Ability, efficiency, length of service, the extent to which an employee has prepared for higher responsibility, and other factors may determine whether an individual is eligible for promotion. Employees can place themselves in an excellent position for advancement by learning all about their present job and how to do the work better, by using their best judgement and initiative, and by spending their time and energy in study and self-development.
Many departments have in-service training programs to help their employees qualify for better jobs.
Department heads and the director of Human Resources are happy to counsel any employees on types of study here or elsewhere which will help in the climb to better paying positions with greater responsibilities. The employee will be permitted to apply for other job openings. Any exception to this policy must be approved by Human Resources. The employee must complete a 90-day probationary period after transferring to another department, but is eligible for personal and major medical leave. The employee will have a performance appraisal after completing the 90-day initial employment period.