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100
What is the longest period that a TSL can be issued for?
4 years
100
What is the general service line we use for corporate expenses?
42406
100
Under what circumstances can you use a personal vehicle to travel on government business?
If there are no government vehicles available and with Expense Authority pre-approval.
100
What does FLNRORD stand for?
Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development.
100
True or False: All LSO positions do not get paid for overtime.
False. LSO 1 positions are entitled to overtime because they do not receive OSS.
200
What is the maximum amount of TSL's that a registrant can hold
They can only hold 3 active TSL's but can hold other  inactive TSL's (LC status).
200
What is the two digit STOB that telephone bills should be coded to?
63
200
What are Corporate Supply Agreements and give an example of one in place that we use.
Pre-negotiated purchase agreements made by Procurement Services for government and government agencies. Examples could include cell phone plans, rental cars, culverts, planting supplies,  etc.
200
What does LRM stand for?
Land Resource Manager
200
Which positions on a Business Area organization chart have a STO21 classification?
Operations Technologist, Engineering Technologist, Certification Standards Officer and GIS Analyst.
300
How long are we required to advertise a TSL that is greater than 100,000 m3 in volume?
A minimum of 8 weeks.
300
State the range of values for Direct Contract awards that a Director can approve.
$50,000 to $100,000
300
Can you use your BMO travel credit card to purchase airline tickets?
NO. A BC Government Purchasing Card must be used to purchase airline tickets.
300
What does FRPA stand for?
Forest Range and Practices Act
300
How long is the probationary period for auxiliary employees and what is not included in the calculation?
913 hours, same as for regular employees. It does not include time off taken during scheduled work hours or stat holidays
400
When would a licensee have to pay a triple security deposit on a TSL?
If they do not meet both the financial and performance requirements during the 48 month evaluation period after a previous TSL.
400
What type of expenses are coded to STOB 51?
Supplemental salary expenses such as isolation allowance, health and welfare and sub pay.
400
What is the recommended procedure when you are purchasing a good that is over $300. in value?
Seek at least 2 competitive quotes before purchasing and include a copy of them with the invoice.
400
What does PSA stand for?
Public Service Agency
400
When is an auxiliary employee considered to be converted to a regular full time employee?
After working 1827 hours within 33 consecutive pay periods provided the work is of a continuous nature in the same seniority unit (location)
500
Under what section of the Forest Act can we cancel the registration of a BCTS registrant?
Section 78 - BCTS - disqualification, suspension and cancellation.
500
What defines a good as a capital asset?
A purchase of a good with a total value including taxes and freight of $1000 or greater.
500
Can a BCTS contractor be a receiving authority for a BCTS originated purchase?
NO. Per CPPM policy Chapter 4, a Qualified Receiver must be a government employee but not contractors or volunteers.
500
What does FTE stand for?
Full time equivalent.
500
What is the final step in progressive disciplinary actions and who has the authority to exercise it?
Termination of an employee and it must be issued by the Agency head or Deputy Minister (Section 22(2) of the public Service Act provided there is proven just cause.