(a) After completion of a training and development assignment that was not in the position the employee held prior to the assignment, the employee shall have the absolute right to return to their former position.

(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), an employee who successfully completes a training and development assignment in a different position, regardless of whether the classification is the same or different or whether the appointing power is the same or different, may be appointed to the same position in which they served the training and development assignment provided that all of the following apply:

(c) If an employee is appointed pursuant to subdivision (b), the employee shall serve the applicable probationary period pursuant to section 322.

(d) The experience and training earned in the training and development assignment may be used by the employee to satisfy minimum qualifications for a classification. The time spent in the training and development assignment shall be considered as qualifying experience in the employee's current class and the class of the training and development assignment.

(e) Within 30 calendar days of the completion and/or termination of the training and development assignment, the appointing power shall provide a written statement to the employee certifying the training and development experience. The written statement shall include all of the following:

(f) Appointing powers shall retain verification statements pursuant to section 26.

(g) An employee may file an appeal with the Board from the appointing authority's denial of a request for use of training and development experience for meeting minimum qualifications in an examination pursuant to section 52.4.