Filling an open regular position Clause Samples

Filling an open regular position. In order to afford employees an opportunity to apply for open regular positions (an open regular position is one that has been permanently vacated by the prior employee or is the result of a newly created position), notice of such openings shall be posted within the district only, no later than ten (10) days from the date of opening for a period of five (5) working days. Such posted positions will be filled within ten (10) working days from closing of posting. The District will notify the Union if the timelines for posting and hiring will not be met in specific circumstances. Current employees who possess the necessary skills, abilities and qualifications to perform the essential functions of the position will be given first consideration, according to total district seniority; and then substitutes, who are members of the bargaining unit as defined in Section 10.2, if they have the necessary skills, abilities and qualifications to perform the essential functions of the position. If the position is not filled by a current employee or substitute as defined above, then the District will open the position to outside applicants. Regular employees who accept an open regular position in any job classification (inside or out of their job classification) are not allowed to return to their former position. If their former position becomes open, they may apply as per this section.