Phones/Devices may not be used in conflict with other city policies.
Business cell phones shall be utilized for business use but may be used for personal calls, texting and data at the
time because of the unlimited plans that do not cause an increase in expenses to the City. Employees are
responsible for any inadvertent personal usage and should report such usage to their supervisor and if a refund
is required to the City it will be based on an estimate of the calls, text or data usage and the associated cost.
The Department Head will be responsible to determine if/what data plan and what type of cell phone is required
for an employee position. A Cell Phone/Accessories Order and Authorization Form Request form must be
submitted and approved before the cell phone is ordered. Employees will be charged for any amount over
approved purchase price as defined in the Cell Phone/Accessories Order and Authorization Form.
Data overages on tablets due to personal use must be paid by the employees.
The City will also pay $40.00 towards any accessories that are deemed by the Department Head for the
protection of the phone (phone cases, screen protectors). Any additional accessories will be the full
responsibility of the employee.
Damaged phones:
When a new phone needs to be ordered due to damage, the employee must pay ½ the cost of the replacement.
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If the replacement phone is damaged and a 2 phone must be ordered, the employee must pay the full cost.
Department Heads may elect to waive this cost under certain circumstances.
Replacement Phones:
If employee has a good functioning phone and simply wants to upgrade to a new phone for the most recent
technology, the employee must pay for the full cost of the phone if the new phone is less than 24 months old.
International Travel:
It is the responsibility of the employee to notify the cell phone plan administrator of any international travel.
The phone line will need to have an international plan put on for the time the employee will be traveling
internationally. Failure to do so may result in the employee paying for all additional charges made to the plan for
international calls and data usage. If international travel is for personal time, the employee is responsible for
the international plan and overage costs, unless such fees are waived by the Mayor (The Emergency Services
Board for the Fire Department) for business purposes.
The use of company cell phones in any manner contrary to company policy, local, state, or federal laws will
constitute misuse, and will result in immediate termination of the cell phone use
and possible discipline up to and including termination of employment.
610 SMOKING, VAPING AND TOBACCO USE
Added verbiage as per current city issues
612 WORKPLACE RELATIONSHIPS
Updated as per ICRMP
700 CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Updated as per ICRMP
702 DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE
Updated as per ICRMP
703 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE & DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY
Updated as per Idaho Law and current practice
Legal will add a paragraph
As per ICRMP, we need to update this policy as per recent case law in Idaho random testing can only be for first
responders and DOT drivers
704 FITNESS FOR DUTY
Simplified
MFD asked to look at policy
REMOVED:Legal has recommended leaving in Mandatory Retirement and Fitness at 55 or older for MFD and
Police
711 WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT AND RETALIATION POLICY AND COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
Updated as per ICRMP
Since the last update in the draft, ICRMP has once again updated this policy in February 2019, and we
recommend we adopt this new policy after discussing with Jim McNall at ICRMP last week
712 PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE
Updated as per ICRMP
MFD Employees:
The discipline of fire department employees is to be handled through the hierarchy of the fire department as
follows: When a grievance arises, the concerned employee is to contact their immediate supervisor. If the
immediate supervisor is not able to bring resolution to the concern, they are welcome to bring the issue before
an assistant chief. If the assistant chief is not able to bring resolution to the concern, the issue will go before the
chief. If an agreeable resolution is not achieved at the chief level, the concern will be taken to the Emergency
Services Board. All will be done in conjunction with the Human Resource Director. The board may enlist the
assistance of City administrators before rendering a decision on the matter. The board’s decision is then the final
say.
