Oregon Bulletin
January 1, 2011
Rule
Caption: Establishes processes for
individuals to apply for state employment and agencies to fill positions.
Adm.
Order No.: HRSD 3-2010
Filed with Sec. of
State: 11-24-2010
Certified to be
Effective: 11-28-10
Notice Publication
Date: 11-1-2010
Rules Amended: 105-040-0010, 105-040-0020, 105-040-0030, 105-040-0060
Subject: These rules describe how individuals apply for
positions in the classified and management service of the state. The rules
establish how state agencies conduct the process to fill positions.
Background: On April 1, 2010, the
state adopted a web-based job posting and applicant management system. This
system allows applicants to apply for positions on-line and more quickly. The
system allows agencies to select applicants for interviews in rank order based
on desired attributes rather than a “score” generated by a traditional civil
service “test.” Additionally, the current rules outline the process to use
random lists of qualified applicants.
On June 1, 2010, the temporary rules
were effective to accomplish the following:
OAR 105-040-0010, requires applicants
to submit the state application form (PD 100) to seek employment with the
state. The E-Recruit system makes the form PD 100 obsolete. Individuals can no
longer use the PD 100 to apply for positions. They must use the E-Recruit
system. The rule requires hiring agencies give a minimum of two weeks notice
when filling vacancies. With E-Recruit, individuals may apply quickly to
positions on-line without faxing, mailing or hand-delivering applications.
Consequently, hiring agencies can generate applicant pools quickly and
efficiently. Agencies in need to quickly fill positions and individuals needing
to start employment as soon as possible are benefited by a shorter
recruitment/selection cycle.
OAR 105-040-0200 is unclear on the
appropriate order of priority lists. The temporary rule ensures injured workers
and employees on lay off recall lists obtain first consideration. The temporary
rule removes a requirement that current employees of the state must hold
regular status before applying to an open competitive job posting. This
requirement prevents current employees from obtaining other employment. Such
restrictions are not placed on the general public.
OAR 105-040-0030 uses terms and
procedures such as “certificate of eligibles”; “random certificate” and;
“disposition code” which are no longer relevant in the new E-Recruit system.
The permanent rule describes obsolete processes to include random selection of
qualified applicants, consolidation of new and existing applicant lists. The
temporary rule defines terms and describes procedures applicable to the
E-Recruit system. Doing so will avoid applicant and agency confusion, ensure
use of consistent terminology, and reduce technical and procedural errors.
OAR 105-040-0060 lists obsolete
classifications and fails to list other appropriate and active classifications.
The temporary rule updates the list with currently active position
classifications.
The permanent rules codify the
language in the temporary rules that expire on November 27, 2010 in addition to
the following changes:
OAR 105-040-0010
Section (1) – sentence restructured
– non-substantive change.
Section (1)(a) – the word
‘selection’ changed to ‘application screening’ to accurately reflect
information in job posting.
Section (4)(b) – clarified
applicant review request process.
Section (4)(c) – clarified when
an applicant may reapply for a posting.
OAR 105-040-00020
Section (1)(a) – more
descriptive intent of priority list added.
Section (1)(a)(A) – added
statutory reference for rights and benefits to injured workers in the
employment process.
Section (1)(a)(B) – added
clarity on the exhaustion of the Agency layoff list.
Section (1)(a)(C)(i) – added
back original language omitted during temporary rule process on the eligibility
of applicants on the Statewide Layoff lists.
Section (1)(a)(C)(ii) – sentence
restructured – non-substantive change.
Section (1)(b) – reorganized
existing language from other section for better flow of process and
information.
OAR 105-040-0030
Updated the term ‘list of eligibles’
to ‘eligible list’ throughout the rule.
Section (1)(c) – updated
definition to reflect new process.
Section (2)(c) – added reminder
of compliance with other OAR’s when filing positions.
OAR 105-040-0060
Section (1)(b) – removed
redundancy to provide job information.
Section (3) – updated reference.
Section (4) – added an
additional classification and corrected an existing classification title.
