REPORT TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Action to Extend Probationary Period of a Water and Sewer Maintenance Worker I
Report
ACTION AND AUTHORITY
The Water and Sewer Utilities Department is requesting to extend the probationary period for an employee based on the authority of the Civil Service Rule 4.20(b), "Regular classified employees may have their probationary period extended by the Commission for reasons of sickness or absence."
DISCUSSION
A Water and Sewer Maintenance Worker I (Employee No. 08672), was hired on March 17, 2025. This position is subject to a 12-month probationary period that was originally scheduled to end on March 17, 2026. The employee did not report to work due to a leave of absence from approximately April 28, 2025 - June 12, 2025, which interrupted the continuous 12-month probationary period cycle. Due to their leave, the Department has not had adequate time to assess the entirety of the employee's performance of the full duties of a Water and Sewer Maintenance Worker I. Employees in this classification complete a rotational assignment in the various areas of the utility. The Department is requesting an extension of the probationary period by approximately seven (7) weeks or equivalent to the amount of time the employee is absent from work due to leave in their current classification, so they may complete all rotational components, any required training and the entire 12-month probationary period.
The original end date of the employee's probationary period is March 17, 2026; the new probation end date is proposed to be on or approximately May 5, 2026. If the employee is absent due to leave again during the probationary period, the Human Resources Department may extend the probationary period to reflect the additional time off work due to leave. This will allow for a complete 12-month probationary period during which the employee is on full duty to conduct the proper assessments required during probationary status.
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