Temporary Promotions

When an incumbent of a position is on extended leave, or a position becomes vacant and it is necessary to fill the position, the department may request the Human Resources authorize a temporary promotion from a directly related, lower level job class.

In no way should a temporary promotion be intended to delay permanently filling the position. Per Civil Service Rule 8.4, the employee selected to temporarily promote must meet the minimum qualifications of the job class as determined by the Human Resources. Interest in temporary promotional opportunities may be solicited from staff. 

Contact your department’s Human Resources Recruitment and Classification Analyst regarding any question related to temporary promotions.

Temporary Promotion Solicitation Template

Subject Line: Temporary Promotional Opportunity – Job Classification

The Department has a temporary promotional opportunity available for Job Class in the Division/Unit.

Please review the attached job specification for more information including minimum qualification requirements of the position. Staff are invited to submit an application for the temporary promotional opportunity that is anticipated to be available for approximately months. This temporary promotion is an opportunity to gain additional job experience that can be added to a resume! 

Submit your temporary promotional application to Contact via email to Contact.Email@sonoma-county.org by 5:00 p.m., Day, Month, 20XX. Interviews will be conducted with those applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.

Please contact XX with any questions.

Thank you,