OUT-OF-CLASS ASSIGNMENTS Clause Samples

OUT-OF-CLASS ASSIGNMENTS. Section 1. Definition A. For the purpose of this Article, an out-of-class assignment is the full-time performance of all the significant duties of an allocated vacant*, funded position in one class by an individual in another class. B. The amount of the bonus shall be two standard salary schedules and shall not constitute a base rate. When a class is compensated on a flat rate, the amount of the bonus shall not exceed 5% of the base rate. Where the difference between rates of the employee=s class and the out-of-class assignment is less than the above bonus, the employee shall receive the rate for the higher class. This bonus is paid pursuant to the conditions described below. Section 2. Conditions A. If an employee is assigned to an out-of-class assignment for more than twenty (20) consecutive working days, Management shall upon the employee's or Union's written request for relief either: appoint the employee according to Civil Service Rules. If the person is appointed within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of request for relief, no bonus under this article is to be paid; *For the purpose of this article, vacancies due to leaves of absence shall be defined as in County Code Section 6.20.110. return the employee to an assignment in his/her own class. If such return is made within thirty (30) calendar days of the request for relief, no bonus under this article is to be paid; or pay the employee the bonus. The bonus is paid from the date of request for relief, and terminates when the conditions of this article are no longer met. This bonus is not applicable to persons employed on a temporary, recurrent, or less than full time basis. B. It is the intent of Management to avoid working an employee on an out-of-class assignment for a prolonged period of time.

OUT-OF-CLASS ASSIGNMENTS. A. Employees represented by the Union shall be compensated for out-of-class assignments (OCA) on the thirty-first (31st) continuous day of assignment or on the thirty-first (31st) day of cumulative OCA in the same classification. Out-of-class assignments shall accrue on a fiscal year basis only. Accumulated days will not be carried into the next fiscal year. B. Appointing Authorities should take into consideration all OCA time worked in a class when considering at what step to place an employee who is permanently promoted to a higher classification. C. The City agrees that all OCA, regardless of the number of hours worked in a pay period, will be recorded in the employee’s personnel file. D. Appointing Authorities will give first consideration for appointment to an OCA to employees on the eligible list for the class in which a vacancy occurs, except in those cases in which the E. The City has discretion to determine when OCA will be made. The City agrees to provide equal opportunity on a rotational basis for OCA to persons on the eligible list and will consider the seniority, availability, training and job performance of employees when making such assignments. In the event that there is no eligible list, the Appointing Authority will provide equal opportunity on a rotational basis to eligible employees and will consider seniority, availability, training, and job performance in making OCA. If the OCA lasts over five (5) days, an employee’s current shift or station assignment shall not preclude their eligibility for OCA. F. OCA may not exceed thirty (30) consecutive calendar days nor shall a series of OCA to any one vacant position exceed thirty (30) calendar days without approval by the Personnel Director. The Personnel Department (Personnel) shall provide notice to the Union of assignments that are expected to last longer than thirty (30) days when OCA impact Union represented employees. OCA shall not be made to avoid filling a position with a limited or permanent appointment. G. Eligible City employees who are performing and compensated for OCA both the last scheduled workday before and the first scheduled workday after a fixed holiday shall be compensated for the holiday at the appropriate OCA rate of pay.

OUT-OF-CLASS ASSIGNMENTS. It is the intent of Management to avoid out-of-class assignments. However, nothing herein shall limit Management's authority to temporarily assign employees to duties and responsibilities not specifically included in the employee's class specifications whenever emergencies or operational necessities require. If said assignment exceeds thirty (30) working days, Management will initiate the necessary action to fill the position at the proper level or otherwise prevent the occurrence of an out-of-class assignment.

OUT-OF-CLASS ASSIGNMENTS. Employees temporarily assigned to the work of another classification for a period of five (5) consecutive work days or more shall be placed on the salary range for that classification and at a step placement that will provide a minimum of a 5% increase in the employee’s normal classification hourly rate, but in no event higher than the top step of the classification’s salary range. Upon completion of the Out of Class Assignment, the employee shall revert to his or her permanent position at his or her regular rate of pay, including any step increase(s) for which s/he would otherwise have been eligible.

OUT-OF-CLASS ASSIGNMENTS. Out-of-class pay shall be for assignments of five (5) days or greater in duration, and shall be effective the first day of such assignment. The District will notify AFT of any out-of- class assignments approved for more than a three (3) month period of time. Unit members shall be paid an additive amount according to the following rules: 1. In cases where the assignment is not reasonably consistent with the full range of duties of an existing higher class, the principle of a five percent (5%) additive shall prevail. 2. For any out-of-class assignment performing the full range of duties, a unit member shall be paid an additive amount which, when added to his/her base pay, shall equal the step the unit member would be placed on, if promoted to the classification. 3. In cases where the out-of-class additive is less than ten percent (10%) and the out-of- class assignment lasts more than three (3) months, the unit member shall receive a ten (10%) additive to their monthly gross salary (effective the first day of the 4th consecutive calendar month). 4. In cases where the out-of-class assignment results from an unfilled position or as a result of a leave of absence, and the unit member performs 50% or more of the duties of the vacated position, the unit member shall be paid at a rate equivalent to having been promoted into the new classification following the promotional rules of section 6.8. 5. Any unit member absent for any reason from their out-of-class assignment in excess of twenty (20) work days shall have their out-of-class assignment ended. The out-of- class assignment shall resume upon the unit member’s return to work provided the need for out-of-class work still exists. 6. When out-of-class assignments become available, the supervisor shall notify all qualified department members of the available assignment. Unit members interested in serving in the out-of-class assignment shall let the supervisor know of her/his interest. The supervisor shall endeavor to rotate new assignments as they occur as much as practicable.

OUT-OF-CLASS ASSIGNMENTS. When supervisors assign employees to work out of class for an extended period [more than five (5) days in a fifteen (15) day period or longer], every effort shall be made to ensure that any contiguous assignment be given to a single employee and not be divided between different employees. It is recognized that there may be times when a supervisor will deem such division an exception and necessary. When an exception is necessary, the Union will be notified and provided justification prior to the actual assignment.

OUT-OF-CLASS ASSIGNMENTS. A. Employees working out-of-class assignments of ten days or more during a pay period will be recognized. The CITY shall record, in the employee's personnel file, said out-of-class assignments for reference in the event of consideration for future promotions. B. The CITY shall not use out-of-class assignments to eliminate budgeted positions. C. Employees shall be compensated for out-of-class assignments when temporarily assigned to the same higher level class for more than 80 consecutive working hours. Employees who meet these criteria shall be compensated by an additional 5% of base salary for each consecutive hour worked in the out-of-class assignment from the 81st hour to the end of the out-of-class assignment.

OUT-OF-CLASS ASSIGNMENTS. If the District needs to temporarily fill a position during the posting, interview and selection processes, they will make every effort to utilize qualified employees working in an out of class status rather than outside substitutes, unless doing so creates a hardship for the District/site.

OUT-OF-CLASS ASSIGNMENTS. Definition It is the intent of Management to avoid working an employee on an out-of-class assignment. An out-of-class assignment is defined as any assignment requiring substantial work in a higher level position which is not usually included within the scope of the duties and responsibilities as defined by the class specifications for the class to which the assigned employee’s regular position is allocated.