Common use of Notice of Vacancies Clause in Contracts

Notice of Vacancies. Whenever the Employer determines that a permanent vacancy exists, a notice of such vacancy shall be posted on the employee’s bulletin board for ten (10) calendar days. During the posting period, anyone wishing to apply for the vacant position shall do so by submitting a written application to the Employer. The Employer shall not consider any applications submitted after the posting period or received from applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications for the job. Employees may be required to demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications for the vacancy. Employees on vacation leave during the (10) day posting period may have until three (3) days after the close of the posting to submit a bid or employees may submit a bid on behalf of other employees in their absence. The posting provision of this section shall apply to vacant Office Deputy positions the Employer intends to fill. Nothing herein precludes the employer from hiring an external candidate provided they meet the minimum qualifications for the position.