Ariz. Admin. Code § R13-5-301 - Recruitment

A. Recruiting an external applicant. When authorized by an agency head, Human Resources shall seek qualified applicants through open recruiting and competitive employment opportunities. Human Resources shall publish and distribute job announcements that include:

1. The classification title and pay;

2. The minimum qualifications;

3. The location of the assignment, if known;

4. Special requirements, if any;

5. Location of forms; and

6. The application deadline.

B. Applications. Human Resources shall establish procedures for distributing and receiving an application. Human Resources shall screen all applications and may reject any that are incomplete, illegible, or received after the deadline.

C. Disqualifying an applicant or candidate. An agency head or the agency's Human Resources unit may disqualify any applicant or candidate based upon information in an application, statements made by the applicant's references, and a background investigation by the agency. The agency shall also disqualify any applicant who:

1. Lacks the required qualifications for the classification;

2. Was convicted of a disqualifying offense;

3. Was dismissed by a previous employer for a reason that is cause for dismissal from the agency;

4. Practiced deception or failed to give complete and accurate information; or

5. Failed to meet selection guidelines as established by the Council.

D. Reapplying. A candidate who fails any portion of the background investigation, with the exception of medical only, shall be precluded from reapplying for a period of two years from the date of disqualification.

E. Notifying an applicant. After completing a qualification review, Human Resources shall notify an applicant of the agency's acceptance or rejection of the employee's application.

F. Retaining an application. Human Resources shall retain all applications under a records retention and disposition schedule approved by the Department of Library, Archives, and Public Records.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R13-5-301

New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 2090, effective May 10, 2000 (Supp. 00-2).