The following terms, whenever used in these rules, shall be
construed as follows:
A salary increase within the limits of the pay range established
for a rank.
The assignment of a single position to its proper rank.
The City Manager or his authorized representative who has the
final authority to make the appointment to the position to be filled
as prescribed by the Civil Service Act.
The Civil Service Commission established in pursuance of Article
XXV of the Charter of the City of Stockton.
(Amended by Resolution CS98-074, 10/1/98)
The City Manager of the City of Stockton, or designee.
(Amended by Resolution CS2017-10-19-1201)
All positions in the classified service which are so similar
in duties, authority, and responsibility as to permit grouping under
a common title and the application with equity of common standards
for selection, compensation, and other personnel procedures.
Rank, grade and class as used in the Civil Service Act and these
rules and regulations are synonymous.
Article
XXV of the Charter of the City of Stockton and amendments thereto which creates a civil service system for the Police and Fire Departments of the City.
(Amended by Resolution CS98-074, 10/1/98)
The positions and employments which are included under the Civil
Service Act of the City.
A person who may legally be appointed to a vacant position in
the classified service as provided by the Civil Service Act and these
rules.
A list of names established by the Commission of persons who
have (a) taken an examination for a position in the Classified Service
and passed, or (b) met all requirements of a lateral entry or academy
graduate candidate as established by the Commission, or (c) an eligible
that is currently enrolled in and attending a certified Peace Officer
Standards and Training (POST) Basic Academy and has successfully completed
a POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test, or (d) has successfully completed
the Stockton Fire Academy.
(CS87-26, 3/19/87; CS02-099, 9/19/02; CS06-030, 02/09/06; CS10-021, 08/19/10; amended by Resolutions CS2013-07-18-701)
A list of names of persons arranged by seniority, who have been
laid off from a permanent position by reason of abolition of the position,
lack of work, lack of funds, or other legitimate reason or who take
a voluntary demotion in lieu of layoff, and who are eligible for reemployment
without examination in their former class.
(Amended by Resolution CS10-021, 08/19/10)
(a) Assembled
Examination. A test conducted at a specified time and place at which
applicants are required to appear for examination under the supervision
of an examiner as provided in Rule V and Rule VI.
(b) Unassembled
Examination. A test consisting of an appraisal of training, experience,
work history, or any other means for evaluating other relative qualifications
of applicants without the necessity of their personal appearance at
a specified place.
(c) Promotional
Examination. A test limited to persons with permanent status in City
of Stockton civil service, who meet the required specified standards
for a higher position.
(d) Examination
and Tests. Examination and tests are synonymous and may be used interchangeably.
(CS87 26, 3/19/87; amended by Resolutions CS10-021, 08/19/10)
Certification of an applicant who has passed an unassembled
examination consisting of an appraisal of training, experience, work
history, or any other means for evaluating relative qualifications.
(CS87-26, 3/19/87; amended by Resolutions CS10-021, 08/19/10)
An employee who has successfully completed his probationary
period and has been granted regular status as hereafter provided in
these rules.
(Amended by Resolution CS10-021, 08/19/10)
A change in employment status to a rank with a higher maximum
rate of pay.
(Amended by Resolution CS10-021, 08/19/10)
A reduction to a rank having a lower maximum rate of pay.
(Amended by Resolution CS10-021, 08/19/10)
The separation of an employee from the service during his probationary
period.
(Amended by Resolution CS10-021, 08/19/10)
The temporary separation from the service of an employee without
pay, for disciplinary purposes.
(Amended by Resolution CS10-021, 08/19/10)
The permanent separation of a permanent employee from the service
for a stated cause.
(Amended by Resolution CS10-021, 08/19/10)
(a) An eligible
that has successfully completed a California Peace Officer Standards
and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified basic academy within the past 36
months from date of application.
(b) An eligible
that has successfully completed a California P.O.S.T. re-certification
course within 36 months from date of application.
(Added by Resolution CS97-057, 5/17/97; CS98-030, 5/7/98; CS05-056, 04/21/05; CS06-028, 02/02/06; amended by Resolutions
CS10-021, 08/19/10)
An eligible that is currently enrolled in and attending a certified
Peace Officer Standards and Training Basic Academy and has successfully
completed a POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test.
(Added by Resolution CS05-155, 11/17/05; CS07-011, 02-01-07; amended by Resolutions
CS10-021, 08/19/10)