§ 7-402
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§7–402.
(a)Each employee subject to this subtitle is required to complete a 6-month probationary period as the final step in:
(1)the employee's initial appointment to a position in the State Personnel Management System;
(2)the employee's appointment to a position in the skilled or professional service following a competitive promotion; and
(3)except as provided in subsection
(b)of this section, the employee’s appointment to a position in the skilled or professional service following a reinstatement.
(b)An employee is not required to serve a probationary period if the employee is reinstated within 1 year after the employee’s separation from State service to a classification in which the employee had previously completed a probationary period.
(c)To successfully complete a probationary period, an employee is required to demonstrate proficiency in the assigned duties and responsibilities of the position to which the employee is appointed.