(A) (1) When a vacancy occurs, current city employees may be notified of the vacancy by placing written notice(s) in strategic locations throughout city offices. Notices posted will include position title, summary of duties, position qualifications and the time limit for applying.
(2) Employees who wish to apply for the position must present a completed Employment Application Form to the City Clerk.
(3) The Mayor may fill the vacancy by either promoting a current employee or employing a person from outside of the existing city government organization.
(B) When announcements of vacant position(s) are made outside of the organization, any of the following procedures may apply.
(1) The city’s open application policy allows persons interested in employment with the city to complete an Employment Application Form at any time regardless of whether a vacancy exists indicating the position(s) applicable. A completed Employment Application Form will be considered active for a period of six months.
(2) The city may advertise all vacant position(s) in a newspaper or other form of media. All announcements will include such information as where to apply, deadline for applications, pay range for the position, summary of duties and position qualifications. All written announcements of vacant position(s) will also contain the following statement, “An Equal Opportunity Employer.” Written announcements of vacant position(s) also may include, “Any applicant who needs an ADA accommodation in the employment selection process will request the accommodation from the City Clerk.”