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About IWR
IWR was formed in 1989 by Drs. Randall Davis and Terrie Williams, who directed the Sea Otter Rehabilitation Program during the Exxon Valdez oil spill (EVOS). Although many oil spills have been larger than the EVOS, the March 1989 accident represented the first oil spill to affect large numbers of sea otters. At the request of the U.S. Department of the Interior, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and Exxon Company U.S.A., the directors of IWR initiated an unprecedented effort to rescue and rehabilitate sea otters that became oiled. Rehabilitation and pre-release facilities were established in Valdez, Seward and Homer and remained in operation until September 1989. The three centers treated a total of 357 sea otters and released 197 adult otters into Prince William Sound and along the Kenai Peninsula under the direction of the USFWS.
Ten years after the EVOS, members of IWR continue to evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation techniques and the long-term effects of oil on marine mammals. This has contributed enormously to the wildlife rehabilitation community’s understanding of what is needed to successfully rescue and treat sea otters and other fur-bearing mammals after an oil spill. IWR has taken the lessons from the EVOS and over 15 years of research to develop state-of-the-art techniques for treating oiled marine and terrestrial mammals. With offices in Alaska, California and Texas, IWR provides the following services to state and federal trustee agencies and the oil industry:
- Oil Spill Contingency Planning and Response
- Research to Improve Rehabilitation Procedures
- Training Programs for Volunteers and Professionals
IWR has a long history of improving the professional standards of oiled wildlife rehabilitation through scientific research, facilities design, equipment development and sound management techniques. This dedication to professionalism is best exemplified in the IWR publication Emergency Care and Rehabilitation of Oiled Sea Otters: A Guide for Oil Spills Involving Fur-bearing Marine Mammals (Williams and Davis, ed., 1995, University of Alaska Press). This publication contains the most current information on the care and treatment of oiled, fur-bearing mammals.
As we begin the 21st century, IWR is dedicated to the advancement of humane, rational, and cost-effective techniques for oiled wildlife treatment and rehabilitation. Although our first concern should always be to prevent oil spills, we realize that accidents are inevitable. Through oil spill contingency planning and training programs such as this one, we will be better able to respond rapidly and in a manner that will save more animals.
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IWR Organization Structure for Alaska
IWR has an Alaska Regional Director and a Response Coordinator who respond to the needs of clients and trustee agencies in Alaska. They ensure that oil spill contingency plans for wildlife are implemented and that IWR can respond quickly and efficiently should a spill occur. In the event of a an oil spill, IWR’s cooperate management, facilities designers, and non-regional contractors are mobilized to the spill scene as well.
Professional and Technical subcontractors or temporary employees are people like yourself who agree to respond within 72 hours if a spill occurs and who have attended a two day training program. These trained people are vital to the success of a rescue and rehabilitation program. They are employed when needed during a spill as subcontractors or through a Technical Support Services agency which provides payroll, tax services, and insurance on behalf of IWR.
The project workers on IWR’s projects are either 1) IWR employees; 2) temporary subcontractor employees of Chugach North Technical Services; or 3) independent contractors.
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What You Can Expect From IWR
IWR’s established policy is to:
- Provide professional oiled wildlife contingency planning and response programs to the oil industry and state and federal trustee agencies.
- Dedicate ourselves to the continuous improvement of techniques to treat and rehabilitate oiled wildlife.
- Employ competent people who understand and meet our objectives, and who accept with open minds the ideas, suggestions and constructive criticisms of project workers.
- Treat people on the basis of skill, training, ability, attitude, and character without discrimination with regard to age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, or disability.
- Make prompt and fair adjustment of any complaints which may arise in the everyday conduct of our programs, to the extent that is practicable.
- Respect individual rights, and treat all project participants with courtesy and consideration.
- Maintain mutual respect in our working relationship.
- Do all these things in a spirit of friendliness and cooperation.
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What IWR Expects From You
Your first responsibility is to know your own duties and how to do them promptly, correctly and pleasantly. Secondly, you are expected to cooperate with management and your fellow project participants and maintain a good team attitude. How you interact with fellow workers and those whom IWR serves, and how you accept direction can affect the success of our rehabilitation program. In turn, the performance of one person can impact the entire service offered by IWR. Consequently, whatever your position, you have an important assignment: perform every task to the very best of your ability. The result will be better performance for the rehabilitation program overall, and personal satisfaction for you.
