Common use of VACANCIES AND JOB POSTINGS Clause in Contracts

VACANCIES AND JOB POSTINGS. 17.01 When a job vacancy or vacancies occur within the bargaining unit and the Employer intends to fill the vacancy, the Employer will post an announcement of such vacancy or vacancies on all Union bulletin boards. Said postings shall remain posted for a period of five (5) working days. The announcement shall contain the job title of the vacancy, a brief job description and the rate of pay, and the date of the posting and bid deadline date. 17.02 Any employee wishing to apply for the posted vacancy must submit his letter of intent in writing to the Mayor's office by the end of the posting period in order to be considered for the position. 17.03 If more than one (1) employee applies for a vacancy, the vacancy shall be awarded to the employee with the highest passing score on the qualifying exam as follows: (A) Up to 25 points for seniority: The most senior applicant shall receive 25 points. Any applicant whose seniority date is three months or less later than the most senior applicant also shall receive 25 points. Other applicants shall receive one point less than 25 for each year they are less senior than the most senior applicant and 0.5 point less for any period of more than 3 months but less than one year. (B) Up to 40 points for skills test: The test shall consist of an actual demonstration by the applicant and possibly a written exam by either in-house or outside testers. The 40 points may include up to 5 points for an employee demonstrating special skills or education. (C) Up to 35 points for work record: a) Up to 10 points for work attitude as determined by current supervisor. b) Up to 10 points based on disciplinary record. c) Up to 10 points based on attendance record. d) Up to 5 points based on record of lack of preventable injuries or preventable accidents. To pass, an employee must receive a score of at least 75 points. If no employee applicant passes, the City may hire a qualified applicant from outside the bargaining unit. To be qualified, an outside applicant must meet the qualifications listed in the job description and pass the skills test taken by the employee applicants. 17.04 If the job is to be filled, the effective date of the promotion shall be as soon as possible, but no later than thirty (30) days after the selection has been made, and once the selection has been made, the Employer will notify all applicants and the Union President, or his designee, of the selection. 17.05 Nothing in this Article shall be construed to limit or prevent the Employer from temporarily filling a vacant position from the bargaining unit for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days, pending the Employer's determination to fill the vacancy on a permanent basis. 17.06 An employee who is awarded a new job title shall be required to satisfactorily complete a ninety (90) day probationary period. He will be considered to have qualified on the new job when he satisfactorily performs the required duties with no more supervision than is required of other employees on the same or similar jobs and when his record as to quality and quantity of work meets the standards applicable to the job. If, during the probationary period or at the end of the probationary period, it is determined, at the Employers discretion, that the employee cannot satisfactorily perform the new job, he may be returned to his previously held position at his prior rate of pay. 17.07 If no applications are received or if the Employer determines that none of the applicants are qualified for the job, the Employer may fill the job by hiring a qualified new employee from outside the bargaining unit. 17.08 No employee shall be eligible for promotion under these provisions who has not satisfactorily completed the required probationary period for his existing position. 17.09 Operator in Training (OIT) will be promoted to Certified Operator upon attaining certification. OIT must attain certification within 30 month of hire or promotion. Failure to attain certification may result in discharge or demotion as determined by Employer.

VACANCIES AND JOB POSTINGS. 17.01 When a job vacancy or vacancies occur within the bargaining unit and the Employer intends to fill the vacancy, the Employer will post an announcement of such vacancy or vacancies on all Union bulletin boards. Said postings shall remain posted for a period of five (5) working days. The announcement shall contain the job title of the vacancy, a brief job description and the rate of pay, and the date of the posting and bid deadline date. 17.02 Any employee wishing to apply for the posted vacancy must submit his letter of intent in writing to the Mayor's office by the end of the posting period in order to be considered for the position. 17.03 If more than one (1) employee applies for a vacancy, the vacancy shall be awarded to the employee with the highest passing score on the qualifying exam as follows: (A) Up to 25 points for seniority: The most senior applicant shall receive 25 points. Any applicant whose seniority date is three months or less later than the most senior applicant also shall receive 25 points. Other applicants shall receive one point less than 25 for each year they are less senior than the most senior applicant and 0.5 point less for any period of more than 3 months but less than one year. (B) Up to 40 points for skills test: The test shall consist of an actual demonstration by the applicant and possibly a written exam by either in-house or outside testers. The 40 points may include up to 5 points for an employee demonstrating special skills or education. (C) Up to 35 points for work record: a) Up to 10 points for work attitude as determined by current supervisor. b) Up to 10 points based on disciplinary record. c) Up to 10 points based on attendance record. d) Up to 5 points based on record of lack of preventable injuries or preventable accidents. To pass, an employee must receive a score of at least 75 points. If no employee applicant passes, the City may hire a qualified applicant from outside the bargaining unit. To be qualified, an outside applicant must meet the qualifications listed in the job description and pass the skills test taken by the employee applicants. 17.04 If the job is to be filled, the effective date of the promotion shall be as soon as possible, but no later than thirty (30) days after the selection has been made, and once the selection has been made, the Employer will notify all applicants and the Union President, or his designee, of the selection. 17.05 Nothing in this Article shall be construed to limit or prevent the Employer from temporarily filling a vacant position from the bargaining unit for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days, pending the Employer's determination to fill the vacancy on a permanent basis. 17.06 An employee who is awarded a new job title shall be required to satisfactorily complete a ninety (90) day probationary period. He will be considered to have qualified on the new job when he satisfactorily performs the required duties with no more supervision than is required of other employees on the same or similar jobs and when his record as to quality and quantity of work meets the standards applicable to the job. If, during the probationary period or at the end of the probationary period, it is determined, at the Employers discretion, that the employee cannot satisfactorily perform the new job, he may be returned to his previously held position at his prior rate of pay. 17.07 If no applications are received or if the Employer determines that none of the applicants are qualified for the job, the Employer may fill the job by hiring a qualified new employee from outside the bargaining unit. 17.08 No employee shall be eligible for promotion under these provisions who has not satisfactorily completed the required probationary period for his existing position. 17.09 Operator in Training On or before January 15th each year, the Service Director will post the following assignments: Garbage, Recycle (OITAluminum, Plastic, and Paper) and Yard Waste routes for each Service Department employees to bid. The most senior employee will be promoted selected to Certified Operator upon attaining certificationremain on the route for one (1) year, unless Service Director determines the employee's performance to be unsatisfactory. OIT must attain certification within 30 month of hire or promotionIn which case, the employee may be removed with just cause. Failure If there are not enough bidders for a particular assignment the Service Director will appoint the least senior employees to attain certification may result in discharge or demotion the route for one (1) year as determined by Employerlong as their performance remains satisfactory.

