Common use of Posting and Filling Permanent Vacancies Clause in Contracts

Posting and Filling Permanent Vacancies. A. Whenever a vacancy occurs in a permanent shift assignment, that assignment is to be filled on a requested basis, unless the provisions of Section 11.2 of this Agreement apply. The Chief will post the vacancy and will fill the vacancy with the most senior officer who applies for the vacancy. Notice of the vacancy, shall be posted for five (5) calendar days. Members who have completed their probationary period and who are interested in the position shall signify their intent by submitting a request for the assignment to the Chief within five (5) calendar days after the last day on which the notice is posted. Members who are on vacation, sick leave, or other approved leave may permit another member to timely submit an assignment request. An assignment is defined as the hours of work and days off that apply to the assignment. Additionally, all shift assignments will be subject to the bid process each January and those bid assignments will go into effect in February.