S.C. Code Regs. § 19-704.01

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 5, May 24, 2024

Section 19-704.01 - STATEMENTS OF POLICY

A. Movement of a person into or between full-time equivalent (FTE) positions may occur by:

1. Initial Employment or Reemployment

2. Promotion

3. Demotion

4. Reassignment

5. Transfer

(Refer to Regulations 19-704.02 through 19-704.05.)

B. Movement of a position may occur through a reclassification in the classified system or an unclassified State title change in the unclassified system. (Refer to Regulations 19-704.06 and 19-704.07.)

C. A position may move between the classified and unclassified systems provided the agency does not exceed its number of classified and unclassified authorized FTEs. (Refer to Regulation 19-704.08.)

D. A person who moves into or between an FTE position(s) in the classified system must meet minimum requirements established in the class specification. For an equivalency to substitute for the minimum requirements, an agency must submit a written request to the State Human Resources Director for approval.

E. When a person moves into or between an FTE position(s) or when an employee's position is reclassified or has an unclassified State title change, the following types of status apply:

1. Probationary--The status of a full-time or part-time employee occupying all or part of an FTE position in the initial working test period of employment with the State of:

a. Twelve months' duration for noninstructional personnel;

b. The academic year duration for instructional personnel (teachers); or

c. Not more than two full academic years' duration for faculty at State technical colleges.

2. Covered--The status of a full-time or part-time employee occupying all or part of an FTE position who has completed the probationary period and has a "meets" or higher overall rating on the employee's performance evaluation and has grievance rights. If an employee does not receive an evaluation before the performance review date, the employee must be considered to have performed in a satisfactory manner and be a covered employee.

3. Trial--The status of a full-time or part-time covered employee who is in the initial working test period of six months following the movement of the employee or the employee's position to any class or unclassified State title in which the employee has not held permanent status.

F. Permanent Status in a Class or Unclassified State Title

An employee shall attain permanent status in a class or unclassified State title upon completion of a probationary or trial period in that class or unclassified State title. Once attained, permanent status in a class or unclassified State title is retained throughout the employee's continuous State service.

G. Performance Review Dates

For the establishment of an employee's performance review date, refer to Regulations 19-715.02 through 19-715.04.

S.C. Code Regs. 19-704.01

Added by State Register Volume 26, Issue No. 1, eff January 25, 2002. Amended by State Register Volume 34, Issue No. 5, eff May 28, 2010.