Rules Coordinator: Jeffery Kohlleppel—(503) 378-2349, ext. 325
105-040-0010
Recruitment and Selection Process
Applicability: Classified
unrepresented and management service positions, and initial appointment to all
classified positions. It is the policy of the State of Oregon to base hiring
and promotion decisions on an applicant’s relative knowledge, experience, and
skills, determined by competition without regard to an individual’s race,
color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, political affiliation,
age, disability, sexual orientation or other non-job-related factors, with
proper regard for an individual’s privacy.
(1) An applicant shall follow the instructions to apply
by submitting an official State of Oregon application within the designated
time-period.
(2) Hiring agencies provide a minimum seven calendar
days notice of employment opportunities when filling vacancies, other than agency
promotions, by using the State’s Jobs page on the internet. Accordingly:
(a) Job postings shall include job requirements,
minimum qualifications from classification specifications, any special
qualifications, salary, application screening process to be used, application
deadline, and any supplemental questions or additional application
requirements.
(b) Any recruitment and selection process shall be
competitive, unbiased and of such content as to assist in determining an
applicant’s qualifications to perform the work.
(3) Hiring agencies have the authority to verify a
statement contained in an application or a statement made in an interview and
secure further information concerning the applicant’s qualifications. An
adjustment may be made to the applicant’s rating if information obtained
materially affects the applicant’s rating of experience, education, training,
or suitability.
(4) Applicants may:
(a) Obtain information regarding employment
opportunities by accessing the State’s Jobs page on the internet;
(b) Request a review of disqualification within 10
calendar days from the date of disqualification notice for not meeting minimum
qualifications as stated in the job posting. The review shall be limited to the
disqualification decision. Any changes due to a disqualification review shall
not affect the previous selection decision(s) concerning other applicants;
(c) Reapply to a specific job posting if the job
posting is still open for application, unless a hiring agency has determined a
time period for reapplication. The most recent application submitted determines
a qualified applicant’s placement on the eligible list.
(5) Documentation retention requirements are outlined
under State Human Resources Policy 40.010.01 Recruitment and Selection Records
Retention.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.340 &
240.145(3)
Stats. Implemented: ORS 240.250,
240.306, 240.321 & 240.391
Hist.: PD 2-1994, f. & cert.
ef. 8-1-94; PD 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 11-3-95; HRSD 1-1999, f. & cert.
ef. 9-1-99; HRSD 12-2003, f. 7-15-03, cert. ef. 7-21-03; HRSD 1-2010(Temp), f.
5-27-10, cert. ef. 6-1-10 thru 11-27-10; HRSD 3-2010, f. 11-24-10, cert. ef.
11-28-10
105-040-0020
Types and Order of Applicant Lists
Applicability: Classified unrepresented, management
service, and classified positions, except, where in conflict with a collective
bargaining agreement.
(1) The State of Oregon uses the following eligible
lists (some of which have an established order of use) to facilitate the
recruitment and selection process:
(a) Priority Lists: Priority lists shall be used in the
order listed below or as prescribed by the applicable collective bargaining
agreement. Priority lists shall be used when making any appointment, except for
appointments made as part of workforce adjustments to prevent layoff.
(A) First priority: Injured Worker List. This list
shall consist of employees with compensable work-related injuries or illnesses
that occurred while employed in accordance with ORS 659A.052. The employee must
not have waived reemployment rights in accordance with state workers’
compensation laws, an applicable collective bargaining agreement or, state HR
policy.
(B) Second priority: Agency Layoff Lists. The use of
this list shall follow the exhaustion of the first priority list. These lists
shall consist of permanent (full or part-time) and seasonal employees who
completed initial trial service with the State and separated from the service
in good standing due to layoff or demotion in lieu of layoff.
(i) Agency Layoff Lists are established by individual
agencies. Eligible employees are placed on the list by the classification at
separation or demotion within the category of service specified in ORS 240.195.
The term of eligibility on the list is two years from date of layoff or
demotion. An individual shall be removed from the list upon the second refusal
of a job offer unless an agency layoff plan allows for additional refusals or
when the employee is returned to an equivalent position from which laid off
(other than temporary or limited duration work).
