Rules for Classified Civil Service
The Ohio State University Rules for the Classified Civil Service are approved by The Ohio State University Board of Trustees and are promulgated in accordance with section 111.15 of the Ohio Revised Code. Chapters 49, 52, 55, 57, 59, 65, 67, 75, 79, 81, and 83 were adopted April 8, 2011, and became effective June 1, 2011. Chapters 73 and 89 were adopted June 7, 2013, and became effective July 3, 2013.
Effective November 1, 2022, some of Ohio State’s Rules for Classified Civil Service (CCS) have been updated to align with the Staff Compensation Policy and the implementation of Career Roadmap. Here is a full summary of the Rule changes.
Rules for Classified Civil Service Documents
Rules for the Classified Civil Service Chapter 49
- 3335-49-01 – Procedure for adoption, amendment or rescission of rules affecting persons in the classified civil service at the Ohio State University
- 3335-49-02 – To the degree that new rules have been adopted, they supersede any statute covering the subject matter in accordance with HB187
- 3335-49-03 – The Ohio State University opts out of the following provisions of the Ohio Revised Code
- 3335-49-04 – The Ohio State University opts out of the following provisions of the Ohio Administrative Code
Rules for the Classified Civil Service Chapter 51 | Summary of 2022 Changes for Chapter 51
- 3335-51-01 – Position audits and reclassifications
- 3335-51-02 – Notification of employees
- 3335-51-03 – Certified status
- 3335-51-04 – Retention of certified status
- 3335-51-05 – Determination of classifications with same or similar duties
Rules for the Classified Civil Service Chapter 55
- 3335-55-01 – Classification of positions
- 3335-55-03 – Classification plan
- 3335-55-04 – Specifications
- 3335-55-05 – Appropriateness of duties
- 3335-55-06 – Changes in the pay ranges or classification plan
Rules for the Classified Civil Service Chapter 57 | Summary of 2022 Changes for Chapter 57
- 3335-57-01 – Job announcements
- 3335-57-02 – Evaluation of applicants and candidates
- 3335-57-03 – Selection of candidates is based upon a determination of merit and fitness
- 3335-57-04 – Character and fitness of applicant
- 3335-57-05 – False statements
Rules for the Classified Civil Service Chapter 59
- 3335-59-01 – Examination administration
- 3335-59-02 – Preemployment medical and psychological examinations
Rules for the Classified Civil Service Chapter 65 | Summary of 2022 Changes for Chapter 65
- 3335-65-01 – Time limit for selection
- 3335-65-02 – Reinstatement after resignation
- 3335-65-03 – Temporary position
- 3335-65-04 – Seasonal position
- 3335-65-05 – Intermittent position
- 3335-65-06 – Emergency appointments
- 3335-65-07 – Reassignment of position and/or work location
Rules for the Classified Civil Service Chapter 67 | Summary of 2022 Changes for Chapter 67
- 3335-67-01 – Nature of the probationary period
- 3335-67-02 – Length of the probationary period
Rules for the Classified Civil Service Chapter 73
- 3335-73-01 – Unpaid leaves
- 3335-73-02 – Military leave
- 3335-73-03 – Court leave
- 3335-73-05 – Involuntary disability separation
- 3335-73-06 – Voluntary disability separation
- 3335-73-07 – Administrative leave
Rules for the Classified Civil Service Chapter 75
- 3335-75-01 – Performance management and review
- 3335-75-02 – General procedure for addressing deficient performance and terminations
Rules for the Classified Civil Service Chapter 79
- 3335-79-01 – Crediting of sick leave
- 3335-79-02 – Retention of sick leave
- 3335-79-03 – Expiration of sick leave
- 3335-79-04 – Charging of sick leave
- 3335-79-05 – Uses of sick leave
- 3335-79-06 – Documentation required for use of sick leave
- 3335-79-07 – Notification by employee
- 3335-79-08 – Employee medical or psychological examination
- 3335-79-09 – Sick leave compliance
- 3335-79-10 – Retirement payout of sick leave
- 3335-79-11 – Payout of sick leave upon death
- 3335-79-12 – Payout of sick leave in other situations
Rules for the Classified Civil Service Chapter 81 | Summary of 2022 Changes for Chapter 81
- 3335-81-01 – Reduction in work force
- 3335-81-02 – Reasons of economy or lack of work
- 3335-81-03 – Abolishment of positions
- 3335-81-04 – Order of layoff
- 3335-81-05 – Displacement procedures
- 3335-81-06 – Retention points
- 3335-81-07 – Jurisdiction
- 3335-81-08 – Notice of layoff and displacement
- 3335-81-09 – Reinstatement
- 3335-81-10 – Appeal of layoff or displacement
- 3335-81-11 – Holiday, overtime and vacation payment
- 3335-81-12 – Layoff during leave
- 3335-81-13 – Alternatives to layoff
Rules for the Classified Civil Service Chapter 83 | Summary of 2022 Changes for Chapter 83
- 3335-83-01 – Pay ranges and payroll
- 3335-83-02 – Pay supplements and shift differentials
- 3335-83-03 – Call-back pay
- 3335-83-04 – Interim allowance
- 3335-83-05 – Overtime compensation
- 3335-83-06 – Compensatory time
- 3335-83-07 – Holiday compensation
Rules for the Classified Civil Service Chapter 89 | Summary of 2022 Changes for Chapter 89
- 3335-89-01 – Definition of terms