Employee Handbook
Below is sections of the Employee Handbook adopted on October 15, 2019. Employment policies are constantly changing. If any of the laws are updated by the Board of Commissioners, an updated date will be listed in parentheses next to the item. A full handbook can be downloaded at the bottom of the page.
1.0 General Information
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 History of the Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Park District
- 1.3 Mission Statement, Vision and Values
- 1.4 Purpose/Scope of the Employee Handbook
- 1.5 At-Will Employment
- 1.6 Equal Employment Opportunity
- 1.7 Non-Discrimination Policy
- 1.8 Workplace Harassment
- 1.9 Workplace Violence
- 1.10 Organizational Ethics
- 1.11 Customer Relations
2.0 Employment Conditions
- 2.1 Employment Status Definitions
- 2.2 Working Hours and Shift Assignments
- 2.3 Overtime
- 2.4 Attendance
- 2.5 Emergency and Maintenance Closures
- 2.6 Breaks and Meal Periods
- 2.7 Call Back
- 2.8 Time Reporting
- 2.9 References
- 2.10 Personal Information
- 2.11 Employee Personnel Records
3.0 Employment Practices
- 3.1 New Employee Orientation and Conditional Employment Period
- 3.2 Conditional Employment
- 3.3 Benefits and Conditional Employment
- 3.4 Staff Supervision
- 3.5 Promotions, Demotions and Transfers
- 3.6 Change in Workforce
- 3.7 Resignation and Termination
- 3.8 Employment of Relatives
- 3.9 Employee Background Checks
4.0 Compensation
- 4.1 Employee Pay Rates
- 4.2 Paydays
- 4.3 Time Recording
- 4.4 Deductions
- 4.5 Paycheck Errors
- 4.6 Expense Reimbursement
- 4.7 Compensation Upon Termination
5.0 Performance and Professional Development
- 5.0 Professional/Technical Societies and Certifications
- 5.1 Performance Feedback and Evaluation
- 5.2 Professional Development Opportunities
- 5.3 Professional/Technical Societies and Certifications
6.0 Benefits and Leave
- 6.0 Benefits and Leave
- 6.1 Pool Staff Benefits Allowance
- 6.2 Pool Use of the Facility
- 6.3 Salaried Employees Benefits Allowance
- 6.4 Salaried Employees Paid Time Off
- 6.5 Salaried Employees Vacation Leave
- 6.6 Salaried Employees Sick Leave
- 6.7 Salaried Employees Holidays & Floating Holidays
- 6.8 Washington State Family Care
- 6.9 Family and Medical Leave (Salaried and Pooled Employees)
- 6.10 Administrative Leave (Salaried and Pooled Employees)
- 6.11 Military Leave and Absence (Salaried and Pooled Employees)
- 6.12 Domestic Violence Leave (Salaried and Pooled Employees)
- 6.13 Bereavement Leave (Salaried and Pooled Employees)
- 6.14 Jury Duty
- 6.15 Workers Compensation
7.0 Drugs and Alcohol
8.0 Employee Responsibilities and Conduct
- 8.0 Employees Responsibilities and Conduct
- 8.1. Standards of Professional Conduct
- 8.2 Personal Appearance, Grooming and Uniform Policies
- 8.3. Housekeeping
- 8.4 Outside Employee Conflict of Interest
- 8.5 Gifts and Gratitude
- 8.6 Political Activities
- 8.7 Non-Solicitation
- 8.8 Tobacco-Free Workplace
- 8.9 Use of District Phones, Computers and Other Equipment
- 8.10 Personal Property
- 8.11 Responsibility of Facility Security
- 8.12 Employee Parking
- 8.13 Contact with News Media
- 8.14 Safety
- 8.15 Dispute Resolution
- 8.16 Suggestions and Complaints
- 8.17 Litigation
9.0 WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY
- 9.0 Whistle Blower Policy
- 9.1 Purpose
- 9.2 Definition of Improper District Action
- 9.3 Procedures for Reporting
- 9.4 Protections Against Retaliatory Actions
- 9.5 Responsibilities
10.0 PERFORMANCE COUNSELING, DISCIPLINE AND TERMINATION
- 10.0 Performance Counseling Discipline and Termination
- 10.1 Authorization
- 10.2 At-Will Employment
- 10.3 Performance Counseling
- 10.4 Termination
11.0 Rules of Conduct
Addendum A
- Family Medical Leave Act
- Employee Handbook Receipt and Acknowledgement (Coming Soon)