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Job Assignments. ‌ Section 1 - Promotions A promotion shall mean an advancement to a higher job classification with a higher hourly wage. A change in step increment or an increase in hours shall not be interpreted as a promotion. Section 2 - New Worksites/Hubs When the Board establishes a new worksite/hub, the following terms shall apply: A. A vacancy announcement will be created describing the number of positions available, the classifications involved, and shall specify the required qualifications, training and specific competencies needed for each position. B. If the administration has determined that the vacancies are to be filled from one or more specific established worksites, the announcement shall be publicized to the employees at those worksites in the affected classification(s). C. If the administration has determined that the vacancies are to be open district wide, then the positions shall be posted pursuant to Article 17 - Vacancies. D. Employees volunteering for the transfer who meet all of the required qualifications, training requirements and specific competencies listed in the posting shall be given first consideration. The Board will endeavor to fill the vacancies with qualified applicants currently employed by the Board who meet the training requirements and specific competencies listed in the posting. Where two or more applicants are judged by the worksite supervisor to be equally the most qualified applicants based upon a comparison of the required qualifications, training and specific competencies needed for the position, then the applicant with the highest district seniority shall be given preference. E. If in the judgment of the administration, the pool of applicants resulting from the posting does not include sufficient persons qualified for the positions who meet the training requirements and specific competencies listed on the posting, the administration shall have the right to make involuntary transfers of employees. When making involuntary transfers, all criteria listed on the posting shall be considered. The employee to be transferred will normally be the employee with the least district wide seniority: 1. who meets all the qualifications, training, and specific competencies needed for the position; 2. who does not possess any additional qualifications, training or competency required at the original worksite in the judgment of the worksite supervisor. In addition, such employee will not be subject to involuntary transfer if his or her employment at the original worksite is necessary, in the judgment of the worksite supervisor, in order to provide staff balance and best meet the needs of the school community.

Job Assignments. ‌ Section 1 - Promotions A promotion shall mean an advancement (1) Each employee will be assigned to a higher job classification, the duties of which he/she is competent to perform and which generally reflect his/her normal work. (2) Employees will be advanced within their classifications provided they are qualified, meet the time requirements, and possess the required certifications, including, but not limited to, those certifications specified in Appendix A (1) An employee who is temporarily assigned to direct work forces normally directed by a supervisor, because of the absence from work of a supervisor, will be paid a ten percent (10%) differential over his/her normal rate of pay for all hours so assigned on any day, provided that the assignment is for four (4) or more consecutive hours on that day. (2) An employee who is temporarily assigned to direct work forces normally directed by a leader, because of the absence from work of a leader, will be paid at first step leader pay for all hours so assigned on any day, provided that the assignment is for four (4) or more consecutive hours on that day. c. The acting leader will be assigned from among qualified employees in the Level II operator classification whenever possible. If all said employees are equally qualified, the most senior person in terms of time in the Level II operator classification shall be assigned as acting leader, provided said person possesses the required certifications. Notwithstanding the aforesaid, if there are insufficient qualified employees available in the Level II operator classification who possess the required certifications to be a leader, the City reserves the right to appoint an acting leader from among other employees in the Level II operator classification. An acting leader will be paid at the starting rate for leader for all hours assigned as an acting leader. If an employee has been made acting leader or chief and thereafter his/her promotion becomes permanent, the Employer agrees that the time he/she has worked as acting leader or chief will be counted in the computation of his/her probationary period. d. If more than one person is scheduled on a shift, there shall be a leader or acting leader also scheduled at certifications as indicated in Appendix A. Notwithstanding the aforesaid, if there are insufficient qualified employees available who possess the required certifications to be a leader, the City reserves the right to appoint an acting leader from among other employees in the senior operator classification, with a higher hourly wagepreference given to the most senior person in terms of time in the senior classification within the Water Treatment Plant. A change in step increment or an increase in An acting leader will be paid at the starting rate for leader for all hours assigned as acting leader. e. In the Water Treatment Plant