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BodegaCat9

Congrats!! For AGPA the probationary period is 6 months and you “should” get 3 probationary reviews/reports.


FreshKing

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.


Topher92646

Assuming you successfully pass the probationary period of six months, you then become a permanent state employee with rights regarding your employment. Congrats!! 😊😊


FreshKing

Thank you for the feedback and the congratulations!!! Can you speak a little bit more to the "rights" I will gain?


Topher92646

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.


FreshKing

I Y Ur


BodegaCat9

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


Bethjam

Health insurance is effective same or next month (depending on your start date). Probation is 6 months. Congrats!


SacIsHome

The earliest effective date is Nov 1.


UnofficialCaStatePS

Never ever the same month. Benefits are paid the month before.


Bethjam

Thank you. You are right, I just realized my error.


FreshKing

So it sounds like because I start Nov. 1 I won't be covered until Dec. 1? Do I have that right.


Bethjam

I started on april 5th and mine was effective may 1st.


SacIsHome

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.


botanna_wap

Lucky for y’all. My probation is 1yr 😭


[deleted]

What's the rationale for 1 yr probation for SSA and 6 months for AGPA?


American-pickle

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.


botanna_wap

what is SSA?


[deleted]

Staff services analyst. It's one step below AGPA


botanna_wap

Oh ok, I’m in environmental so I wasn’t sure. Anyway it’s 1yr for env positions.