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15.10.2 Acquiring a QAC/QAL shall not be a condition of employment except for workers who are hired <br /> specifically with that requirement. If a worker is hired under this provision that requirement <br /> shall be included in the initial appointment letter. <br /> 15.10.3 The City has the right to discontinue the QAC/QAL differential at any time provided the City <br /> gives the exclusive representative ten working days' notice prior to such revocation in order to <br /> allow the opportunity for the parties to meet and confer. <br /> 15.10.4 The City agrees to pay for all costs associated with renewal of the QAC/QAL. <br /> 15.11 Temporary Upgrading <br /> The City agrees that any worker who is assigned by the Supervisor to work in a higher paid classification <br /> shall receive the rate of pay at the bottom of the range of the higher classification or an increase of five <br /> percent(5%), whichever is greater,for all hours worked of four(4) hours or more in one(1)working day. <br /> A worker shall not be paid temporary upgrade pay in increments of less than four (4) hours in one (1) <br /> working day. In no event shall the worker so assigned receive more than the top of the range for the higher <br /> classification. <br /> Workers on temporary upgrade of at least three (3)consecutive workdays shall receive the upgrade rate for <br /> all standby duty and call-back overtime pay earned while in the upgrade. <br /> When a temporary upgrade lasts for thirty (30) consecutive calendar days or longer, the worker's paid time <br /> off shall be compensated at the pay rate of the higher classification. If a temporary upgrade lasts for greater <br /> than twelve (12) consecutive months, the worker shall be entitled to a step increase to the next salary step <br /> in the range for the higher classification or an increase of five percent (5%), whichever is greater, not to <br /> exceed the top of the range for the classification in which they are working out of class. <br /> Police Records Clerks and Community Service Officers will receive a temporary upgrade for any time they <br /> are required to work at dispatcher relief duties. <br /> In the event a position is temporarily upgraded to a position or assignment not resulting from the absence of <br /> another worker on approved leave, and the temporary upgrade lasts six (6) consecutive months or more, <br /> the City and the Union will meet to discuss the planned length of the temporary upgrade and City plans to fill <br /> the position. <br /> 15.12 Certification Incentives for Building Maintenance Classes <br /> This program is intended to provide an incentive for City employees in the classification of Building <br /> Maintenance Worker and Senior Building Maintenance Worker to obtain and maintain the following <br /> qualifying certifications. <br /> Program Guidelines <br /> Qualifying Certifications: <br /> 1) Universal Certificate in HVAC/R and RSI course or Sequoia Institute Course. <br /> 2) BOMI—SMT Designation <br /> 3) Certification in Pool and Spa Operations <br /> 4) Certification in Playground Safety Inspections <br /> 20 <br />