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Considerations
The department shall evaluate the ability for work to be accomplished effectively and
efficiently from a remote location without diminishing the services being provided.
Departments will determine the ability for remote work based on appropriate business
requirements of the office to ensure non-discriminatory motivations.
Employees eligible for remote work shall meet the following requirements:
• The employee has successfully completed a six-month probationary period.
• The employee has received no discipline in the last 12 months.
• The employee has demonstrated the ability to work productively on their own and
is self-motivated.
Each Department will evaluate the following to determine suitability of the employee,
position and supervisor for remote work. Characteristics such as:
• A high degree of computer, project or analytically oriented work.
• Well-defined job objectives and output, including the production of deliverables that
can be assessed to ensure that desired work is being done.
• Minimal amount of support and non-computerized reference materials needed
from the principle worksite.
• The ability to substitute electronic/telephonic communication for face-to-face
contact and schedule in advance any meetings that would require an employee’s
attendance in person.
• A minimal need for specialized material or equipment.
• Demonstrated skills and abilities of the employee and the employee’s supervisor.
o Skills for a successful remote employee assignment include but are not
limited to:
Well organized, self-motivated, adaptable
Experienced and well-versed in the departments procedures,
guidelines
Currently successful in their on-site assignment
Dependable and trustworthy
Results-oriented and customer-focused
Comfortable with technology
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work productively on their own.
o Skills for a successful remote employee supervisor
Engaged as a supervisor, not overwhelmed with own tasks
Empower and trust their employees
Manage by results and output
Encourage feedback and communication
Effectively problem solve
Effectively plan and organize their work and the work of their
employees to achieve results.