Classified Employees

Classified Civil Service positions are categorized as Permanent, Project, or Limited Term Employment (LTE).

Permanent Positions - Classified permanent positions offer employees insurance, leave and retirement benefits. Most positions require a civil service exam that is specific to the position type. Job announcements and application instructions can be found on the WiscJobs website.

Project Positions - Project positions do not require a civil service test and do not carry permanent status. Project positions may last up to four years and offer benefits.


Key Information

Campus Connection Program

The goal of the Classified Campus Connection is to foster a cooperative network among classified staff, as well as to cultivate a sense of community on campus. The program benefits new employees by giving them a friendly resource. In return, existing employees have the opportunity to share their experiences and knowledge.

Discretionary Merit Compensation

Discretionary Merit Compensation (DMC) allows for economic recognition for merit or to address pay equity and retention needs.


Grievances

Employees may contest certain actions with affect their conditions of employment through the process outlined in the Wisconsin Human Resources Handbook, Chapter 430.

Office of State Employment Relations

The Office of State Employment Relations (OSER) oversees the state civil service system, manages labor relations, and leads the state's affirmative action and equal opportunity employment programs. Information that can be found on the OSER site.

 

Reclassification

A reclassification may be granted when sufficient job change has occurred involving the assignment of higher level duties and responsibilities in a position and the position, therefore, is more appropriately identified in a higher-level classification.