Selection Criteria The Human Resource Department requires ...

Selection CriteriaThe Human Resource Department requires selecting officials prepare a summary of theselection criteria used to evaluate job applicants in order to defend employment selectiondecisions that are subject to being challenged through the courts, University’s grievanceprocess or outside government agencies (EEOD, UADD, OFCCP, etc). Selecting officialsmust retain selection criteria with hiring materials in department files.Selection criteria must be job relevant and is developed from the knowledge, skills andabilities required or desired to do the job. Selection criteria is more than the minimumeducation and experience required for the position.-EXAMPLE ONE-Selection criteria for the Position of Mental Health Nurse Supervisor1. Knowledge of the organization and administration of a psychiatric program,especially of the nursing component of a program.2. Knowledge of the principles and practices of professional psychiatric nursing.3. Knowledge of behavioral and psycho-social problems and their treatment, andmedications used in the area of work.4. Knowledge of current social and economic problems and their relationship tomental health.5. Knowledge of available resources and organizations.6. Knowledge of and ability to apply educational methods and training techniquesrelated to psychiatric nursing.7. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate the assigned program, to supervise staffengaged in nursing activities, and to provide administrative supervision to staff inother disciplines.8. Ability to deal tactfully with others and exercise good judgment in appraisingsituations and making decisions.9. Ability to ascertain the client’s emotional status and needs and to plan anappropriate treatment plan.10. Ability to record accurately services rendered and to interpret and explain records,reports and medical instructions.

-EXAMPLE TWO-Selection Criteria for the Position of Accountant1. Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.2. Knowledge of governmental accounting methods, practices and financialpractices.3. Ability to interpret and apply Federal and State fiscal regulations.4. Ability to analyze and correct financial problems and bookkeeping errors.5. Ability to establish effective working relationships with the public ordepartmental program personnel.6. Ability to prepare interpretive or analytical accounting or financial statements andreports.-EXAMPLE THREE-Selection Criteria for the Position of Administrative Assistant1. Knowledge of office management techniques.2. Ability to practice effective communication techniques both orally and in writingincluding ability to coordinate a variety of resources in gathering information andindependently answering inquiries.3. Knowledge of effective supervisory practices and ability to plan and supervise thework of others, if applicable.4. Ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural guidelines and to resolveproblems and questions, independently.5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates,officials, the press and the general public.6. Skill in organizing work flow and coordinating activities.

Attached to this E-Mail are forms and applications created in Adobe Acrobat. You willneed to have Adobe Reader 3.0 or higher to access them. You can download your freecopy of Acrobat Reader at ____________________________________.Applications have been screened and meet the minimum requirements for this position.All applicants with VETERAN’S or RIF status should be interviewed.Access pre-employment and hiring forms at www.hr.utah.edu/openpositionPlease deliver hire packet and PAN form toLisa BatchelderHuman Resources420 Wakara WayRE: Job 016640The web site for this job is ________________________________________________.

• Selection Criteria – Managers should preparea summary of the selection criteria used toevaluate job applicants and retain a summarywith hiring materials in department files.Selection criteria examples can be found here• I-9 – All employees must provide appropriatedocumentation to verify identity andemployment eligibility. For instructions oncompleting the I-9 click here and for the I-9form click here. Any additional questionsshould be directed to your Service Team.