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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCSD 04-20 (REPEALED)RESOLUTION NO. OCSD 04-20 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. OCSD 98-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT AMENDING THE HUMAN RESOURCES POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ***************************** The Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER: Section 1: That Exhibit "A" of Resolution No. OCSD 98-33 is hereby amended by amending Policy No. B 150. 00, Recruitment, set forth in Attachment No. 1, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Section 2: That Exhibit "A" of Resolution No. OCSD 98-33 is hereby amended by adding Policy No. 011.00, Military Leave, set fourth in Attachment No. 2, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Section 3: That all other terms and conditions of Resolution No. OCSD 98- 33, as previously recommended, shall remain in full force and effect. Section 4: made by Resolution. That all future amendments to Resolution No. OCSD 98-33 be PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting held July 21, 2004 . . / :i --'- <---- ATTEST: I" I..; _,.,,.' AIU"'-, Board Seer . ry REPEALED BY OCSD 15-18 · .. · Orange County Sanitation District Subject: RECRUITMENT ' 1.0 PURPOSE Policy Number: 8150.00 Effective Date: Supersedes: February 25, 2004 Approved by: Lisa L. Tomko 1.1 The purpose of this policy is to establish uniform guidelines and procedures for Orange County Sanitation District's (OCSD's) recruitment activities. 2.0 ORGANIZATIONAL UNITS AFFECTED 2.1 This policy applies to all OCSD departments, divisions, sections and employees. 3.0 DEFINITIONS 3.1 Recruitment is the process of attracting qualified individuals to apply for jobs that are open within the organization, whether internal or external. 3.2 Internal recruitment means considering only present employees as applicants for job openings within the organization. 3.3 Open recruitment means attracting applicants from outside the organization, as well as internally to apply for job openings within the organization. 3.4 Planned Recruitment is the process of recruiting a candidate for a position held by an existing District employee who plans to retire or leave the agency. 3.5 Probationary Period -Initial as defined in applicable MOU provisions, includes at least the first 6 months or 26 weeks of employment with OCSD beginning with the date of hire. This period is regarded as an extension of the hiring process, and provides an opportunity for both the employee and OCSD management to assess, over a substantial period of time, whether or not the hiring decision was appropriate. 3.6 Probationary Period -Promotional as defined in applicable MOU provisions, includes at least the first 6 months or 120 days of employment with OCSD, beginning with the effective date of promotion. This period is regarded as an extension of the selection process, and provides an opportunity for both the employee and OCSD management to assess, over a substantial period of time, whether or not the decision was appropriate. "At-will" employees do not serve a promotional probationary period. Page I of 10 3.7 Probationary Period -Reassignment or Lateral Transfer as defined in applicable MOU provisions, includes at least the first 26 weeks of employment with OCSD, beginning with the effective date of the reassignment or lateral transfer. This period provides an opportunity for both the employee and OCSD management to assess, over a substantial period of time, whether or not the decision was appropriate. 3.8 Relative is any person related by one of the following familial relationships to any employee at the agency: spouse, mother, father, brother, sister, child, grandmother, grandfather, grandchild, cousin, aunt, uncle, mother-in-law, father- in-law, brother-in-law or sister-in-law. 4.0 POLICY 4.1 It is OCSD's policy to provide nondiscriminatory, lawful and consistent guidelines and procedures to its agency recruitment processes, whether internal or open. 5.0 PROCEDURE 5.1 PERSONNEL REQUISITION 5.1.1 A personnel requisition is the first step for the hiring manager/supervisor to communicate staffing needs to Human Resources; however, if the recruitment requires testing (hands-on, written, essay, etc.) as part of the interview process, the testing methods must be reviewed for validity and reliability by Human Resources prior to the initiation of a personnel requisition. 5.1.2 The hiring supervisor completes the personnel requisition and receives the appropriate signatures required before sending it to Human Resources. ~·~. '"' ,... ' . '. 5.1.3 Human Resources reviews the requisition to make sure the qualifications are appropriate for the position. If changes are necessary, Human Resources will work with the appropriate manager/supervisor. 