3A.12.010 Employee responsibilities | Snohomish County Code

3A.12.010 Employee responsibilities.

(1) Purpose. The orderly and efficient operation of the county government requires that employees accept certain responsibilities. Personal standards of conduct as well as standard operating procedures are necessary to protect the health and safety of all employees, to maintain uninterrupted service and to protect the county’s property.

(2) Standards of Conduct. The county expects that certain standards of conduct will be maintained by county employees. Failure to follow such standards may result in disciplinary action. Department heads may establish additional standards appropriate to their organization. Such additional standards of conduct shall be submitted to the director for review and shall be approved by the executive prior to taking effect. An employee may be disciplined, up to and including termination, for any of the following misconduct, or for any other justifiable reason:

(a) Dishonesty, including but not limited to dishonesty in securing appointment or falsification of documents;

(b) Incompetency and/or inefficiency;

(d) Insubordination;

(e) Excessive absenteeism or tardiness;

(f) Unauthorized absence;

(g) Failing to report immediately to supervisor unavailability for work;

(h) Failing to follow all safety regulations or to report safety hazards, accidents or injury to their supervisor;

(i) Misuse of or damage to county property, records or other materials;

(j) Failing to deal with the public, county officials and other county employees in a courteous and professional manner;

(k) Disorderly conduct while on duty;

(l) Consumption of controlled drugs or substances or intoxicating beverages while on duty, or reporting to work while under the influence of such substances or beverages;

(m) Restricting or interfering with the work of others;

(n) Refusing to perform assigned work unless to perform such work would constitute a safety hazard;

(o) Engaging in soliciting or political activity while on duty;

(p) Using a position for personal gain, to solicit or conduct personal business or to coerce others;

(q) Possessing or using unauthorized firearms or weapons;

(r) Removing county property without express approval of the employing official;

(s) Violating any lawful order, directive or policy of a superior. (Added by Ord. 84-129 § 2, Nov. 21, 1984).