PAP.14.7.050 Personal Time off

(a) Office employees will get paid Personal Time Off (PTO) at the following rates:

(1) If employed up to three (0 to 3) years, 1 week per year.

(2) If employed three years to ten years (3 to 10), 2 weeks per year.

(3) If employed more than ten (10+) years, 3 weeks hours per year.

(b) Field employees will get paid Personal Time Off (PTO) at the following rate:

(1) 1 week per year.

(c) Prior to the utilization of PTO, Employees must schedule and have the use of PTO time approved by superintendent. If requesting more than three (3) days of PTO time employees shall obtain prior authorization at least five (5) working days in advance of the leave date. The superintendent may not approve such request depending on a variety of factors, including project deadlines and schedules. In extreme emergency situations the superintendent, may waive the five (5) day notification provision, if requested by the employee in writing citing the reason.

(d) To utilize PTO for unscheduled absences employees must notify the superintendent prior to their designated start time. If an Employee is absent from work for 3 days or longer, which is related to an illness or other medical related issues, a Physicians excuse must be provided that substantiates their absence.

(e) Probationary employees will not be able to use PTO during their 30-day probationary period.