Office of the City Manager Archives - Page 4 of 4

Subject and Methods of Examination

The Office of Human Resources, in consultation with the Department Head, will determine the manner, methods, applicant pool and by whom examinations shall be given. All examinations and background checks will be job-related and consistent with a business necessity. Examinations shall be competitive and may consist of written tests, oral tests, performance tests, evaluations of prior training and performance, experience and education, interviews, style assessments, file review or any combination thereof. All positions require a background check.&nbsp...

Qualifying Grade and Rating Examinations

In all examinations the minimum grade or standing for which eligibility may be earned shall be based upon all factors in the examination, including educational requirements, experience, and other qualifying elements as shown in the application of the candidate or other verified information. Failure in one part of the examination may be grounds for declaring the applicant as failing in the entire examination, or as disqualified for subsequent parts of an examination.

Eligibility Lists

Eligibility lists will be established and certified by the HR/Risk Management Director or his/her designee following all applicable examinations. The eligibility list will consist of names of applicants with composite scores of at least 70 percent. The Office of Human Resources will forward the top three (3) candidates to the hiring manager for consideration. If more than one vacancy exists, up to 3 candidates will be forwarded per vacancy. If no selection is made, the hiring manager may request to review additional cand...

Removal of Names from Eligibility List

Names may be removed from an eligibility list for any of the following reasons: If an eligible candidate requests orally or in writing that his/her name be removed; If an eligible candidate fails to accept an offer of employment within ten (10) calendar days following the forwarding of such offer; If an eligible candidate on a promotional list resigns from the service; If an eligible candidate is physically or mentally unable to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation; If a person on the eligibility lis...

Notification of Results

Every applicant taking part in the examination process shall be given written notice of the results. Any claim of error in rating or grading, must be submitted to the Office of Human Resources no later than ten (10) days after the date of notification, to be considered for correction. Applicants shall be provided timely access to all information reasonably necessary to determine if an error in rating or grading has occurred.

Nepotism and Fraternization Policy

The purpose of this policy is to establish the nepotism and fraternization policy for the City of Redlands. This policy is intended to avoid conflicts of interest between work-related and personal/family obligations; reduce favoritism or even the appearance of favoritism; prevent personal/family conflicts from affecting the workplace; and decrease the likelihood of sexual harassment and/or gender discrimination in the workplace. The following definitions apply to each section of this Policy: A "romantic and/or sexual relationship" exists when two City employees become personally in...

Classification Plan

1. Implementation of the Classification Plan The HR/Risk Management Director, after consultation with heads of effected departments shall recommend a classification plan for all classifications in the competitive service that includes but is not limited to the following for each classification: a. the classification title; b. a description of typical duties and responsibilities; c. the functions of the classification; d. statement of the desirable training, experience and other&nbs...

City Manager

The City Manager is appointed by the City Council to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the City. He supervises the various City services, prepares proposals for Council consideration, and implements Council policy. The City Manager is Charles M. Duggan, Jr. You may contact Charles M. Duggan, Jr., City Manager, by any of the following methods: E-mail –cduggan@cityofredlands.org City Manager’s Office300 E. State Street, Suite 690P.O. Box 3005 (mailing) Redlands CA 92373 Telephone - (909) 798-7510