Iowa Admin. Code r. 11-52.6

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024

Rule 11-52.6 - Implementation of position classification decisions

(1) Position classification changes shall not be retroactive and shall become effective only after approval by the director Position classification changes approved by the director that are not made effective by the appointing authority within 90 calendar days following the date approved shall be void. Position classification changes that will have a budgetary impact shall not become effective until approved by the department of management. If the appointing authority decides not to implement the change or the department of management does not approve funding for the change, duties commensurate with the current job classification shall be restored by the appointing authority within three pay periods following the date of that decision.

(2) Except where licensure, registration or certification is required, an employee shall not be required to meet the minimum qualifications for the new job classification when a reclassification is the result of the correction of a position classification error, a class or series revision, the gradual evolution of changes in the position, legislative action, or other external forces clearly outside the control of the appointing authority.

(3) An employee in a position covered by merit system provisions shall be required to meet the qualifications for the new job classification when the reclassification is the result of successful completion of an established training period where progression to the next higher level in the job classification series is customary practice, for reasons other than those mentioned in subrule 52.6(2), or when the reclassification is the result of a voluntary or disciplinary demotion. "Completion of an established training period" shall be the period provided for on the class descriptions for the class. In addition, employees with probationary status must be eligible for certification in accordance with 11-Chapter 58, Iowa Administrative Code.

(4) In all instances of reclassification where licensure, certification, or obtaining a passing score on a test is required, that requirement shall be met by the employee within the time limit set forth by the director If this requirement is not met, the provisions of rule 11-60.3 (8A) shall apply.

(5) Reserved.

(6) If an employee is ineligible to continue in a reclassified position and cannot otherwise be retained, the provisions of 11-Chapter 60, Iowa Administrative Code, regarding reduction in force shall apply.

(7) An employee shall not be reclassified from a position covered by merit system provisions to a position not covered by merit system provisions without the affected employee's written consent regarding the change in merit system coverage. A copy of the written consent letter shall be forwarded by the appointing authority to the director If the employee does not consent to the change in coverage, a reduction in force may be initiated in accordance with these rules or the applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 11-52.6

ARC 0401C, lAB 10/17/12, effective 11/21/12