5.2 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY BULLET/NS/POSTINGS 5.2.1 The recruiter prepares the employment opportunity bulletin, also known as a posting. Each posting will include the following information: • Wage range • Department • Brief job description • Required qualifications • Desired qualifications • Posting/closing dates • Procedure for applying • Brief benefits overview 5.2.2 The recruiter provides the draft posting to the hiring manager for approval. Page 2of10 5.2.3 Upon approval, all job postings (except Intern positions) are advertised as internal recruitments for ten business days unless authorized by the HR Director and extenuating circumstances apply. &m'1ib.'?JD?lf8tWnal .~,.,, if there afe1!l§ at least twe~rl internal applicants and they meet§ the minimum qualifications for the position, tRGse ~11 applicants will be interviewed. If an internal applicant is not selected or if there are no internal applicants, the position shall be advertised as an external recruitment. 5.2.4 Department representatives are provided with postings for communication within their designated departments. 5.2.5 Bulletin boards at Plant No. 1 where Employment Opportunity Bulletins will be regularly posted are located in the Control Center, and Warehouse, outside the Human Resources Office and in the Administration Building lunchroom. 5.2.6 Internal Job Announcement Notifications are sent via e-mail to all OCSD employees for internal and external recruitments. 5.2.7 Employment Opportunity bulletin boards at Plant No. 2 are located in the Operations Center, Maintenance Office, Maintenance lunchroom and Warehouse. 5.2.8 Employment Opportunity Bulletins may also be found in other convenient areas throughout both plants. 5.3 ADVERTISING 5.3.1 Advertising for positions at OCSD ensures positions are filled with the best-qualified candidate for the job. 5.3.2 All positions are advertised on the Internet. Technical and hard-to-fill positions are advertised on trade specific websites. 5.3.3 Trade magazines and other forms of advertising may be used for hard- to-fill or specialized positions. 5.4 APPLICANT SCREENING 5.4.1 Resumes or applications that are received are reviewed and selected for further consideration only if they meet the minimum job requirements. 5.4.2 The recruiter forwards copies of the resumes or applications of qualified applicants to the hiring supervisor for review. Originals remain in HR in the Recruiting files. 5.4.3 All materials (e.g., applications, resumes, interviewer notes, interview packets, packets, etc.) submitted by applicants/candidates during the interview process are confidential and are considered OCSD property and must be returned to Human Resources upon completion of the hiring process. Page 3of10 5.5 INTERVIEW PROCESS ..... , ..... ·• 5.5.1 The interview panel members are selected along with the interview date(s). Applicants are scheduled, interview questions are prepared, and the interview panel conducts the actual interview. 5.5.2 The recruiter and the hiring supervisor work together to select the interview panel. However, the recruiter makes the final decision to ensure consistency. The ideal interview panel will include the hiring supervisor, one employee within the department, two individuals outside the department, and the recruiter, or another member of the Human Resources Department. Normally, subordinates within the hiring department are not included in the interview panel. 5.5.3 The recruiter and the hiring manager work together to establish a set of questions for the candidates. 5.5.4 The recruiter prepares interview packets and distributes them to the interview panel. Packets include: 5.5.5 • An overview of the interview process • A copy of the interview schedule • A copy of the employment bulletin opportunity/posting • Copies of candidate applications • Interview questions and evaluation forms for each candidate The interview panel will meet at least one half hour before the interview. The panel will finalize the interview questions that are recommended by the hiring supervisor and the recruiter. The panel may add or delete questions. The panel will gain an understanding from the hiring supervisor about the criteria with which to select the ideal candidate, and ,adopt the appropriate criteria . 5.5.6 The recruiter facilitates the interview process. When interviews are completed, the interview panel members evaluate each candidate interviewed. The top three candidates are identified and ranked in order of preference based on the criteria established prior to the interview. The recruiter collects the documentation at the end of the interview process. 5.5.7 The final candidate is selected from the top three candidates when a majority decision is reached. If a majority decision cannot be reached, the General Manager or designee will make the final determination based on the input of the hiring supervisor, the panel, and the HR representative. If a majority decision is reached, and the hiring supervisor does not agree with the final decision, he or she may appeal for a final decision from the General Manager or designee. 