Common use of UPWARD MOBILITY Clause in Contracts

UPWARD MOBILITY. Section 1 - Goals and Objectives The goal of Upward Mobility is to provide maximum opportunity for employees to advance so as to perform at their highest potential. An objective of Upward Mobility is to support the advancement of underrepresented minorities and women and to meet other special emphasis program goals. The Department’s wide range of occupations will be considered in developing Upward Mobility opportunities. Section 2 - Program Penetration The extent of any installation’s Upward Mobility endeavors will depend on, among other things: The number of lower-graded employees having the requisite potential; The number and type of target positions available which would link employee potential with positions in support of the facility’s operations; Available training resources; and Ceiling or budget constraints. Efforts will be made to create alternate ways to support Upward Mobility such as collaborative efforts with schools having different academic and vocational programs. Section 3 - Identifying Positions Each facility will design an Upward Mobility Program, consistent with Section 2 above, that is responsive both to employee career advancement and to the facility’s staffing needs. There will be joint labor/management involvement in the design of such a program. As part of this program, the parties will identify positions which may be appropriate for upward mobility. If the Department determines that a position should be filled as upward mobility, the position will be specifically described and announced as such. It will be filled at a grade level which is lower than the target level and will permit the consideration of employee potential as a factor in evaluating candidates for selection. Section 4 - Creating Training Positions It is understood that upward mobility may also be achieved by: Evaluating situations where vacant positions can be filled at lower-grade, trainee levels; Identifying areas where bridge positions could be established in order to provide opportunities for employees to enhance their careers; and, Skills upgrading to supplement the existing skills of employees so that they may fully qualify for positions in other career ladders. The consideration of positions for upward mobility will not be limited to any particular occupational series. The Department will review promotion announcements to ensure that the qualifications sought of applicants are necessary for successful performance in the position (e.g., not all secretarial positions require the ability to take dictation). Section 5 - Employee Initiatives Employees are encouraged to seek guidance from their immediate supervisor(s) or from the appropriate administrative office if they are interested in learning about available career opportunities. These employees will be furnished information about lines of career progression, education requirements, available job opportunities, etc. Upward Mobility announcements will be well communicated throughout the facility by such means as: e-mail, bulletin boards, newsletters, and staff meetings.