(a) Probationary Period. After initial appointment or promotion to a classified position, the first six months of service in the position to which appointed or promoted shall be considered the probationary period. If the employee does not satisfactorily complete this probationary period, he or she shall be separated from the service, except that in the case of promotion from a lower position, he or she may revert to such position, provided that such vacancy still exists. An increase within a classification range shall not constitute a promotion within the meaning of this section. The director who has management responsibility with reference to an employee may order a physical examination as a condition of probation.
(b) Recommendation for Advancement Within a Classification. The department head concerned shall recommend, in writing, to his or her director, the advancement in rate of an employee in his or her department who, in his or her opinion, has met the requirements for advancement. In the case of advancement upon completion of the probationary period, the recommendation shall include a certification that the probationary period has been successfully completed. In the case of subsequent advancements within a range, the recommendation shall include a certification that the employee's service has been entirely satisfactory for at least three months immediately prior to the effective date of the recommended advancement in pay.
(c) Advancement Schedule.
(1) Advancement from Step No. 1 to Step No. 1A eligible after six months in Step No. 1;
(2) Advancement from Step No. 1A to Step No. 2 eligible after six months in Step No. 1A;
(3) Advancement from Step No. 2 to Step No. 2A eligible after one year in Step No. 2;
(4) Advancement from Step No. 2A to Step No. 3 eligible after one year in Step No. 2A;
(5) Advancement from Step No. 3 to Step No. 3A eligible after one year in Step No. 3;
(6) Advancement from Step No. 3A to Step No. 4 eligible after one year in Step No. 3A;
(7) Advancement from Step No. 4 to Step No. 4A eligible after one year in Step No. 4;
(8) Advancement from Step No. 4A to Step No. 5 eligible after one year in Step No. 4A.
Eligibility means that an employee has satisfactorily completed the required time in the specified wage range and may be considered for advancement. Thirty days before the eligibility date of such employee's scheduled step increase, the director concerned shall submit, in writing, his or her approval or disapproval of such employee's advancement, stating his or her reasons therefor to the Mayor. If the director fails to do this in the allocated time, the Director of Finance shall request a written approval or disapproval from the director for such employee's advancement.
If there is a negative report filed, the employee shall have the right of appeal to a Board consisting of the Mayor, the Finance Director and the President of Council, which must be heard within thirty days after the eligibility date. The Board shall make the final determination, which shall become binding on all parties. Inaction by the Board shall be deemed an approval.
(Ord. 27-85. Passed 6-10-85.)