Promotion
Promotion is reassignment to a different position with increased responsibilities at a higher grade level. Employees promoted in grade shall normally be eligible for a salary increase that takes into consideration the new salary range and internal equity concerns.
Demotion
Demotion means reassignment, voluntary or otherwise, to a position of lower classification. A reduction in salary may be attached to a demotion.
Transfer
Transfer is reassignment to a different position within the same grade level. A transfer will not normally be accompanied by a salary change.
Reclassification
Reclassification is an adjustment in the grade of a position because of a material change in job requirements. An adjustment to a higher or lower grade may or may not involve a change in pay level.
If a position's content is substantially revised, it may warrant reevaluation. A revised job description must be prepared by the supervisor and submitted to the Chief of Human Resources for review. If the result is that the position is evaluated at a different level, then the position is reclassified and assigned to the appropriate pay grade. Reevaluation may result in movement to a higher or lower pay grade.
Salary adjustments for individuals affected by a reevaluation to a higher level are usually treated as a promotion unless the salary of the incumbent is already relatively high. When positions are assigned to a lower level, salary adjustments may or may not be made for the current incumbent.