We strongly believe you should have the right to make your own choices in matters that concern and control your life. We believe in direct access to management. We are dedicated to making IWR a company where you can approach any member of management, to discuss any problem or question. We expect you to voice your opinions and contribute your suggestions to improve the quality of IWR’s programs. (Please take a look at the section describing the submission of Suggestions.)
Remember, you help create the professional environment that is needed for a successful oiled wildlife rehabilitation program. Your professionalism, as well as that of our clients, is important.
IWR needs your help in making an oiled wildlife response program successful and personally rewarding.
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Administrative Policies
Business Hours
IWR does not have regular business hours because of the unpredictable occurrence of oil spills. You probably have indicated that you are willing to have your name placed on a roster of Professional and Technical Experts. In the event of a spill, you may be called to respond as quickly as possible. IWR will provide transportation to and from locations and meals and lodging when working at temporary camps where commercial facilities are unavailable. When not provided by IWR, reasonable costs for meals, lodging, and transportation will be reimbursed to employees who are located at work sites more than fifty (50) miles from their homes.
Your particular hours of work and the scheduling of your lunch period will be determined and assigned by your supervisor. Most workers are assigned to work a forty (40) hour work week.
Confidential Information
The nature of wildlife rehabilitation often requires confidentiality or discreteness by the rehabilitators because erroneous, incomplete, or misleading information can result in unnecessary public concern. Its not that wildlife rehabilitation is a secretive activity, but individuals working in the rehabilitation facilities may not have the complete picture of the entire operation. An inappropriate or erroneous remark, if taken up by the media, can damage the rehabilitation program. Your work with IWR assumes an obligation to maintain confidentiality and discreteness. If you are questioned by someone outside the rehabilitation center during an oil spill and you are concerned about the appropriateness of giving them certain information, remember that you are not required to answer, and that we do not wish you to do so. Instead, as politely as possible, refer the request to your supervisor.
Even though you have access to confidential information, no one is permitted to remove or make copies of any IWR records, reports or documents without prior management approval.
Driver’s License & Driving Record
Project workers whose work requires operation of a motor vehicle must present and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to our insurer. You will be asked to submit a copy of your driving record to IWR during an oil spill response.
Harassment Policy
IWR intends to provide a work environment that is free from intimidation, hostility or other offenses which might interfere with work performance. Harassment of any sort – verbal, physical, visual – will not be tolerated.
What Is Harassment?
Harassment can take many forms. It may be, but is not limited to: words, signs, jokes, pranks, intimidation, physical contact, or violence. Harassment is not necessarily sexual in nature.
Sexually harassing conduct may include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or any other verbal or physical contact of a sexual nature that prevents an individual from effectively performing the duties of their position or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment, or when such conduct is made a condition of employment or compensation, either implicitly or explicitly.
Responsibility
All people associated with this IWR project, and particularly supervisors, have a responsibility for keeping our work environment free of harassment. Anyone who becomes aware of an incident of harassment, whether by witnessing the incident or being told of it, should report it to their immediate supervisor or any IWR officer with whom they feel comfortable. When management becomes aware that harassment might exist, it is obligated by law to take prompt and appropriate action, whether or not the victim wants the company to do so.
Reporting
Any incidents of harassment should be immediately reported to your supervisor or an IWR officer. Appropriate investigation and disciplinary action will be taken. All reports will be promptly investigated with due regard for the privacy of everyone involved. Anyone found to have harassed a fellow project worker or subordinate will be subject to discharge. IWR will also take any additional action necessary to appropriately remedy the situation. No adverse action will be taken against anyone for making a good faith report of alleged harassment.
Security Checks
IWR may exercise its right to inspect all packages and parcels entering and leaving our premises.
We Need Your Ideas
We believe the person doing a job is in the best position to think of ways of doing it more easily, more efficiently, and more effectively. If you think of a better way of doing your job or the project, discuss it with your supervisor or an IWR officer, who will welcome your suggestions and ideas.
Remember, there may be areas in IWR’s operation that can be improved. These could be in veterinary care, husbandry, equipment, communications, safety, or other improvements you may see a need for. Please give us the benefit of your unique experience and thoughts. Your contributions, as well as those of others, could improve the care of oiled wildlife!
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Standards of Conduct
Whenever people gather together to achieve goals, some rules of conduct are needed to help everyone work together efficiently, effectively, and harmoniously. Some people have problems with “rules” and “authority figures,” and past experience may have justified these thoughts and feelings; however, at IWR, we hold ourselves to a high standard of quality where the rules and authority figures simply assure that quality is maintained.
