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Component 20 represents government employees engaged in engineering support and inspectional duties at the technical level, as well as members charged with protecting and regulating natural resources or ensuring the quality of the environment. These positions normally require advanced technical knowledge of the related resource. They include biologists, design engineers, conservation officers, laboratory workers, scientific/technical officers, inspectors and planning officers.
INTRODUCTION
Article 7.1(g) of the Component Agreement is likely the most misunderstood hours of work schedule in existence. For more than 20 years the interpretation of Article 7.1(g) and its application has been the subject of numerous grievances and disputes. As a result arbitration decisions over the years have helped clarify the intent and proper application of this language.
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