separately under restricted access. <br />Training and Educational Aid-(APPM Section 3-228.1) <br />The City of Eugene provides various training and educational opportunities for you. Your <br />supervisor must give prior approval for time off and cost reimbursement. <br />In-House Training meets a variety of organizational needs and goals. These courses are offered at <br />no cost to you through the City's Coordinated Training Program. Some courses are required for <br />new employees. See your supervisor or contact HRRS for details. Or visit our Intranet site <br />(http://ceonline/HRRS/PD/CTP/CoordTrnQlntro.htm) <br />Out-Of-Organization Training provides specialized training required by many City occupations and <br />may be acquired by attending professional association meetings, workshops, conferences, etc. <br />Professional Memberships may be paid for by the City. Participation in professional organizations <br />is encouraged. <br />Educational Aid may pay up to the full cost of tuition for courses approved by your department, <br />excluding book costs. The amount of payment depends on the availability of funds, the value of the <br />course to the organization and the probability the course will improve yourjob performance. Talk to <br />your supervisor for more information. <br />Career Development Program is designed to help all regular City employees develop a plan used <br />for professional career growth and advancement. Contact HRRS for additional program <br />information. <br />Promotions-(APPM Section 3-610) <br />If you apply and are selected for a position at a higher pay range than your current position you <br />will be placed at the nearest step on the new salary range that provides at least aone-step <br />increase (at least on the first step, but not above the top step of your new range). If you are due <br />for a merit increase at the time of your promotion or shortly thereafter, your supervisor may <br />grant an additional step increase. You will start a new probationary period when you are <br />promoted.. <br />Transfers- (APPM Section 3-620). <br />A transfer occurs when you move from one position to another at the same salary range. <br />Transfer opportunities are periodically posted by Human Resources. Departments may initiate <br />or allow a transfer within the department if it is determined that such transfer will benefit <br />operations. In order to be transferred, you must meet the minimum qualifications for the new <br />position. <br />Layoffs-(APPM Section 3-1020) <br />The City reserves the right to layoff employees; transition assistance will be provided to all <br />employees who have been identified for layoff. If you are laid-off as anon-represented <br />employees, HRRS will work with your supervisor and to actively seek an alternative job within <br />the City or outside the City. <br />Page 14 <br />