Section of the Water Division, the Department shall not be interpreted as a promotion. Section 2 - New Worksitesrequired to assign more than one Water Treatment Operator per shift. When there is only one such operator, he/Hubs When she shall not normally be required to answer emergency calls and/or dispatch emergency crews for other divisions/sections of the Board establishes a new worksite/hubDepartment. In the event of an emergency at the Water Treatment Plant on shifts that the operator on duty is unable to handle alone, the following terms shall apply: A. A vacancy announcement manager or his/her designee will be created describing the number of positions available, the classifications involved, and shall specify the required qualifications, training and specific competencies needed for each positioncalled to assist. B. If the administration has determined that the vacancies are to be filled from one or more specific established worksites, the announcement shall be publicized to the employees at those worksites in the affected classification(s). C. If the administration has determined that the vacancies are to be open district wide, then the positions shall be posted pursuant to Article 17 - Vacancies. D. Employees volunteering for the transfer who meet all of the required qualifications, training requirements and specific competencies listed in the posting shall be given first consideration. The Board will endeavor to fill the vacancies with qualified applicants currently employed by the Board who meet the training requirements and specific competencies listed in the posting. Where two or more applicants are judged by the worksite supervisor to be equally the most qualified applicants based upon a comparison of the required qualifications, training and specific competencies needed for the position, then the applicant with the highest district seniority shall be given preference. E. If in the judgment of the administration, the pool of applicants resulting from the posting does not include sufficient persons qualified for the positions who meet the training requirements and specific competencies listed on the posting, the administration shall have the right to make involuntary transfers of employees. When making involuntary transfers, all criteria listed on the posting shall be considered. The employee to be transferred will normally be the employee with the least district wide seniority: 1. who meets all the qualifications, training, and specific competencies needed for the position; 2. who does not possess any additional qualifications, training or competency required at the original worksite in the judgment of the worksite supervisor. In addition, such employee will not be subject to involuntary transfer if his or her employment at the original worksite is necessary, in the judgment of the worksite supervisor, in order to provide staff balance and best meet the needs of the school community.

Job Assignments. ‌ Section 1 - Promotions A promotion shall mean an advancement to a higher job classification with a higher hourly wage. A change in step increment or an increase in hours shall not be interpreted as a promotion. Section 2 - New Worksites/Hubs When the Board establishes a new worksite/hub, the following terms shall apply: A. A vacancy announcement will be created describing the number of positions available, the classifications involved, and shall specify the required qualifications, training and specific competencies needed for each position. B. If the administration has determined that the vacancies are to be filled from one or more specific established worksites, the announcement shall be publicized to the employees at those worksites in the affected classification(s). C. If the administration has determined that the vacancies are to be open district wide, then the positions shall be posted pursuant to Article 17 - Vacancies. D. Employees volunteering for the transfer who meet all of the required qualifications, training requirements and specific competencies listed in the posting shall be given first consideration. The Board will endeavor to fill the vacancies with qualified applicants currently employed by the Board who meet the training requirements and specific competencies listed in the posting. Where two or more applicants are judged by the worksite supervisor to be equally the most qualified applicants based upon a comparison of the required qualifications, training and specific competencies needed for the position, then the applicant with the highest district seniority shall be given preference. E. If in the judgment of the administration, the pool of applicants resulting from the posting does not include sufficient persons qualified for the positions who meet the training requirements and specific competencies listed on the posting, the administration shall have the right to make involuntary transfers of employees. When making involuntary transfers, all criteria listed on the posting shall be considered. The employee to be transferred will normally be the employee with the least district wide seniority: 1. who meets all the qualifications, training, and specific competencies needed for the position; 2. who does not possess any additional qualifications, training or competency required at the original worksite in the judgment of the worksite supervisor. In addition, such employee will not be subject to involuntary transfer if his or her employment at the original worksite is necessary, in the judgment of the worksite supervisor, in order to provide staff balance and best meet the needs of the school community.

