25 NCAC 01H .0635. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(a)  The employee or applicant must possess at least the minimum qualifications set forth in the class specification of the vacancy being filled.  Additional minimum qualifications, if any, included on the specific vacancy announcement must also be met.  The additional qualifications shall have a documented business need.  Qualifications include training, experience, competencies and knowledge, skills and abilities.  The minimum qualifications on the vacancy announcement shall bear a direct and logical relationship to the minimums on the class specification, class administration guidelines developed by the Office of State Human Resources, and the specific position description. This requirement shall apply in new appointments, promotions, demotions or reassignments, transfers, and reinstatements.

(b)  Qualifications necessary to perform successfully may be attained in a variety of combinations. Reasonable substitutions of formal training and job-related experience, one for the other, may be made.

(c)  Agency management is responsible for determining and defending the vacancy-specific qualifications that are in addition to minimum training and experience requirements.  Such vacancy-specific qualifications shall bear a logical and job-related relationship to the minimum requirements. 

(d)  The Office of State Human Resources shall make the final determination as to whether the employee or applicant meets the minimum qualifications in questionable selection situations.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126-4(4);

Eff. March 1, 2007.