The employee's immediate supervisor shall approve enrollment in courses to be used for Career Incentive. Discuss with supervisor the course or courses desired and arrange for absence from duty for the time required to attend class or classes. Make whatever arrangements are necessary to have the duty station covered during the period of absence and have arrangements approved by the supervisor. Arrange to make up time lost within the same week. Direct a memorandum to the Human Resources Office setting forth the approved changes in the work schedule and the beginning and ending dates thereof.
Amount is pro-rated for part time employees.
The increase shall become effective the first pay period following the end of the five-year period, or, if the employee completes the program in less than five years, the increase will become effective on the January 1, June 1 or August 1 following completion. Each employee is limited to three career incentive increases. An employee who is promoted will not become eligible to participate in a new career incentive program as a result of the promotion. Career Incentive Evaluation Committee Approval or disapproval of proposed career incentive plans and verification of completion of the program shall be the responsibility of the Career Incentive Evaluation Committee. The supervisor of an eligible employee shall be an invited guest.