Common use of Employees Initiated Transfers and Notification of Vacancy Clause in Contracts

Employees Initiated Transfers and Notification of Vacancy. a. When in the same classification a new position is created or an existing position becomes vacant, the District shall post the vacancy announcement for not less than five (5) working days at all work locations prior to closing date. Any employee who will be on leave or layoff during the posting period, and who desires to receive a copy of the notice will inform the District Office prior to their leaving. Such employees will be mailed a notice on the date the position is posted. Any employee in the bargaining unit may submit an application in writing for any known vacancy for which the employee may qualify. Notice of intent to apply by telephone is acceptable if the person is on leave. Consideration will be given to all applications which are properly submitted. The final decision to fill all vacancies is within the sole discretion of the District management.