1.1. The shop foreman evaluates bids received during the bidding period from bargaining unit members in order by seniority as specified in REFERENCE 1. The foreman documents the basis for the order of consideration, and specifies any deficiency that supports a judgment that the bidder is not qualified for the job. The shop foreman considers other applicants after determining that there are no qualified bidders from the bargaining unit

1.2. The shop foreman chairs a board of three people from Operations and Utilities to select the most qualified outside applicant. The board documents its evaluations using forms provided by HR-Employment. If a foreman disagrees with a selection board's evaluation, the foreman refers the decision to the director of Operations and Utilities.

2.1. The shop foreman conducts a written evaluation of an employee from within the bargaining unit who fills a craft vacancy, and also discusses the evaluation with the employee. The evaluation and discussion take place during the last five (5) days of the probation period specified in REFERENCE 1 for bargaining unit members. If the foreman determines, during the probation period, that the employee is not capable of performing all requirements of the job, REFERENCE 1 protects certain job rights for bargaining unit members.

2.2. The shop foreman conducts a written evaluation of an employee from outside the bargaining unit who fills a craft vacancy, and also discusses the evaluation with the employee. The evaluation and discussion take place during the last five (5) days of the probation period specified in REFERENCE 1 for employees hired from outside the bargaining unit. If the foreman determines, during the probation period, that the employee is not capable of performing all requirements of the job, the employee faces termination. However, for an employee who applied for the craft vacancy while working for the university, FMS requests reinstatement by the employee's former department.

3.1. The shop foreman evaluates Craft I employees annually. Normally after two (2) years of service, FMS elevates Craft I employees who continue to meet all requirements of their job specification to Craft II. With the concurrence of the director of Operations and Utilities and of the AVP, the foreman may upgrade to Craft II, in less than two years, a Craft I employee who demonstrates exceptional job skills. With the same concurrences, the foreman may upgrade to Craft II, after six months, a Craft I employee whose service is satisfactory, and whose prior seniority in a Craft II position had terminated according to conditions specified in REFERENCE 1.

3.2. The shop foreman who evaluates a Craft I employee as deficient in one or more areas determines the employee to be temporarily "not qualified to perform the work" at the Craft II level. The employee, hence, is not the senior employee for upgrade assignments under Paragraph 10.b. of REFERENCE 1. Before making a "not qualified" determination, the shop foreman documents, and counsels the employee on, the specific deficiency interfering with satisfactory job performance, offers assistance and training to overcome the deficiency. After making the temporary determination, the shop foreman documents in writing, and counsels the employee quarterly, rather than annually, on, progress toward correcting the deficiency, withdrawing the temporary determination, and reinstating eligibility for upgrade assignments. The foreman takes normal disciplinary action if the deficiencies persist and the lack of progress warrants such action.