Administration & Information, Dept. of Human Resources Division

Chapter 3: Application for Employment

Effective Date: 01/06/1998 to 12/07/2001

Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 006.0010.3.01061998

CHAPTER 3

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

Section 1. Application Procedure.

(a) Application for employment shall be made on such forms and according to such procedures as may be prescribed by the Human Resources Division. A separate application form shall be submitted for each class code number applied for unless otherwise specified by the Human Resources Division. Applications shall be filed at the office of the Human Resources Division or at such other places as may be approved by the Human Resources Division on or before any specified final filing dates, postmarks will not be accepted. Applicants shall submit such documents or supplemental information as required by the Human Resources Division in order to verify or accurately evaluate the applicant's qualifications or background.

(b) Applications shall only be accepted for currently announced openings. In periods during which applications are not being accepted for a particular class, persons interested in applying for a particular class shall have the right to request that their name be kept on file and that they be notified if recruitment is conducted for that class within the next twelve (12) months.

(c) Applications which are incomplete or improperly executed may, at the discretion of the Human Resources Division, be returned to applicants for proper completion. However, this shall not obligate the Human Resources Division to reprocess applications if they are not properly completed and resubmitted on or before the announced final filing date, or in time to be processed for consideration for a vacancy, or in time for the administration of required examinations.

(d) Neither the issuance of an application form nor an invitation to apply shall be construed as incurring an obligation to accept or approve any application subsequently submitted.

(e) The Human Resources Division may stop or limit the acceptance of applications in any manner which is useful and expedient for the class involved.

Section 2. Causes of Ineligibility of Applicants.

Applications may be rejected and/or applicants refused further consideration, examination or appointment for any of the following reasons:

(a) Failure of the application to show the applicant meets all minimum qualifications established for the class;

(b) Failure of an applicant to submit requested application materials according to established procedures or within a prescribed time period;

(c) Failure of an applicant to complete application according to instructions, or failure to submit required documents or additional information, or failure to submit a legible, comprehensible application;

(d) Making a false statement or otherwise practicing deception or fraud in connection with an application;

1. (e) Cheating or otherwise attempting to secure an undue advantage on any examination;
2. (f) The application submitted is for a job class for which applications are not being accepted at that time;
3. (g) Failure to appear for a scheduled examination;
4. (h) Failure to pass any phase of the examination process;
5. (i) The application has been on file for over twelve (12) months;
6. (j) The applicant has obtained information regarding examinations to which the individual is not entitled;
7. (k) Applicant is determined to be unable to effectively perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation;
8. (l) Applicant has been dismissed from State service;
9. (m) Applicant has been found to have a record of unsatisfactory work performance;
10. (n) Applicant is currently abusing narcotics, intoxicating liquors, or other substances in a manner which would affect the ability to safely, dependably or effectively perform the duties of the job;
11. (o) Applicant has been convicted of a crime or has a record of convictions, the nature of which is reasonably related to the applicant's fitness for employment for the job.
12. (p) Applicant has used or attempted to use political or personal pressure or bribery to secure an advantage in obtaining employment;
13. (q) Applicant supports or belongs to any organization which advocates illegal overthrow of the government of the United States or of the State of Wyoming;
14. (r) Applicant is under 16 years of age;
15. (s) Applicant is between 16 and 18 years of age and has applied for a job which is defined as hazardous by the United States Secretary of Labor pursuant to the 'Federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938,' as amended 29 U.S.C. 201 et seq., also known as the Act;
16. (t) Applicant has willfully violated any provisions of these rules; or
17. (u) For any other job-related reason which adversely affects the applicant's suitability for appointment.