[Ord. No. 7328 §1, 8-28-2006]
The tests of merit required by this Chapter shall be practicable
and designed to measure fairly the relative qualifications of applicants
to discharge in a satisfactory manner the duties of the classifications
for which such applications were made and shall be administered in
the manner prescribed by the City personnel. Such employment tests
may take into consideration knowledge, skill, aptitude and other such
measurable qualities. Education, experience, personality, appearance
and other appropriate criteria shall be rated from the personal interview.
Weights shall be assigned each test and interview and the combined
weight shall determine the order of listing for the applicant on the
employment list described by this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 7328 §1, 8-28-2006]
Temporary employees, as provided for by this Chapter, may be
appointed using such of the tests prescribed for regular employees
as may be appropriate to screen the selection of applicants. All temporary
employees shall satisfactorily complete the work test provided by
this Chapter. The City's grievance procedure is not available to any
temporary employee.
[Ord. No. 7328 §1, 8-28-2006]
Sound measurement techniques shall be used in rating the results
of tests given under this Chapter and in determining the relative
ranking of the applicants. The minimum rating by which eligibility
may be achieved shall be established by appropriate City personnel.
A minimum rating may also apply to the ratings of any part of the
tests. Applicants may be required to attain at least a minimum rating
on each part of the test in order to receive a passing grade or to
be rated on the remaining parts of the test.
[Ord. No. 7328 §1, 8-28-2006]
Competitive examinations under this Chapter shall be open to
all applicants who meet the standards or requirements fixed by the
Personnel Officer with regard to experience, age, education and such
other factors as may be held to be related to the ability of the candidate
to perform, with reasonable efficiency, the duties of the position.
Preferential hiring may be accorded residents of the City.
[Ord. No. 7328 §1, 8-28-2006]
Appropriate City personnel shall establish the procedures to
be used in conducting the examination of applicants.
[Ord. No. 7328 §1, 8-28-2006]
Each person who takes a test pursuant to the provisions of this
Chapter shall be given written notice within twenty-one (21) calendar
days as to whether he/she passed or failed in such examination. Each
person in a test shall be entitled to inspect his/her rating and examination
papers with the exception of the results of the polygraph test and
any psychological testing which shall be considered closed records,
but examination papers shall not be open to the general public. Such
inspection shall be permitted only during regular business hours at
the office of the Personnel Officer and within twenty-eight (28) calendar
days of the mailing of the notice.
[Ord. No. 7328 §1, 8-28-2006]
The tests referred to in this Chapter shall be open to regular
or temporary employees of the City who meet the necessary requirements,
and those who so qualify for eligibility shall be placed on the promotion
list for consideration to fill openings in higher positions.
