West Virginia Code of State Rules Agency 217 - Transportation, Department of
🏛️ Agency Overview
Agency 217 pertains to the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOH), which encompasses various divisions responsible for the state's transportation infrastructure, including:
Division of Highways
Division of Motor Vehicles
Division of Public Transit
Division of Multimodal Transportation Facilities
Parkways Authority
Aeronautics Commission
State Rail Authority
Public Port Authority
📚 Series 217-01: Employment Procedures
Series 217-01 outlines the employment procedures for classified employees within the Department of Transportation. Key sections include:
1. Definitions (Section 217-1-2)
This section provides definitions for terms such as:
Agency: Any authority, bureau, commission, division, or similar subpart of the Department of Transportation.
Agency Head: The chief executive officer of an agency.
Annual Leave: An accrued benefit of paid time off from work that is earned by an employee to be used with prior approval of the appointing authority or designee.
2. Pay Plan and Salary Administration (Section 217-1-4)
This section outlines the policies for establishing and implementing a pay plan to attract and retain qualified employees. Key points include:
The Division shall prepare and submit the pay plan to the Secretary, including salary schedules with compensation ranges.
Entry salaries should be no less than the minimum of the compensation range, with provisions for appointments above the minimum in certain circumstances.
The pay plan provides standard compensation rates for all classes of positions in the classified service unless specifically excepted by statute or statutory authority.
3. Applications and Examinations (Section 217-1-5)
This section details the procedures for open competitive examinations for appointment to positions in the classified service. Highlights include:
Examinations are developed to reveal the capacity of the applicant to perform the duties of the position.
Public announcement of all open competitive examinations must be given at least seven days in advance.
All applications must be filed with the Division on or prior to the closing date specified in the announcement.
4. Separations, Suspension, and Reinstatement (Section 217-1-11)
This section addresses the procedures for employee separations, suspensions, and reinstatements. Notable points include:
Employees who resign must present the reasons for resignation in writing to the agency.
An agency may dismiss any employee for cause, with specific procedures for notice and response.
Employees who resign in lieu of dismissal may be disqualified from future employment in the classified service.
5. Records and Reports (Section 217-1-17)
This section specifies the requirements for maintaining personnel records. Key aspects include:
Each agency must establish and maintain a personnel record for each employee.
The Division is the custodian of records for agency employee personnel files.
All personnel records must be held confidential by each agency and the agency head.
📌 Accessing the Full Rules
For a comprehensive view of all sections and detailed provisions, you can refer to the full text of Series 217-01 on the West Virginia Secretary of State’s website: Series 217-01 – Employment Procedures.
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