Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 18, September 16, 2024
PURPOSE: This rule establishes the conditions and
procedures which govern the probationary period of employment required for
individuals appointed or promoted to positions described under section
36.030.1(2), RSMo.
(1)
Objective and Scope. The probationary or working test period shall be utilized
for closely observing the employee's work, for securing the most effective
adjustment of a new employee to his/her position and for rejecting any employee
whose performance does not meet the required work standards. This rule applies
only to positions described under section 36.030.1(2), RSMo.
(2) Duration. The probationary period shall
begin upon the appointment or promotion of the employee. Any interruption of
service during the probationary period shall not be counted as a part of the
total probationary service required. Probationary service will be subject to
the following provisions:
(A) The normal
length of probation for employees in all medical and dental classes of
positions and in classes identified by the director as having substantial
supervisory or administrative responsibilities shall be twelve (12) months. The
maximum length of probation shall be eighteen (18) months and the minimum
length of probation shall be six (6) months for employees in those positions
serving original or promotional probationary periods;
(B) The normal and the minimum length of
probation for all other classes of positions shall be six (6) months for
employees in those positions serving an original or promotional probationary
period. The maximum length of probation for those employees shall be twelve
(12) months;
(C) If an appointing
authority finds that it will require more time than the normal probationary
period to evaluate an employee's ability to successfully perform the various
duties of a position, the appointing authority may extend the probationary
period not to exceed the maximum period allowed under these rules. Prior to the
expiration of a normal probationary period, the appointing authority shall
notify the employee in writing of the reasons for, and duration of, the
extension. A copy of the notice shall be filed with the director;
(D) If an appointing authority finds that a
probationary employee is performing the duties of a position in an effective
and fully satisfactory manner, the appointing authority may reduce the length
of probation to no less than the minimum probationary period prescribed under
these rules for the class and type of appointment involved. The appointing
authority shall notify the employee and the director in writing of the
reduction and the reasons; and
(E)
The normal probationary period for the class involved shall be served by all
employees unless the appointing authority takes specific action under these
rules to extend or reduce the length of probation for a specific probationary
employee or for employees in a particular job class.
(3) Evaluation During Probationary Period. At
such times during the probationary period and in such manner as the director
may require, the appointing authority shall report to the director his/her
observation of the employee's work and his/her judgment as to the employee's
willingness and ability to perform his/her duties satisfactorily and as to
his/her habits and dependability.
*Original authority: 36.070, RSMo 1945, amended 1979,
1995.
