Common use of Temporary Assignments or Acting Positions Clause in Contracts

Temporary Assignments or Acting Positions. Employees temporarily assigned duties and responsibilities of more complexity in addition to those outlined in the current job description, or transferred temporarily to a vacant higher position in an acting capacity should receive additional compensation from the date of assignment if such assignment is continuous and is to be in excess of one month. 1. An employee assigned such additional duties and responsibilities shall be eligible for a temporary increase in salary. This recommended increase should be based on an evaluation of the assigned duties by the Department Head in consultation with the Manager of Total Compensation or designee. 2. An employee assuming a higher position in an acting capacity shall be eligible for an increase in salary to the starting rate of the range of the assumed position or an increase normally between 6%-10% for one grade level, 8%- PSSAP MANUAL (July 1, 2008) 9 12% for two grade levels, 10%-14% for three grade levels, of the current salary, whichever amount is greater, if the assignment is for a period of at least 30 calendar days. The duration of the acting period should not exceed one year.