You have a responsibility to IWR and to your fellow project workers to adhere to certain rules of behavior and conduct in the rehabilitation center. The purpose of these rules is not to restrict your rights, but rather to be certain that you understand what conduct is expected and necessary. When each person is aware that he or she can fully depend upon fellow project workers to follow the rules of conduct, then our project will produce results we can all be proud of.
Unacceptable Activities
Generally speaking, we expect each person to act in a mature and responsible way at all times. However, to avoid any possible confusion, some of the more obvious unacceptable activities are noted below. Your avoidance of these activities will be to your benefit as well as the benefit of IWR. If you have any questions concerning any work or safety rule, or any of the unacceptable activities listed, please see your supervisor for an explanation.
Occurrences of any of the following violations, because of their seriousness, may result in immediate removal from the IWR project site:
- Willful violation of any company rule; any deliberate action that is extreme in nature and is obviously detrimental to IWR’s efforts to operate an oiled wildlife rehabilitation program.
- Willful violation of security or safety rules or failure to observe safety rules or IWR safety practices.
- Negligence or any careless action which endangers the life or safety of another person.
- Being intoxicated or under the influence of controlled substance drugs while on the project; use or possession or sale of controlled substance drugs in any quantity while on project premises except medications prescribed by a physician which do not impair work performance.
- Unauthorized possession of dangerous or illegal firearms, weapons or explosives on company property or while on duty.
- Engaging in criminal conduct or acts of violence, or making threats of violence toward anyone on company premises or when representing IWR; fighting, or horseplay or provoking a fight on company property, or negligent damage of property.
- Insubordination or refusing to obey instructions properly issued by your supervisor pertaining to your work.
- Threatening, intimidating or coercing fellow workers on or off the premises — at any time, for any purpose.
- Engaging in an act of sabotage; willfully or with gross negligence causing the destruction or damage of company property, or the property of fellow workers, clients, suppliers, or visitors in any manner.
- Theft of company property or the property of fellow project workers; unauthorized possession or removal of any company property, including documents, from the premises without prior permission from management; unauthorized use of company equipment or property for personal reasons; using company equipment for profit.
- Dishonesty; willful falsification or misrepresentation on your application for employment or other work records.
- Malicious gossip and/or spreading rumors; engaging in behavior designed to create discord and lack of harmony; interfering with other workers on the job; willfully restricting work output or encouraging others to do the same.
- Immoral conduct or indecency on company property.
- Occurrences of any of the following activities, as well as violations of any IWR rules or policies, may be subject to disciplinary action, including immediate removal from the project.
- Unsatisfactory or careless work; failure to meet established performance standards; mistakes due to carelessness or failure to get necessary instructions.
- Any act of harassment or intimidation, sexual, racial or other.
- Leaving work before the end of a workday or not being ready to work at the start of a workday without approval of your supervisor; stopping work before time specified for such purposes.
- Sleeping on the job; loitering or loafing during working hours.
- Excessive use of company telephone for personal calls.
- Leaving your work station during your work hours without permission, except to use the rest room.
- Smoking in the rehabilitation center or other restricted areas.
- Creating or contributing to unsanitary conditions.
- Posting, removing or altering notices on any bulletin board on company property without permission of an officer of IWR.
- Failure to report an absence or late arrival; excessive absence or lateness.
- Filling your own order or invoicing or ringing up your own order.
- Obscene or abusive language toward any supervisor, project worker or client; indifference or rudeness towards a client or fellow project worker; any disorderly/antagonistic conduct on company premises.
- Speeding or careless driving of company vehicles.
- Failure to immediately report damage to, or an accident involving company equipment.
- Soliciting during working hours and/or in working areas; selling merchandise or collecting funds of any kind for charities or others without authorization during business hours, or at a time or place that interferes with the work of another employee on company premises.
- Wearing improper or unsafe clothing.
- Failure to use your timecard; alteration of your own timecard or records or attendance documents; punching or altering another worker’s timecard or records, or causing someone to alter your timecard or records.
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Paycheck Distribution & Cashing Procedures
Pay Period and Hours / Pay Cycle / Fiscal Pay Period/Bi-weekly:
(26 pay periods per year) Payday is normally on every other Friday afternoon for services performed for the two (2) week period ending the previous Sunday at 12:00 midnight.
Paycheck Distribution & Cashing Procedures
Paychecks are distributed by your supervisor or mailed to your home address.
Error In Pay
Every effort is made to avoid errors in your paycheck. If you believe an error has been made, tell your supervisor immediately. He or she will take the necessary steps to research the problem and to assure that any necessary correction is made properly and promptly.
