Common use of Import Specialist & Entry Specialist Policies Clause in Contracts

Import Specialist & Entry Specialist Policies. A. Unless the parties mutually agree to another procedure(s) at the local level, this procedure will serve as the default bid and rotation process for covered Import Specialists and Entry Specialists. An election not to conduct any bid and rotation for covered employees may be made by mutual agreement. B. Management will solicit annual bids and rotate at least one associate per four (4) or five (5) person work unit, and at least two (2) associates per six (6), seven (7), or eight (8) person work unit. Locations that do not have more than one (1) work unit will not have a bid and rotation process. C. Management may limit the number of rotations to less than that prescribed in Subsection B above when it determines such limits are needed based on operational and mission requirements. In such circumstances, management will inform the local NTEU chapter prior to the solicitation for employee bids and take the necessary steps to permit the rotation of employees in accordance with this Article by the next bid cycle. D. Management may, at its discretion, increase the number of rotation opportunities to more than that prescribed in Subsection B above, after informing and upon request, consulting with the local NTEU chapter. E. In processing bids under these procedures, management is responsible for ensuring employees are assigned to a particular work unit so as to ensure continuity of, and to prevent unnecessary disruption to, Agency operations. This responsibility includes determining the appropriate numbers, types and grades of employees with specific skill sets needing to be assigned or retained within a particular work unit or assignment. Nothing in this Article is intended to create a work unit based solely on grade. F. Import Specialists and Entry Specialists rotating to a new team will be provided a reasonable amount of training determined necessary by the supervisor. Safety equipment and protective devices shall be provided to Import Specialists as required and prescribed by applicable regulations, directives and provisions of this Agreement. G. Import Specialists and Entry Specialists selected for assignments pursuant to these procedures will, absent just cause, perform the work assigned for a minimum of three (3) years after which they will be eligible to participate in the next bid cycle. H. Import Specialists and Entry Specialists selected for assignment pursuant to these procedures will be expected to conform to the work schedule requirements and practices of the new work unit to which they are assigned. As tours of duty (including Alternative Work Schedules (AWS)) are established for and tied to specific work units, the placement of an employee may necessitate the change of the employee’s schedule (including from an AWS to a regular schedule) if so required to be consistent with work unit’s negotiated agreements, established scheduling procedures and practices. I. Import Specialists and Entry Specialists may not receive reimbursement for any travel or relocation costs associated with assignments made under these procedures. J. Import Specialists and Entry Specialists that are reassigned to another duty location during the bid cycle will be placed at management’s discretion. Those employees will be eligible during the next bidding process if they meet the definition of covered employees.

Import Specialist & Entry Specialist Policies. A. Unless the parties mutually agree to another procedure(s) at the local level, this procedure will serve as the default bid and rotation process for covered Import Specialists and Entry Specialists. An election not to conduct any bid and rotation for covered employees may be made by mutual agreement. B. Management will solicit annual bids and rotate at least one associate per four (4) or five (5) person work unit, and at least two (2) associates per six (6), seven (7), or eight (8) person work unit. Locations that do not have more than one (1) work unit will not have a bid and rotation process. C. Management may limit the number of rotations to less than that prescribed in Subsection B above when it determines such limits are needed based on operational and mission requirements. In such circumstances, management will inform the local NTEU chapter prior to the solicitation for employee bids and take the necessary steps to permit the rotation of employees in accordance with this Article by the next bid cycle. D. Management may, at its discretion, increase the number of rotation opportunities to more than that prescribed in Subsection B above, after informing and upon request, consulting with the local NTEU chapter. E. In processing bids under these procedures, management is responsible for ensuring employees are assigned to a particular work unit so as to ensure continuity of, and to prevent unnecessary disruption to, Agency operations. This responsibility includes determining the appropriate numbers, types and grades of employees with specific skill sets needing to be assigned or retained within a particular work unit or assignment. Nothing in this Article is intended to create a work unit based solely on grade. F. Import Specialists and Entry Specialists rotating to a new team will be provided a reasonable amount of training determined necessary by the supervisor. Safety equipment and protective devices shall be provided to Import Specialists as required and prescribed by applicable regulations, directives and provisions of this Agreement. . G. Import Specialists and Entry Specialists selected for assignments pursuant to these procedures will, absent just cause, perform the work assigned for a minimum of three (3) years after which they will be eligible to participate in the next bid cycle. H. Import Specialists and Entry Specialists selected for assignment pursuant to these procedures will be expected to conform to the work schedule requirements and practices of the new work unit to which they are assigned. As tours of duty (including Alternative Work Schedules (AWS)) are established for and tied to specific work units, the placement of an employee may necessitate the change of the employee’s schedule (including from an AWS to a regular schedule) if so required to be consistent with work unit’s negotiated agreements, established scheduling procedures and practices. I. Import Specialists and Entry Specialists may not receive reimbursement for any travel or relocation costs associated with assignments made under these procedures. J. Import Specialists and Entry Specialists that are reassigned to another duty location during the bid cycle will be placed at management’s discretion. Those employees will be eligible during the next bidding process if they meet the definition of covered employees.