Book 1

B - General Employment Policies

City of Greensboro Personnel Policy Manuał

Table of Contents A B C D E

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Recruitment and Selection

Number: B-4

Revision: 8

Effective Date: 01-07-15

1.0 POLICY

he employment goal of the City of Greensboro is to attract and retain the most suitable

applicant for each position. Employees will be appointed to full time, part time, and temporary

positions without regard to age, color, ethnicity, familial status, gender or sex, gender expression,

gender identity, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, military status,

national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other non-job

related factor, except when certain physical and mental requirements are Bona-fide Occupational

Qualifications (BFOQ).

2.0 PURPOSE

he City recognizes that a knowledgeable, skilled workforce provides the most effective

services for the citizens. The purpose of this policy is to affirm the City’s commitment to the

selection of personnel based on merit to help ensure a competent and diverse workforce. Decisions

on employment are based on qualifications, experience, and suitability for the job. To achieve this,

the City’s employment process is a consistent, structured competitive process.

here are also a number of Federal and State laws that govern the employment process

including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age Discrimination in Employment

Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Immigration Reform and Control Act

of 1986, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008. This policy explains the rules

and process the City follows when selecting employees to ensure compliance with applicable laws

and policies.

3.0 SCOPE

This policy applies to all City of Greensboro positions except for those positions that report directly to City

Council. The rules and processes for different types of positions differ slightly and those differences are

outlined in this policy.

4.0 DEFINITIONS

4.1

Benefit Eligible

- Full time and part time employees who are eligible for coverage and

participation in the City’s benefit programs in addition to legally mandated coverage.

4.2

Temporary Employee

- An employee assigned to a position designated roster (RP),

seasonal temporary (ST), or special project (SP).