Common use of Displacement (Bumping) of Incumbent in a Lower Classification Clause in Contracts

Displacement (Bumping) of Incumbent in a Lower Classification. If the employee affected by layoff once had regular status in a lower position classification within the same series in the same department, the employee shall have the option to displace an employee with less seniority in the lower position classification. An employee accepting bumping into a lower position in a classification where that employee has previously completed probation shall not be required to serve another probationary period in conjunction with layoff bumping. Note: For purposes of layoff bumping, all the pay levels of each of the following classifications shall be treated as a single classification: Accountant, Code Enforcement Officer, Deputy Fire Marshal, Engineer, Engineering Specialist, Finance Technician, GIS Analyst, GIS Technician, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Information Technology Analyst, Information Technology Technician, Parks and Beach Supervisor, Planner, Program Assistant, Recreation Supervisor, Utility & Maintenance Specialist, Utility & Maintenance Technician, and Water Conservation Specialist.