Common use of Voluntary Transfers and Demotions Clause in Contracts

Voluntary Transfers and Demotions. 1. Members of the Bargaining Unit may at any time request transfers to positions within their current classification or related lower classes which are within the recognized Bargaining Unit. Such request shall include class title requested, the number of hours the employee desires, in the specific work location desired, and the maximum number of months per year the employee is willing to work. If the employee is granted a transfer to a position within the same classification, the employee shall retain his or her current step and anniversary date. 2. The District will post all position vacancies in the District’s classified service on the District’s bulletin board, and website, and will, upon request, provide a copy to the Local’s President or designee. 3. Consideration will be given to all candidates who meet the established qualification for the vacancy. However, the final selection is within the sole discretion of the District. 4. If the employee voluntarily requests a transfer to a lower classification in a related field, and that request is granted, the employee will be placed on the appropriate range and on his or her current step for the position involved. 5. If the employee voluntarily requests a transfer to a lower classification in an unrelated field, and that request is granted, the employee will be placed on the beginning range and step for the position involved. 6. Denial of a transfer request is not grievable under Article 22, Grievance, of this Agreement. 7. If a permanent Bargaining Unit member applies for and receives a transfer to a different position of equal or higher classification, he/she shall be considered probationary in the new position for a period of six (6) months. In the event the employee is unsuccessful in the new position, during that probationary period, he/she shall be entitled to reinstatement in his or her original position. 8. If a probationary Bargaining Unit member applies for and is appointed to another position with the District, he/she shall be considered probationary in the new position for a period of twelve (12) months from date of appointment to the new position, as if they were a new employee, and they shall not have any claim to reinstatement to their original position.