A13 - Department of Labor Wage Determination.txt

REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION

| WASHINGTON D.C. 20210

| Wage Determination No.: 2024-0028 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 1 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Last Revision: 02/20/2024

Note: Contracts subject to the Service Contract Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order 14026 or Executive Order 13658.

|If the contract is entered into on or |Executive Order 14026 generally applies to | |after January 30, 2022, or the |the contract. | |contract is renewed or extended (e.g., |The contractor must pay all covered workers | |an option is exercised) on or after |at least $17.20 per hour (or the applicable | |January 30, 2022: |wage rate listed on this wage determination,| | |if it is higher) for all hours spent | | |performing on the contract in 2024. | |If the contract was awarded on or |Executive Order 13658 generally applies to | |between January 1, 2015 and January 29,|the contract. | |2022, and the contract is not renewed |The contractor must pay all covered workers | |or extended on or after January 30, |at least $12.90 per hour (or the applicable | |2022: |wage rate listed on this wage determination,| | |if it is higher) for all hours spent | | |performing on the contract in 2024. |

The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the Executive Orders is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

States: California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Texas

Area: California Counties of Alameda, San Diego Florida County of Dade Illinois County of Cook Maryland County of Prince George's New York County of New York Texas County of Dallas

**Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

(not set) - Physical Science Technician I California: Alameda County 29.24 California: San Diego County 26.75 Florida: Dade County 25.02 Illinois: Cook County 26.22 Maryland: Prince George's County 26.80 Texas: Dallas County 25.52 New York: New York County 27.60 (not set) - Physical Science Technician II California: Alameda County 32.38 California: San Diego County 29.63 Florida: Dade County 27.71 Illinois: Cook County 29.04 Maryland: Prince George's County 29.68 Texas: Dallas County 28.26 New York: New York County 30.56 (not set) - Physical Science Technician III California: Alameda County 35.77 California: San Diego County 32.72 Florida: Dade County 30.60 Illinois: Cook County 32.08 Maryland: Prince George's County 32.78 Texas: Dallas County 31.21 New York: New York County 33.76

***Workers in this classification may be entitled to a higher minimum wage under Executive Order 14026 ($17.20 per hour) or 13658 ($12.90 per hour). Please see the Note at the top of the wage determination for more information. Please also note that the minimum wage requirements of Executive Order 14026 and 13658 are not currently being enforced as to contracts or contract-like instruments entered into with the federal government in connection with seasonal recreational services or seasonal recreational equipment rental for the general public on federal lands. The minimum wage requirements of Executive Order 14026 also are not currently being enforced as to any contract or subcontract to which the states of Texas, Louisiana, or Mississippi, including their agencies, are a party.

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors, applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year. Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is the victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

HEALTH & WELFARE: $4.98 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, or $199.20 per week or $863.20 per month

HEALTH & WELFARE EO 13706: $4.57 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, or $182.80 per week, or $792.13 per month*

*This rate is to be used only when compensating employees for performance on an SCA-covered contract also covered by EO 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors. A contractor may not receive credit toward its SCA obligations for any paid sick leave provided pursuant to EO 13706.

VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor, 3 weeks after 5 years, and 4 weeks after 15 years. Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or successor, wherever employed, and with the predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same Federal facility. (Reg. 29 CFR 4.173)

HOLIDAYS: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. (A contractor may substitute for any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4.174)

** UNIFORM ALLOWANCE **

If employees are required to wear uniforms in the performance of this contract (either by the terms of the Government contract, by the employer, by the state or local law, etc.), the cost of furnishing such uniforms and maintaining (by laundering or dry cleaning) such uniforms is an expense that may not be borne by an employee where such cost reduces the hourly rate below that required by the wage determination. The Department of Labor will accept payment in accordance with the following standards as compliance:

The contractor or subcontractor is required to furnish all employees with an adequate number of uniforms without cost or to reimburse employees for the actual cost of the uniforms. In addition, where uniform cleaning and maintenance is made the responsibility of the employee, all contractors and subcontractors subject to this wage determination shall (in the absence of a bona fide collective bargaining agreement providing for a different amount, or the furnishing of contrary affirmative proof as to the actual cost), reimburse all employees for such cleaning and maintenance at a rate of $3.35 per week (or $.67 cents per day). However, in those instances where the uniforms furnished are made of "wash and wear" materials, may be routinely washed and dried with other personal garments, and do not require any special treatment such as dry cleaning, daily washing, or commercial laundering in order to meet the cleanliness or appearance standards set by the terms of the Government contract, by the contractor, by law, or by the nature of the work, there is no requirement that employees be reimbursed for uniform maintenance costs.

