[IPAC-List] Minimum vs Preferred Qualifications

[keith.poole at phoenix.gov]

Our most typical format on a job posting is to list the minimum quals 
first, and in a separately titled section, the preferred quals.  When we 
post this way, central HR is screening for the min quals and placement on 
the eligible list.  The department(s), who have provided input prior to 
the opening, will screen for the preferred quals for whom they want to 
interview.  The preferred quals may differ from one department to another 
so typically we use several online screening questions to be used at a 
later time as vacancies occur (something we call "Selective 
Certification", which is above/beyond min quals).  Usually the preferred 
quals are more particular skill set rather than simply asking for more 
years of exp or higher degrees, although we don't have a blanket policy 
prohibiting asking for a Masters etc.

Another job posting format we've been using, particularly for jobs where 
there are just huge numbers of applicants or where we really are just 
focusing on a particular skill (like IT titles), is to ONLY post the 
preferred quals and to say at the end of the list, "Only the highest 
qualified applicants will be posted to the eligible-for-hire list."  This 
is just to put applicants on notice that just the minimums aren't going to 
cut it, and even though you may have made the list last time, you may not 
this time.


Keith Poole
Human Resources Supervisor
City of Phoenix HR Department
135 N 2nd Ave
Phoenix, AZ  85003
Phone: (602) 262-7140
Fax: (602) 495-5498
Email:  keith.poole at phoenix.gov



From:   "Graham, Erin" <Erin.Graham at das.ohio.gov>
To:     "ipac-list at ipacweb.org" <ipac-list at ipacweb.org>, 
Date:   01/02/2014 12:24 PM
Subject:        [IPAC-List] Minimum vs Preferred Qualifications
Sent by:        ipac-list-bounces at ipacweb.org



I would like to find out how most public sector agencies address preferred 
qualifications when they have established minimum qualifications. 
Specifically, if you have an established level of education and experience 
in your minimum qualifications, would you be able to have a preferred 
qualification above and beyond the MQs (e.g., MQ = Bachelor’s in Business 
Administration, Preferred qual = MBA)?  Or, do you reserve preferred 
qualifications for a particular skill set (e.g., experience with a 
specific software)?
 
We currently are seeing a mixture of both in our postings, but are leaning 
toward preferred qualifications for a particular skill set.
 
Thank you in advance for sharing.
 
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