(a) Purpose. The purpose of the probationary period is to determine the classified employee's suitability for the position to which the employee has been appointed.
(b) Original Appointment/Transfer. The length of the probationary period for an originally appointed or transferred, full-time classified employee is one hundred eighty (180) calendar days. The probationary period for a newly appointed part-time employee shall be 1040 hours worked. An original appointment or transferred, classified employee may be removed at any time during a probationary period. Such removal shall constitute a separation from County Service. An employee terminated during the probationary period does not have a right to appeal such termination to the Commission.
(c) Promotion. The length of the probationary period for a promoted, classified employee is one hundred eighty (180) calendar days. A promoted, classified employee who fails to satisfactorily complete the probationary period shall be returned to the employee's former position classification and rate of pay and shall have no appeal rights to the Commission.
(d) Extension. Upon request of an appointing authority and with notice to the employee, the Human Resource Director may extend an employee's probationary period for cause (e.g., performance, medical, leave of absence). The length of the probationary period, inclusive of any extension, shall not exceed one (1) calendar year.
(Ord. 2004-596. Adopted 2-14-05; Ord. 2015-269. Adopted 8-31-15.)
(Ord. 2004-596. Adopted 2-14-05; Ord. 2015-269. Adopted 8-31-15.)