** SERVICE CONTRACT ACT DIRECTORY OF OCCUPATIONS **

The duties of employees under job titles listed are those described in the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations", Fifth Edition (Revision 1), dated September 2015, unless otherwise indicated.

** OCCUPATIONS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SCA DIRECTORY OF OCCUPATIONS **

Physical Science Technician I Identifies and selects the appropriate process from many alternatives to adjust or deviate from standard work methods based on situations and conditions in a laboratory or at a field site. Performs data reduction and analysis using mathematical computations, plot charts, and other technical methods. Follows well-established work methods but uses independent judgment to resolve problems.

Monitors the stockpiles of laboratory glassware and pre-soaks, cleans, and re-stocks analytical glassware for the laboratory. Prepares laboratory reagents and performs reliability testing. Prepares chemical solutions for use in quantitative analyses.

Performs calibration checks on analytical balances using proper handling and weighing techniques.

Performs procedures consisting of a large number of precise steps for gathering reliable data. Prepares laboratory samples for analysis by utilizing methods such as grinding, filtration, and centrifugation. Selects appropriate test procedures for a number of different sample types and matrices. Applies various metallurgical, instrumental, and wet chemistry analysis procedures. Uses equipment to take readings, and records and analyzes data, noting the presence of inconsistencies in the results. Sets up, adjusts, and maintains instrumentation to ensure proper functioning.

Operates analytical instruments, such as gas chromatographs, spectrophotometers, and mass spectrometers, to carry out recurring quantitative or qualitative analyses.

Maintains detailed laboratory records such as computer database observation records, graphical representations, and spreadsheets showing calculations from laboratory data. Performs routine laboratory instrument maintenance and performance checks.

Physical Science Technician II Conducts, monitors, coordinates, and controls various phases of testing or analysis operations, applying a wide range of technical principles, procedures, and requirements including complicated techniques.

Monitors the stockpiles of laboratory glassware and pre-soaks, cleans, and re-stocks analytical glassware for the laboratory. Prepares laboratory reagents and performs reliability testing. Prepares chemical solutions for use in quantitative analyses.

Performs calibration checks on analytical balances using proper handling and weighing techniques.

Compiles, develops, and makes routine and non-routine interpretations of data compiled in the field or laboratory.

Determines the appropriate analytical techniques and evaluates the reliability of the results obtained.

Operates instrumentation and peripheral microcomputers. Identifies and corrects operational malfunctions. Adapts procedures when unexpected observations occur.

Assesses and overcomes unanticipated situations and conditions.

Ensures compliance with rules or regulatory requirements. Recommends improved procedures. Identifies and corrects deficiencies. Determines the adequacy of control procedures. Performs routine laboratory instrument maintenance and performance checks.

Physical Science Technician III Plans and carries out conventional testing and analysis projects, including chemical analysis/testing, data validation and reduction, and reporting. Adapts or customizes standard methods. Applies the principles, procedures, requirements, and work techniques of the full range of advanced testing methods, operations, instrumentation, and practices.

Monitors the stockpiles of laboratory glassware and pre-soaks, cleans, and re-stocks analytical glassware for the laboratory. Prepares laboratory reagents and performs reliability testing. Prepares chemical solutions for use in quantitative analyses. Performs calibration checks on analytical balances using proper handling and weighing techniques.

Maintains awareness of critical analysis and evaluations of project objectives, past practices, source materials, alternatives among available work processes, and recognition of the intended use of completed work. Maintains a significant or area of responsibility on an ongoing basis, e.g., ensures proper day-to-day operation of an isolated field site or other comparable subdivision of a first level unit or a significant multi-phase project or a discrete and ongoing technical function in a first level unit.

Compiles data from multiple sources and analyzes results of field data, laboratory data, and/or literature search.

Recognizes and resolves deviations in data. Generates, assembles, and edits data through various test platforms, interpreting a variety of computer or instrument generated data; using complex chemical analyses; or refining and applying algebraic, geometric, trigonometric, or statistical algorithms or models. Organizes information and interprets results. Selects appropriate instrumentation to obtain valid results based on field conditions and instrument responses during their operation.

Determines what needs to be done by assessing unusual circumstances, variations in approach, and incomplete or conflicting data. Performs routine laboratory instrument maintenance and performance checks.