Voluntary Demotion List: Voluntary Demotions may be made to a lower-paying job classiication.

• You may be placed on a voluntary demotion list if you meet one of the following requirements:
  1. You held the classification with the City previously; or
  2. You meet the minimum requirements for the classification.

Applicable Civil Service Rule:
RULE IX. DEMOTION
Section 4. Voluntary Demotion.
A classified employee, upon their own initiative, may request reduction to a vacancy in a previously held classification or any lower classification for which the employee may be qualified within the classified service. Such reduction shall be without prejudice to the employee’s future status and the employee shall be entitled to credit for previous service in the lower classification and the higher classification, only when the higher classification is in the direct line of progression. PROVIDED: Such reduction shall not displace any confirmed or probationary classified employee.
Important Voluntary Demotion Details:

• If you voluntarily demote to a classification you have not previously held, your classification seniority start over.
• If you voluntarily demote to a classification you have previously held, you will be given credit for your previous time earned. 
•  If you voluntarily demote to a classification you have previously held from a higher classification in the direct line of progression, you will be given credit for your previous time earned plus your time earned in the higher classification. 
• If you change departments, your current departmental seniority does not count in your new department.

Essential function will vary depending on the position. Please refer to the relevant Classification specification to learn more about the essential function(s) for each specific transfer opportunity.

Your application will be reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications of the classifications you have identified for Voluntary Demotion along with the Civil Service Voluntary Demotion guidelines. Please make sure that your application accurately reflects your qualifications in the education and work experience sections.
QUESTIONS/UPDATES:
Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at (775) 334-2223.
Upon placement on the Voluntary Demotion List, your application will remain active until you request, in writing, to have it withdrawn.

Health & Safety Statement: 

The health and well-being of our employees, our families, and the community we serve is of utmost importance to the City. Please be aware that many roles at the City of Reno include interacting with members of the public, including close contact with vulnerable individuals. The City of Reno has implemented numerous strategies to minimize the spread of COVID-19, and other contagious diseases. Vaccination is recognized as an effective method for reducing the likelihood of infection, and limiting the severity of disease. While we have lifted the vaccination requirement for new employees, the City of Reno encourages all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes boosters recommended by the CDC.

 
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