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C. Battalion Chiefs will coordinate among themselves to complete the selection process. D. Battalion Chief's assigned to 24-hour shifts schedules must use vacation leave in increments of either twenty-four(24) or twelve (12) hours. When used in twelve (12) hour increments, vacations must be taken from either 0800 to 2000 hours or 2000 to 0800 hours. E. If two (2) or more employees from the same employing agency have the same employment date, seniority will be determined by placement on the employment list. If two(2)or more employees from different hiring agencies have the same employment date, seniority will be determined by drawing from a hat. F. Battalion Chief's assigned to a 40-hour work week may select their Annual Vacation Picks in accordance with the timeline outlined above. Battalion Chiefs assigned to a 40-hour work week may take vacation in increments consistent with their regular work period. G. No employee may request vacation for 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or Christmas Day. NOTE: Refer to Holiday Staffing for non-annual vacation holiday requests. H. All approved Annual Vacation Picks will be guaranteed, provided they have been requested in accordance with the procedures outlines in this section. I. Once Annual Vacation Picks have been completed, they will be forwarded to the Fire Chief and/or their designee for review and approval. J. Employees who are reassigned during the calendar year,will have previously approved vacation transferred to cover time off for the same date range prior to the reassignment. K. In the event staffing requires revocation of approved vacation, Annual Vacation Picks will be the last to be revoked. (Refer to the Staffing Policy for additional information.) Vacation Scheduling A. All vacation requests and use require approval by the Fire Chief and/or designee. This applies to both Shift Battalion Chiefs and 40-hour Battalion Chiefs. B. Requests that may result in a mandatory assignment will not be an automatic disqualifier. C. Battalion Chiefs assigned to 24-hour shift schedules must use vacation leave in increments of either twenty-four(24) or twelve (12) hours. When used in twelve(12) hour increments, vacations must be taken from either 0800 to 2000 hours or 2000 to 0800 hours. Employees may take less than twenty-four(24)or twelve(12)hours provided they find their own coverage. The Fire Chief, and/or designee may approve vacation requests in less than twelve(12)hour increments to accommodate employee enrollment in college or university courses. The courses or classes attended must be appropriate to employee development. The decision of the Fire Chief, and/or designee shall be final. 4894-5387-2224 v2 13