Common use of Training Position Clause in Contracts

Training Position. 1. If there are no qualified applicants, the Employer, at its sole discretion, shall consider whether a training position is possible and if so, the Human Resources Director shall notify the Union and the Employer shall develop a new description, modifying the minimum requirements of a position, and readvertise as a training position. a. Pay during the first six (6) months of the training period shall be at Step B of the original position’s grade level, or the incumbent’s hourly rate if higher. Pay for the remainder of the training period shall be at one range below the normal classification range, and employees in a training position are eligible for step movement. The successful applicant must meet the minimum requirements and satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position within twenty four (24) months. Performance evaluations shall be completed every six (6) months, or until the employee has demonstrated the ability to work satisfactorily at the higher capacity. Once the employee has demonstrated the ability to work satisfactorily at the higher capacity, he/she will be placed at the position’s appropriate range and step. All time worked in the training position shall count towards the completion of a six (6) month probationary period.