Section Per 501.01 - Types of Examinations When a class title requires an examination, the type of examination used shall be either a written examination or a structured interview based on the following criteria:
(a) The examination method shall be a structured interview when an appointing authority is seeking managerial, professional/technical or supervisory administrative candidates, or for other positions upon request by the appointing authority. Under these conditions, the structured interview shall consist of questions developed to determine knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics necessary to successful job performance.(b) The examination method shall consist of a written examination when recruitment results in more candidates than can practically be rated under paragraph (a).(c) In addition to the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b), special examinations including, but not limited to, physical aptitude or clerical performance, shall be administered as required by the specification for an individual class title.(d) The examination or structured interview questions shall be the same for all candidates examined or interviewed for the vacant position.(e) In addition to the foregoing, the appointing authority may utilize additional candidate assessment tools, such as but not limited to role playing, writing samples, reading comprehension tests, and similar assessments subject to paragraph (d) above, and provided such tools are approved in advance by the director.(f) For purposes of promoting existing employees, and subject to paragraph (d) above, examinations shall be waived upon request of the appointing authority, provided that the employee was previously examined and achieved a passing score for a lower level position in the same class series.N.H. Admin. Code § Per 501.01
(See Revision Notes at chapter heading for Per 100) #8738, eff 10-18-06
Amended byVolume XXXV Number 18, Filed May 7, 2015, Proposed by #10817, Effective 5/17/2015, Expires5/17/2025.