VACANCIES AND JOB POSTINGS. 17.01 When a job vacancy or vacancies occur within the bargaining unit and the Employer intends to fill the vacancy, the Employer will post an announcement of such vacancy or vacancies on all Union bulletin boards. Said postings shall remain posted for a period of five (5) working days. The announcement shall contain the job title of the vacancy, a brief job description and the rate of pay, and the date of the posting and bid deadline date. 17.02 Any employee wishing to apply for the posted vacancy must submit his letter of intent in writing to the Mayor's office by the end of the posting period in order to be considered for the position. 17.03 If more than one (1) employee applies for a vacancy, the vacancy shall be awarded to the employee with the highest passing score on the qualifying exam as follows: (A) Up to 25 points for seniority: The most senior applicant shall receive 25 points. Any applicant whose seniority date is three months or less later than the most senior applicant also shall receive 25 points. Other applicants shall receive one point less than 25 for each year they are less senior than the most senior applicant and 0.5 point less for any period of more than 3 months but less than one year. (B) Up to 40 points for skills test: The test shall consist of an actual demonstration by the applicant and possibly a written exam by either in-house or outside testers. The 40 points may include up to 5 points for an employee demonstrating special skills or education. (C) Up to 35 points for work record: a) Up to 10 points for work attitude as determined by current supervisor. b) Up to 10 points based on disciplinary record. c) Up to 10 points based on attendance record. d) Up to 5 points based on record of lack of preventable injuries or preventable accidents. To pass, an employee must receive a score of at least 75 points. If no employee applicant passes, the City may hire a qualified applicant from outside the bargaining unit. To be qualified, an outside applicant must meet the qualifications listed in the job description and pass the skills test taken by the employee applicants. 17.04 If the job is to be filled, the effective date of the promotion shall be as soon as possible, but no later than thirty (30) days after the selection has been made, and once the selection has been made, the Employer will notify all applicants and the Union President, or his designee, of the selection. 17.05 Nothing in this Article shall be construed to limit or prevent the Employer from temporarily filling a vacant position from the bargaining unit for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days, pending the Employer's determination to fill the vacancy on a permanent basis. 17.06 An employee who is awarded a new job title shall be required to satisfactorily complete a ninety (90) day probationary period. He will be considered to have qualified on the new job when he satisfactorily performs the required duties with no more supervision than is required of other employees on the same or similar jobs and when his record as to quality and quantity of work meets the standards applicable to the job. If, during the probationary period or at the end of the probationary period, it is determined, at the Employers discretion, that the employee cannot satisfactorily perform the new job, he may be returned to his previously held position at his prior rate of pay. 17.07 If no applications are received or if the Employer determines that none of the applicants are qualified for the job, the Employer may fill the job by hiring a qualified new employee from outside the bargaining unit. 17.08 No employee shall be eligible for promotion under these provisions who has not satisfactorily completed the required probationary period for his existing position. 17.09 On or before January 15th each year, the Service Director will post the following assignments: Garbage, Recycle (Aluminum, Plastic, and Paper) and Yard Waste routes for each Service Department employees to bid. The most senior employee will be selected to remain on the route for one (1) year, unless Service Director determines the employee's performance to be unsatisfactory. In which case, the employee may be removed with just cause. If there are not enough bidders for a particular assignment the Service Director will appoint the least senior employees to the route for one (1) year as long as their performance remains satisfactory. Operator in Training (OIT) will be promoted to Certified Operator upon attaining certification. OIT must attain certification within 30 month of hire or promotion. Failure to attain certification may result in discharge or demotion as determined by Employer.