Recruitment and Hiring
Effective February 18, 2016
It is the policy of the Kingston Library to recruit, hire, train and promote employees on the basis of qualifications and without discrimination because of race, religion, disability, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity. This policy applies to all levels and phases of personnel administration such as recruitment, advertising, testing, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, leave practice, rates of pay, selection for supervisory positions and employee benefits programs. We strive to honor this commitment through staff development and in our recruitment, hiring and promotion practices.
I. Background
II. Policy
III. Employment Conditions
Following the satisfactory completion of the probationary period, the employment of a full-time staff member-unless appointed on a temporary basis-carries with it all possible assurance of continuous employment as long as the staff member performs the duties assigned in accordance with the policies of the library. If the employer (Kingston Library) must fire an employee, a non-exempt employee will receive two weeks’ notice and an exempt employee will receive one month’s notice. The employee is expected to give the library the same notice, except in the case of illness or family emergency.
In the case of gross misconduct on the part of the employee, immediate termination will take place by decision of the Director. Civil Service law shall be followed, notwithstanding any of the above policies.
IV. Procedure
V. Job Offers
VI. Disqualifications