Job Assignments. ‌ Section 1 - Promotions A promotion a) In the event of a long-term absence of the shift officer (6 weeks or longer), the Firefighters on the Civil Service Lieutenant's promotional list shall mean an advancement to a higher job classification with a higher hourly wagebe offered the responsibility of said shift in order of grade. A change in step increment Should there be no Firefighters on the Civil Service Lieutenant's promotional list or an increase in hours should all of those Firefighters refuse the offer, the Firefighters on the Fairhaven Fire Department internal Senior Firefighter's list shall not be interpreted as a promotionoffered the responsibility of said shift by seniority. Section 2 - New Worksites/Hubs When b) Short-term absence of shift by an officer (less than 6 weeks) Senior Firefighter of said shift will be required to accept responsibility for said shift. c) Compensation will be according to Article 29. d) In the Board establishes event of a new worksite/hubjob opening or newly created position due to the promotion, transfer, demotion, retirement, or demise of an employee which should be filled by a lateral transfer, such a transfer shall be made with the following terms provisions; 1. Such positions shall apply: A. A vacancy announcement will be created describing filled in conformance with the number of following bid process: All positions available, the classifications involved, and shall specify the required qualifications, training and specific competencies needed for each position. B. If the administration has determined that the vacancies are to be filled from one or more specific established worksites, the announcement shall be publicized announced by bulletin and an email which shall be posted on the union board and accessible to the all employees at those worksites in the affected classification(s). C. If the administration has determined that the vacancies are to be open district widefor a period of seven (7) days, then the such positions shall be posted pursuant considered by written bid for this 7-day period. The administration can also post possible vacancies on other shifts caused by the original vacancy. These other posts do not guarantee an opening or a transfer unless a vacancy is created by another shift. Only firefighters who have completed a sanctioned Massachusetts Fire Academy Career Recruit Program are eligible to Article 17 - Vacanciesbid. D. Employees volunteering for 2. In the transfer who meet all of event more than one employee submits a written bid to the required qualifications, training requirements and specific competencies listed in the posting shall be given first consideration. The Board will endeavor to fill the vacancies with qualified applicants currently employed by the Board who meet the training requirements and specific competencies listed in the posting. Where two or more applicants are judged by the worksite supervisor to be equally the most qualified applicants based upon a comparison of the required qualifications, training and specific competencies needed employer for the position, then the applicant position shall be filled by the employee bidding with the highest district seniority shall be given preferencemost seniority. E. If in 3. In the judgment of the administrationevent no bid is received for a posted position, the pool of applicants resulting from the posting does not include sufficient persons qualified for the positions who meet the training requirements and specific competencies listed on the posting, the administration shall have employer has the right to make involuntary transfers of employees. When making involuntary transfersassign the position to the last- hired employee. e) Firefighters hired after January 1, all criteria listed on the posting 1995 shall be consideredonly allowed to bid on shift vacancies once they have completed a sanctioned Massachusetts Fire Academy Career Recruit Training Program. The employee to Firefighters hired before January 1, 1995, shall be transferred will normally be the employee with the least district wide seniority: 1. who meets all the qualifications, training, and specific competencies needed for the position; 2. who does not possess any additional qualifications, training or competency required at the original worksite in the judgment of the worksite supervisor. In addition, such employee will not be subject to involuntary transfer if his or her employment at the original worksite is necessary, in the judgment of the worksite supervisor, in order to provide staff balance and best meet the needs of the school communityexempt from this clause.

Job Assignments. ‌ Section 1 - Promotions A promotion shall mean an advancement to a higher job classification with a higher hourly wage. A change in step increment or an increase in hours shall not be interpreted as a promotion. Section 2 - New Worksites/Hubs When the Board establishes a new worksite/hub, the following terms shall apply: A. A vacancy announcement will be created describing the number of positions available, the classifications involved, and shall specify the required qualifications, training and specific competencies needed for each position. B. If the administration has determined that the vacancies are to be filled from one or more specific established worksites, the announcement shall be publicized to the employees at those worksites in the affected classification(s). C. If the administration has determined that the vacancies are to be open district wide, then the positions shall be posted pursuant to Article 17 - Vacancies. D. Employees volunteering for the transfer who meet all of the required qualifications, training requirements and specific competencies listed in the posting shall be given first consideration. The Board will endeavor to fill the vacancies with qualified applicants currently employed by the Board who meet the training requirements and specific competencies listed in the posting. Where two or more applicants are judged by the worksite supervisor to be equally the most qualified applicants based upon a comparison of the required qualifications, training and specific competencies needed for the position, then the applicant with the highest district seniority shall be given preference. E. If in the judgment of the administration, the pool of applicants resulting from the posting does not include sufficient persons qualified for the positions who meet the training requirements and specific competencies listed on the posting, the administration shall have Sheriff retains the right to make involuntary transfers of employeesall assignments, but the Sheriff shall make preferred job assignments as set forth in this Article. When making involuntary transfers, all criteria listed on the posting Preferred job assignments shall be considered. The employee to be transferred will normally be the employee with the least district wide senioritymade as follows: 1. who meets all When a job opening is available for any preferred assignment, the qualifications, training, and specific competencies needed Department will post the opening on a bulletin board for the position;a ten (10) day period. 2. Any Employee may file a written request for the preferred job assignment. 3. Except as otherwise set forth herein, the filling of a preferred job opening shall be determined from the list of Employees who does not possess any additional file written requests. 