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13 <br />C. Battalion Chiefs will coordinate among themselves to complete the selection process. <br />D. Battalion Chief’s assigned to 24-hour shifts schedules must use vacation leave in <br />increments of either twenty-four (24) or twelve (12) hours. When used in twelve (12) <br />hour increments, vacations must be taken from either 0800 to 2000 hours or 2000 to <br />0800 hours. <br />E. If two (2) or more employees from the same employing agency have the same <br />employment date, seniority will be determined by placement on the employment list. <br />If two (2) or more employees from different hiring agencies have the same employment <br />date, seniority will be determined by drawing from a hat. <br />F. Battalion Chief’s assigned to a 40-hour work week may select their Annual Vacation <br />Picks in accordance with the timeline outlined above. Battalion Chiefs assigned to a <br />40-hour work week may take vacation in increments consistent with their regular work <br />period. <br />G. No employee may request vacation for 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or <br />Christmas Day. <br /> NOTE: Refer to Holiday Staffing for non-annual vacation holiday requests. <br />H. All approved Annual Vacation Picks will be guaranteed, provided they have been <br />requested in accordance with the procedures outlines in this section. <br />I. Once Annual Vacation Picks have been completed, they will be forwarded to the Fire <br />Chief and/or their designee for review and approval. <br />J. Employees who are reassigned during the calendar year, will have previously approved <br />vacation transferred to cover time off for the same date range prior to the reassignment. <br />K. In the event staffing requires revocation of approved vacation, Annual Vacation Picks <br />will be the last to be revoked. (Refer to the Staffing Policy for additional information.) <br />Vacation Scheduling <br />A. All vacation requests and use require approval by the Fire Chief and/or designee. This <br />applies to both Shift Battalion Chiefs and 40-hour Battalion Chiefs. <br />B. Requests that may result in a mandatory assignment will not be an automatic <br />disqualifier. <br />C. Battalion Chiefs assigned to 24-hour shift schedules must use vacation leave in <br />increments of either twenty-four (24) or twelve (12) hours. When used in twelve (12) <br />hour increments, vacations must be taken from either 0800 to 2000 hours or 2000 to <br />0800 hours. <br /> Employees may take less than twenty-four (24) or twelve (12) hours provided they find <br />their own coverage. The Fire Chief, and/or designee may approve vacation requests in <br />less than twelve (12) hour increments to accommodate employee enrollment in college <br />or university courses. The courses or classes attended must be appropriate to employee <br />development. The decision of the Fire Chief, and/or designee shall be final.