Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 14 - INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
Subtitle 27 - MARYLAND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE
Chapter 14.27.02 - Human Resources System
Section 14.27.02.02 - Definitions
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 14.27.02.02
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Applicant" means an individual who
submits a request to be considered for employment by the Service after the
Service announces that it is seeking applicants.
(2) "Board" means the Board of Directors of
the Service.
(3) "Classification"
means the descriptive title assigned to a single position or group of positions
that are similar in duties, responsibilities, and minimum qualifications, and
have the same pay grade.
(4)
"Demotion" means a change from one position to another position which has a
lower maximum pay grade or reduced duties and responsibilities.
(5) "Director" means the Executive Director
of the Maryland Environmental Service.
(6) Employee.
(a) "Employee" means an individual who is
hired or who transfers to a position under the regulations, policies, and
procedures of the Service's human resources system.
(b) "Employee" includes a contractual
employee, a senior management employee, and a temporary employee.
(c) "Employee" does not include an inmate or
patient in a State institution who is employed by the Service.
(7) "Human resources system" means
the Service's personnel system established by this chapter.
(8) "Leave" means official absence from
Service duties and responsibilities.
(9) "Overtime" means work in excess of 40
hours per week.
(10) "Performance
appraisal" means an evaluation of an employee's work performance based on
predefined duties and responsibilities as described in job descriptions and
performance planning documents.
(11) "Physical and mental qualification
standards" means job-related physical and mental criteria necessary to perform
the essential functions of a specific position.
(12) "Position" means a set of duties and
responsibilities which are or could be performed by a single individual. A
position may be either filled or vacant, full-time or part-time.
(13) "Probation" means a trial work
period.
(14) "Promotion" means a
change from one position to another position which has a higher maximum pay
grade and increased duties and responsibilities.
(15) "Service" means the Maryland
Environmental Service.
(16)
"Supervisor" means an employee who is authorized to direct or manage another
employee's duties, responsibilities, and access to benefits.
(17) Temporary Employee.
(a) "Temporary employee" means an individual
hired by the Service for a period not to exceed 6 months.
(b) "Temporary employee" includes a student
employee.
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