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ARTICLE 22 <br /> PROMOTIONS/TRANSFERS <br /> 22.1 In filling all vacancies in the bargaining unit, employees shall meet the <br /> qualification standards of education, training, certifications, experience, and other <br /> requirements for the position to which the promotion and/or voluntary transfer is <br /> being sought. Standards and qualifications will be established to meet the basic <br /> requirements of the position. <br /> 22.2 Job openings will be announced on the County's website. Promotional job <br /> opportunities (within the bargaining unit) will be announced a minimum of five <br /> working days internally prior to being announced to the outside. Job opportunities <br /> will also be posted on employee bulletin boards a minimum of five working days. <br /> Employees, excluding temporary employees, may submit an application for <br /> transfer/promotion consideration using the County's electronic application <br /> system. <br /> 22.3 An employee's eligibility for promotion and/or voluntary transfer will be <br /> determined by the requirements of the new job. In addition, the employee must <br /> have both a satisfactory performance record and no disciplinary actions (formal <br /> warning or greater) during the preceding twelve-month period. Employees along <br /> with external applicants will be considered. All current employees who have <br /> applied for the vacant position and who meet the minimum requirements for the <br /> position will be extended an interview. Selection will be made on the basis of <br /> qualifications and related work experience. Skills tests may be utilized to assist <br /> in determining qualifications and experience. Veteran's preference will be <br /> followed. All things being equal, current employees shall have preference. <br /> Seniority will be considered the deciding factor if two or more candidates are <br /> judged to be equally qualified. <br /> 22.4 Promoted employees shall receive a 5% raise or the minimum of the new grade, <br /> whichever is greater. Employees who voluntarily demote shall receive a 10% <br /> reduction in their hourly rate of pay or be placed in the maximum of the pay <br /> grade the employee is demoted into, whichever is a greater reduction. In no <br /> case, will the employee's demoted pay rate exceed the maximum of the pay <br /> grade. <br /> 22.5 Promoted employees will be placed on "promotion probation" status for a period <br /> of six months. At the end of this period the employee may be eligible for a <br /> promotion probationary pay increase. Certified Water or Wastewater Operators <br /> who receive a pay increase for attainment of a higher level certification will not be <br /> placed on a promotion probation and will not be eligible for a promotion <br /> probationary pay increase. They will retain their anniversary date and remain <br /> eligible for anniversary pay increases or lump sum payments provided under this <br /> Agreement. <br /> 28 <br />