Temporary Assignment - Scheduled

Overview:

Description of service:

The Borough may schedule a temporary assignment to a higher-level position for periods of ten (10) or more consecutive working days.  Employees appointed to a higher-class position for a continuous period of ten (10) or more working days shall receive at least the rate of the first step of the higher grade or a premium of ten percent (10%) of current salary, whichever is greater, for the entire period of the appointment.  All temporary appointments require a written delegation by the Department Director and approval by the Borough Manager prior to assignment. 

Before submitting this request: 

This request should come from the employee's supervisor and be signed off by the Department Director before the scheduled assignment is to occur.

How we process this request:

All requests are processed through Human Resources and sent to the Borough Manager for final approval. 

How to request this service:

Click on the "Request Service" button and fill out all required fields.

Reference document(s):

Matanuska-Susitna Borough Employee Handbook, Policy 304 Delegation of Authority/Temporary Assignments

Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), Article 38, Temporary Assignments, Section A and Section C

Additional Information:

Justification for Scheduled Assignment to Higher-Level Position

To request a scheduled assignment to a higher-level position for a period of ten (10) or more consecutive working days, the following must be clearly demonstrated:

  1. Operational Necessity: a detailed explanation of the operational need that requires the scheduled assignment. Describe the specific duties, responsibilities, or projects that necessitate coverage at the higher level.

  2. Impact of Vacancy or Absence: the potential risks or negative impacts to operations, compliance, or service delivery if the position remains vacant or is not temporarily filled. Include examples of how service quality, regulatory obligations, or departmental performance may be affected.

  3. Delegation Limitations:

    • For Non-Supervisory/Non-Management Roles: Justify why the duties cannot be delegated laterally to another employee in an equivalent role with similar job scope or responsibilities, or upwards within the Department.
    • For Supervisory/Management Roles: Justify why the responsibilities cannot be delegated laterally to another manager or supervisor, or upwards to a higher-level leader within the Department.