5.6 RECRUITMENT APPEALS PROCESS 5.6.1 Employees should bring recruitment process and decision-making issues to the attention of the Human Resources Manager as soon as possible. The manager will review the issue and provide a written response within five business days from the issue notification date. Page 4of10 5.6.2 If the issue is not resolved to the employee's satisfaction, the employee may file a written statement concerning the problem to the Director of Human Resources within ten business days of receipt of the manager's decision. Upon request by either party, a meeting may be held to discuss the issue and establish remedies. 5.6.3 The employee will be provided a written response from the Director of Human Resources within ten business days after their statement is received. The decision of Human Resources is final (see policy F50,00, Problem Solving Procedure and F60.00, Grievance Procedure). 5.6.4 Time limits may be extended for cause upon mutual consent of the parties. 5.7 EMPLOYMENT OFFERS 5.7.1 The recruiter and hiring supervisor determine an appropriate starting salary for all candidates, except those designated as "at-will" employees, based on a Salary Offer Analysis. This analysis will include the applicant's: • Qualifications • Years of experience • Educational background • Salary history • Parity within the department 5.7.2 The HR Compensation Analyst reviews the recommended salary, and approves or makes additional recommendations. All salary offers that are either at or beyond step 4 of the range will require the approval of the Human Resources Director (or designee). Under no circumstances should panel members (excluding the HR representative) or any other OCSD employee discuss salary offers with candidates or make promises of any kind. HR staff are the only employees authorized to engage in salary discussions with job candidates. 5.7.3 The recruiter completes a status change form for the candidate and initiates the background investigation. Background investigation results are provided to the candidate by OCSD's background screening firm. 5.7.4 When the status change form is approved and the background investigation is clear, the recruiter makes a verbal employment offer to the candidate, which is contingent upon results of a pre-employment physical and drug screening. Upon acceptance of the employment offer, the recruiter sends regret letters to unsuccessful candidates. Internal candidates are contacted personally prior to receiving regret letters. 5.7.5 The recruiter schedules the pre-employment physical for the candidate, works with the supervisor to establish a potential start date and prepares a formal offer letter for the candidate. 5.7.6 When the Safety Manager (or designee) has cleared the pre- employment physical results, the recruiter will contact the applicant to confirm the employment offer. 5.7.7 The recruiter coordinates the candidate's start date. Page 5of10 5.8 PLANNED RECRUITMENT 5.8.1 In instances where an existing District employee plans to retire or leave the agency, the Department Head may request to initiate the planned recruitment process by notifying the HR Director or designee. If approved, HR shall begin the recruitment process for the anticipated vacancy using the internal recruitment process. HR must have a minimum of six months notice to consider a planned recruitment, a signed memo from the existing District employee stating his/her retirement or leave date, and at least one budgeted but vacant position that the District can borrow from. 5.8.2 The Planned Recruitment process will be initiated, as scheduling permits, prior to the fetfl:ee iliC!i'·d9.ua1 leaving the District in order to allow for an adequate amount of cross training. 5.8.3 If a candidate is selected from the internal recruitment process, the candidate shall remain in his/her existing position with the same salary and benefits while cross-training in the new position as scheduling permits. 5.8.4 The candidate shall assume the salary, benefits and full range of duties of the vacant position the first business day that the position is vacant. The position used to initiate the planned recruitment will then be returned to the "pool" within the Division 540 full-time equivalent (FTE) budget for use with other planned recruitments. 5.8.5 The date the candidate assumes the vacant position shall be the first day of the candidate's six-month probationary period. The six-month probationary period will be utilized as an opportunity for the candidate and District management to assess whether or not the decision was appropriate. The candidate may be returned to his/her previous position if the decision is determined to be inappropriate. 5.8.6 If a candidate is not selected from the internal recruitment process, the position will be posted for external candidates immediately to ensure an adequate amount of time for cross-training. 6.0 EXCEPTIONS 6.1 EMPLOYMENT OF FORMER EMPLOYEES 6.1.1 Employment of former employees for full-time equivalent or part-time positions shall be subject to and conducted in accordance with this policy. 