(ii) Agency Layoff Lists shall be used when no
qualified injured worker is available to fill the vacant position. An employee,
on the agency layoff list of the same classification and category of service of
the position to be filled, shall be appointed if the employee meets the special
qualifications, if any, for the position. Appointments from the list shall be
made consistent with the agency’s layoff plan.
(C) Third priority: Statewide Layoff List: The use of
this list shall follow the exhaustion of first and second priority lists. An
employee may request placement on the list via his or her agency’s human
resource office for classifications for which qualified and are the same
classification, or same, equal, or lower salary range number.
(i) The Statewide Layoff List shall consist of
permanent (full or part-time) employees in either the management or classified
unrepresented service who separated due to a layoff or unclassified executive
service employees terminated from state service due to reduction in force.
Employees on the Statewide Layoff List must have completed initial trial
service. The term of eligibility on the list is two years from the date of
layoff. An individual shall be removed from the statewide layoff list upon the
second refusal of a job offer or when a person accepts a position and is
returned to work (other than temporary or limited duration).
(ii) A hiring agency shall consider and interview those
employees who meet the special qualifications, if any, for the position. A
hiring agency may supplement the candidate pool using other eligible lists in
expanding order: Agency Transfer, Agency Promotion, Statewide Promotion, and
Open Competitive.
(b) Other eligible lists may be used when making an
appointment after fulfillment of the requirements in (1)(a):
(A) At their option, agencies may create and maintain
an agency transfer list. Transfer Lists shall include eligible state employees
who apply for and meet the qualifications of a position of the same
classification, or same, equal, or lower salary range number. Employees may
request placement on transfer lists via his or her agency’s human resources
office. If an employee wishes to transfer to another agency, he or she must
contact that agency’s human resources office to request placement on the list,
if possible. Eligible state employees are current employees in an:
(i) Agency covered by ORS 240; or
(ii) Agency covered by an inter-agency agreement with
HRSD that stipulates that the employees are eligible to apply to the statewide
transfer list.
(B) Agency Promotion Lists shall consist of agency
employees who apply for and meet the qualifications of the position.
(i) Agency covered by ORS 240; or
(ii) Agency covered by an inter-agency agreement with
HRSD that stipulates that the employees are eligible to apply to the agency
promotion list.
(C) Statewide Promotion Lists shall consist of eligible
state employees who apply for and meet the qualifications of the position.
Eligible state employees are current employees in an:
(i) Agency covered by ORS 240; or
(ii) Agency covered by an inter-agency agreement with
HRSD that stipulates that the employees are eligible to apply to the statewide
promotion list.
(D) Open Competitive Lists shall include persons
seeking employment with the state who meet the qualifications of the position.
(2) Documentation retention requirements are outlined
under State HR Policy 40.010.01 Recruitment and Selection Record Retention.
[Publications: Publications
referenced are available from the agency.]
Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.340, 240.145
& 240.250
Stats. Implemented: ORS 240.306,
659A.052, 659A.043 & 659A.046
Hist.: PD 2-1994, f. & cert.
ef. 8-1-94; HRSD 1-2003(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-13-03 thru 7-12-03; HRSD
3-2003, f. & cert. ef. 4-30-03; HRSD 13-2003, f. 7-15-03, cert. ef.
7-21-03; HRSD 1-2007, f. 4-24-07, cert. ef. 5-1-07; HRSD 1-2010(Temp), f.
5-27-10, cert. ef. 6-1-10 thru 11-27-10; HRSD 2-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef.
10-5-10 thru 11-27-10; HRSD 3-2010, f. 11-24-10, cert. ef. 11-28-10
105-040-0030
Use of
Applicant Lists
Definitions:
Applicability: Classified unrepresented and management
service positions, and initial appointment to all classified positions. Not
applicable to represented positions where in conflict with a collective
bargaining agreement.
(1) Definitions: (see also HRSD Rule 105-010-0000
Definitions Applicable Generally to Personnel Rules and Policies).
