SECTIONS 19400-19406 - California Statutes

GOVERNMENT CODE

SECTION 19400-19406

19400. It is the intent of this article to aid the implementation
of affirmative action programs in state agencies and departments by
creating an effective upward mobility program for state employees
concentrated in low-paying occupations. An upward mobility program is
one in which career opportunities are developed, published and
assistance provided which will allow employees in low-paying
occupations to develop and advance to their highest potential.
Because of the large percentage of women and minorities concentrated
in these occupations such a program will help the state meet its
affirmative action goals.

19401. All departments and agencies of state government shall
establish an effective program of upward mobility for employees in
low paying occupational groups, as defined by the State Personnel
Board. In developing their upward mobility programs, departments and
agencies shall endeavor to provide, to the greatest extent possible,
the following opportunities for employees who meet criteria
established by the department or agency, demonstrate the aptitude or
potential for advancement, and wish to participate in:
(a) Career counseling utilizing individual professional,
administrative, and technical employees who can serve as career
models, and a course in group career counseling. Each employee who
wishes to participate in an upward mobility program should be
required to develop a career development plan.
(b) Appropriate academic counseling.
(c) Training opportunities such as college programs related to
special training programs. This training may include release time at
reduced cost or no cost to the employee and may be offered in
geographically remote areas through cooperative arrangements with
other departments and colleges.
(d) Training and development assignments.
(e) On-the-job training.
(f) Job restructuring, including the development of career ladders
and lattices, and modifications of requirements where employment
barriers exist.

19402. All upward mobility programs shall include annual goals that
include the number of employees expected to progress from positions
in low paying occupational groups to entry-level technical,
professional, and administrative positions, and the timeframe within
which this progress shall occur. The State Personnel Board shall be
responsible for approving each department's annual upward mobility
goals and timetables.
Any department or agency of state government that determines that
it will be unable to achieve the goals may request the board for a
reduction in the goals. If the board determines that the department
or agency has not made a good faith effort to achieve the goals, the
board shall hold public hearings to determine the reasons for the
deficiencies and to establish a program to overcome these
deficiencies.

19403. The State Personnel Board shall, in cooperation with
departments, establish bridging classifications and career ladders to
provide upward mobility from jobs in low paying occupations to
technical, professional, and administrative jobs on an ongoing basis.

19405. The State Personnel Board shall annually submit a report to
the Legislature on the performance of each department and agency in
state government in meeting its obligations under this article.

19406. The State Personnel Board shall prepare written guidelines
for implementation of the upward mobility program described in this
article within six months from the effective date of this article.
The board shall involve representatives from a cross section of
groups and organizations representing state employees, including
target groups, both in the initial discussion and in the subsequent
preparation of the guidelines.