Sec. 14-8. - Purpose.

The position classification plan provides a complete inventory of all authorized positions in the town service, and an accurate description and specification for each class of employment. The plan standardizes job titles, each of which is indicative of a definite range of duties and responsibilities.

(Ord. No. O-75-53, § 1, 9-16-75; Ord. No. 2006-06-26/O-4, § 1)

Sec. 14-9. - Categories of positions defined.

There are two (2) categories of town positions, regular and temporary:

(1)

"Regular positions" are those specifically authorized as either full-time or part-time by the town council, where continuous employment of at least twelve (12) months duration is required by the town. The types of regular positions include:

a.

Full-time positions: Having an average work week of fewer than thirty-seven and one-half (37.5) hours and not greater than forty (40) scheduled hours.

b.

Part-time positions: Having an average work week of not less than twenty (20) hours but fewer than thirty-seven and one-half (37.5) hours.

c.

Part-time positions: Having fewer than twenty (20) scheduled hours per week or less than one thousand twenty (1,020) hours per year:

d.

Fire and police positions may have a fluctuating or variable average work week which is greater than that of other town positions.

Employees appointed to regular full-time or part-time positions are eligible for the benefits described in this chapter except that regular positions having an average of fewer than twenty (20) scheduled hours per week or less than one thousand twenty (1,020) hours per year receive no benefits.

(2)

Temporary positions are those where titles and funding are approved by the town council but where specific numbers of employees filling these positions are at the discretion of the town manager based on service needs. Temporary positions may be for seasonal activities, for special projects or training purposes, or for year-round program needs.

Deductions and benefits for employees in regular positions of less than twenty (20) hours per week and temporary positions are limited to statutory or mandated programs such as the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) and workers' compensation insurance. These positions are not eligible for any other benefit programs.

All town positions are subject to budget review and approval each year, and employees must meet established standards of conduct and job performance. Reference to "regular employees" or "regular positions" should not be construed as a right or contract to perpetual funding or employment.

(Ord. No. O-75-53, § 1, 9-16-75; Ord. No. O-78-40, § 1, 6-12-78; Ord. No. 86-6-23/O-1; Ord. No. 95-1-23/O-1, § 1; Ord. No. 99-4-12/O-1, § I; Ord. No. 2006-06-26/O-4, § 1)

Sec. 14-10. - Categories of employees defined.

There are four (4) categories of town employees: full-time, part-time, those with work schedules of less than twenty (20) hours per week and temporary:

(1)

"Full-time employees" are those who work in regular full-time positions that are authorized by the town council and for which an average work week of not fewer than thirty-seven and one-half (37.5) hours is required by the town. (Layoff and authorized leave-without-pay do not interrupt continuous employment for purposes of this section, and are omitted in calculations of the average work week.) These include fire and police employees who have fluctuating work weeks which exceed forty (40) hours.

(2)

"Part-time employees" are those who are in regular part-time positions that are authorized by the town council, and for which an average work week of not less than twenty (20) hours but less than thirty-seven and one-half (37.5) hours is required by the town. An employee may work part-time hours in a position authorized by the town council as full-time from time to time, with advance approval by the department head and the town manager due to operational reasons, lack of full funding for the position, or for other approved reasons. (Layoff and authorized leave-without-pay do not interrupt continuous employment for purposes of this section, and are omitted in calculations of the average work week.)

(3)

"Less than twenty (20) hours employees" are those who are in regular positions with less than twenty (20) hours per week or one thousand twenty (1,020) hours per year on a continuing basis. These employees do not receive benefits nor earn accrued sick or vacation time.

(4)

"Temporary employees are those working in one (1) of the following situations:

a.

Employees serving in seasonal positions or positions of less than twelve (12) months duration;

b.

Employees serving in apprenticeship or internship positions, or other positions of specific limited duration;

c.

Employees temporarily filling regular full-time or part-time positions for twelve (12) months or less due to the absence of the regular employee.

(Ord. No. O-75-53, § 1, 9-16-75; Ord. No. O-78-40, § 1, 6-12-78; Ord. No. 86-6-23/O-1; Ord. No. 95-1-23/O-1, § 1; Ord. No. 99-4-12/O-1, § I; Ord. No. 2006-06-26/O-4, § 1)

Sec. 14-11. - Reserved.

Editor's note—

Ord. No. 99-4-12/O-1, § II, repealed § 14-11 in its entirety. Former § 14-11 pertained to regular employees and derived from Ord. No. O-75-53, § 1, adopted Sept. 16, 1975; Ord. No. O-78-40, § 1, adopted June 12, 1978; Ord. No. 86-6-23/O-1; and Ord. No. 95-1-23/O-1, § 1.

Sec. 14-12. - Reserved.

Editor's note—

Ord. No. 99-4-12/O-1, § II, repealed § 14-12 in its entirety. Former § 14-12 pertained to contract employees and derived from Ord. No. O-75-53, § 1, adopted Sept. 16, 1975; Ord. No. O-78-40, § 1, adopted June 12, 1978; Ord. No. 86-6-23/O-1; and Ord. No. 95-1-23/O-1, § 1.

Sec. 14-13. - Use of position classification plan.

The classification plan is to be used:

(a)

As a guide in recruiting and examining applicants for employment;

(b)

In determining lines of promotion and in developing employee training programs;

(c)

In determining salary to be paid for various types of work;

(d)

In determining personnel service items in departmental budgets; and

(e)

In providing uniform job terminology.

(Ord. No. O-75-53, § 1, 9-16-75; Ord. No. 2006-06-26/O-4, § 1)

Sec. 14-14. - Administration of the position classification plan.

The town manager shall be responsible for the administration of the position classification plan, and shall monitor and periodically recommend appropriate changes to the town council. The human resources department under the direction of the town manager shall have continuing responsibility to assure that this policy is implemented.

(Ord. No. O-75-53, § 1, 9-16-75; Ord. No. 2001-11-26/O-5, § 2; Ord. No. 2006-06-26/O-4, § 1)

Sec. 14-15. - Adoption of position classification plan.

The position classification plan shall be adopted and revised by ordinance by the town council.

(Ord. No. O-75-53, § 1, 9-16-75; Ord. No. 2006-06-26/O-4, § 1)

Sec. 14-16. - Plan filed.

The position classification plan and amendments thereto shall be furnished to the members of the town council and shall be on file with the town clerk, the human resources department and copies made available to all town employees upon request.

(Ord. No. O-75-53, § 1, 9-16-75; Ord. No. 2001-11-26/O-5, § 2; Ord. No. 2006-06-26/O-4, § 1)

Sec. 14-17. - Request for reclassification.

Any employee who considers the classification of his/her position to be inaccurate shall submit a request in writing giving reasons for requesting a review of the position to the department head. Upon receipt of such request, the department head in consultation with the human resources department, shall proceed as follows:

(1)

In the event it is determined there is sufficient basis for the request, the human resources department shall take steps to have a job review completed and make any recommendation for change to the town manager in writing, or

(2)

In the event it is determined such request is not justified, the department head shall after discussion with the human resources department so advise the employee in writing of this finding, and also of the employee's right to appeal this finding under the grievance procedure.

(Ord. No. O-75-53, § 1, 9-16-75; Ord. No. 2001-11-26/O-5, § 2; Ord. No. 2006-06-26/O-4, § 1)