6.1.2 Employment of a former employee is subject to the approval of the General Manager and the Director of Human Resources. Page 6of10 '.J 6.1.3 In all cases, approval of the General Manager and the Director of Human Resources shall be received prior to an offer of employment to a former employee. 6.1.4 OCSD policy prohibits the rehire of former full-time, regular employees or probationary status employees who: were terminated for workplace misconduct; resigned while charges were pending against the employee; resigned while serving a suspension; failed to provide two weeks written notice in advance of resignation, unless approved by the Director of Human Resources or designee; or failed to return to work following an absence without leave of 40 consecutive work hours without notifying the immediate supervisor or human resources and providing an acceptable reason for their absence. 6.1.5 The General Manager may, with the written approval of the Board Chair, employ on a part-time or as-needed basis, a former employee retired from OCSD when the individual possesses knowledge and expertise of unique and particular benefit to OCSD and when the services are required. The length of service performed in any one year shall be limited in accordance with the provisions prescribed by the Orange County Employees' Retirement System (currently 120-day maximum). 6.1.6 Part-time or as-needed service shall be compensated at the same current hourly rate of the retired employee's position classification, or if no such classification exists, at a rate not to exceed that paid for the most comparable classification. The retired employee shall not be entitled to receive any benefits otherwise payable to OCSD employees. In the event any employment under this provision involves work assignments outside of Orange County, the current expense reimbursement policy established for regular employees will apply. 6.1. 7 If any former employee commences doing business wherein the employee, his/her spouse, or members of his/her immediate family are sole proprietors, or majority or controlling shareholders or owners of a corporation, partnership or other business entity, such business shall not be retained as an independent contractor or consultant to provide service directly to OCSD for a period of one year after leaving OCSD's employment. Thereafter, said business entity shall be allowed to contract with OCSD upon compliance with all resolutions and regulations of OCSD then in effect, relating to the procurement of services. 6.1.8 If any former employee becomes employed by any firm or business entity in which the former employee, his/her spouse or members of his/her immediate family own less than the majority or controlling interest in said entity, said entity shall not be prohibited from contracting with the OCSD. However, the former employee shall not perform work on OCSD projects for a period of one year after leaving OCSD employment; nor shall such former employee contact OCSD officers or employees for the purpose of attempting to influence any OCSD decision, including but not limited to, the award of contract, issuance of permits, or compromise of administrative civil penalties, for a like period of one year. Said services shall be obtained only in accordance with all rules and procedures of OCSD relating to procurement. Page 7of10 6.1.9 Any OCSD employee who receives an offer of employment or a request to discuss potential employment from any person or business entity performing services for OCSD shall report such contact to his or her immediate supervisor, who shall decide whether any change in assignment is necessary or appropriate while the offer or discussions are pending. 6.1.10 The prohibitions of this policy may be waived by the Finance, Administration and Human Resources Committee of the Boards of Directors if, on a case-by-case basis, it is determined to be in the best interests of OCSD to do so. 6.2 EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES 6.2.1 Except as otherwise provided by law, no employee, prospective employee or applicant shall be denied employment or benefits of employment solely on the basis of his or her familial relationship with an employee of the agency or a member of the Board of Directors. 6.2.2 OCSD will make reasonable efforts to assign job duties to eliminate any potential for an adverse impact on supervision, safety, security or morale, or potential conflicts of interest. 6.3 LATERAL TRANSFERS 6.3.1 6.3.2 .... · ..... 6.3.3 6.3.4 Employees may request a lateral transfer to a vacant position in the same classification in another department providing they have demonstrated at least six months of continuous competent or above performance in their current position, and the transfer is of benefit to OCSD. Employees who wish to be considered for a lateral transfer should notify Human Resources in writing of their intent. In the event a transfer is approved and accepted by the employee, the department from which the employee is transferring may determine the effective date based upon operational requirements and a reasonable period of time to acquire a suitable replacement. Lateral transfers do not normally involve increased levels of duties and responsibilities, or otherwise qualify as promotions, and therefore do not involve salary adjustments. In the event an adjustment appears warranted based on extenuating circumstances, the adjustment must have written approval from the department head prior to being extended to the employee. 