Section 1120-02-.03 - APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT(1) Applying for Positions in the State Service. All open positions, regardless of their classification, must be posted in the applicant tracking system currently approved by the Department of Human Resources prior to filling the positions. For positions that are considered non-competitive, executive service, or internships, agencies must enter the relevant data in the applicant tracking system, even if the position has already been filled. All applications for employment in state service positions shall be made in a manner prescribed by the Commissioner, as applicable.(2) Disqualification of Applicants. The Commissioner may strike the name of a person from the pool of candidates, if the Department determines that the applicant: (a) Lacks any of the required minimum qualification requirements established for the position;(b) Has previously been dismissed from state service for cause or gross misconduct;(c) Has willfully or intentionally submitted false information or documents in support of any application or has intentionally omitted information in any application which materially affects eligibility for employment consideration;(d) Has committed or attempted to commit a fraud or deception in connection with submitting an application or attempting to secure an appointment to state service;(e) Has used or attempted to use political pressure or bribery to secure an advantage in assessment or appointment;(f) Has directly or indirectly obtained information regarding an assessment to which the applicant was not entitled;(g) Has failed to submit an application correctly or within the prescribed time limit;(h) Has taken part in the compilation, administration, or correction of the assessment; or(i) Has otherwise violated provisions of this Rule or related policies established and distributed by the Commissioner.(3) Notice of Removal from a Pool of Candidates. An applicant who is removed from a pool of candidates for any reason shall be notified in writing within ten (10) business days of removal. An applicant may submit additional information and/or documentation to clarify any discrepancies within a time prescribed by the Commissioner to avoid removal from a pool of candidates. However, any correction or clarification on an application will not invalidate any subsequent appointment for a position.(4) Equal Employment Opportunities. The provisions of this section shall be administered consistent with the State's equal employment opportunities policies and obligations. All actions taken pursuant to this chapter shall be in strict compliance with all applicable state and federal civil rights laws.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1120-02-.03
(For history prior to January 2, 1988, see pages 1-2 of the Introduction at the beginning of the chapters.) Repeal and new rule filed November 18, 1987; effective January 2, 1988. Repeal and new rule filed December 14, 2010; effective May 31, 2011. Repeal and new rule filed July 5, 2012; effective October 3, 2012. Amendments filed February 7, 2017; effective May 8, 2017. Amendments filed January 18, 2023; effective 4/18/2023.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 8-30-101, 8-30-104, 8-30-105, 8-30-301, 8-30-303, 8-30-304, and 8-30-305.