Common use of Existing Positions Clause in Contracts

Existing Positions. 1. On or before January 31st of each year, a list of all positions that existed in the bargaining unit as of December 31st will be posted in each department. 2. A vacated position that is going to be filled shall be posted for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days and this initial posting may be bid on only by employees currently in the classification. 3. Subsequent postings due to movement within the classification (8.3 a2) will be posted for seven (7) calendar days and be open to all IBEW employees for bidding. Such postings shall be at locations customarily set aside for such announcements at Bus, Light Rail, Facilities and Procurement for IBEW bargaining unit members. Each job posting will include the hours, days off, and location of the vacancy. 4. If a test is required for filling a vacancy, it will not be administered to employees currently in the classification. 5. The District shall make proxy forms available upon request to employees leaving on vacation if a vacancy occurs during his or her absence. The employee shall indicate his or her interest in a different shift, days off, and/or reporting location(s) where the work is to be performed. It is the employee’s responsibility to submit a completed proxy form to his or her supervisor. The beginning and ending dates for the proxy to be valid must be clearly written on the form. 6. At the conclusion of the posting period, the award of the posted vacancy shall be made pursuant to Section 8.4 below.