ADDED As per ICRMP
713 IDAHO WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION
714 CANDIDACY FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE
800 PURCHASING RULES
Updated as per practice and current statute
APPENDIX
Adjusted MFD on the hierarchy chart
ADDED PARKS- PARKS AND GOLF
REMOVED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HAVE 2 SEPARATE DEPARTMENTS OF BUILDING AND PLANNING
FLSA EXEMP POSITIONS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
Updated as per current structure
CERTIFICATIONS THAT MERIT A STEP-RAISE
Updated to current City needs as per Department Heads
CERTIFICATIONS THAT MERIT A STEP-RAISE
All certifications must be pre-approved and scheduled by the Department Head. Any part of a raise, regardless of the
reason for the raise, that will move the base salary beyond step 37 in any pay range, if awarded, is to be awarded as a
one-time lump sum. Lump sum raises are calculated as one year’s worth of increase in wage.
Certification raises are given only once and not repeated every year, even if the employee is at step 37 of their pay
range.
Department Certifications Employees Allowed
Community DevelopmentBuilding
I.C.C. Building Official Building OfficialInspector III
APA Certification Building OfficialInspector III
I.C.C. Fire Inspector All Inspectors
I.C.C. Commercial Building Inspector All Inspectors
I.C.C. Mechanical Inspector All Inspectors
I.C.C. Residential Inspector All Inspectors
I.C.C. Plan Review All Inspectors
I.C.C. Permit Technician SecretaryAdministrative Assistant
Customer Service
Idaho Certified Municipal Clerk City Clerk
Engineering
PE Assistant EngineerAll personnel 12%
Financial Management
Idaho Certified Finance Officer CFO & Deputy CFO
Idaho Certified Finance Officer CFO & Deputy CFOTreasurer/Controller & all other Financial
Positions as approved by CFO
Master’s Degree-MBA, MPA, or MAcc CFO & Deputy CFO & all other Financial Positions as approved by
CFO
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Accountant as approved by CFO
Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Accountant as approved by CFO
Geographic Information Systems none
Human Resource Director
IPMA-SCP or IPMA-CP
Information Technology none
Only one certification related step-raise would be awarded within a 24 month period. The City of Rexburg will
reimburse the employee for the cost of passed exams up to $750 in the 24 month period. Some professional
development funds may be available to assist employees with the cost of education. The employee who receives
professional development assistance from the City of Rexburg, must continue employment with the City for 12
months from the date of the most recent disbursement related to the certification or be subject to reimburse
the City for the expenses.
All step-raises are 4% unless otherwise noted.
CompTIA Network+ (2%)
HP FlexNetwork Architect
Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
Juniper Networks Certified Associate - Junos (JNCIA-Junos)
Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Enterprise Routing and Switching (JNCIS-ENT)
Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)
Certified Wireless Design Professional (CWDP)
Fortinet NSE
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CompTIA Security+ (2%)
Certified Ethical Hacker
GIAC Security Essentials
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
CompTIA Linux+ (2%)
CompTIA Server+ (2%)
LIPC-3
CompTIA A+ (2%)
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) (2%)
Microsoft Office Specialist 2016 Expert
Legal none
Madison Fire Department All Firemen if pre-approved by Dept. Head
In addition to the ‘Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:’”Minimum Qualifications” of the Madison Fire
Department Job Description, any employee who obtains authorization to complete one of the following
certifications will be eligible, upon successful completion of such certification, for a salary increase in the
specified amount.
Authorization shall be obtained from the Certification Panel, and shall be based upon a needs analysis at the
discretion of the Certification Panel. (The Certification Panel shall consist of one chief, one captain, and one
firefighter to determine the applicability of each certification request. In regard to the panel, the chiefs will
select a chief, the captains will select a captain, and the firefighters will select a firefighter).
Aerial Apparatus Operator—IFSTA/State Certification or equivalent 2%
Driver/Operator—State Certificate 4%
Critical Care Paramedic—2% at initial Department Certification, 4% at initial National Certification
Rope Rescue Technician—IFSTA Curriculum 2%
Confined Space Rescue Technician—IFSTA Curriculum 2%
Swift Water Rescue Technician—2%
Accredited Bachelors Degree in an applicable field—4% (A panel will be convened to determine the
applicability of each degree request.)
