Hiring or Appointing on a Preliminary Basis

(1) The Department may hire or appoint a subject individual on a preliminary basis if an authorized designee has approved the subject individual on the basis of a preliminary fitness determination under OAR 137-007-0240. (2) A subject individual hired or appointed on a preliminary basis under this rule may participate in training, orientation, or work activities as assigned by the Department. (3) A subject individual hired or appointed on a preliminary basis is deemed to be on trial service and, if terminated before completion of a final fitness determination under OAR 137-007-0260, may not appeal the termination under the processes provided under 137-007-0300. (4) If a subject individual hired or appointed on a preliminary basis is denied upon completion of a final fitness determination, as provided under OAR 137-007-0260(3)(d), then the Department shall immediately terminate the subject individual’s employment in or appointment to a position covered by 137-007-220(a)(c). Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 181.534 & 180.267 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 181.534(9) History: DOF 6-2007, f. & cert ef. 9-5-07