ABSENCE WITHOUT LEAVE: Any employee who absents himself for 3 or more days without authorized leave shall be deemed to have resigned.

ALCOHOL, DRUG & CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ABUSE: Use, possession or impairment of drugs or alcohol is strictly prohibited in the workplace. Random drug and alcohol screenings are required for all employees. Employees are also subject to drug and alcohol screening for reasonable cause and post-accident.

ATTITUDE AND APPEARANCE: A friendly and courteous attitude by City employees toward the public and co-workers is required at all times.

COMPENSATION PLAN: There are 25 pay ranges with minimum and maximum salaries.

CONFLICT RESOLUTION: The process is as follows: Step 1) Oral report to immediate supervisor within 3 working days of the action or incident in question; Step 2) If the oral conflict resolution process fails to settle the conflict, the employee may, within 6 working days, submit a written complaint to their immediate supervisor; Step 3) If the written reply does not resolve the conflict, the employee may, within 5 working days after receiving reply, submit an appeal in writing to the department director; Step 4) If the appeal to the department director fails to resolve the conflict, the employee may, within 5 working days of receipt of the decision, submit an appeal in writing to the City Administrator (or the Parks and Recreation Director for Parks and Recreation employees).

DISCIPLINARY ACTION: May include oral reprimand, written reprimand, suspension, discharge and/or demotion.

DISCRIMINATION AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT: The City will not tolerate discrimination or sexual harassment. Incidents must be reported to the department director or Director of Human Resources.

DUAL EMPLOYMENT: Prohibited within the City. There is an occasional exception for part-time unrelated positions. Employees should check with their department director(s).

EMPLOYMENT AT WILL: An employee may resign employment at any time, for any reason, just as the City is free to conclude employment at any time.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City does not discriminate based on political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability.

FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT: Employees may receive up to 12 weeks leave for birth/adoption, serious medical condition of self, or a family member or for approved military reasons. FMLA protects the employee’s job and benefits. Requests should be submitted to Human Resources prior to or as soon as possible for protection of the act. The leave is unpaid, however, employees may use sick and/or vacation concurrently to get paid. The leave may also be used intermittently.

INTRODUCTORY/TRAINING PERIOD: General employees have a 6 month intro/training period. Police and Fire employees have a 1 year intro/training period. During this time, employees are required to demonstrate their ability and reliability by actual performance of the duties to which they are appointed.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Job postings are distributed to all City departments as they become available. Some positions are also advertised in the local newspaper, on the internet, mailed to various organizations, and sent to specialty publications, if necessary.

NO SMOKING: Smoking is not permitted in City buildings.

OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT: May not interfere with an employee’s city position. Employees should notify their department director to ensure there is not a conflict of interest.

OVERTIME: Hours worked over 40 hours in one week will be paid at a rate of time-and-one-half for non-exempt employees or by the award of compensatory time off equal to one and one-half times the overtime hours worked at the discretion of the department director. The work period for FLSA purposes in the fire department shall be work hours in excess of 204 in a 648 hour period during twenty-seven consecutive 24-hour periods.

PAY PERIOD/PAY DAYS: Payday is every other Friday. The pay check covers a two-week period which ends the Saturday prior to Friday payday.

PAY RAISES: The City typically gives an across the board cost-of-living increase to employees and adjusts the salary ranges each November 1.

PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS: Appraisals are given at the end of introductory/training period and on the employee's anniversary date each year. Employees in their introductory/training period must receive an appraisal of meets expectations or better to complete the introductory/training period.

POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN: The plan is based upon and graded according to assigned work duties and responsibilities.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Full-time employees must reside within a 25 mile radius (25 Mile Radius Map) and 30 minutes of the City limits within 6 months of employment. Police and Fire Department personnel must reside within 25 miles and 30 minutes of the City limits within one year of employment. The City Administrator and Department Directors must reside within the City limits within 6 months of employment.

RESIGNATIONS: Shall be presented in writing with a two-week notice for non-exempt employees, 4-week notice for exempt employees, and 2-month notice for department directors.

SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE: Employees shall be responsible for performing work assignments in a safe manner. If in a position which requires driving, employees must report the loss of their driver’s license to their supervisor. Workplace violence will not be tolerated. Employees must refrain from engaging in horseplay, wrestling, hazing of co-workers, etc. A violation of workplace safety may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

UNIFORMS: The City provides uniforms and special clothing needs for applicable employees.

POLITICAL ACTIVITIES: Employees are prohibited from bringing their political affiliations to bear on their official duties.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: All employees are covered by Missouri State Workers Compensation Act for injuries occurring on the job. An employee shall immediately report an accident or injury, regardless of severity, to his immediate supervisor. The employee and immediate supervisor must complete required reports and return them to the Human Resources Department within 24 hours of the incident. Medical assistance, if necessary, will be provided.