SECTION 4.10 GENERAL EMPLOYMENT
APPLICATION INFORMATION
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Persons wishing to apply for a current vacancy or a job class that is
open to continuous application must complete an Iowa Department of Administrative
Services – Human Resources Enterprise (DAS-HRE) application form. Those wishing
to apply for positions exempt from merit system provisions may apply directly
to the department filling a vacancy. Job
classes that are exempt from merit system provisions are indicated with an
"E" exam code in the Classification and Pay Plans, State of Iowa
Executive Branch. All other job classes
are covered under Merit system hiring procedures.
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Applications may be obtained from:
- Iowa Workforce Development Offices located
throughout the state.
- State departments and institutions located
throughout the state.
- Iowa Department of Administrative
Services–Human Resources Enterprise (DAS-HRE) in Des Moines.
- DAS-HRE web site, at www.das.hre.iowa.gov,
click on State Jobs, then click on Printable State Application.
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Applications returned to DAS-HRE are checked to determine:
- If the application is properly completed
and signed.
- If the applicant has applied for a current
announced vacancy or a job class open to continuous application.
- If the applicant is currently a State of
Iowa employee.
- If the applicant meets the minimum
qualifications and any special qualifications (if applicable) for the jobs for
which he/she applied.
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If the applicant meets the qualifications for the job(s) applied for,
his/her name is added to the applicant eligible list for that vacancy or open
job class.
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Applicants are not required to take an examination upon initial
application, except for Correctional Officer applicants or for jobs requiring a
typing test.
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Applicants applying for Correctional Officer will be required to take a
series of examinations. An examination
notice will be sent to these applicants with instructions for scheduling the
examinations.
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If the job applied for requires a passing typing score, the applicant is
sent a notice informing them that they will not be placed on the eligible list
until they notify DAS-HRE of their passing typing score.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made during the application and
examination process for persons with disabilities. For further information and assistance call
the Employment Team at DAS-HRE (515-281-6294).
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If an applicant with a disability cannot take an examination without
adversely affecting the score due to a disability, the applicant may apply for
the Certified Disabilities Program (CDP) through the Vocational Rehabilitation
Division of the Department of Education or by contacting the Department for the
Blind. The CDP will allow qualified
applicants with a disability to bypass the usual testing procedures.
Correctional Officer
exams may be retaken 60 days from the date of the original test. The most recent score is used regardless of
whether it is higher or lower than the previous score.
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A few job classes are open to continuous application. Applicants for these job classes are placed
on a list of eligible applicants. The applicant’s availability must be updated
every six months up to two years, in order to remain on the list.
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Applicants may make changes to their applicant records at any time. Applicants are encouraged to keep their
address, phone numbers and education and experience records current at all
times. Failure to do so may result in DAS-HRE
or a state agency not being able to contact them or they might miss the
opportunity to apply for a vacancy.
Positions Requiring Licensure
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Current and new employees in positions that require a
license of any kind must sign an acknowledgement form which explains the
license obligations associated with the employee’s job. If an employee refuses to sign a statement to
that effect, note this on the form.
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The acknowledgement form must be given to new employees
prior to hire or during their initial orientation. They must read and sign it, retain a copy,
and be informed that it will be retained in their personnel file for the
duration of their employment.
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All applicants for positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License
must complete a supplemental application and provide it to the agency at the
time of interview (CFN 552-0562).
Federal law requires
that applicants provide the names and addresses of previous employers for whom
the applicant was an operator of a commercial motor vehicle. The application must provide dates of
employment, reason for leaving and certification as to the truthfulness of the
information for the 10 years preceding the date the application is submitted.
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Supplemental applications must be retained by the hiring agency for the
duration of employment, or two years for applicants not hired.
An "Acknowledgement of
Driver's License Requirements" form (must be completed by all current
employees if a driver’s license is a job requirement.
A "Notice of Conviction for
a Violation of a Motor Vehicle Law" form (CFN 552-0563) must be completed
by all employees requiring a driver's license to perform their job as follows.
Employees required to have a
Commercial Driver's License must:
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Report to their employer, within 30 calendar days of conviction, any
violation of the motor vehicle laws (other than parking violations).
All employees who must possess
ANY KIND OF DRIVER'S LICENSE as a requirement of their job must:
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Report to their employer before the end of the business day following
the date the employee received notice of suspension, revocation, cancellation,
or any disqualification from operating a motor vehicle.