(A) Promotion decisions will be based on demonstrated increased responsibility and job performance in the employee’s current position; lateral transfer decisions will be based on demonstrated responsibility and job performance in the current position.
(B) In evaluating current employees for promotion and lateral transfer, the following factors will be considered:
(1) Attendance and work records;
(2) Performance evaluations (must have been rated “meets expectations” or higher for two years prior to the promotion/lateral transfer date);
(3) Time in current position (employees must have held their current position for at least two years);
(4) Job-related qualifications (i.e., the candidate must demonstrate that he or she is either currently performing or is capable of performing the responsibilities at the next highest rank for promotions or the same rank for lateral transfers); and
(5) Disciplinary record (i.e., employees must not have written disciplinary actions 12 months prior to the date of promotion or lateral transfer).
(C) A list of positions eligible for promotion/lateral transfer status shall be established and maintained by the Human Resources Department and made available to employees on Metra’s intranet.
(Ord. NIRC 15-01, passed 10-15-2015)