Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 81-3-6 - Administrative Support Specialist Reclassifications6.1. Eligibility requirements. 6.1.a. All members assigned to Support Specialist positions, are eligible for participation in the Administrative Support Specialist Classification System, provided the members have successfully completed a one-year probationary period within a specific Support Specialist position.6.1.b. A member may not advance within the Administrative Support Specialist Classification System to a level that exceeds the maximum classification level established for that position by the Superintendent.6.1.c. A member may file a petition for reclassification to the next applicable classification level following each 24 months of continuous service as a Support Specialist, or when a member receives a promotion or reclassification by virtue of participation in the Supervisory Field Promotional or Non-Supervisory Rank Classification Systems.6.1.d. A member requesting reclassification shall submit a petition for reclassification to the Support Specialist Reclassification Board on the form required by the Superintendent.6.1.e. A member requesting reclassification shall meet the basic eligibility requirement as required by Subsection 3.5 of this rule.6.1.f. In addition to the provisions of Subdivision 6.1.e., members assigned as Support Specialists who are appointed as Support Specialist I through IV must successfully complete each component of the semi-annual physical fitness test with a passing score on each of the three components during two of the four most recent tests offered prior to the date of their request for reclassification.6.1.g. A member who is denied reclassification or promotional eligibility within the member's permanent career progression system is not eligible for reclassification within the Administrative Support Specialist Classification System until the member achieves eligibility within the permanent system.6.1.h. A member who receives a reduction in classification or reclassification denial shall re-file a petition for reclassification.6.2. Administrative Support Specialist Reclassification Board and its duties. 6.2.a. The Administrative Support Specialist Reclassification Board consists of five voting members. 6.2.a.1. The board shall meet, at the direction of the Superintendent, following a reclassification request by a member of the administrative support specialist system.6.2.a.2. The board members shall be three members of the Senior Staff as selected by the Superintendent, the most senior ranking officer assigned to the training academy, and the Human Resources Director.6.2.a.3. If the Human Resources Director submits a petition for reclassification or is otherwise unavailable to serve, or if the position of Human Resources Director is vacant or eliminated, the Superintendent shall select a member to occupy that board position.6.2.a.4. Each board member has equal voting privileges, and all actions of the reclassification board shall be by majority decision.6.2.a.5. The most senior highest-ranking officer shall serve as chair.6.2.a.6. The members of the board selected by the Superintendent shall serve a minimum term of 12 consecutive months unless a member is unable to serve due to illness, injury, promotion, demotion, suspension, or other cause.6.2.a.7. In all instances where a board member cannot fulfill the original term of the board, the Superintendent shall appoint a member of the Senior Staff or a member of the Administrative Support Specialist Classification System to fulfill the term.6.2.a.8. Prior to assuming the duties of the reclassification board, the Superintendent shall administer the following oath to each member: "I, _________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will, without prejudice or partiality, perform the duties hereby imposed upon me as a member of this board."
6.2.b. Duties. 6.2.b.1. The reclassification board shall verify a member's eligibility in the areas of support specialist tenure, General Knowledge examination score, and supervisory recommendations.6.2.b.2. The reclassification board shall review all petitions for reclassification and shall determine eligibility.6.2.b.3. The Promotional Standard Officer shall individually transmit to every affected member the results of individual eligibility and petition reviews.6.2.b.4. The reclassification board shall identify deficiencies in the Administrative Support Specialist Classification System and communicate these deficiencies, with suggestions for remedial action, to the selection and review board of the Supervisory Field Promotional System.6.3. Reclassification recommendations.6.3.a. Upon verifying a member's eligibility, the reclassification board shall submit to the Superintendent a recommendation for reclassification.6.3.b. The reclassification recommendation shall be affirmed as follows: "The reclassification board, acting under oath and having considered the individual members requesting reclassification, finds, by majority decision, that the members named on the attached recommendation have met the eligibility requirements for reclassification to the Support Specialist classification indicated and recommends said members be reclassified to the indicated Support Specialist classification.
6.3.c. The Superintendent shall file the affirmation and maintain it for a minimum period of one year.