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Work Schedule
The normal work week consists of five (5) days, eight (8) hours long. The actual days of the week that you work may include weekends because of the intensive nature of oiled wildlife rehabilitation. However, you must not work more than five consecutive days, eight hours long, without time off unless approved by your supervisor. Your schedule of daily work hours will be given to you by your supervisor. You will be notified promptly whenever a change is necessary. Should you have any questions concerning your work schedule, please ask your supervisor.
Absence or Lateness
From time to time, it may be necessary for you to be absent from work. IWR is aware that emergencies, illnesses, or pressing personal business that cannot be scheduled outside your work hours may arise. If you are unable to report to work, or if you will arrive late, please contact your supervisor immediately. Give him or her as much time as possible to arrange for someone else to cover your position until you arrive. If you know in advance that you will need to be absent, you are required to request this time off directly from your supervisor. He or she will determine when will be the most suitable time for you to be absent from your work. Because of the temporary nature of oiled wildlife rehabilitation, IWR only pays for actual hours worked.
When you call in to inform IWR of an unexpected absence or late arrival, ask for your supervisor directly. For late arrivals, please indicate when you expect to arrive for work. Notifying the switchboard operator or a fellow-project worker is not sufficient. If you are unable to call in yourself because of an illness, emergency or for some other reason, be sure to have someone call on your behalf. If your supervisor is not available when you call, you may leave the information with another supervisor.
Attendance
You are expected to be at your work station and ready to work at the beginning of your assigned daily work hours, and you are expected to remain at your work station until the end of your assigned work hours, except for approved breaks and lunch. When your work takes you away from your work station, please let your supervisor know where you are going and how long you expect to be gone.
Breaks/Rest Periods
You are entitled to two (2) fifteen (15) minute rest breaks each day. Normally these rest breaks will be scheduled in mid-morning and mid-afternoon. These will be determined by your supervisor. Always be sure to return to work on time at the end of any break. If you must take an unplanned break, please coordinate with your co-workers to maintain adequate coverage of your responsibilities, especially when caring for animals.
Lunch Period
If you work longer than four (4) hours, you will be given an unpaid lunch period. The time when lunch periods are scheduled varies depending on the needs of the rehabilitation program. Your supervisor will give you your lunch period schedule.
You may leave the premises during your lunch period, however, you must punch in and out /sign in and out. It is important to return to work on time at the end of your lunch period.
Lunch Room Facility
For your convenience and health, IWR provides a lunch room for those who want to bring their lunch from home. This area is for everyone’s use. It is your responsibility to do your share in keeping this facility clean and sanitary. Please clean up after yourself. In some cases, meals may be catered so that project workers do not have to leave the rehabilitation center.
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Clothing
You will be provided with coveralls and rubber boots while working in the rehabilitation facility. This clothing is designed to protect your regular clothes from oil, dirt, feces and urine from the animals. It also helps prevent the introduction of domestic animal diseases into the facility. For some jobs, you will be issued with gloves and safety goggles. It is essential that you wear your protective clothing when working in the rehabilitation center. For a review of the importance of protective clothing, refer to your Safety Handbook.
Communications
Successful working conditions and relationships depend upon successful communication. Not only do you need to stay aware of changes in procedures, policies and general information, you also need to communicate your ideas, suggestions, personal goals or problems as they affect your work.
In addition to the exchanges of information and expressions of ideas and attitudes which occur daily, make certain you are aware of and utilize all IWR methods of communication, including this Project Manual, bulletin boards, discussions with your supervisor, memoranda, staff meetings, newsletters, training sessions, etc.
Computer Software (Unauthorized Copying)
IWR does not condone the illegal duplication of software. The copyright law is clear. The copyright holder is given certain exclusive rights, including the right to make and distribute copies. Title 17 of the U.S. Code states that “it is illegal to make or distribute copies of copyrighted material without authorization” (Section 106). The only exception is the users’ right to make a backup copy for archival purposes (Section 117).
The law protects the exclusive rights of the copyright holder and does not give users the right to copy software unless a backup copy is not provided by the manufacturer. Unauthorized duplication of software is a Federal crime. Penalties include fines of as much as $250,000, and jail terms of up to five years.
Even the users of unlawful copies suffer from their own illegal actions. They receive no documentation, no customer support and no information about product updates.
IWR licenses the use of computer software from a variety of outside companies. IWR does not own this software or its related documentation and, unless authorized by the software manufacturer, does not have the right to reproduce it.
