Human Resource Services
Career Movement
Job Titles and Qualifications
As briefly mentioned in the “Pay” section of this handbook, all positions at the University of Florida have minimum qualifications that require varying levels of training, work experience, and education. In addition to these minimum requirements, departments frequently have special requirements for their particular positions.
It is possible to meet minimum qualifications for more than one job title. For instance, you may meet the qualifications for a senior biological scientist, which means you also meet the qualifications for a biological scientist. You also may have completed more than one kind of training or experience such that you might additionally qualify for a chemist position.
Some TEAMS positions require a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years experience or a master’s degree. However, these positions also may require other types of specialized experience based on departmental need.
Please direct questions concerning qualifications or job titles to Classification and Compensation at 392-2HRS or employment@ufl.edu.
Changing Positions
If you are an USPS employee who has successfully completed your probationary period or a TEAMS employee who has successfully completed six months in your current position, you may apply for positions outside your department. As a USPS employee, you must serve a six-month probationary period each time you change titles. Non-exempt TEAMS employees are required to serve only one six-month probationary period upon initial hire. If your position is reclassified, you may seek other opportunities upon completing a total of six months of satisfactory service in your current department.
To view vacancies and apply for jobs, current UF employees should visit jobs.ufl.edu
Promotions, reassignments, or demotions are not allowed if the employee receives a below rating on his or her last performance appraisal. Also, an employee who has received a written reprimand or who has been suspended is not eligible for other university employment opportunities until six months of satisfactory service have followed such discipline.
In the event a USPS employee accepts a TEAMS-only position or elects to enroll in TEAMS, there is no option for him or her to transfer back to USPS. Detailed application instructions, materials, and pay regulations are available on Human Resource Services’ web site
Career Counseling Sessions
Recruitment and Staffing and most Human Resource Services satellite offices offer one career counseling session per year to USPS and TEAMS employees who are interested in moving to other University of Florida positions.
During this session, a resume review, job search tips, and job credential review will be discussed. Qualifications for the desired position classification(s) and education and work histories of the employee also will be reviewed. If you are not competitive for a classification in which you are interested, ways to achieve your goals will be suggested and discussed. This individualized attention provides you with a realistic preview of career opportunities at the University of Florida.
To schedule a career counseling session, simply call your Human Resource Services satellite office or Recruitment and Staffing. An employment representative will be glad to set up a counseling session.
A Word About Reassignments and Demotions
When most of us think about changing positions, typically we envision receiving a promotion. Depending on your career goals, however, there may be times when a reassignment or demotion is an appropriate move to make.
A reassignment is a move to a job that is in the same classification (job title) as your present job or in a different classification but the same pay grade.
Applications for reassignment are appropriate when you are interested in moving to another area or when your background could be put to better use in a different type of work. Reassignments within a department may be made at the discretion of management.
A voluntary demotion also may be an alternative for you when considering career options at the University of Florida. A demotion occurs when an employee moves from a position in one classification to a position in another classification that has a lower pay grade.
Employees may receive higher salaries upon promotion or reassignment.