Chicago Park Disrict Human Resources Policy and Procedures ...

Section 4. Creation of New Grades from Existing Positions. Whenever the
regularly assigned duties of an existing position have changed, through accretion or loss
of responsibilities over time, so as to distinguish them from the duties of that position's
previously approved grade, the Board may assign the position to another existing grade or
may create a new grade to which the position shall be assigned.
Section 5. Duties. The regular duties required of an employee shall
ordinarily be limited to those specified in Schedule A for the grade. Subject to applicable
provisions of collective bargaining agreements, the District may temporarily require
duties in addition to or different from those specified in Schedule A when necessary for
the good of the service.
RULE IV: APPOINTMENT TO VACANT POSISTIONS
Section 1.
Competitive Methods of Filling Vacancies. The District may
use any of the following methods to fill vacancies that the Statute requires to be filled by
competitive methods:
a. the procedure for filling vacancies specified in the Shakman Amended Plan of
Compliance;
b. the giving of a written exam and/or practical test of skill, followed by the
assembling of an eligibility pool and the hiring of persons from that eligibility
pool pursuant to procedures specified in the job announcement;
c. the solicitation and evaluation of candidates for specialized or high-level
positions through search committees or interview committees pursuant to
procedures specified by the Commissioners.
Section 2. Positions Not Exempt from "Shakman" Decree. Until
October 26, 1994, or such other date at which the Consent Decree in the case of Michael
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