TRAINEE PROGRAM. In an effort to provide upward mobility opportunities for current City employees and to provide employment opportunities to the general public, the Personnel Officer can add the word “Trainee” to any classification, within the financial ability of the City, except those represented by a bargaining unit, employed by the City and to recruit and select individuals to fill positions as deemed appropriate. 1. The training program provides an opportunity for a current employee to gain additional skills by: a. additional experience in a different classification; b. additional schooling; c. completion of an appropriate examination; d. obtaining a State certificate or license in a specific classification. 2. Recruitment for these positions may be promotional or open as deemed appropriate by the Personnel Officer and the Initial salary would be up to thirty percent (30%) below the beginning of the established salary range. 3. Transition from trainee classification may occur as early as six (6) months but no later than two (2) years from the date of appointment. Minimum qualifications for the position must be attained prior to transition. Transition may occur upon recommendation of the Supervisor and approval of the Personnel Officer.
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