A. Department Heads Responsible. The department heads shall be responsible for assignment of positions to the appropriate grade and making reassignment of positions when changes and responsibilities justify such action;

B. Employee Requests for Changes. Employees’ requests for change in position classification shall be forwarded to their respective department head;

C. Budget Consideration. Annual budget planning shall give consideration to possible revision and amendment of the pay plan;

D. Normal Starting Rate. The minimum step of each grade shall be the normal starting rate;

E. Starting Above Grade or Step. Appointments may be made above the minimum step in cases where candidates possess special skills and training or whose experience warrants employment at a higher rate;

F. Above Grade Appointments for Training. Employees may be assigned to duties of a higher classification for purposes of training or demonstration of skill up to a period of six months without change of classification for pay purposes;

G. Hourly Rates. In the case of part-time, intermittent, or temporary employment, the manager may designate an hourly rate not consistent with the grade and step plan;

H. Filling a Position Temporarily. A department head may recommend reimbursement at a higher rate of pay where an employee temporarily fills a position higher than his normal grade step.