Minnesota Administrative Rules

4670.1900 EXAMINATIONS.

Subpart 1.

Content of examinations.

Examinations for entrance into the public health merit system shall be conducted on a competitive basis. Examinations shall be practical in nature, shall be constructed to reveal the capacity of the applicant for the particular position for which the applicant is competing as well as the applicant's general background and related knowledge, and shall be rated objectively.

The supervisor shall determine the content of all examination processes. Examinations shall include: performance tests, written examinations, ratings of experience and training, promotional ratings, or oral examinations.

Subp. 2.

Weighting of parts.

The supervisor shall assign definite weights to each part of the examination prior to its public announcement.

Subp. 3.

Positions for disadvantaged groups.

Recruitment and selection for those positions identified in the minimum qualifications of the class specification as directed toward clients and other disadvantaged groups will be limited to persons of low income or low educational achievement, including the physically and mentally disabled. It will be the specific responsibility of the individual appointing authorities to effectively make known opportunities for these jobs to such persons. Persons who do not meet these limitations will be disqualified from competition for these positions and notified of the reasons therefor. Examinations for these positions will include at least one of the following: performance test, oral examination, written test, or oral directions test combining aspects of performance and minimum literacy. The supervisor shall assign definite weights to each part of the examination prior to its public announcement. Eligible lists will be established on an area or county basis only or on the basis of both area and county. Certification of eligibles on an area basis smaller than the county unit may be approved by the supervisor. Since these positions cover a broad range of duties requiring many different abilities, knowledges, and basic skills, notwithstanding other provisions of the rules, the supervisor also may approve selective certification of eligibles who possess a particular ability, knowledge, or skill or a combination of these attributes.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 144.071

History:

17 SR 1279

Published Electronically:

November 25, 2003