Overview:

Description of service:

The Borough may immediately assign an employee to a higher-level position when there is a vacancy or absence that requires an urgent fill due to operational necessity or to prevent a work stoppage.  Employees assigned temporarily must be qualified for the higher role and shall receive at least the rate of the first step of the higher grade or a premium of five percent (5%) of current salary, whichever is greater using a secondary job code.  Should the immediate assignment exceed a period of ten (10) or more consecutive working days, the terms of Section C (Scheduled Assignment) shall apply retroactively to the initial date of assignment.

Before submitting this request: 

This request should be made by the employee's supervisor and approved by the Department Director. Please note: If Certificates are required for the higher-level position, copies must be submitted with request. Example: If a Class A CDL is required for the higher-level position, a copy of the Class A CDL must be submitted.

How we process this request:

After Human Resources processes request and receives Borough Manager approval, HR will work with Payroll to create a secondary job code that will be available in the employee's Time & Attendance.

How to request this service:

Click on the "Request Service" button or give our office a call @ (907)861-8404