Agenda - 09-16-1997 - 9c - Laserfiche WebLink

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may apply for the opening. The Position Interest Card is active for six months. e. After the closing date,the Personnel Department reviews all applications and refers to the hiring department the better qualified applicants based on each applicant's job-related qualifications as indicated on the employment application in relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position and minimum qualification requirements for the class to which the position is assigned. f. In determining the number of applicants to refer for department consideration, Personnel considers the County's Affirmative Action commitments and the hiring department's standing with regard to reasonable representation by protected groups. 4. Selection a. The hiring department may select a candidate only from among those whose applications have been referred by the Personnel Department. b. The hiring department considers each applicant referred (yielded through both internal and external recruitment), conducts any interviews, performs reference checks and identifies the best qualified applicant or employee candidate based on job-related reasons. c. The hiring department submits written documentation of the selection decision to the EEO Officer for review. This documentation specifies the job- related reasons for the selection or non-selection of each candidate referred. The Personnel Department makes the job offer after reviewing all selection documentation. d. The County administers only tests which are'appropriately validated and job- related. 5. Appeals and Questions The EEO Officer and Personnel Director are available on a personal basis to any applicant or employee candidate who feels he or she has been unfairly treated in the recruitment and selection process. B. Position Classification and Pay Plan Maintenance Departments are responsible for the assignment of duties and responsibilities to positions at the outset and for changing these as operating needs require. -10-