TRANSFERS AND PROMOTIONS 9.1 Notices for permanent full-time vacancies within this bargaining unit, including full-time entry level positions, shall be posted online though the district website posting system and an email will be sent out to every employee notifying them of the job opening, and a copy of each posting shall be sent to the Union Vice-President. Notices shall be posted five (5) working days prior to the application deadline, unless in an emergency the time frame may be reduced after consulting with the local Vice-President of the Union. No permanent appointment shall be made until after the deadline for filing applications. The positions will be filled, if possible, from those seeking a lateral transfer and if not possible, from those seeking promotion. Part-time employees will be given preference for full-time vacancies over outside applicants. Transfers will be honored according to seniority. Positions that will be or have been vacant for at least 6 months shall be posted within 10 days of the vacancy. Also all posted positions will be filled within 30 days of the vacancy. Vacancies means any permanent separation of employment and does not apply when positions are not being filled due to 7:5. 9.2 Service in a part-time position will be converted to full-time equivalency and used to determine seniority status in bidding for an upgraded position (i.e. four (4) hours per work day equals two (2) years full-time seniority). 9.3 The written notice of a vacancy shall contain: (a) type of vacancy; (b) position description; (c) location and shift; (d) starting date; (e) qualifications; (f) salary; and (g) other relevant information. 9.4 The written notice set forth for a particular position shall not be substantively changed after posting. 9.5 Employees who desire a transfer to a posted position may apply as specified in the posting notice. The decision on transfer requests shall be awarded to the most senior applicant, provided he or she is qualified for the position.