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ARTICLE 21 PROBATIONARY PERIOD 21 . 1 The probationary or "working test" period is an integral part of the hiring and promotion process . It is utilized to closely observe the new employee' s work , to secure the most effective adjustment of a new employee to the position , and to reject any employee whose performance does not meet the required work standards . Probationary employees are generally ineligible for employee requested transfers or promotions . Probationary employees who are permitted to transfer or promote shall have their new probationary period run concurrent with their existing probationary period . 21 . 2 The probationary period shall be six months from the employee ' s first day of work with the County or in the position to which the employee has been promoted . If the employee has completed the probationary period , the employee shall be placed on regular status . Absent objection by the Union , the County may extend the probationary period for up to three months . Such a decision shall be made at least two weeks before the end of the initial probationary period , and notice shall be provided to both the employee and the union representative . 21 . 3 New hires who are selected to fill the position of Utilities Service Worker , Water Plant Operator Trainee , or Wastewater Plant Operator , but who do not possess the required state license/certification , must obtain the required license/certification within the time frame specified by the County at the time of hire . A new hire ' s failure to obtain the license/certification within the specified time frame shall be just cause for the employee ' s discharge . 21 . 4 Employees who are promoted to the position of Utilities Service Worker , Water Plant Operator Trainee , or Wastewater Plant Operator, but who do not possess the required state license/certification , must obtain the required license/certification within the time frame specified by the County at the time of hire . If an employee fails to obtain the license/certification within the specified time frame , a good faith effort will be made to return the employee to the position and status held immediately prior to the promotion . If the employee's former position is filled , the employee may be transferred to a vacant position for which the employee qualifies . If no vacancy exists for which the employee is qualified , the employee will be placed in a lay-off status with recall rights . 21 . 5 Regular status denotes final appointment in a specific County position and classification following successful completion of the probationary period . 24