Common use of Short Term Transfers Clause in Contracts

Short Term Transfers. At the request of the Immediate Management Supervisor, a Unit Member may be temporarily transferred to a position of equal or higher range, which may include an increase in percent of employment, in order to substitute for a Unit Member, or to assist in a special work assignment. 16.2.4.1 All suitably qualified Unit Members in the department shall be considered for the short-term assignment based on necessary skills and qualifications, as determined by the Immediate Management Supervisor, provided that a Unit Member must possess the required qualifications for the assignment as specified in the official job description. Short-term assignments shall be distributed equitably among qualified Unit Members through rotation, on the basis of seniority. 16.2.4.2 During a short-term transfer, the Unit Member will receive the rate of pay of the temporary classification. If the transfer is to a classification at a higher salary range, step placement shall be in accordance with the provisions of section 16.3.1. 16.2.4.3 A short-term transfer pursuant to this section shall be for a period of not more than one calendar year. 16.2.4.4 A Unit Member shall have the right to refuse an offer or request for short-term transfer.