J ob Openings. When a regular status job opening occurs within the bargaining unit, seniority shall be the determining factor in filling such vacancy providing skill, competence and ability are considered equal in the opinion of the Employer. In the selection process, it would be the Employer’s objective to select the most highly qualified applicant for the position. Transfers within the department/unit will be given preference in filling job openings. Notice of job openings shall be posted electronically for seven (7) days in advance of filling where possible. For those units with irregular access or use of computers, paper postings on the unit/department bulletin board will continue. Within three (3) months of ratification, the ABC committee will determine the list of units that require continued paper postings. To be considered for such job opening, an employee must indicate such interest to Human Resources in writing. An employee shall not be eligible for transfer if (a) they have been transferred at the employee’s request within the last six
J ob Openings. When a regular status job opening occurs within the bargaining unit, seniority shall be the determining factor in filling such vacancy providing skill, competence, ability and performance are considered equal in the opinion of the Employer. Transfers within the department/unit will be given preference in filling job openings. Notice of job openings shall be posted on the Human Resources electronic job board seven (7) days in advance of filling where possible. To be considered for such job opening, an employee must submit an online application. Internal applicants will be notified when the job has been filled. If the Employer is unable to place the selected employee in the vacant position immediately due to departmental or unit considerations, the position may be filled on a temporary basis and the employee will be notified in writing as to when they will be placed in the position. In any event, the selected employee will be placed in the position within ninety (90) days. During the one hundred twenty (120) day period following the effective date of transfer, employees may apply for an additional transfer with the approval of their supervisor.
