designated as exempt classifications which may be filled without the necessity of merit system examination.
The position of Public Safety Captain is also one which may be filled without the necessity of merit system examination. The unique duties and administrative responsibilities of the position require that professional education, experience and training be used as the selection criteria in making appointments. While the City may use a written examination as part of the selection process, the results of the examination will not serve as the primary basis for appointment to this position.
3.Classified employees. Same as non-exempt employees.
4.Non-exempt classifications. Employees not specifically exempt by the Charter of the City of Oakwood are sometimes referred to as non-exempt employees. Such non-exempt or classified employees shall be employed under the classified service of the City. Appointment to the classified services of the City shall be determined on the basis of open, competitive examinations except when there is only one qualified candidate.
5.Full-time employees. Employees scheduled to work at least forty (40) hours per week throughout the year shall be considered full-time employees and shall have all rights, benefits and obligations as determined in these Personnel Regulations. Employees in this category may be salaried or paid by the hour.
6.Calendar year. Twelve month period beginning January 1 and ending December 31 of each year.
7.Fiscal year. Same as calendar year.
8.Work year. A period of twelve consecutive months beginning on the first day of employment for any individual. All benefits shall accrue from date of employment.
9.Eligibility list. A list of potential employees who are ranked by the Personnel Officer based on their comparative standing.
a)Original eligibility list. A list of potential employees who are ranked by the Personnel Officer according to their scores on the employment examination.
b)Promotional eligibility list. A list of employees who are ranked by the Personnel Officer according to their scores on the promotional exam for the position which the employees have applied.
c)Reappointment eligibility list. A list created by the Personnel Officer in which the employees shall be ranked in inverse order of their layoff.
10.Regular Part-time employees. Employees who normally work less than forty hours per week. Said employees in this category shall be paid by the hour and shall not be entitled to any benefits outlined in the Personnel Schedule or the Personnel Regulations, except for pro-rated sick leave, vacation and holiday benefits.
11.Temporary or Seasonal employees. Employees hired to complete a specified project or task and who normally work less than 1,250 hours per year. Said employees in this category shall be paid by the hour and shall not be entitled to any benefits allowed in the Personnel Schedule or the Personnel Regulations, except for holidays which may occur during their employment.
12.Probation. That period of time which begins immediately after a person becomes a full-time employee of the City. All full-time appointees shall serve a minimum probationary period of one year unless specified to the contrary in the current applicable collective bargaining agreement.
13.Personnel Appeals Board. A three member board created by the City Charter, the members of which are appointed by the City Council for the purpose of hearing appeals by City employees in the classified service who are not part of a grievance procedure under a labor contract, and who have been suspended, demoted in position or compensation, or discharged.