HRP 201 Employment Flashcards
The City Manager delegates to whom the final decision making authority with regard to the entire recruitment and selection process. (HRP 201)
Human Resources and Risk Management Director
Vacancies will be filled in which two manners? (HRP 201)
- Open competitive - Closed competitive
Applicants who did not list all required convictions on their application may be discharged from city service and will not be considered for employment for a minimum of? (HRP 201)
2 years
A post-offer drug and alcohol screen is also required within how long of the job offer if the position is designated as safety sensitive? (HRP 201)
24 hours
Prior to any employee being assigned to safety-sensitive duties, the employee shall receive ___ minutes of substance abuse training? Supervisors shall receive?
- 60 minutes - 120 minutes
All original employment appointments are tentative and subject to an initial review period of how long? (HRP 201)
6 months
The initial review period for Police Communication Specialists and all sworn employees in the Police Department and Fire Department is how long? (HRP 201)
12 months
The initial review period shall not be extended more than how long? (HRP 201)
6 months
All position changes are tentative and subject to a subsequent review period of how long? (HRP 201)
6 months
The outcome of an appointment or a recruitment process in which the placement of an employee changes from a position in one classification to a position in another classification assigned a lower pay grade is defined as? (HRP 201)
Voluntary Demotion
The outcome of an appointment or a recruitment process in which the placement of an employee changes from a position in one classification to a position in another classification assigned a higher pay grade is defined as? (HRP 201)
Promotion
When retiring or resigning, staff level employees shall give the supervisor how much notice? Managerial employees shall give how much notice? (HRP 201)
- 2 weeks for staff level
- 30 days for managerial level
When an employee is involuntarily terminated, they will receive their paycheck within how long of the termination date? (HRP 201)
7 working days
Any regular employee who retires or resigns, not including those terminated for cause from City service after 5 or more years of service, shall be compensated for accrued sick leave at what rate? (HRP 201)
1/3 their hourly wage for each hour of accrued sick leave
A former employee, terminated pursuant to a disciplinary action will not be elgible for re-employment for a period of how long? (HRP 201)
2 years from date of termination
When a reduction in force (layoff) is initiated, which employees in the same classification will be laid off first? (HRP 201)
Employees still in their initial review period
Employees identified to be laid off shall be given notice, both verbal and written, by their department director that they have been laid off, no less than how long from receipt of the written notice? (HRP 201)
30 days
An affected employee who has held a position in another classification with the City may return to (bump back) the most recent previous classification held by the employee, if what stipulations are meant? (HRP 201)
- there is a vacant position in that classification which has been approved to fill
- the employee performed satisfactorily in that position
- the employee meets the current minimum job requirements
- the employee has more seniority than any other employee also laid off within the classification
An employee wishing to bump back must file a written request with the Human Resources and Risk Management Director within how long of receipt of the written notice of layoff? (HRP 201)
7 calendar days
If the salary of an effected employee who has bumped back is greater than the top of the salary range for the classification into which the affected has moved, the employees salary shall be what? (HRP 201)
Adjusted to the maximum of the salary range for that classification
The bumping back provision does not apply to whom? (HRP 201)
Employees or positions represented under current Memoranda of Understanding in place with the City
An employee may appeal a layoff to the Human Resources and Risk Management Director within how long of receipt of notice of layoff? (HRP 201)
7 calendar days
Layoffs due to a RIF may not be appealed to whom? (HRP 201)
- Personnel Board
- Grievance Committee
The decision of an appeal shall be made by the Human Resources and Risk Management Director within how long from the date the appeal is received? (HRP 201)
10 calendar days
Employees that have been laid off will have their names placed on a rehire list for a period of how long? (HRP 201)
6 months
An employee who is approved for a voluntary reduction in force (layoff), will receive severance benefits in addition to their retirement benefits if eligible. The employee is also qualified to receive what? (HRP 201)
Unemployment compensation
What is the maximum length of continuous service that a temporary employee may be employed? (HRP 201)
1 year
An exception may be made to the length of temporary employment under what two circumstances? (HRP 201)
- hired for a specific temporary project in which a specific project completion date can be given
- temporary employees who are hired to work less than 19 hours per week
Seasonal temporary employees are defined as? (HRP 201)
Performing duties for only one season or project year, working no more than 4 consecutive months during a 12 month period, and/or having at least a six month break in service
On call temporary personnel are defined as? (HRP 201)
Performing duties sporadically during the year
Temporary personnel paid by the City are subject to Arizona State Retirement System contributions if the meet one of the two stipulations. What are those stipulations? (HRP 201)
- Work 20 or more hours per week for 20 or more weeks per fiscal year
- If they are already contributing to the retirement system through another employer
An individual who is not a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or resident alien of the United States defines what? (HRP 201)
Foreign National
An individual who has been lawfully admitted to the United States to live, an immigrant, or holder of a green card defines what? (HRP 201)
Permanent Resident or Resident Alien
A citizen of another country who has been admitted to the United States for a temporary period and for a specific purpose defines what? (HRP 201)
Nonimmigrant
Employees who wish to engage in outside employment are required to notify who? (HRP 201)
Their Supervisor
An employee is only permitted to telecommute if a regular arrangement has been approved by whom? (HRP 201)
- Department Director
- City Manager
What two stipulations must an employee meet in order to apply to participate in the Telecommuting program? (HRP 201)
- Completed their initial review period
- Not have been the subject of any disciplinary action during the past 12 months