4. The following shall be recognized as preferred jobs: Jail Information Officer, Classification Officer, Visiting Officer and Work Release/ Reimbursement Division B. The above-described preferred jobs shall be placed in various groups, which placement shall determine the selection method and length of assignment. Group A jobs shall be posted annually. Selection to Group A positions shall be determined on the basis of qualifications, training or competency required ability and seniority. The Association, through a designated representative, shall participate in the process of formulating recommendations to the Sheriff on the selection of applicants. It is recognized that the assessment of ability and qualifications of Group A applicants requires subjective judgment by the Department. As such, the determination of the best qualified candidate shall be made by the Sheriff at his discretion. Group A jobs are specified as follows: Classification Officer Work Release/Reimbursement Division GROUP B Group B jobs shall be posted annually. Except as otherwise specified below, selection to Group B jobs shall be at the original worksite in the judgment discretion of the worksite supervisorSheriff. In additionAbsent mutual agreement by the Parties, such employee will not Group B jobs shall, effective January 1, 2005, be subject to involuntary transfer if his or her employment a three (3) year maximum on holding the Preferred Job with a one (1) year exclusionary period before reapplying for the Preferred Job position previously held. Group B jobs are subdivided as follows: The Department shall maintain one (1) Corrections Officer as Jail Information Officer on each shift. An employee is permitted to remain in a Group B(1) job for a minimum of two (2) years before the possibility of removal through the exercise of bumping rights by a senior employee, which bump is subject to the Sheriff's discretion. If a senior employee does not bump, the incumbent employee may remain in a Group B(1) job. Any additional assignment to the Jail Information Officer job shall be at the original worksite is necessary, in the judgment sole discretion of the worksite supervisor, in order Sheriff and may be offered to provide staff balance and best meet any employee within the needs of the school communityDepartment.

Job Assignments. ‌ Section 1 - Promotions A promotion shall mean an advancement (1) Each employee will be assigned to a higher job classification, the duties of which he/she is competent to perform and which generally reflect his/her normal work. (2) Employees will be advanced within their classifications provided they are qualified, meet the time requirements, and possess the required certifications, including, but not limited to, those certifications specified in Appendix A (1) An employee who is temporarily assigned to direct work forces normally directed by a supervisor, because of the absence from work of a supervisor, will be paid a ten percent (10%) differential over his/her normal rate of pay for all hours so assigned on any day, provided that the assignment is for four (4) or more consecutive hours on that day. (2) An employee who is temporarily assigned to direct work forces normally directed by a leader, because of the absence from work of a leader, will be paid at first step leader pay for all hours so assigned on any day, provided that the assignment is for four (4) or more consecutive hours on that day. c. The acting leader will be assigned from among qualified employees in the senior operator classification whenever possible. If all said employees are equally qualified, the most senior person in terms of time in the senior classification shall be assigned as acting leader, provided said person possesses the required certifications. Notwithstanding the aforesaid, if there are insufficient qualified employees available in the senior operator classification who possess the required certifications to be a leader, the City reserves the right to appoint an acting leader from among other employees in the senior operator classification. An acting leader will be paid at the starting rate for leader for all hours assigned as an acting leader. d. If more than one person is scheduled on a shift, there shall be a leader or acting leader also scheduled at certifications as indicated in Appendix A. Notwithstanding the aforesaid, if there are insufficient qualified employees available who possess the required certifications to be a leader, the City reserves the right to appoint an acting leader from among other employees in the senior operator classification, with a higher hourly wagepreference given to the most senior person in terms of time in the senior classification within the Water Treatment Plant. A change in step increment or an increase in An acting leader will be paid at the starting rate for leader for all hours assigned as acting leader. e. In the Water Treatment Plant Section of the Water Division, the Department shall not be interpreted as a promotion. Section 2 - New Worksitesrequired to assign more than one Water Treatment Operator per shift. When there is only one such operator, he/Hubs When she shall not normally be required to answer emergency calls and/or dispatch emergency crews for other divisions/sections of the Board establishes a new worksite/hubDepartment. In the event of an emergency at the Water Treatment Plant on shifts that the operator on duty is unable to handle alone, the following terms shall apply: A. A vacancy announcement manager or his/her designee will be created describing the number of positions available, the classifications involved, and shall specify the required qualifications, training and specific competencies needed for each positioncalled to assist. B. If the administration has determined that the vacancies are to be filled from one or more specific established worksites, the announcement shall be publicized to the employees at those worksites in the affected classification(s). C. If the administration has determined that the vacancies are to be open district wide, then the positions shall be posted pursuant to Article 17 - Vacancies. D. Employees volunteering for the transfer who meet all of the required qualifications, training requirements and specific competencies listed in the posting shall be given first consideration. The Board will endeavor to fill the vacancies with qualified applicants currently employed by the Board who meet the training requirements and specific competencies listed in the posting. Where two or more applicants are judged by the worksite supervisor to be equally the most qualified applicants based upon a comparison of the required qualifications, training and specific competencies needed for the position, then the applicant with the highest district seniority shall be given preference. E. If in the judgment of the administration, the pool of applicants resulting from the posting does not include sufficient persons qualified for the positions who meet the training requirements and specific competencies listed on the posting, the administration shall have the right to make involuntary transfers of employees. When making involuntary transfers, all criteria listed on the posting shall be considered. The employee to be transferred will normally be the employee with the least district wide seniority: 1. who meets all the qualifications, training, and specific competencies needed for the position; 2. who does not possess any additional qualifications, training or competency required at the original worksite in the judgment of the worksite supervisor. In addition, such employee will not be subject to involuntary transfer if his or her employment at the original worksite is necessary, in the judgment of the worksite supervisor, in order to provide staff balance and best meet the needs of the school community.

