collective bargaining agreement contract between - Bureau of Indian ...

Section 11. Religious Leave ..................................................................................................................... 65Article 18 – Merit Promotion and Non-Competitive Promotions ........................................................ 66Section 1. General ................................................................................................................................... 66Section 2. Application o Competitive Procedures ................................................................................... 66Section 3. Locating Candidates and Publicizing Vacancies ...................................................................... 68Section 4. Basic Eligibility ......................................................................................................................... 68Section 5. Candidates .............................................................................................................................. 68Section 6. Selection ................................................................................................................................. 68Section 7. Career Ladder Promotions ...................................................................................................... 68Section 8. Temporary Promotions ........................................................................................................... 68Article 19 – Awards Program ............................................................................................................ 70Section 1. Purpose ................................................................................................................................... 70Section 2. Publicity of Criteria and Results .............................................................................................. 70Section 3. General ................................................................................................................................... 70Article 20 – Position Descriptions ..................................................................................................... 71Section 1. Position Descriptions .............................................................................................................. 71Section 2. Change to Position Description .............................................................................................. 71Section 3. Classification and Appeal Options .......................................................................................... 71Article 21 – Performance Standards and Evaluation .......................................................................... 73Section 1. General ................................................................................................................................... 73Section 2. Performance Plan ................................................................................................................... 73Section 3. Monitoring/Progress Reviews ................................................................................................ 73Section 4. Rating ...................................................................................................................................... 73Section 5. Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).................................................................................... 74Section 6. Group Sessions and Training ................................................................................................... 75Article 22 – Actions Based on Unacceptable Performance ................................................................. 76Section 1. Conditions for Removals or Reduction in Grade .................................................................... 76Section 2. Final Decision .......................................................................................................................... 76Section 3. Appeal Options ....................................................................................................................... 76Article 23 – Discipline and Adverse Actions ....................................................................................... 77Section 1. General ................................................................................................................................... 775