Insofar as practicable, vacancies in the classified service shall be filed by promotion. No promotion shall be made except as a result of an examination as provided by this article.
(Prior code § 14.1500; Ord. 5478-B (Attach. A), 2007)
Subject to the provisions of these rules, an appointing authority may demote an employee whose ability to perform the duties falls below normal standards or for disciplinary purposes. No employee shall be demoted to a position for which they do not possess the minimum qualifications.
(Prior code § 14.1505; Ord. 5478-B (Attach. A), 2007; Ord. 6068-B § 1, 2021)
Movement of an employee from a position in a lower classification to a position in a higher classification is a promotion, unless the increase in the top step of the classifications is less than five percent or unless such advancement is the result of a reclassification of an occupational group without regard to departmental lines. Any transfer of an employee from a position in a higher classification to a position in a lower classification is a demotion unless the difference in the top step of the classifications is less than five percent. A transfer may be accomplished only in the manner provided for making promotional or demotional appointments as provided in this article. Employees transferring from one classification to another must meet the entrance requirements established for the new classification.
(Prior code § 14.1510; Ord. 4981-B, 1999; Ord. 5478-B (Attach. A), 2007; Ord. 5894-B § 3, 2017)
Subject to approval of the director of human resources, an employee may transfer from one classification to another classification where the difference between the current classification and the new classification is less than five percent. Such approval may only be granted if the employee meets the entrance requirements established for the new class. The director may also require the employee to demonstrate that they possess the additional or different requirements.
(Prior code § 14.1515; Ord. 4981-B, 1999; Ord. 5478-B (Attach. A), 2007; Ord. 5991-B § 1, 2019; Ord. 6068-B § 1, 2021)
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An appointing authority may at any time transfer any employee under his or her jurisdiction to another position in the same class.
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If the transfer is permanent and reasonably requires a change of place of residence, such assignment must be made at least 45 days in advance of the effective date and in writing, setting forth in clear language the reasons why the employee is being transferred.
(Prior code § 14.1520; Ord. 5478-B (Attach. A), 2007)
Subject to the approval of the director of human resources, an employee may be transferred to another department in the same or comparable class provided that both appointing authorities consent thereto, and provided the employee meets the requirements set forth in Section 3.08.380 of this article.
(Prior code § 14.1525; Ord. 5478-B (Attach. A), 2007; Ord. 5991-B § 1, 2019)
Transfer of an employee from one class to another or from one appointing authority to another shall require the service of a new probationary period unless such probationary period shall have been waived by the appointing authority. An employee rejected during such probationary period shall be reinstated to the position from which they transferred.
(Prior code § 14.1530; Ord. 5478-B (Attach. A), 2007; Ord. 6068-B § 1, 2021)
Whenever any position is changed by the adoption of new, different, or additional machines, processes or functions while the purpose of the position is the same or similar in nature, any civil service employee affected shall be given a short term assignment, not to exceed six months without change in class, status or salary to learn to do the work with the new machine, process or function and to qualify for status in the different class of position required for such work, provided that such new class is at the same salary grade. An employee who qualifies for appointment through training in the different class shall be deemed to possess the specific education, experience or other requirements for such class and shall be appointed thereto with the same status and seniority which they last had in their previous class. The position shall be reallocated in accordance with Section 3.08.480.
(Prior code § 14.1535; Ord. 5478-B (Attach. A), 2007; Ord. 6068-B § 1, 2021)
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Any employee affected by a transfer, who feels that the transfer is being made for the purpose of harassment or discipline, may appeal said transfer by filing a grievance as provided in Section 3.08.280 of these rules and regulations.
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The appointing authority may require the employee to transfer pending the outcome of the grievance process. If the commission disapproves the transfer, the employee shall be returned to their former position, shall be paid any regular travel allowance for the period of time they were away from their original place of residence if they were required to change residence.
(Prior code § 14.1540; Ord. 5478-B (Attach. A), 2007; Ord. 6068-B § 1, 2021)
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Except as provided in subsection E of this section, any employee accepting a position in the unclassified service, shall resign from their position in the classified service.
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An unclassified employee may accept transfer, promotion or demotion to an open position in the classified service provided that they had either probationary or permanent status in the classified service and provided further that they obtain such promotion or demotion as provided by these rates.
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Movement within the provisions of this rule shall be deemed to be continuous service and such employee shall receive all benefits pertaining to county employment during their tenure.
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Unclassified employees who enter the classified service under the provisions of this section shall, if they previously had acquired only probationary status before entering the unclassified service, be required to serve a new, full probationary period.
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An employee with permanent status in the classified service who accepts appointment by an elected department head to the unclassified service shall have the right to return to their prior classified position unless terminated for cause. For purposes of this subsection, such an employee may be required to demote to the prior classified position without cause and at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The elected department head must ensure that an open position exists to accommodate any demotion pursuant to this section. The county executive officer shall cooperate with the elected department head where a request for a new position is necessary to accommodate a demotion. Such movement shall be deemed continuous service and a new probationary period shall not be required.
(Prior code § 14.1545; Ord. 5478-B (Attach. A), 2007; Ord. 6068-B § 1, 2021)