According to the U.S. Copyright Law, illegal reproduction of software can be subject to civil damages and criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment. IWR will take action against project workers who make, acquire or use unauthorized copies of computer software.
Department Meetings
From time to time, your supervisor will schedule meetings before, during, or after work. It’s to your advantage to be at these meetings. They give you and your fellow project workers a chance to receive information, to review problems and possible solutions, and to make suggestions about your job.
Entering & Leaving the Premises
At the time you are hired, you will be advised about the security entrances and exits for our project workers. Security is very important in preventing non-project workers from interfering with the rehabilitation activities and preventing the possible introduction of domestic animal diseases.
First Aid
Your personal safety is our first concern in the rehabilitation center. Federal law (“OSHA”) requires that we keep records of all illnesses and accidents which occur during the workday. The Alaska State Workers’ Compensation Act also requires that you report any illness or injury on the job, no matter how slight. If you hurt yourself or become ill, please contact your supervisor for assistance. If you fail to report an injury, you may jeopardize your right to collect workers’ compensation payments as well as health benefits. OSHA also provides for your right to know about any health hazards which might be present on the job. Should you have any questions or concerns, contact your supervisor for more information.
Gifts
Advance approval from management is required before a project worker may accept or solicit a gift of any kind from a client, supplier or vendor representative.
Housekeeping
Neatness and good housekeeping are essential for good hygiene and safety. You are expected to keep your work area as reasonably clean as possible. Always be aware of good health and safety standards, including fire and loss prevention.
Please report anything that needs repairing or replacing to an IWR officer immediately.
Inspection of Packages
IWR reserves the right to inspect all packages or closed containers brought into or taken out of the work area. This policy is primarily designed to prevent the introduction of domestic animal diseases into the rehabilitation facility.
Parking Lot
You are encouraged to use the parking areas designated for IWR project workers only. Remember to lock your car every day and park within the specified areas.
Courtesy and common sense in parking will avoid accidents, personal injuries, damage to your vehicle and to the vehicles of other employees. If you should damage another car while parking or leaving, immediately report the incident, along with the license numbers of both vehicles and any other pertinent information you may have, to your supervisor.
IWR does not assume any liability for any loss or damages you may sustain.
Personal Phone Calls & Mail
Please keep personal phone calls to a minimum. They must not interfere with your work. You are permitted to make limited local area calls on telephones for essential personal business during lunch or “break” periods only. Please do not abuse this privilege. Emergency calls regarding illness or injury to family members, changed family plans, or calls for similar reasons may be made at any time. Incoming urgent calls will be directed to you.
Personal Property
You may be assigned a locker for your personal possessions. Lockers may be inspected at any time, with or without notice. Please understand that IWR cannot assume any responsibility for loss or damage to personal property of any project worker.
Property & Equipment Care
It is your responsibility to understand the equipment you need to use to perform your duties. Good care of any equipment that you use during the course of your work, as well as the conservative use of supplies, will benefit you and IWR. If you find that a piece of equipment is not working properly or in any way appears unsafe, please notify your supervisor immediately so that repairs or adjustments may be made. Under no circumstances should you start or operate a piece of equipment you deem unsafe, nor should you adjust or modify the safeguards provided.
Resolving Problems
Whenever you have a problem or complaint, we expect you to speak up and communicate directly with us. You can take the following steps:
- First, talk to your immediate supervisor. Your supervisor is most familiar with you and your job and is, therefore, in the best position to assist you.
- If your supervisor cannot help you resolve the matter, you can speak to an IWR officer on the project or the director of the rehabilitation facility who will give your problem or complaint prompt consideration.
Restricted Areas
In the interest of safety and security, certain portions of the rehabilitation facility or adjoining property may be restricted to authorized personnel only. Such areas will be clearly marked. Some areas may be designated no smoking areas as well.
Return of Company Property
Any IWR property issued to you, such as uniforms, boots, communications equipment, etc. must be returned to IWR at the end of your employment.
Safety Rules
Safety is everybody’s business. Safety is to be given primary importance in every aspect of planning and performing all IWR’s activities. We want to protect you against industrial injury and illness, as well as minimize the potential loss of production.
Please report all injuries (no matter how slight) to your supervisor immediately, as well as anything that needs repair or is a safety hazard. Below are some general safety rules. Your supervisor or department head may post other safety procedures in your department or work area:
- Avoid overloading electrical outlets with too many pieces of equipment.
- Use flammable items, such as cleaning fluids, with caution.
- Walk — don’t run.
