Final Rules (Amended 2022 09 19)_Rule 1 Corrected (1) - Flipbook - Page 42
RULE 9
RULE 9
TRANSFER
9.1
Transfer: Transfer of employees between departments, divisions or other operating units may
be accomplished without examination, upon verification by the Human Resources Director that the
employee being considered for transfer meets the minimum requirements of the position and has served
in a similar classification with the City for at least one (1) year with satisfactory performance. A transfer
may be temporary or permanent.
a.
Origination of Transfer Request: A transfer request may be initiated by an employee, an
appointing authority or the City Manager or designee, provided that, no transfer shall be
made without approval of either the City Manager or the City Council.
b.
Transfer Eligibility Requirements: The only employees eligible for a transfer opportunity
are those who have already been appointed to the classification for which a transfer opportunity
exists and who have already achieved permanent status in said classification. Employees
with permanent status in a similar or equivalent classification may be considered for the transfer
opportunity, with the approval of the Human Resources Director.
c.
Transfer Procedures:
(1) The Human Resources Department shall notify employees in writing of transfer
opportunity.
(2) Employees must express an interest in writing to the Human Resources Department no
later than five (5) working days of notice of the transfer opportunity, unless otherwise
approved by the Human Resources Director.
(3) Upon verification, the Human Resources Director will include all eligible transfer requests
along with the list of eligible candidates to appointing authority.
Any transfer effected by the City, or denial of a transfer for reinstatement by layoff as provided in these
Rules, shall be subject to the right of the affected employee to file a grievance.
9.2
Effect on Status: An employee who is transferred shall retain all rights and privileges of
seniority, pay, etc., of the employee’s prior classification, including permanent status, unless otherwise
provided in these Rules. The compensation shall be in accordance with the established salary range for
the classification to which they are transferring.
9.3
Transfer Because of Disability: A disabled permanent employee who is unable to perform the
essential job duties of his/her permanent classification may be placed without examination in another
position, the duties of which the employee may reasonably be expected to perform satisfactorily, provided
the employee meets the minimum requirements of said classification (See Occupational and Medical
Standards provisions).
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