(a) Notice. Within two weeks after a certification has been made, the City Manager shall appoint one or the persons so certified to fill the vacancy. The notice of appointment shall be filed with the Finance Director, with a copy sent to the Civil Service Commission, and those certified but not appointed shall be restored to their original places on the eligible list.
(b) Probationary Period.
(1) Upon original or promotional appointment to any position within the classified service, each employee shall serve a six-month probationary period with the exception of employees appointed to the following classifications, which shall have a one-year probationary period:
A. Communications Technician
B. Police Officer
C. Police Sergeant
D. Police Lieutenant
E. Firefighter
F. Fire Lieutenant
G. Assistant Fire Chief
(2) The work performance and conduct of the probationary employee shall be evaluated in writing by use of an established, formal performance appraisal instrument at both the midpoint and conclusion of the probationary period. All evaluation reports shall be submitted to the City Manager who, after review, shall transmit them for inclusion into each employee's respective personnel file.
(c) Regular Status. Probationers shall become regular employees at the end of their probationary period provided the evaluation reports indicate satisfactory performance of their duties. In addition, at least ten work days before the conclusion of the probationary period, the Department/Division Head shall file the evaluation report and a written recommendation with the City Manager. If the recommendation is approved, copies shall be sent to the Finance Director and the Civil Service Commission.
(d) Personnel Actions During Probation. Probationers may be removed or demoted any time during the probationary period by a written notice to the employee by the City Manager indicating that his services and performance are not satisfactory. Such removals and demotions are not subject to appeal. Copies of such notices shall be filed with the Finance Director and the Civil Service Commission.
(e) Emergency Appointments. Whenever an emergency exists which jeopardizes the City's ability to maintain public services and requires that a vacancy be filled immediately, the City Manager may appoint any qualified person temporarily to perform the duties of the position. Such appointment shall be for a period no longer than 60 days and shall not be extended or renewed.
(f) Provisional Appointments. Whenever there is not an eligible list from which a certification can be made, the Civil Service Commission shall so inform the City Manager, and if the City Manager determines that it is not expedient to await the establishment of such a list before making an appointment, he shall direct the Civil Service Commission to submit the applications on file of persons deemed by him to be suitable for noncompetitive examination and provisional appointments. A provisional appointment shall be for a period not longer than six- months, during which an examination shall be given and an eligible list established. The provisional employee shall not be eligible for appointment at probationary status unless he has taken the examination, stands high enough on the list to be reached for certification, and possesses qualifications equivalent to the other top candidates. The probationary period of a provisional employee so appointed may be shortened by time already served in a provisional status.
(g) Temporary Appointments. Temporary appointments for short-term employment shall be made from eligible lists. If no lists exist, or if no eligible is willing to accept temporary appointment, the City Manager may authorize the appointment of any qualified person, following a noncompetitive examination. Temporary appointments of the same person to the same position shall be for not more than six months in any calendar year. If the same individual is subsequently appointed to a permanent position, temporary service time shall not be counted as part of the probationary period.
(h) Seasonal Appointments. Seasonal appointments shall be made from applications on file or obtained by placing an advertisement in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the county. The Department/Division Head concerned may appoint, with the City Manager's approval, qualified candidates to fill the positions. Seasonal appointments of the same person to the same position shall not extend for more than four months in any calendar year unless written approval is obtained from the City Manager. In no instance shall a seasonal appointment be extended beyond nine months in any calendar year. If the same individual is subsequently appointed to a permanent position, seasonal service shall not be counted as completion of the probationary period.
(Ord. 20-04. Passed 2-23-04.)
(Ord. 20-04. Passed 2-23-04.)