(A) Every new employee, as well as an employee who transfers from one position to another, begins his/her employment with the County as a probationary employee (with the exception of certain executive level employees such as department heads) for the first ninety (90) calendar days of employment. Probation is an assessment period that helps determine whether the employee and County should continue the employment on a more long-term basis. A probationary employee may be dismissed or may voluntarily quit for any reason(s) and shall not have any recourse through the County's grievance procedure. An employee who is completing a probationary period may not bid or apply for another open position.
(B) A performance evaluation should conclude the probationary process and allow the department head to communicate to the employee any area(s) of satisfaction, dissatisfaction, or areas where the employee should improve his/her performance. The report is confidential and should only be discussed with the employee.