After completion of the apprenticeship, the incumbent is declared to have gained certification as a status employee. Trainee appointments may be made to a class outside the recognized trade and craft classes if a candidate cannot meet the minimum training and experience requirements for the job class. An appointment as a trainee shall not be authorized for more than one calendar year. See policy 3-0740, 7.04 f. for details of pay for trainees. Good business practice dictates that such requests be made with full knowledge of the current supervisor.
Personnel pirating by departments is discouraged.
True promotional opportunity is encouraged, and good business practice must be observed by the officials of both departments involved. Promotion to a higher position is not a matter of personal right and promotions shall be made for the good of the University. In the interest of good business practice, employers wishing to effect a promotion or transfer of Classified staff shall consult with the employee s department head before making commitments to the employee. After the two department heads have determined the date of change, a Payroll Action Form effecting the promotion or transfer shall be initiated by the former departmental official and completed by the new department. All transfers shall be made for the convenience of the University.