D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 6, r. 6-C238

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 6-C238 - TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS

238.1

Employees may advance by promotion or appointment no more than one (1) grade interval, except when he or she meets the following time-in-grade requirements:

(a) For employees at grade 12 or above, only after he or she has served one (1) year at the next lower grade, or the equivalent;

(b) For an employee at grades 6 through 11, only after he or she has served:

(1) One (1) year in a position two (2) grades lower, or its equivalent, when the position to which he or she is advanced is in a line of work properly classified at two (2) grade intervals; or

(2) One (1) year at the next lower grade, or its equivalent, when the position to which he or she is advanced is in a line of work properly classified at one (1) grade intervals; and

(c) An employee may be advanced to a position at grade 5 or below without regard to time-in-grade requirements.

238.2

Notwithstanding § 238.2, OAG may, but is not required to, waive the time-in-grade requirement when the employee competes for the higher-graded position and is selected based on objective business criteria. Objective business criteria include:

(a) The employee's work experience, including prior work performed at or above the new grade;

(b) The employee's education, superior academic credentials, or superior academic achievements; and

(c) Internal equity.

238.3

If selected for the higher-grade position, an employee who was granted a waiver of the time-in-grade requirements shall be required to complete one (1) year of service in the new position before he or she is eligible for further promotion.

238.4

When applying the time-in-grade requirements of this section and crediting prior service and experience towards meeting time-in-grade, an employee will receive credit for:

(a) Prior District or federal government service under an appointment at the same or higher grade than the employee's current appointment;

(b) Any relevant specialized experience with the military, state, or local governments, or with the private sector; and

(c) Any relevant college or university education.

238.5

OAG shall develop procedures for the granting of waivers of the time-in-grade requirements and the circumstances and conditions for crediting prior service towards meeting time-in-grade.

238.6

OAG may not grant time-in-grade waivers for career ladder promotions.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 6, r. 6-C238

Final Rulemaking published at 69 DCR 4169 (4/29/2022)