2016 Spencer Handbook

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given preference as required by law. Civil Service positions are covered by Civil Service Law.

In some instances the employee posting and outside advertising may occur simultaneously.

The successful candidate will have six months to demonstrate satisfactory performance on the job. The immediate supervisor will determine whether the employee has qualified based on job performance, proper operation of equipment, adaptation and final evaluation. If the employee fails to demonstrate a satisfactory performance, the employee would return to his/her previous job if available.

In the selection of an applicant to fill the vacancy, the Employer will consider the following:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Qualifications (Education & Experience) Ability to do the essential functions of the job Attitude, skill, ability and past performance.

Efficiency.

Disciplinary record. Length of service.

Veteran Status

The City, at all times retains the right to hire from outside the organization.

Transfers A transfer is the movement of an employee within the City to a position with the same pay range or with similar duties and job responsibilities within the City. Transfers, either voluntary or involuntary, will be granted by the Department Heads and approval of the City Manager. An employee transferred will continue to receive the same benefits and his/her anniversary date will not change. A transferred employee will serve a probationary period of sixty (60) days. Inter-departmental transfers will normally require a two (2) week notice prior to the official transfer of an employee unless otherwise agreed to by the appropriate Department Heads, and the City Manager. Promotion When an employee is promoted from one job classification to another job classification having a higher wage rate, the employee will be placed on probation for six (6) months. A regular full-time employee who vacated his/her position to accept a promotion and is rejected during the

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