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D. Why are there classified and unclassified employees in the same jobs?

Classified, Employee Relations Handbook, unclassified

This occurs when some employees are performing ongoing work and other employees are hired to perform similar work for a limited duration or under a grant. For example, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services has a core of permanent positions but also periodically receives grants for special projects. The employees hired to perform the grant work are commonly in the unclassified service.