ARTICLE IX

SECTION D

EXTENSION OF PROBATION

  1. When the Department Manager to which any affected employee is assigned reasonably concludes that extension of the employee's probationary period will improve the performance of the employee, the department manager may recommend extension of the employee's probationary period for up to six (6) months in two-month increments.

  2. If the employee has successfully completed probation except for obtaining a special required certificate or license needed to perform the work, the department head shall extend the probation period, solely for the purpose of allowing the employee to obtain this certificate or license. When such license or certificate is obtained by the employee, he or she shall automatically pass probation. Extensions shall not exceed 12 months.