Accredited Masters Degree in an applicable field—4% (A panel will be convened to determine the
applicability of each degree request.)
Hazmat Technician – 2%
Wildland Engine Boss – 2%
Paramedic – 4% initial certification, 4% at five years certified, 4% at ten years certified
Advanced EMT – 4 %
Executive Fire Officer – 4%
Fire Fighter II – 4%
Advancement to Fire Inspector and Captain—4% (advancement to Fire Inspector and Captain shall be by
promotional appointment).
Fire Fighter One as well as Basic Wildland (Red Card) certifications are considered baseline employment
requirements.
Credentialed as EMT with Modules—2%
Credentialed as AEMT —4%
Credentialed as Paramedic—4%
Paramedic at 5 years certified (time at MFD) —4%
Paramedic at 10 years certified (time at MFD) —4%
Credentialed as Critical Care Paramedic—6% (upon completion of both National Certification and Department
Certification)
Credentialed as Driver/Operator (IFSAC)—4%
Wildland Engine Boss (ENGB) (NWCG)—2%
Firefighter II Certification (IFSAC/Pro Board)—4%
Hazardous Materials Technician (IFSAC/Pro Board)—2%
Credentialed as Aerial Apparatus Operator (accredited curriculum)—2%
Rope Rescue Technician (accredited curriculum)—2% (raise only given upon completion of final Technician level)
Confined Space Rescue Technician (accredited curriculum)—2% (raise only given upon completion of final
Technician level)
Swift Water Rescue Technician (accredited curriculum)—2% (raise only given upon completion of final
Technician level)
Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable field—4%
Accredited Master’s Degree in an applicable field—4%
Executive Fire Officer—4%
Advancement to Lieutenant, Captain, Fire Inspector, and Emergency Manager/Training Officer—4%
(advancement is by promotional appointment)
Parks none
Golf Grounds Manager GCSAA CERTIFICATION
Police Department
NACA 100 Level 2 only Animal Control Officer
Basic All commissioned officers
Intermediate All commissioned officers
Advanced All commissioned officers
Supervisor 5
Management 3
Executive Chief
FBI Academy All commissioned officers
I.L.E.T.S. 5 (Once each person)
Master Patrolman All commissioned officers
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Grade promotions are offered for specialties within the Police Department. These specialties and promotions
are determined/assigned by the Police Chief in a separate chart/policy within the police department.With
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AICP Director and Planner 1
Public Works Director none
Recreation none
Sanitation Department none
Shop none
Street Department none
Road Scholar All personnel
Wastewater Department
City of Rexburg Wastewater Treatment and Collection Departments will give up to a maximum of 4 applicable
certification 4% increases for all personnel. Grade changes are only available as positions are open. Below is a
list of positions.
Treatment Class I All personnel
Treatment Class II All personnel Treatment Class III
up to 3 approved by PWD
Treatment Class IV up to 3 approved by PWD
Collection I All personnel
Collection II All personnel
Collection III up to 3 approved by PWD
Collection IV up to 3 approved by PWD
Laboratory Technician I 2
Laboratory Technician II 2
Operations Class I All personnel
Operations Class II 3
Operations Class III 2 Including Public Works Director
Collection I All personnel
Collection II 3
Collection III 2 Including Public Works Director
Laboratory Technician I All personnel
Laboratory Technician II 2
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Water Department
City of Rexburg Water Department will give up to a maximum of 3 applicable certification 4% increases for all
personnel. Grade changes are only available as positions are open. Below is a list of positions.
Operations Class I All personnel
Back Flow up to 3 approved by PWD
Operations Class II 2All personnel
Operations Class III 2All personnel
THIS IS SUMMARY OF THE FINAL DRAFT. THE MAJORITY OF CHANGES SINCE 2019 ARE FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
AND CHANGES FROM ICRMP
We would like to get a final approval tonight and get the handbook sent to employees for their review to meet the
st
ICRMP discount deadline by March 1.