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EUGENE City of Eugene Administrative Policy Manual I1JTi", Date Updated: IN August 1, 2011 Policy Title: Flexible Job Classifications and Under Filling a Position Purpose: To clarify the flexible job classification series and under filling a position Scope: All City of Eugene employees Policy Statement: The City of Eugene has a flexible job cl'l' 91 n l ion process and ganiza provides the ability to under fill positions to allow for or ds and career development. The goals of a flexible job classi � �j� series a to a9M� pervisors to hire either at entry or journey job requirement�le els< r cfallow career xancement by an employee outside of the competitive recruitmenVf)jocessM I Policy Procedure: Flexible Staffing Policy 4�� ,},r The City may use flexible staffing -J r positio �s within design classification series that have entry and journey levels. EmpIq s may be hired at the entry or journey level depending upon the qualifications of �I' ` ployee, job requirements, and City staffing needs. Not all classifications series with N, II') ' � I sjgnations are flexible staffing. The distinction b ° the entry and the joIney level is the degree of responsibility and independenc l bent is required to exercise and the duties performed. The City may also choo to�) #,, Vell' n ositi ons within a classification at the entry level. This type of positionoud�� o the incumbent to perform at the level of responsibility and independence the journey level. Positions of this nature would be budgeted at the entry level. In these cases, the employee at the entry level would not advance to the journey levgl the assigned position. The Human Resources Division identifies these positionsplik6ring the classification process. Flexible Staffing: Effect on Salary When the supervisor determines an employee has reached the journey level, a performance evaluation is done and the employee is moved to the higher level. The action does not have to be concurrent with the regular merit eligibility date. The effect on salary is the same as the reclassification to a higher salary range discussed in the Classification Policy linked below. There is no new probationary period. Under Filling a Position A supervisor may choose to under fill a vacant position when s /he is unable to hire an employee into the vacant position through the normal recruitment process. The under