Certificated Personnel
OP 4111.03
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS, CERTIFICATED
The County Office application form contributes to sound decision-making and conforms with
local, state and federal laws and regulations. The information supplied by the candidate on
the application form allows the screening committee to determine if an applicant has the
required education, experience, certificates and credential(s) required for the position.
Purpose: To request and collect relevant information which identifies those candidates best
qualified to fill an open position.
Timeline: The timeline for filing applications varies and is specified in the job
announcement.
Procedures:
1.
Employees refer all requests for job applications or information about position
openings to the Human Resources Department.
2.
Human Resources Department responds to inquiries by sending position
announcements and appropriate application forms.
3.
Human Resources Department records the name of each person requesting an
application for a certificated position and the date the application packet is mailed on
the Application Completion Verification form (Form # PRS 4110.04).
4.
Applicants submit supplemental materials specified in the position announcement
with the application. Suggested supplements may include a letter of interest, list of
references, credentials, certificates and any specified material in the job
announcement.
5.
Human Resources Department makes provisions to accept completed applications,
date-stamps applications and all supplemental items, and records receipt next to
applicant’s name on the Application Completion Verification form.
Note: After the closing date, only those applications that are complete are screened for the
required measurable qualifications. A complete application is one that is signed and dated by
applicant and has all supplemental documents that are specified in the position
announcement.
SONOMA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
Policy Reference: SP 4111/4211/4311, Recruitment and Selection
Procedure approved: January 18, 2000
(4110.04)