- Use stairs one at a time.
- Report to your supervisor if you or a co-worker becomes ill or is injured.
- Ask for assistance when lifting heavy objects or moving heavy furniture.
- Keep cabinet doors and file and desk drawers closed when not in use.
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, like boots, gloves, coveralls, , etc., when working with animals.
- Keep your work area clean and orderly.
- Stack materials only to safe heights.
- Watch out for the safety of fellow project workers.
- Use the right tool for the job, and use it correctly.
- Operate motorized equipment only if authorized by your immediate supervisor.
Security
Maintaining security in the rehabilitation center is every project worker’s responsibility. Develop habits that insure security as a matter of course. For example:
Know the location of all alarms and fire extinguishers, and familiarize yourself with the proper procedure for using them, should the need arise.
When you leave the rehabilitation center, make sure that all entrances are properly locked and secured.
Smoking
The rehabilitation center and company vehicles are no-smoking areas at all times.
Substance Abuse
You are expected to be in suitable mental and physical condition while at work, allowing you to perform your job effectively and safely. Whenever use or abuse of any mood altering substance (such as alcohol or other drugs) interferes with a safe workplace, appropriate action must be taken. IWR has no desire to intrude into its project workers’ personal lives. However, both on-the-job and off-the-job involvement with any mood altering substances can have an impact on our workplace and on IWR’s ability to achieve its objectives of safety and security. Therefore, you are expected to report to the workplace with no mood altering substances in your body. While you may make your own lifestyle choices, IWR cannot accept the risk in the workplace which substance use or abuse may create. The possession, sale or use of mood altering substances at the workplace, or coming to work under the influence of such substances shall be a violation of safe work practices and will be subject to disciplinary action, including possible dismissal.
Suggestions
We encourage all project workers to bring forward their suggestions and good ideas about how to improve the care and rehabilitation of oiled wildlife. When you see an opportunity for improvement, please talk it over with your immediate supervisor. He or she can help you bring our idea to the attention of the people who will be responsible for possibly implementing it.
Your supervisor is in complete charge of their part of the rehabilitation process. He or she is responsible for the efficient operation. Your supervisor knows most of the answers, and, if not, knows where to get them. Please get to know your supervisor, and when you need help or have questions, complaints, problems or suggestions, contact your supervisor first.
Your supervisor is human, has many responsibilities, and needs your cooperation, assistance, and loyalty. He or she wants to help you – that’s their job – so please ask, and please be willing to meet your supervisor half way. If he or she cannot help you or answer your question, your question will be referred to someone who can. You can expect to be treated fairly and with respect.
Supervisors
For all employment-related matters (such as hiring, pay, benefits), your supervisor will be an employee of the company which hired you (IWR or Chugach North Technical Services). If you are an independent contractor, you are responsible for your own employment-related matters within the terms of your contract with IWR and all related federal, state and local laws.
For work assignments and on-site orientation on this IWR project, your project supervisor may be an IWR employee, an independent contractor, or a Chugach North Technical Services Company employee, depending on the work you are performing.
Theft
Property theft of any type will not be tolerated by IWR. We consider property theft to be the unauthorized use of company services or facilities or the taking of any company property for personal use. No item purchased or supplied by IWR should ever be removed from company premises without express authorization of your immediate supervisor and the proper paper work associated with the situation.
Penalty Clause
The penalty for any incidence of unauthorized possession or removal of company property is immediate removal from the project. All examples of unauthorized possession or removal of company property, regardless of past record will be treated equally. If you are dismissed because of unauthorized possession or removal of company property, the reason for your dismissal will be provided to any future employer that contacts IWR. In addition, you may be subject to prosecution.
Traffic Violations
If you are authorized to operate a company vehicle in the course of your assigned work, or if you operate your own vehicle in performing your job, you will be considered completely responsible for any accidents, fines or traffic violations incurred.
Use of Company Vehicle
If you are authorized to use a IWR vehicle for company business, you must adhere to the following rules:
- You must be a licensed driver.
- You are responsible for paying any moving violation tickets. Also, please park appropriately — parking violations will not be paid by IWR.
- You must not allow persons not authorized by IWR to operate or ride in a company vehicle.
Visitors
Visitors are not permitted in the rehabilitation center without prior permission from your supervisor; no visitors are permitted in the animal quarantine area.
Violations of Policies
You are expected to abide by the policies in this Manual. Failure to do so may lead to your removal from this IWR Project.
You are expected to abide by the policies in this Manual. Failure to do so may lead to your removal from this IWR Project.