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Improving the State of your Career:
Understanding State Employment
Improving the State of your Career:
Understanding State Employment
Getting startedGetting started
Identify career goalsBe proactiveLook for training & growth
opportunitiesLearn about your bargaining unitPractice (Take Exams, Interview,
etc.)
Identify career goalsBe proactiveLook for training & growth
opportunitiesLearn about your bargaining unitPractice (Take Exams, Interview,
etc.)
Job Types & ToolsJob Types & Tools
TypesLTEProjectUnclassifiedPT/FT
ToolsClass SpecsPosition descriptionsJob Announcements
TypesLTEProjectUnclassifiedPT/FT
ToolsClass SpecsPosition descriptionsJob Announcements
Types of MovementTypes of Movement
Promotion
Transfer
Demotion
Reclassification
Promotion
Transfer
Demotion
Reclassification
Employee Move vs. Position Change
Employee Move vs. Position Change
When an employee moves from one position to a different position, it’s a promotion, demotion, or transfer
When an employee stays in the same position and the position changes logically and gradually to the point where a different classification is now more appropriate, it’s a reclassification
When an employee moves from one position to a different position, it’s a promotion, demotion, or transfer
When an employee stays in the same position and the position changes logically and gradually to the point where a different classification is now more appropriate, it’s a reclassification
PromotionPromotion
Upward movementHigher pay range Involves participation in a
competitive examination processProbation is mandatory
Upward movementHigher pay range Involves participation in a
competitive examination processProbation is mandatory
TransferTransfer
Lateral movement to the same or counterpart pay range
Contractual – in the same classification or pay range through the contract rules within and employing unit or agency
Non-Contractual – in the same or counterpart classification within an employing unit, agency, or across agencies
Transfers may be mandatory or permissive
Lateral movement to the same or counterpart pay range
Contractual – in the same classification or pay range through the contract rules within and employing unit or agency
Non-Contractual – in the same or counterpart classification within an employing unit, agency, or across agencies
Transfers may be mandatory or permissive
TransferTransfer
Hiring supervisors do not have to consider permissive transfers
To transfer to other state agencies:Make a personal contactAsk about the agency’s transfer
systemUpdate your resumeMake sure you are qualified for the jobSell yourself
Probation may be permissive
Hiring supervisors do not have to consider permissive transfers
To transfer to other state agencies:Make a personal contactAsk about the agency’s transfer
systemUpdate your resumeMake sure you are qualified for the jobSell yourself
Probation may be permissive
DemotionDemotion
Downward movementLower pay rangeNon-competitive (no examination
required)May be voluntary; in lieu of layoff;
or for disciplineProbation may be permissiveReinstatement vs. Restoration
Downward movementLower pay rangeNon-competitive (no examination
required)May be voluntary; in lieu of layoff;
or for disciplineProbation may be permissiveReinstatement vs. Restoration
Reclassification Statutory Authority and Policies
Reclassification Statutory Authority and Policies
s. 230.09(2), Wis. Stats.
Wis. Admin. Code ER 3.01(3)
Wisconsin Human Resources Handbook (WHRH) Chapter 370
s. 230.09(2), Wis. Stats.
Wis. Admin. Code ER 3.01(3)
Wisconsin Human Resources Handbook (WHRH) Chapter 370
What is a Reclassification?What is a Reclassification?
“Reclassification means the assignment of a filled position to a different class by the director as provided in s.230.09 (2), Stats., based upon a logical and gradual change to the duties or responsibilities of a position or the attainment of specified education or experience by the incumbent.”
ER 3.01(3) Wis. Admin. Code
“Reclassification means the assignment of a filled position to a different class by the director as provided in s.230.09 (2), Stats., based upon a logical and gradual change to the duties or responsibilities of a position or the attainment of specified education or experience by the incumbent.”
ER 3.01(3) Wis. Admin. Code
ReclassificationReclassification
The exception – not the rule. Most positions in state service will
never be reclassified because they are filled at the objective level.
The assignment of a filled position to a different class
Can be to higher, lower or counterpart pay ranges
Generally limited to progression series classifications
The exception – not the rule. Most positions in state service will
never be reclassified because they are filled at the objective level.
The assignment of a filled position to a different class
Can be to higher, lower or counterpart pay ranges
Generally limited to progression series classifications
Pay – How Will it be Affected by Movement?
Pay – How Will it be Affected by Movement?
Pay on all transactions (demotion, transfer, or promotion) depends on the classification to which you are going and the pay rules that apply to that classification in the union contract or the non-represented pay plan.
Pay on all transactions (demotion, transfer, or promotion) depends on the classification to which you are going and the pay rules that apply to that classification in the union contract or the non-represented pay plan.
Counterpart Pay Range Bulletin
Counterpart Pay Range Bulletin
• If two ranges are on the same table, use it to determine the transaction
• There is more than one table• Usually,
• if the two ranges are on the same line it would be a transfer• if the range that you are looking at going to is below your
current range on the table it would be a promotion• if the range that you are looking at going to is above your
current range on the table it would be a demotion
• If one or more of the ranges is not on the table, compare maximums to determine the transaction
• If two ranges are on the same table, use it to determine the transaction
• There is more than one table• Usually,
• if the two ranges are on the same line it would be a transfer• if the range that you are looking at going to is below your
current range on the table it would be a promotion• if the range that you are looking at going to is above your
current range on the table it would be a demotion
• If one or more of the ranges is not on the table, compare maximums to determine the transaction
Important Concepts Related to Job Changes
Important Concepts Related to Job Changes
Build Support Networks Volunteer Request training Update your position description
and resume Make sure your supervisor knows
your skills and abilities Modify your cover letter for every
position you apply for
Build Support Networks Volunteer Request training Update your position description
and resume Make sure your supervisor knows
your skills and abilities Modify your cover letter for every
position you apply for
Important Concepts Related to Job Changes
Important Concepts Related to Job Changes
Prepare yourself by taking civil service exams
Consider non-traditional jobs Ask questions Read job announcements Interview (behavioral based
interview questions) Most importantly - DO SOMETHING!
Prepare yourself by taking civil service exams
Consider non-traditional jobs Ask questions Read job announcements Interview (behavioral based
interview questions) Most importantly - DO SOMETHING!
Before Accepting a Different State Job
Before Accepting a Different State Job
Recognize that job seeking is a “two-way street”
Know the impact on your pay and benefits – ask questions
Find out if you will be serving probation
Will you have reinstatement or restoration? What do you need to do if yes?
Recognize that job seeking is a “two-way street”
Know the impact on your pay and benefits – ask questions
Find out if you will be serving probation
Will you have reinstatement or restoration? What do you need to do if yes?