Job Assignments. ‌ Section 1 - Promotions A promotion shall mean an advancement to a higher job classification with a higher hourly wage. A change in step increment or an increase in hours shall not be interpreted as a promotion. Section 2 - New Worksites/Hubs When the Board establishes a new worksite/hub, the following terms shall apply: A. A vacancy announcement will be created describing the number of positions available, the classifications involved, and shall specify the required qualifications, training and specific competencies needed for each position. B. If the administration has determined that the vacancies are to be filled from one or more specific established worksites, the announcement shall be publicized to the employees at those worksites in the affected classification(s). C. If the administration has determined that the vacancies are to be open district wide, then the positions shall be posted pursuant to Article 17 - Vacancies. D. Employees volunteering for the transfer who meet all of the required qualifications, training requirements and specific competencies listed in the posting shall be given first consideration. The Board will endeavor to fill the vacancies with qualified applicants currently employed by the Board who meet the training requirements and specific competencies listed in the posting. Where two or more applicants are judged by the worksite supervisor to be equally the most qualified applicants based upon a comparison of the required qualifications, training and specific competencies needed for the position, then the applicant with the highest district seniority shall be given preference. E. If in the judgment of the administration, the pool of applicants resulting from the posting does not include sufficient persons qualified for the positions who meet the training requirements and specific competencies listed on the posting, the administration shall have the right to make involuntary transfers of employees. When making involuntary transfers, all criteria listed on the posting shall be considered. The employee to be transferred will normally be the employee with the least district wide seniority: 1. who meets all the qualifications, training, and specific competencies needed for the position; 2. who does not possess any additional qualifications, training or competency required at the original worksite in the judgment of the worksite supervisor. In addition, such employee will not be subject to involuntary transfer if his or her employment at the original worksite is necessary, in the judgment of the worksite supervisor, in order to provide staff balance and best meet the needs of the school community.

Job Assignments. ‌ Section 1 - Promotions A promotion shall mean an advancement to a higher job classification with a higher hourly wage. A change in step increment or an increase in hours shall not be interpreted as a promotion. Section 2 - New Worksites/Hubs Worksites When the Board establishes a new worksite/hub, the following terms shall apply: A. A vacancy announcement will be created created, describing the number of positions available, the classifications involved, and shall specify the required qualifications, training and specific competencies needed for each position. B. If the administration has determined that the vacancies are to be filled from one or more specific established worksites, the announcement shall be publicized to the employees at those worksites in the affected classification(s). C. If the administration has determined that the vacancies are to be open district wide, then the positions shall be posted pursuant to Article 17 - XVII Vacancies. D. Employees volunteering for the transfer who meet all of the required qualifications, training requirements and specific competencies listed in the posting shall be given first consideration. The Board will endeavor to fill the vacancies with qualified applicants currently employed by the Board who meet the training requirements and specific competencies listed in the posting. Where two or more applicants are judged by the worksite supervisor to be equally the most qualified applicants applicants, based upon a comparison of the required qualifications, training and specific competencies needed for the position, then the applicant with the highest district seniority shall be given preference. E. If in the judgment of the administration, the pool of applicants resulting from the posting does not include sufficient persons qualified for the positions who meet the training requirements and specific competencies listed on the posting, the administration shall have the right to make involuntary transfers of employees. When making involuntary transfers, all criteria listed on the posting shall be considered. The employee to be transferred will normally be the employee with the least district wide seniority: 1. who meets all the qualifications, training, and specific competencies needed for the position; 2. who does not possess any additional qualifications, training or competency required at the original worksite worksite, in the judgment of the worksite supervisor. In addition, such employee will not be subject to involuntary transfer if his or her employment at the original worksite is necessary, in the judgment of the worksite supervisor, in order to provide staff balance and best meet the needs of the school community.

