25 NCAC 01C .0403. TRAINEE APPOINTMENTS

(a)  A trainee appointment may be made to a permanent position when:

(1)           the job specification includes provisions for a trainee progression leading to regular appointment;

(2)           recruitment efforts fail to attract qualified candidates;

(3)           operating need warrants a trainee; or

(4)           the recommended applicant fails to meet State education and experience requirements.

(b)  Employees with a trainee appointment earn leave, and receive total state service credit, retirement benefits, and health benefits.  Trainees not in time limited positions subject to a reduction in force who have completed six months of service or who had a permanent appointment prior to entering a trainee appointment shall receive severance pay as provided in G.S. 126-8.5 and priority reemployment consideration.

(c)  Employees with a trainee appointment shall work 24 continuous months to attain career status. An employee with a trainee appointment shall achieve career status but remain in a trainee appointment if the length of the trainee progression is greater than 24 months.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126-1.1; 126-4;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Amended Eff. October 1, 2004; August 1, 1995; August 1, 1978;

Temporary Amendment Eff. May 23, 2014.