7.0 PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS 7 .1 The interview process for Intern positions shall be an abbreviated version of the process outlined in section 5.5 and will be administered by the appropriate division manager/supervisor and a Human Resources representative. 7.2 OCSD's Board of Directors must approve unbudgeted positions for new hires or promotions before any internal or open recruitment effort is initiated. Page 8of10 .· 7.3 Hiring an individual into a budgeted position requires the approval of the Department Head and General Manager. 7.4 Promoting an individual into a budgeted position requires the approval of the Division Manager, Department Head or General Manager. 7.5 OCSD retains the right to refuse to place a relative under the direct supervision of an OCSD employee where such has a potential for creating an adverse impact on supervision, safety, security or morale. 7.6 OCSD retains the right to refuse to place relatives in the same department, division, or facility where such has a potential for creating an adverse impact on supervision, safety, security or morale, or involves potential conflicts of interest. 7.7 Employees on Performance Improvement Plans are not eligible for promotional opportunities. 7.8 INITIAL PROBATIONARY PERIOD 7.8.1 All persons hired by OCSD, except those designated as "at-will" employees, are considered to be probationary employees for a period of at least the first 26 weeks or 6 months of employment, depending upon the applicable MOU provisions, beginning with their date of hire. This probationary period is regarded as an extension of the hiring process, and provides an opportunity for both the employee and OCSD's management to assess, over a substantial period of time, whether or not the hiring decision was appropriate and resulted in a relationship that adequately meets the needs of both the individual and OCSD. 7.8.2 The probationary period may be extended by mutual agreement between OCSD and the employee, prior to the expiration of the probationary period. An employee's probationary period may be extended when there is a need to further assess the individual's abilities to satisfactorily perform the duties required for their job classification. Probationary employees may be released by OCSD at any time during the probationary period (including any extension) without cause or reason. 7.8.3 A probationary employee's work performance is closely monitored during this period to ensure that the employee understands the duties, responsibilities and management expectations of the position, and to allow an opportunity for the supervisor or manager to provide proper direction and guidance. Employees who do not demonstrate the potential for meeting performance expectations for their position within a reasonable period of time may be released prior to the completion of the Probationary Period. Probationary employees shall serve at the will of OCSD during this period. In the event of release of a probationary employee, the employee shall not be entitled to receive any severance pay. 7.9 PROMOTIONAL PROBATIONARY PERIOD 7.9.1 All promoted employees, except those designated as "at-will" employees, shall serve a promotional probationary period lasting at least 120 days or 6-months, depending upon the applicable MOU provisions, beginning with the effective date of promotion. This period is regarded as an extension of the selection process, and provides an opportunity for both Page 9of10 the employee and OCSD management to assess, over a substantial period of time, whether or not the decision was appropriate. 7 .10 REFERENCE CHECKS 7.10.1 Employment with OCSD is contingent upon a pre-employment screening process which includes a physical examination, drug/alcohol test and background investigation. Candidates must also be able to provide documentation authorizing their legal right to work in the United States as per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. 7 .10.2 OCSD may verify information contained in the job application of a prospective employee with the prospective employee's authorization. 7.10.3 Inquiries to OCSD employees regarding reference or employment verification checks of former or present employees shall be discussed with or referred to Human Resources prior to any response. 8.0 RELATED DOCUMENTS 8.1 501, OCEA and SPMT memorandums of understanding (MOUs) 8.2 Human Resources Intern Program guidelines 8.3 Policy F50.00, Problem Solving Procedure 8.4 Policy F60.00, Grievance Procedure 8.5 Policy C180.00, At-Will Policy Page IO of 10 •J Orange County Sanitation District Subject: MILITARY LEAVE 1.0 PURPOSE Policy Number: D11.00 Effective Date: July 21, 2004 Supersedes: Approved by: Lisa L. Tomko 1.1 The purpose of this policy is to support employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve branches of the United States Armed Forces. 