(A) Promotion. A promotion is defined as a change in job title and/or grade recognizing a substantial change in the employee’s duties (see § 32.053). Employees promoted into a higher pay grade will receive an increase which is to go into effect the pay period following the promotion date.
(B) Reinstatement/rehire.
(1) Former employees who left voluntarily, and in good standing may be reinstated to a vacant position only when their qualifications and ability indicate a potential for performance which would clearly exceed expected performance of interested qualified current employees. Previous experience may be given credit in determining placement of employee on salary schedule and accrual of benefits if the rehire or reinstatement occurs within one year from the date of termination.
(2) Former employees that were terminated or left county employment voluntarily without giving proper notice are not deemed to have left the county in “good standing” and may be denied an opportunity to apply or interview for an open position.
(C) Transfer. When a position becomes vacant in any office/department within the county, employees are free to make application for the position without hindrance from other department head/elected officials. However, employees are encouraged to visit with his or her department head/elected official before making such application. The employee must be considered on an equal basis with all other applicants. The office/department accepting the transferring employee shall accept all accrued leave time as their budgetary obligation.
(D) Reassignment. The effective operation of an office/department requires periodic changes in work assignments to match functional needs with capabilities from one position to a similar position in the same classification and grade within the office/department. Also, employees may request reassignments, but must do so in writing through established chains of authority.
(Ord. passed 6- -2019)