(a) Inactivation Reason: An inactivation reason is a
standardized code assigned by a hiring agency to indicate an applicant is no
longer active on a list of eligibles or a referral list.
(b) Eligible List: A list of applicants who meet
minimum and special qualifications.
(c) Referral List: A list of applicants referred from
an eligible list.
(d) Special Qualifications: Qualifications added to
minimum qualifications necessary at the time of appointment based on specific
duties of the position to be filled. Special qualifications may include, but
are not limited to bilingual skills or, licenses, permits and certifications
required by law.
(2) The State of Oregon establishes and maintains lists
of qualified applicants to facilitate selection processes based upon required
knowledge, skills, training and, education.
(a) The order in which applicant lists are to be used
shall be in accordance with Administrative Rule 105-040-0020, Types and Order
of Applicant Lists, or as specified in collective bargaining agreements.
(b) An eligible list shall be established and
maintained on the state’s recruitment system.
(c) When a vacant position is to be filled, an agency,
when appropriate, shall create an eligible list and a referral list prior to
conducting interviews. The hiring agency must comply with OAR 105-040-0020,
Types and Order of Applicant Lists.
(d) The referral list shall be one of the following,
whichever is applicable:
(A) All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications
for the position; or
(B) All applicants listed in order from the highest to
lowest score based on selection criteria; or
(C) A limited number of applicants on the eligible list
for the position selected in ranked order based on selection criteria.
(e) Selection of applicants for interview from the
referral list formats listed in (2)(d)(A-C) shall include all qualified
applicants unless the hiring agency develops and documents a valid screening
process to select only the most qualified applicants.
(f) When a referral list contains tied rankings, all
applicants with that ranking shall be offered an interview if any of the
applicants with that score are offered an interview, unless the hiring agency
develops and documents a valid screening process to select only the most
qualified applicants for interview.
(g) Regardless of the selection process being used to
evaluate applicants, veterans’ preference shall be given in accordance with OAR
105-040-0015.
(h) After exhaustion of the priority lists specified in
OAR 105-040-0020, a related eligible list of a classification having the same
minimum and special qualifications and salary may be used.
(i) When an applicant is appointed to a position from a
referral list, the applicant is inactivated from that referral or eligible
list, except when an applicant retains rights to remain on specific priority
lists such as the Injured Worker List and Agency Layoff List.
(j) Except for the expiration of the term of
eligibility on an eligible list, any person whose name is removed from a list
shall be promptly notified by the hiring agency. The hiring agency may remove
an applicant from an eligible list for reasons including, but not limited to
the following:
(A) Failure to respond within a reasonable time-period
to any inquiry regarding availability for appointment;
(B) Expiration of the term of eligibility on the list;
(C) Willful violation of relevant rules, or policies,
or provisions of the law;
(D) Falsifying statements on the application;
(E) Failure to pass required pre-employment checks or
tests including but not limited to criminal record, drug test, or driving
record checks;
(F) Cancellation of a list;
(G) Appointment made from a lay-off list to any
classification
(k) An inactivation reason shall be reported for each
candidate appearing on the referral list invited to interview and not appointed
to a position.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.340 &
240.145
Stats. Implemented: ORS 240.010
& 240.306
Hist.: PD 2-1994, f. & cert. ef.
8-1-94; PD 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 11-3-95; HRSD 1-2000, f. 1-28-00 cert.
ef. 2-1-00; HRSD 14-2003, f. 7-15-03, cert. ef. 7-21-03; HSRD 21-2003(Temp), f.
& cert. ef. 9-23-03 thru 12-19-03; HRSD 23-2003(Temp), f. 12-19-03, cert.
ef. 12-20-03 thru 3-20-04; HRSD 1-2004, f. & cert. ef. 3-5-04; HRSD
1-2010(Temp), f. 5-27-10, cert. ef. 6-1-10 thru 11-27-10; HRSD 3-2010, f.
11-24-10, cert. ef. 11-28-10
105-040-0060
Limited-Competitive
and Noncompetitive Appointments
Applicability: Classified unrepresented and management
service positions and initial appointment to all classified positions.
