[NCASG] Tool Allowance NCASG Request

[Reinemann, Adam J (CS)]

Hi Meghan – please see the below. Thanks.

Adam Reinemann
Human Resources Specialist 2 (Classification & Compensation)

Department of Civil Service
Empire State Plaza, Agency Building 1, Albany, NY 12239

(518) 474-0789 l Adam.Reinemann at cs.ny.gov<mailto:Adam.Reinemann at cs.ny.gov>
www.cs.ny.gov<http://www.cs.ny.gov/>

From: Meghan Connor <meghan.connor2 at wyo.gov>
Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2020 5:54 PM
To: dhr_ncasg_survey_list at admws.idaho.gov
Subject: [NCASG] Tool Allowance NCASG Request


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Good afternoon NCASG,

Wyoming is currently in the middle of a trades study and one common theme has been our tool allowance policy. If you have a few moments, the following questions would greatly help us move forward:


  1.  What state are you with and do you have a tool allowance policy for mechanics or other skilled trades positions?



New York, yes, for certain job classes at certain agencies.



  1.  Do you supply mechanic tools or require them to supply their own?



Tools are supplied for most positions. However, an annual tool allowance is offered for employees required by New York to provide a personal tool inventory for use in the performance of their jobs. Eligible job classes include Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment), Service & Repair Assistant (Motor Equipment), Service & Repair Mechanic (Auto Body), Maintenance Supervisor 1 (Motor Equipment), Aircraft Mechanic, and employees in Trades Generalist or Park Worker titles who perform motor equipment repair duties.



  1.  If you do have an allowance, how much per year is this allowance? Do you spread the amount out month to month or do a once a year payment?



Currently $175, payment made annually. Employees are reimbursed for prior fiscal year purchases.



4.     Who assesses what a fair tool allowance is and how often is this revisited?

Negotiated. Reviewed when contracts are up renewal/negotiation (four to seven years, roughly).

Here are some other links for your information.

NY Payroll Bulletin for processing 2020 tool allowance payments. This bulletin also has the technical eligibility criteria and payment information:

https://www.osc.state.ny.us/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1840-2020-csea-tool-allowance-payment

            Classification Standards for several of the job classes referenced above:

            Service & Repair Assistant (Motor Equipment): https://www.cs.ny.gov/tsplan/tsp_display2.cfm?speccode=7121100F
            Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment): https://www.cs.ny.gov/tsplan/tsp_display2.cfm?speccode=7347130F
            Service & Repair Mechanic (Auto Body): https://www.cs.ny.gov/tsplan/tsp_display2.cfm?speccode=7347100F
            Maintenance Supervisor 1 (Motor Equipment): https://www.cs.ny.gov/tsplan/tsp_display2.cfm?speccode=7101300T
Aircraft Mechanic: https://www.cs.ny.gov/tsplan/tsp_display2.cfm?speccode=7330200T

Thank you!

Meghan - Wyoming

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