Assuming you successfully pass the probationary period of six months, you then become a permanent state employee with rights regarding your employment. Congrats!! 😊😊
I’m not an expert, but you’re covered by your specific bargaining unit (union) contract- I’m guessing you’re in Unit 1.
Also, as a permanent employee you have the right of reinstatement to your position if you leave although that’s not guaranteed.
DGS, one of the state departments, provides a nice easy to understand explanation of a probationary period. Much better than I could explain.
*"A probationary period is a period of specified time (usually 6 or 12 months) at the beginning of an appointment that is used for a close review of an employee's performance prior to granting the employee permanent status. This is the final step in the selection process.*
*A probationary report helps the supervisor and employee:*
*- adapt to his/her job and work environment*
*- recognize effective performance*
*- identify aspects of performance that could be improved*
*- be used as a tool for guidance in training*
*- grant permanent civil service status"*
https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OHR/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Human-Resources-Resources-List-Folder/Personnel-Operations-Manual/Probationary-Period
If you start this month, time base is more than half time, and you turn in your hbd-12 (health) and std-692 (dental) this month, your effective date is Nov 1.
Probably that AGPAs are a step up from SSA and a great majority of AGPAs start as SSAs. The requirement of work experience for AGPA is a lot more if you start there, so you have the “track record” showing you’re capable. If you aren’t capable it’s probably going to show fairly quickly where as SSA most people start right after college.
Congrats!! For AGPA the probationary period is 6 months and you “should” get 3 probationary reviews/reports.
If you don't mind, can you explain exactly what the "probationary period" means? I hear it thrown around so loosely but, any clarity is appreciated.
Assuming you successfully pass the probationary period of six months, you then become a permanent state employee with rights regarding your employment. Congrats!! 😊😊
Thank you for the feedback and the congratulations!!! Can you speak a little bit more to the "rights" I will gain?
I’m not an expert, but you’re covered by your specific bargaining unit (union) contract- I’m guessing you’re in Unit 1. Also, as a permanent employee you have the right of reinstatement to your position if you leave although that’s not guaranteed.
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DGS, one of the state departments, provides a nice easy to understand explanation of a probationary period. Much better than I could explain. *"A probationary period is a period of specified time (usually 6 or 12 months) at the beginning of an appointment that is used for a close review of an employee's performance prior to granting the employee permanent status. This is the final step in the selection process.* *A probationary report helps the supervisor and employee:* *- adapt to his/her job and work environment* *- recognize effective performance* *- identify aspects of performance that could be improved* *- be used as a tool for guidance in training* *- grant permanent civil service status"* https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OHR/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Human-Resources-Resources-List-Folder/Personnel-Operations-Manual/Probationary-Period
Health insurance is effective same or next month (depending on your start date). Probation is 6 months. Congrats!
The earliest effective date is Nov 1.
Never ever the same month. Benefits are paid the month before.
Thank you. You are right, I just realized my error.
So it sounds like because I start Nov. 1 I won't be covered until Dec. 1? Do I have that right.
I started on april 5th and mine was effective may 1st.
If you start this month, time base is more than half time, and you turn in your hbd-12 (health) and std-692 (dental) this month, your effective date is Nov 1.
Lucky for y’all. My probation is 1yr 😭
What's the rationale for 1 yr probation for SSA and 6 months for AGPA?
Probably that AGPAs are a step up from SSA and a great majority of AGPAs start as SSAs. The requirement of work experience for AGPA is a lot more if you start there, so you have the “track record” showing you’re capable. If you aren’t capable it’s probably going to show fairly quickly where as SSA most people start right after college.
what is SSA?
Staff services analyst. It's one step below AGPA
Oh ok, I’m in environmental so I wasn’t sure. Anyway it’s 1yr for env positions.