Section 1
When it is known that a supervisory or staff position will be temporarily vacant for a period of fifteen (15) days or more and a bargaining unit employee is assigned to fill the position for the period of the vacancy, that employee shall be given an immediate temporary promotion/transfer. The promotion/transfer will become effective as soon as the administrative requirements can be met and the necessary paperwork effected.
Section 2
When competitive procedures are not used, the position will be placed on an intra-facility vacancy announcement soliciting volunteers. The announcement shall contain the qualifications established by the Agency, if any, and the length of the temporary promotion/transfer. The employee selected for the position shall be given an immediate temporary promotion/transfer as soon as the administrative requirements can be met and the necessary paperwork effected.
Section 3
Union representatives shall not be required to fill any temporary promotion as long as other qualified bargaining unit employees are available.
Section 4
An employee selected to fill a temporary position, in accordance with the provisions of Section 2 of this Article, shall not have the assignment extended beyond one hundred eighty (180) days.
Section 5
All temporary promotions/transfers will be documented.