POLICY

A. Purpose

Berkeley Lab employs persons in one of many different appointment types. This policy defines the terms and conditions of a career appointment.

B. Persons Affected

This policy applies to non-represented employees. Represented employees should consult their collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

C. Exceptions

Requests that exceed what is allowed under current policy or that are not expressly addressed by current policy are considered exceptions to policy. A request for an exception to policy requires, at a minimum, the approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).

D. Policy Statement

1. Career Appointment
   1. An appointment established at a fixed percentage of time at 50% or more of full time for an indefinite period.
   2. Career appointments are made after a competitive recruitment or as otherwise provided by the Recruitment and Hiring policy.
   3. University of California (UC) Retirees. UC retirees hired into career appointments must also adhere to the Retired Employees, Re-employing policy.
   4. Conversion to Career. A career appointment may be established through conversion from a limited appointment in accordance with the Appointments, Limited policy.

E. Roles and Responsibilities

F. Definitions/Acronyms

None.

G. Recordkeeping Requirements

The Human Resources Department is responsible for maintaining all employee records.

H. Implementing Documents

None.

I. Contact Information

For more information, employees may contact their division's Human Resources (HR) Center.

Feedback on HR policies or procedures is welcomed. Send comments to [email protected].

J. Revision History

DOCUMENT INFORMATION

Source Requirements Documents

Implementing Documents

None.