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i. All “basically qualified” applicants will be forwarded to the hiring department on an
“Applicant Referral List” (ARL). If an applicant does not appear on the ARL, they are not
eligible for hire.
ii. If a selection cannot be made from the minimum qualification list, justification for this
reason must be made via NEOGOV (viewable to the applicant) as to why the candidate was
not selected.

b. Highly Qualified Applicants
Some positions may require knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) examining for highly qualified
candidates. Before advertising, HR and the Department Director or designee, will determine what
qualifications are needed to be designated as highly qualified. Only applicants on the ARL are
eligible for hire.

I. If such screening is required, the top (10) highly qualified candidates will be referred to the
hiring department. If less than (3) highly qualified candidates exist, all qualified candidates
will be forwarded to the hiring department for consideration.
II. If selection cannot be made from the initial top ten and there are remaining highly qualified
candidates, the remaining list will be forwarded to the hiring department.
III. If a selection cannot be made from the highly qualified list, justification for this reason must
be made via NEOGOV (viewable to the applicant) as to why the candidate was not selected.
IV. Only the HR Director can approve sending a new referral list of the “basically qualified”
applicants if all highly qualified applicants are rejected.

c. Referred List: Referred List will remain active for sixty (60) days, after which time the list will
expire and the position must be re-advertised. Extensions may be granted on a case-by-case basis.

d. Fire Department: As to the Fire Department, all applicants for Firefighter positions will be
required to take a written examination and undergo agility and other physical tests as might be
required by the Fire Department. Those applicants successfully completing said written examination
and other tests will be placed on a list established and maintained by the Fire Department.

Section 800.010 Qualifications and Requirements

Qualifications are the education, experience, competencies, skills, abilities, knowledge, and other attributes
determined most likely to predict successful job performance in a position or group of positions with similar
requirements and levels of responsibilities. Acceptable background information and driving record, when
required, are included in the attributes necessary to meet minimum qualifications. Documentation of
education, certification and veteran status must be provided to Human Resources prior to employment.

All positions in the classified service shall be open only to persons who meet such requirements as are listed
on the public announcement of the vacancy. Such requirements may include but are not limited to the
following factors - experience, education, and training. Applicants considered for employment/rehire will
be screened for illegal drugs as a part of the employment process. Applicants will also be subject to a
complete background and reference check by the Human Resources Department as well as review of any
relationships prohibited by the nepotism policy.

Applicants for Firefighter positions in the Fire Department will be required to meet such physical standards
(including without limitation height and weight standards) as may be established by the Fire Department.

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