Common use of Promotions Requiring Higher Qualifications Clause in Contracts

Promotions Requiring Higher Qualifications. Where no members of the bargaining unit have the qualifications and ability for the position, consideration for promotion will be given to the senior applicant who does not possess the required qualifications, but is preparing for qualifications prior to filling of the vacancy. Such employee will be given a trial period to qualify within a reasonable length of time and to revert to the employee's former position if the required qualifications are not met within such time.

Promotions Requiring Higher Qualifications. Where no members of the If a vacancy within a bargaining unit have the qualifications and ability for the positionposition remains unfilled following a job competition, consideration for promotion will may be given to the senior applicant who does not possess the required qualifications, qualifications but is preparing for such qualifications prior to filling of the a vacancy, and indicates so in his/her application. Such employee will be given a trial period an opportunity to qualify within a reasonable length of time not exceeding three (3) months and to revert to the employee's his/her former position if the required qualifications are not met within such time.