Employee Manual 2023 - Flipbook - Page 10
proposed salary. In addition, the funding source for said position must also be
included. Further, the reason/need being addressed by this particular position.
B.
Upon approval for the position, the position will be posted internally, on the City’s
website, and on any applicable trade, governmental, or other appropriate websites.
C.
Applicants will be required to complete a City of Plymouth application form and will
be provided with a job description detailing the minimum qualifications for the
position.
D.
Human resources and/or department head (or their designee) will screen the
applicants to assess those meeting the minimum qualifications. If applicable,
arrangements will be made for pre-employment testing of those applicants meeting
the minimum qualifications. Occasionally, outside experts or consultants may be
used to assist the City in recruiting and evaluating applicants.
E.
Upon completion of testing, if necessary, human resources will schedule interviews
with the top candidates. Depending upon the position, the interviews may be
structured as an interview board, which may include the use of outside professionals
or may be conducted by the department head, human resources and/or other
supervisory employees designated by the city manager. All interviewers and City
employees involved in the hiring process must follow the rules in Appendix H.
Interview Guidelines: Acceptable and Unacceptable Questions.
F.
Human resources and/or the police department will conduct a complete background
check on the top candidates. In the case of police officers, the full background check
will be completed after a conditional offer of employment has been signed by the
applicant. The background check may include contacting both personal and
professional references, verification of education, credit checks, as well as driving
and criminal records as permitted under federal and state law.
G.
The department head will then review the background information and, if necessary,
conduct a second interview with the applicants. The department head will notify
human resources of their selection. Upon approval of the city manager, an offer of
employment in writing will be extended to the applicant. All applicants will be
required to satisfactorily complete a physical exam depending upon the position.
Also, all applicants must satisfactorily complete drug/alcohol screening regardless of
position. In addition, based on the position, applicants may be required to
satisfactorily complete a psychological exam. A qualified professional(s) designated
by the City will perform any required physical or psychological exam. The City will
pay the cost of any examinations required. The offer of employment will be
contingent upon successful completion of any required physical or psychological
exam.
City of Plymouth Employee manual - Page 10 – March 2023
