2005-014-RES AUTHORIZING NEW PERSONNEL POLICIES HANDBOOK

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. of!' . ." "....., ~. .'.":.: i :,..,.,,;' .' SECTION 5 - PROBATION - NON-CIVIL SERVICE SECTION 5.01- Purpose The purpose of the probationary period is to provide the opportunity for the employee to become adjusted to the new position, to determine if the employee likes the job and to evaluate the employee's job performance. Department heads and supervisors will use the probationary period to closely observe and evaluate the employee's work and to encourage adjustment to the job and the City service. The immediate supervisor and/or department head will frequently discuss job performance with each probationary employee so that the probationary employee knows ifhis/her work is satisfactory. Each employee will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions covering performance evaluation in Section 6 of these policies. SECTION 5.02 - Probationary Period Employees selected for appointment and/or promotion to a regular position must successfully complete a probationary period of six (6) months. With the City Manager's approval the probationary period may be extended a maximum of six (6) months. SECTION 5.03 - Status Initial probationary employees will be eligible for all benefits and conditions of employment with the exception of Health and Life Insurance which have a 90 day waiting period. Although probationary employees accrue vacation leave, they are not eligible to take vacation leave until after the probationary period. Employees who leave within the first year of employment will not be paid for vacation leave balances. All personnel procedures, work rules and standards of conduct apply to probationary employees. SECTION 5.04 - Termination A probationary employee may be terminated without prior notice or reason for termination. 16 Revised 01-25-05