(1) It is the policy of the State of Oregon to
facilitate the employment of persons who are disabled (as defined by ORS
174.107), economically disadvantaged or unskilled or semi-skilled through a
limited-competitive or non-competitive appointment process:
(a) Recruitment for positions using employment programs
serving people with disabilities administered by hiring agencies is not limited
to the Limited-Competitive and Non-Competitive Classification list. A
limited-competitive selection process through such employment programs
administered by hiring agencies may be used to facilitate employment of persons
with a disability;
(b) Recruitment for the economically disadvantaged and
non-competitive appointments is limited to those classifications listed in this
rule (Limited-Competitive and Non-Competitive Appointment Classifications List)
unless otherwise authorized by the Division. When a hiring agency chooses to
make an appointment using limited-competitive or non-competitive selection and
appointment procedures, the hiring agency shall:
(A) Open a job listing with the field office of the
Employment Department nearest the location of the vacancy when the recruitment
is open to the public; and
(B) Make affirmative efforts to supplement referrals to
create a diverse pool of candidates.
(c) A limited-competitive selection process may be used
for economically disadvantaged persons who meet the following criteria:
(A) Clients of the Department of Human Services
programs;
(B) Clients of the Juvenile Justice Division programs
funded by the state.
(d) The Division shall use the following criteria when
reviewing appointing authority or designee requests for additions to the
Limited-Competitive and Non-competitive Appointment Classifications List:
(A) The classification requires minimal or no requisite
knowledge or skills;
(B) It is impractical to develop an examination; and
(C) It is impractical to follow the normal recruiting
process.
(2) A non-competitive appointment is made to designated
classifications comprised of unskilled or semi-skilled positions for which
there are minimal or no qualifying knowledge or skills, no screening and no
ranking. Where more than one candidate is referred, the hiring manager may use
a limited-competitive process to select the most qualified.
(3) Limited-competitive appointment may also be used to
limit the competition for appointment to non-competitive classes to those
persons who meet the criteria outlined in (1)(a)–(d) above.
(4) Following is a list of Limited-Competitive and
Non-competitive Appointment Classifications:
(a) 0001, Supported Employment Worker;
(b) 0100, Student Office Worker;
(c) 0101, Office Assistant 1;
(d) 0150, Student Professional/Technical Worker;
(e) 0321, Public Service Representative 1;
(f) 0405, Mail Services Assistant;
(g) 1105, Traffic Survey Interviewer;
(h) 3769, Experimental Biology Aide;
(i) 4101, Custodian;
(j) 4116 Laborer/Student Worker;
(k) 4125, Litter Patrol Worker;
(l) 4137, Liquor Distribution Worker 1;
(m) 4403, Transporter;
(n) 6605, Human Service Assistant 1;
(o) 6701, Student Human Services Worker;
(p) 6725, Habilitative Training Technician 1;
(q) 6750, Group Life Coordinator 1;
(r) 8125, Agricultural Worker;
(s) 8201, Forest Nursery Worker 1;
(t) 8202, Forest Nursery Worker 2;
(u) 8235, Student/Professional Forester Worker;
(v) 8253, Forest Lookout;
(w) 8254, Wildland Fire Suppression Specialist Entry;
(x) 8263 Wildland Fire Dispatcher Entry;
(y) 8340 Fish & Wildlife Technician (Entry);
(z) 9100, Food Service Worker 1.
Stat.
Auth.: ORS 184.340, 240.145(3) & 240.250
Stats
Implemented: ORS 240.306, 240.321 & 657.710
Hist.: PD
2-1994, f. & cert. ef. 8-1-94; HRMD 2-1996, f. 3-28-96, cert. ef. 4-1-96;
HRSD 17-2003, f. 7-15-03, cert. ef. 7-21-03; HRSD 1-2007, f. 4-24-07, cert. ef.
5-1-07; HRSD 1-2010(Temp), f. 5-27-10, cert. ef. 6-1-10 thru 11-27-10; HRSD
3-2010, f. 11-24-10, cert. ef. 11-28-10
Notes
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