There shall be no restriction on the geographic area from which qualified candidates for any position within the City service can be recruited. When residents of Takoma Park and nonresidents are equally qualified for a vacant position, Takoma Park residents may receive first consideration for appointment; however, this provision should not be construed as a guaranty of employment.
(Prior code § 8B-143)
When a vacancy occurs in the classified service, the City Administrator shall establish or approve the basic requirements for successful job performance, i.e., qualification requirements. These qualifications shall be based on those as outlined in the job description, as well as other requirements deemed appropriate by the City Administrator and the department head. These qualification requirements will serve to measure the characteristics of an applicant as they apply to the probable success of that applicant in a position within the City service.
(Prior code § 8B-144)
A. 
All candidates applying for an available position within the City's classified service must secure and complete an official application form from the City offices during normal working hours. All application forms must have the applicant's signature affixed thereto thereby certifying the truth of all statements contained in the application, otherwise the application will be disqualified.
B. 
Any individual may submit an application for a position that is not vacant. In this instance, the application will be placed on file and retained for a one-year period, then purged from City records.
(Prior code § 8B-145)
A. 
Examinations may be administered to candidates applying for positions in the City service. The examination shall include a survey of an applicant's knowledge, skills and abilities as they relate to the position to be filled. The City Administrator is charged with the responsibility of equitably administering all examinations.
B. 
It is to be understood that the results of an examination will serve as a supplementary factor in considering an applicant for employment. The City Administrator shall in each instance determine the relative significance of an examination score in the evaluation of a candidate's total qualifications.
(Prior code § 8B-146)
A. 
Applicants and Employment. The department head shall interview at least the 3 most highly qualified applicants that he or she has identified for an available position. The City Administrator shall have the right to interview any applicant for an available position. It shall be the department head's responsibility to recommend a candidate subject to the City Administrator's approval. When favorable judgment is passed on an applicant, a notice to report to work will be given. It shall then be the applicant's responsibility to promptly accept the employment opportunity, otherwise the applicant may be disqualified. Should the applicant accept and fail to report to work within 2 working days after the date established by the department head, the applicant shall be dismissed without any compensation.
B. 
Permanent Appointment. A permanent appointment indicates the employee is to work for the City on a continuing and indefinite basis, either in a permanent full-time or permanent part-time position as defined by these regulations. Every permanent appointee shall serve a probationary period in accordance with these regulations, and not until the official probationary period expires will the appointee receive recognition that his or her appointment is certified acceptable.
C. 
Temporary Appointment. In certain circumstances (i.e., emergencies, seasonal needs, etc.), the City Administrator shall have the authority to appoint an individual to a position for a period of time limited in duration. Every effort should be made to restrict such appointments to a duration of no more than 3 months. However, in extenuating circumstances, the City Administrator may approve the continuance of a temporary appointee's tenure with the City, with such approval evaluated on a monthly basis thereafter. There shall be a 6-month limit, whether continuous or intermittent, imposed upon the temporary appointment of an individual within any given 12-month period.
(Prior code § 8B-147)