The County shall establish a set of job descriptions for all
positions. Job descriptions shall include title, tasks, duties, responsibilities
and minimum qualifications. They will also specify knowledge, skills,
education, and abilities required of applicants.
A.
The purpose of the probationary period is to evaluate the employee's
ability, potential and performance. This includes an evaluation of
the employee's performance and the employee's ability to
work with the public, peers, supervisors, and management. A probationary
employee is terminable-at-will and is not entitled to exercise grievance
rights pursuant to this chapter.
B.
Temporary, seasonal, and part-time employees who are transferred
and/or promoted to full-time status as a regular classified employee
will be required to complete the required probationary period regardless
of time served as an employee of Otero County.
C.
In cases where a contract employee serves in a full-time capacity
who has performed in the service of the county for more than six months
is promoted or transferred into a full-time regular classified position
performing the exact same responsibilities; the Board of County Commissioners
may, upon the recommendation of the County Manager, elected official,
or department head, either shorten or eliminate the probationary period.
A temporary employee is hired on either a full-time or a part-time
basis to a seasonal position or to a position established for a period
of no more than six months, or during the term of a particular project.
A temporary employee is terminable-at-will, shall not receive any
County benefits and is not entitled to exercise grievance rights pursuant
to this chapter.
An unclassified employee paid by the hour, who may be called
on short notice and/or on an occasional basis. A part-time employee
may also be one who works less than 20 hours a week and/or a maximum
of 1,040 hours (1,664 hours for law enforcement) per year. A part-time
employee is paid only for hours worked and does not receive any employment
benefits. A part-time employee does not have the right to grieve employment
decisions.
A full-time classified employee hired as a regular full-time
employee for county service, who has successfully completed probation.
A full- or part-time employee hired to fill a position, which
exists only upon receipt of grant funds. This position is terminable-at-will
and is not otherwise entitled to grievance as set forth in this chapter.
Contract employees are unclassified employees and have a contract
approved by the County Commission or the respective elected official
for whom they work. Contract employees serve at the will and pleasure
of the Otero County Commission or the respective elected official.
Contract employees are not entitled to grievance procedures and have
no due process rights pursuant to this policy. Benefits, wages, and
all other conditions of employment shall be in accordance with the
terms of the contract negotiated by the contract employee and the
County. In accordance with state law, the Chief Deputy contract is
negotiated between the Chief Deputy and the elected official. All
elected officials, will consult with the County Manager before final
approval of any employment contract.
