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PAID SERVICE - includes actual time worked as well as (for eligible employees) any holidays,
leaves of absence, and compensatory time off or portions thereof, which are followed by return
to duty for which an employee receives compensation, provided that paid service shall not
include overtime worked.
PART-TIME EMPLOYEE - a regular County employee who works less than 32 hours per week and
whose vacation and sick leave benefits are pro-rated according to the number of hours worked.
PAY GROUP - the range of compensation on the county pay chart which is allocated for each
specific job classification.
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL - the method by which each employee in the classified service is
evaluated on an annual basis. The evaluation is based on the performance of the employee's job
duties and is conducted in accordance with established guidelines.
PERFORMANCE TEST - a job-related test which may be required of individuals applying for a
specific position. Performance tests may cover communication skills, computer skills, clerical
skills or any other combination of essential performance factors.
PRE-SCREENING - the process by which external applicants for a specific position are evaluated
to insure that they possess the minimum qualifications for the job. The Texas Employment
Commission screens all external applicants for Nueces County job vacancies.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD - the first six months of continuous employment or re-employment
with the County, for all regular full-time employees and regular part-time employees. During
this period of time, the employee must demonstrate ability to satisfactorily perform the duties
required. Failure of the employee to perform satisfactorily during the probationary period will
result in dismissal without the right to appeal. The promotion or transfer of a county employee
into a new appointing authority will require a six month probationary period. An employee
promoted within his/her present appointing authority is subject to a 30-day evaluation period.
PROMOTION - any personnel action resulting in movement to a position affording higher starting
salary or greater rank and/or providing for greater skill or responsibility.
REASONABLE DRESS - attire that is accepted by society in establishments of common use by the
general public and appropriate for a professional environment and/or appropriate for the job.
REASSIGNMENT - an action taken by an appointing authority in which an employee is reassigned
to another position in the same grade and salary within his/her jurisdiction.
REDUCTION IN FORCE - may occur with a reduction in the county budget, a change in program
emphasis or a lack of work. Employees that are affected by a reduction in force may be
considered for demotion in lieu of a layoff.
RE-EXAMINATION - the act of retaking the Civil Service Examination by applicants who may take
the examination only twice within a 12 month period.
REGISTER - a list of external applicants who have met the requirements for a particular position
and may be considered for future vacancies in this position.
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Rules and Regulations [Adopted on ___________]