§ 1-8.5. Salary of trainee.

An applicant hired or an employee promoted to a position in a higher classification who does not meet all the established requirements of the position, may be appointed by the department head and the county manager at a rate in the pay plan not more than two steps below the minimum established for the position. An employee will remain on the trainee step until the department head certifies that the trainee is qualified to assume the full responsibilities of the position and the county manager approves the certification.