Whats the difference between a promotion and a reclassification?
A promotion is a change in an appointment where the employee moves from one position to another position that is at a higher classification. This can be either in the same department or to another department. A promotion requires an employee to compete for the new job. A reclassification is a change in a position’s duties that results in a new classification, but in the same job. In some instances, the employee is not required to compete or take an exam for a reclassification. However, if the duties were recently assigned (less than six months), were assigned to a position in a unit of multiple positions with like classifications, or changes to a classification move the position out of the current job family, DHR requires that the action be processed as a “reclass/promotion”. This is done to ensure compliance with state merit system principles and to allow any other interested candidates to apply for the position. A “reclass/promotion” includes announcing the opening position on a prom
