Common use of Promotions Requiring Higher Qualifications Clause in Contracts

Promotions Requiring Higher Qualifications. When there are no applicants who possess the required qualifications, consideration for promotion will be given to the senior applicant who does not possess the required qualifications, but is preparing for qualification prior to filling the vacancy. Such appointment shall be on an acting basis. Where the acting appointment is made, the employee shall be given an exact time in which to qualify. Providing the employee becomes qualified within the specified time, permanent status shall then be received from the date of qualification. If the employee does not qualify by the specified time, the position shall be re-advertised and when a qualified applicant is assigned, the employee who was on acting status shall be reassigned, without loss of seniority or former classification at the appropriate increment step. The Union shall be notified of such acting positions.

Promotions Requiring Higher Qualifications. When there are no applicants who possess the required qualifications, consideration for promotion will be given to the senior applicant who does not possess the required qualifications, but is preparing for qualification prior to filling the vacancy. Such appointment shall be on an acting basis. Where the acting appointment is made, the employee shall be given an exact time in which to qualify. Providing the employee becomes qualified within the specified time, then permanent status shall then be received from the date of qualification. If the employee does not qualify by the specified time, the position shall be re-advertised and when a qualified applicant is assigned, the employee who was on acting status shall be reassigned, without loss of seniority or former classification at the appropriate increment step. The Union shall be notified of such acting positions.