Job Assignments. ‌ Section 1 - Promotions A promotion shall mean an advancement to a higher job classification with a higher hourly wage. A change in step increment or an increase in hours shall not be interpreted as a promotion. Section 2 - New Worksites/Hubs Worksites When the Board establishes a new worksite/hub, the following terms shall apply: A. A vacancy announcement will be created created, describing the number of positions available, the classifications involved, and shall specify the required qualifications, training and specific competencies needed for each position. B. If the administration has determined that the vacancies are to be filled from one or more specific established worksites, the announcement shall be publicized to the employees at those worksites in the affected classification(s). C. If the administration has determined that the vacancies are to be open district wide, then the positions shall be posted pursuant to Article 17 XVII - Vacancies. D. Employees volunteering for the transfer who meet all of the required qualifications, training requirements and specific competencies listed in the posting shall be given first consideration. The Board will endeavor to fill the vacancies with qualified applicants currently employed by the Board who meet the training requirements and specific competencies listed in the posting. Where two or more applicants are judged by the worksite supervisor to be equally the most qualified applicants applicants, based upon a comparison of the required qualifications, training and specific competencies needed for the position, then the applicant with the highest district seniority shall be given preference. E. If in the judgment of the administration, the pool of applicants resulting from the posting does not include sufficient persons qualified for the positions who meet the training requirements and specific competencies listed on the posting, the administration shall have the right to make involuntary transfers of employees. When making involuntary transfers, all criteria listed on the posting shall be considered. The employee to be transferred will normally be the employee with the least district wide seniority: 1. who meets all the qualifications, training, and specific competencies needed for the position; 2. who does not possess any additional qualifications, training or competency required at the original worksite worksite, in the judgment of the worksite supervisor. In addition, such employee will not be subject to involuntary transfer if his or her employment at the original worksite is necessary, in the judgment of the worksite supervisor, in order to provide staff balance and best meet the needs of the school community.

Job Assignments. ‌ Section 1 - Promotions A promotion shall mean an advancement to a higher job classification with a higher hourly wage. A change in step increment or an increase in hours shall not be interpreted as a promotion. Section 2 - New Worksites/Hubs Worksites When the Board establishes a new worksite/hub, the following terms shall apply: A. A vacancy announcement will be created created, describing the number of positions available, the classifications involved, and shall specify the required qualifications, training and specific competencies needed for each position. B. If the administration has determined that the vacancies are to be filled from one or more specific established worksites, the announcement shall be publicized to the employees at those worksites in the affected classification(s). C. If the administration has determined that the vacancies are to be open district wide, then the positions shall be posted pursuant to Article XVII 17 - Vacancies. D. Employees volunteering for the transfer who meet all of the required qualifications, training requirements and specific competencies listed in the posting shall be given first consideration. The Board will endeavor to fill the vacancies with qualified applicants currently employed by the Board who meet the training requirements and specific competencies listed in the posting. Where two or more applicants are judged by the worksite supervisor to be equally the most qualified applicants applicants, based upon a comparison of the required qualifications, training and specific competencies needed for the position, then the applicant with the highest district seniority shall be given preference. E. If in the judgment of the administration, the pool of applicants resulting from the posting does not include sufficient persons qualified for the positions who meet the training requirements and specific competencies listed on the posting, the administration shall have the right to make involuntary transfers of employees. When making involuntary transfers, all criteria listed on the posting shall be considered. The employee to be transferred will normally be the employee with the least district wide seniority: 1. who meets all the qualifications, training, and specific competencies needed for the position; 2. who does not possess any additional qualifications, training or competency required at the original worksite worksite, in the judgment of the worksite supervisor. In addition, such employee will not be subject to involuntary transfer if his or her employment at the original worksite is necessary, in the judgment of the worksite supervisor, in order to provide staff balance and best meet the needs of the school community.