ACCELERATED WITHIN GRADE ADVANCEMENT. 7.1 Special Within Grade Advancement In special or emergency situations, a merit system employee filling a position that is assigned to an occupational class or group which may be considered to be in "short supply" may be advanced; provided, that work is being performed at an acceptable level of competence, whenever it can be clearly shown that it is very difficult to attract and retain in the County service qualified and competent persons in such occupational classes or groups. An employee may also be advanced in recognition of an exceptional act or an act of heroism in performing official duties and responsibilities or to resolve a pay inequity.
ACCELERATED WITHIN GRADE ADVANCEMENT