2.0 ORGANIZATIONAL UNITS AFFECTED 2.1 This policy applies to all OCSD employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve branches of the United States Armed Forces. 3.0 POLICY 3.1 GENERAL INFORMA TJON 3.1.1 OCSD provides leave of absence to employees who are fulfilling military duty requirements as Reservists or National Guard members. 3.2 LEAVE WITH PAY 3.2.1 Employees on military leave (i.e., active duty), who have one year or more service with OCSD, are entitled to full pay for the first thirty (30) calendar days of military leave, up to to a maximum of one hundred-sixty (160) hours of pay, in any fiscal year. 3.2.2 National Guard members on military leave (i.e., active duty), regardless of their length of service with OCSD, are entitled to full pay for the first thirty (30) calendar days of military leave, up to to a maximum of one hundred-sixty (160) hours of pay, in any fiscal year. 3.2.3 Employees on temporary military leave (i.e., training), who have one year or more of service with OCSD, are entitled to full pay for the first thirty (30) calendar days of temporary military leave, up to to a maximum of one hundred-sixty (160) hours of pay, in any fiscal year. 3.2.4 In determining the one year of service with OCSD, all military service shall be counted as service with OCSD. 3.3 LEAVE WITHOUT PAY 3.3.1 Employees who are required to attend scheduled reserve drill periods or other inactive duty reserve obligations are entitled to military leave without pay. Employees may, at their option, elect to use vacation or personal leave time to attend the scheduled reserve drill periods or to perform other inactive duty reserve obligations. Employees who participate in weekend military drill Page 1 of 3 duty are not eligible for leave with pay, but may request to have their regular work schedule changed to accommodate the required time off. 3.4 BENEFITS 3.4.1 Health insurance coverage, in accordance with plan documents, shall continue while employees are engaged in military duty. 3.4.2 Time spent on a military leave of absence will be credited to "length of service" requirements for leave accruals and retirement benefits. 3.4.3 Employees are entitled to receive pay for OCSD holidays that occur while employees are engaged in military duty. Holiday pay hours shall be included in the maximum one hundred-sixty (160) hours of paid military leave (i.e., active or training) per fiscal year. 3.5 RETURN TO WORK 3.5.1 Employees are obligated to provide prompt notification of their intent to return to work. Employees who are on a military leave of absence are guaranteed reemployment in accordance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Employees returning to work shall be restored to their former position or a position of similar status and pay. Employees who are released from military duty with a dishonorable or bad conduct discharge do not qualify for protection under USERRA. 3.6 STA TE OR NATIONAL EMERGENCY 3.6.1 Employees called to active duty because of a State or National emergency are entitled to full pay for the first thirty (30) calendar days, up to a maximum of one hundred-sixty (160) hours of pay, of such order. Thereafter employees shall receive the difference between their pay with OCSD and their military pay (including allowances). Employees shall continue to receive all leave time accruals (personal leave, vacation, sick) and health insurance coverage in effect at the time they were called to active service. Employees shall continue to receive credit towards "length of service" requirements for retirement benefits. These benefits shall remain in effect for the full duration of the active military assignment. 4.0 PROCEDURE 4.1 Unless precluded by military necessity, employees must provide as much advance notice as possible regarding their military obligation by completing a Leave of Absence form available from the Human Resources Department. 4.2 Employees should provide a copy of their orders, annual drill schedule or other I documentation to their immediate supervisor and to the Human Resources Department in a timely manner and if possible, before they begin their assignment. 5.0 PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS 5.1 Provisions of California's Military and Veterans Code, Sections 389 et seq., and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), 38 U.S.C. Sections 4301 et seq. shall govern military leave. Page 2 of 3 5.2 As per the California Military and Veterans Code, Section 395.03, no more than the pay for a period of thirty (30) calendar days shall be allowed under the provisions of Section 395.01 or 395.02 for any one military leave of absence or during any fiscal year, except as otherwise authorized by resolution number 01-20, approved by OCSD's Board of Directors on October 24, 2001. 6.0 RELATED DOCUMENTS 6.1 California Military and Veterans Code 6.2 Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) 6.3 OCSD Resolution 01-20 Page 3 of 3