HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001_04 Ocean Safety Transfer Request SOP 202412132001.04 Ocean Safety Division, Water Safety Officers
Transfer Standard Operating Procedure
Implemented: July 2016 Revised: December 2024 Next Review: December 2027
This procedure is for internal use only and does not enlarge an employee’s civil liability in any way. The procedure should not be construed as creating a higher duty of care, in an evidentiary sense, with respect to third party civil claims
against employees. A violation of this procedure, if proven, can only form the basis of a complaint by this department for non-judicial administrative action in accordance with the laws governing employee discipline.
Related Policies: Chief’s Memo 2016-035, Transfer Request Policy for Water Safety Officers.
Applicable HI Statutes:
Other Statutes:
I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines regarding transfer requests for the Hawai'i Fire Department, Ocean Safety Division- Water Safety Officers, and to ensure fair and equitable transfers of personnel who desire to work in a different location or in a different schedule.
II. APPLICABILITY This policy shall apply to all Hawai'i Fire Department, Ocean Safety Division, Water Safety Officers.
III. NOTIFICATION
Water Safety Officers will be notified of any upcoming transfers at least 45 calendar days prior to the transfer effective date. Employees who do not have a current transfer request on file may submit a request at this time. Transfer request forms may be obtained from any of the following sources:
A. On All Battalions folder (accessed through any of the Fire Stations)
B. At the following locations: 1. NAS Pool Captain's office 2. Kona Aquatics Pool Captain's office 3. Kahalu 'u Shed
4. Hapuna Shed
IV. PROCEDURE FOR TRANSFERS A. Obtain Transfer Request Form; complete and sign. B. Submit form at least one month prior to the projected effective date of transfer (a text or
email to the Special Operations Battalion Chief shall suffice to confirm their intentions). However, a signed hard copy shall also be submitted. C. The Transfer Request form will be time-stamped upon receipt by the office of the Special Operations Battalion Chief. D. Priority for selection of transfers will be based on:
1. Seniority in rank for the position specified, 2. Seniority in the department, 3. Seniority within the affected district, 4. Ranking on the hiring list.
2001.04 Ocean Safety Division, Water Safety Officers
Transfer Standard Operating Procedure
Implemented: July 2016 Revised: December 2024 Next Review: December 2027
E. Specialty positions (RWC Operator, etc.) will require proof of certification that will need to be submitted with their Transfer Request form.
--End— Attachments: 1. Intra-Departmental Transfer Request
EMPLOYEE
RANK
HAWAI'I FIRE DEPARTMENT
INTRA-DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFER REQUEST
DATE OF HIRE
CURRENT ASSIGNMENT (Location)
I request a transfer to the location indicated below. My
preference is in the order listed and I understand that I can be transferred according to this request:
1. 5.
2. 6.
3. 7.
4. 8.
Note: On1y a tower or 1ocation name is required. For assignment to the RWC operatorposition, attach current certifications to your transfer request.
EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE DATE SUBMITTED
REVIEWED
REVIEWED
REVIEWED
REVIEWED
REVIEWED
DATE
COMMENTS:
DATE
COMMENTS:
DATE
COMMENTS:
DATE
COMMENTS:
DATE
COMMENTS:
Ocean Safety Captain
SPECIAL OPS BATTALION CHIEF
ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF
DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF
FIRE CHIEF
THIS REQUEST WILL EXPIRE AT THE END OF THE CALENDAR YEAR AND WILL BE CONSIDERED NULL AND VOID AFTER ANY PROMOTION OR TRANSFER. IF YOU SHOULD DECIDE TO RESCIND THIS REQUEST, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR INTENTION IN WRITING AND YOUR NAME WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE ACTIVE TRANSFER LIST. IF YOU WISH TO MAKE ANY CHANGES TO YOUR REQUEST YOU MUST SUBMIT A NEW REQUEST. THIS REQUEST EXPIRES: 12/31/2016
DATE RECEIVED:
FOR FIRE ADMINISTRATION USE
DISPOSITION: